As part of the celebrations for Ford of Britain’s Centennial celebrations, the last Ford Model T to be built by the company is heading to Scotland to take part in the Ben Nevis Challenge Tour. The tour, held between the 16th and 21st of May, marks the 100th anniversary of a Ford Model T scaling the 4,406ft peak.

The original ascent occurred in 1911 when a Ford agent named Henry Alexander drove to the top of Ben Nevis to prove the resilience of the Ford Model T. The five-day climb took place over boulders and sand paths, as well as through snow-drifts, with Alexander and his vehicle being met at the summit by the world’s press.

The event spread the reputation of Ford’s excellent chassis and suspension designs, which have evolved to give vehicles such as the new Ford Focus the ability to cope with demanding road surfaces today.

Over 60 Model T vehicles will gather by Ben Nevis this month, making daily runs to give the British public the opportunity to see them in action. These privately-owned cars will take to the roads around Ford William and an additional display of Ford vehicles and memorabilia will be available to view at the Nevis Centre in Fort William.

The event will conclude with a Ford Model T sitting at the summit of Ben Nevis. Nowadays it is impossible to drive to the top of the peak, so the vehicle will be dismantled at Achintree and reassembled at the summit after being carried by volunteers.

This event is a must for Ford enthusiasts, especially those that love the Model T. If you plan to attend the Ben Nevis Challenge Tour, let us know on our Facebook page.