Commercial vehicles are, by their nature, designed so that form follows function. Built to do a job and do it well, it was not often that these work horses ended up looking better than the purebred stallions. The famous C-Cab was introduced in 1911 as part of Ford's push into the commercial vehicle market. With it's tall, gently arched roof and doorless design, the operator could easily get into and out of the vehicle swiftly to accomplish deliveries, pickups, and whatever else needed doing. For privacy and security, an enclosed Delivery version was offered with a box mounted flush against the cab. The fact it was beautiful was a fortunate side-effect of the whole package. This C-Cab Delivery shows well, likely the subject of an older restoration. Fitted with a set of acetylene headlights and the accompanying running board mounted tank, an additional set of coachlights are hung just after of the cabin. While the body style is definitively 1911-1912, the engine appears to have come from a later 1923 example. The truck appears to have come from the USA into the Hartogh Collection in the winter of 1995. As an early, Brass-Era T, these cars really pop when their extensive brass trim and radiator surround are polished to a mirror finish. Add some personal signage on the delivery box and it is truly something not to be missed!
Commercial vehicles are, by their nature, designed so that form follows function. Built to do a job and do it well, it was not often that these work horses ended up looking better than the purebred stallions. The famous C-Cab was introduced in 1911 as part of Ford's push into the commercial vehicle market. With it's tall, gently arched roof and doorless design, the operator could easily get into and out of the vehicle swiftly to accomplish deliveries, pickups, and whatever else needed doing. For privacy and security, an enclosed Delivery version was offered with a box mounted flush against the cab. The fact it was beautiful was a fortunate side-effect of the whole package. This C-Cab Delivery shows well, likely the subject of an older restoration. Fitted with a set of acetylene headlights and the accompanying running board mounted tank, an additional set of coachlights are hung just after of the cabin. While the body style is definitively 1911-1912, the engine appears to have come from a later 1923 example. The truck appears to have come from the USA into the Hartogh Collection in the winter of 1995. As an early, Brass-Era T, these cars really pop when their extensive brass trim and radiator surround are polished to a mirror finish. Add some personal signage on the delivery box and it is truly something not to be missed!
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