I always wanted a Model T due to the history of the car. Years ago I looked at one in VT and it was a waste of my time.
I moved here in 2019 and I started getting the itch again. I found this car on Facebook in Texas in December 2025. it was part of an estate with a lost title. I got very lucky by having friends in Tennessee, where the car was last titled. We had the car sold to a friend of mine in Tennessee, who then transferred it to me. A very dear friend of mine told me how to legally make it work and actually processed the paperwork for us.
We named the car, Cleotildé, the name of my little woman’s mother. It’s the perfect name as the car is absolutely wonderful, smooth and pleasurable. After three months, of me working on her, she was ready for the road!
I absolutely love driving this piece of history. I’m like a little kid every time I climb inside. People are amazed to see me hand crank the car. Let the good times roll!
Michael Blaine
These photos were taken the morning that I flew out to Texas to verify the car before going to the Lawyer's office to pay for it.
