Only the earliest T's got lacquer and varnish

About the first 280,000 cars, those built before about May 1913, had the exotic hand applied paint job. After that it was a garden hose with black enamel.



1912 Model T Ford touring Salmon (ugh!)
1913 Model T Ford Touring original Black paint
1915 Model T Ford Roadster Black
1915 Model T Ford touring Black of course!
1967 Cougar GT 390 Cardinal Red / Black
1968 Cougar GTE 427 Augusta Green / Saddle
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/15029/50071-2