An English Model T mystery

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English ford Model T specialist Neil Tuckett recently had this most unusual car for sale. It is a Manchester-built 1920 car with what is believed to be unique English coachwork. A true Oily Rag car, it is in an entirely original state of preservation with evidently genuine low mileage. Just look at the lavishly buttoned and pleated cloth interior, all utterly untouched. The new owner promises the car will remain in precisely its present condition but be used occasionally on the road.

Amongst many fascinating features, the Model T carries on its wooden dashboard two original plates. The first identifies it as having been supplied by T M Dutton AMIEE, an engineer who appears to have been in business in Chester and Queensferry at that time. The second makes it clear that the coachbuilder was Ball and Co, of 361-365 Moseley Road, Birmingham. We can find no trace of either concern, and none of the usual sources contain mention of Ball & Co. Do any other examples of their work survive, or does anyone know of contemporary photographs, advertisements or publicity material?

(Text Scott Barrett, photo courtesy The Automobile)
 

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