ICM 1/35 35831 Ford Model T Runabout 1918 American Passenger Car Kit
Key Features Model kit of the popular 1918 Model T Runabout passenger car Accurately reproduced geometry and proportions of the original vehicle Highly detailed engine, suspension, and bodywork Decal sheet with 1918 licence plates from various U.S. states Model Information Scale: 1:35 Number of Parts: 96 Length: 99 mm Height: 59 mm Includes detailed assembly instructions Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
Among the passenger car modifications produced by Henry Ford, the Runabout version, later known as the Roadster, held a special place. It was a lightweight two-seat car with an open body and a folding soft top, designed to provide maximum mobility at a minimum cost. In 1918, its price was just over $400, making the 1918 Model T Runabout affordable even for an ordinary worker. The Runabout body had a distinctive silhouette with an elegant folding soft top and a large enclosed storage compartment behind the seats. Another notable feature of the Model T Runabout was that it had only one body door, on the right-hand side. Three pedals controlled its unique planetary transmission, providing forward drive, reverse, and braking. The car could reach a speed of 65–70 km/h while offering remarkable off-road capability. Thanks to its high ground clearance and flexible suspension, it could negotiate deep ruts, mud, and stones on the roads of early 20th-century America, where ordinary cars would quickly become stuck. Reliable and affordable, the 1918 Model T Runabout became an icon of automotive heritage and a vivid illustration of its era.