Starting up the Model T Ford 1924

watchin dad start her up and pull out into the driveway next to the F-150

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[inkey2]

well the fact that they had a crude starter (that is only engaged momentarily) and crude electronics does not answer the question about the physical, non-electric engine noise that I imagine could be heard from 2 blocks away. My question still remains....is this the way these cars sounded when new?

[inkey2]

@Tom741 : lol....no BMW for me....just a 1993 oldsmobile

[Tom741]

inkey2,because the cars then had crued-ish starters,electrics,etc.They also had No soundproofing between the engine and the cabin apart from the runningboards.Also,your just used to driving something like a BMW M5 with half a ton of sound proofing,gadgets here and wiring there and quiet this over there.

[farmboy184]

i live in mississippi the t at our farm has been a farm truck here for 84 years now and beside basic maintenence its never given us trouble

[inkey2]

I live in massachusetts where the winters can be brutally cold.....how the hell did they ever get these things started on a 20 degree day with 6 volt (?) systems, straight weight oil etc. It must have been awful

[ObDaDa]

PerfecT

[inkey2]

question: is that the way these old cars sounded "new" loud and clankey? or is it just because it is old?

[Brandotuomikoski]

god I hope the 24 dodge I am getting has a gas pedal, and not all those weird pedals. I am 15, and this will be my first car. OH NO! It is going to be so hard to drive.

[Maxwell2013]

so cool...

[reggiepoops]

thats a beast (for back then anyway)