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1917 Ford Model TT Truck Rental Added in Texas

Film Car Rental has added the 1917 Ford Model TT Truck to its network through USA Movie Cars. The vehicle sits in Seymour, Texas, and gives Texas productions direct access to an early commercial truck for period work. Crews filming in the state can now locate this specific model without searching across multiple unrelated sites.

Spotlight on this 1917 Ford Model TT Truck

The listing shows a black exterior and black interior on a truck body. It carries a 1917 year tag and runs on gasoline with an automatic transmission. These basic traits place the vehicle squarely in the 1910s commercial era, where open-cab trucks handled local deliveries and farm work across rural Texas.

Producers can use the truck’s simple lines and period proportions to fill background streets or establish small-town scenes. The black finish keeps it versatile for both day and night shoots while avoiding modern distractions that later model years often introduce.

Film Car Rental and the Texas Picture Car Market

Film Car Rental works with USA Movie Cars to connect productions with vehicles already based in Texas. The Seymour location puts this truck within reach of crews shooting in north-central Texas, where many period projects film on rural roads and small-town sets. USA Movie Cars coordinates with state picture-car sites such as Texas Picture Cars so that local searches return relevant options faster.

This network approach reduces travel time for coordinators who need authentic 1910s vehicles without hauling equipment from distant states. Productions based in Texas gain a clearer path to matching vehicles that already sit in the right region.

History of the 1917 Ford Model TT Truck

Ford introduced the Model TT in 1917 as a one-ton truck built on the Model T platform. The design used a longer wheelbase and heavier rear axle to handle commercial loads that standard passenger cars could not manage. Many businesses across the country, including those in Texas, adopted the TT for deliveries, hauling, and light construction work during the late 1910s and early 1920s.

The truck body style remained simple and functional, with an open cab and flatbed or stake options that matched the needs of that decade. Its widespread use in rural and small-town settings makes the model recognizable to audiences when stories require early twentieth-century commercial transport.

Texas Picture Car Rental Uses

A 1917 Ford Model TT Truck works well in establishing shots that set a 1910s or early 1920s time frame. It can serve as a character vehicle for store owners, farmers, or delivery drivers without requiring dialogue about the vehicle itself. Background texture improves when the truck appears parked near period buildings or moving slowly along unpaved roads.

Commercial shoots and still photography benefit from the truck’s clean black finish and straightforward shape. Music videos and branded content can place it in scenes that need vintage industrial elements. Event planners sometimes request similar vehicles for themed gatherings that recreate early automotive history.

Book This 1917 Ford Model TT Truck Today

View the full listing at the USA Movie Cars site to review additional details and photos. Productions ready to move forward can call 602-882-2705 or email [email protected] to discuss fit and scheduling.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need actors or background performers can contact sister company Texas Actors at https://actorstexas.com for local talent and USActors.com at https://usactors.com/ for nationwide options.

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