Built in 1914 just before the First World War, this motor home is based on the chassis Ford Model T stretchedand is managed by the English company Dunton of Reading.

The model was purchased in 1914 year a member of the wealthy Bentall family, which founded the British department stores of the same name. It was then resold in the 1920s and probably abandoned until it was found in the 1970s.

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Ford Model T Motorhome (1914): fully restored model

The model was then fully restored, which required four years of work, but fortunately managed to save 95% of the original wooden structure. This collectible camper was then exhibited at numerous classic car shows and competitions in the UK where it won numerous awards.

In particular, there are storage compartments under the vehicle, both on the sides and at the back, and the windows are equipped with green velvet curtains, which allows you to preserve the privacy of the cabin. You can get on board from the left side, thanks to a ladder and two hinged doors.

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Ford Model T motor home (1914): vintage interior

In the driver’s seat a quilted leather bench doubles as a driver and passenger seat, but can be folded down to serve as a sofa for lounging. A process still found in modern motorhomes, with seats in the cabin that swivel 180°.

There are four bunk beds in the rear, as well as wardrobes, a bench seat and a folding table for the seating area. The wood-burning stove, located in the center of the vehicle, provides heating and even cooking thanks to two built-in plates.

Ford Model T motor home (1914): an exceptional auction

This Ford Model T motorhome will be installed soon auctionthem September 9 and 10, 2022on the occasion of Beaulieu sale organized by Bonhams at the National Motor Museum in the south of the United Kingdom, where you will find many exceptional classic models.

According to the first estimates of the well-known auction house, the model can reach a price of 20,000 to 30,000 pounds, or from 23,000 to 35,000 euros about.

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