I think the devs should add a vehicle based on the Ford Model T Name: Gavril Model D Production: late 1900s - mid to late 1920s Handling Characteristics: Low Grip: Narrow, hard rubber tires with little contact patch offer minimal traction, especially on dirt or wet pavement. Tippy and Top-Heavy: High center of gravity with stiff leaf-spring suspension makes it prone to body roll and easy to tip when cornering. Steering: Very loose and imprecise at speed. Mechanical steering box has a huge deadzone. Wheels often chatter or skip during tight turns. Braking: Rear-wheel-only mechanical drum brakes. Extremely long stopping distances. Brakes fade or lock unpredictably under load. Acceleration: Sluggish and deliberate (0–30 mph takes 10+ seconds). Occasional clutch chatter and wheel hop from stiff rear suspension. No differential—turning at low speed can cause tire drag. Crash Physics: Chassis: The steel ladder frame is fairly sturdy but flexes easily. High-speed frontal impacts will twist the frame or bend the front axle. Body Panels: Mostly thin stamped steel and wood. Crumples easily in fender benders. Doors and hood fly off in moderate crashes. Wood-spoked wheels often bend or detach on impact or hard landings. Occupant Protection: No seat belts, airbags, or crumple zones. Steering column may impale driver in frontal collisions. Rollover Risk Easy to tip over on corners, curbs, or uneven terrain. Roof structure (if present) offers almost no protection. Frequently ends up on its side or roof in off-road mishaps. Damage Effects: Engine will seize if oil pan cracks or if run upside down. Manual crank may jam or snap off in frontal hits. Functional radiator leaks steam after moderate impacts. Reasons why it should be added: 1. It enriches the lore by establishing how Gavril became a dominant manufacturer in the Beam universe. 2. It showcases early automotive technology that would be interesting to simulate (e.g) planetary gearboxes and partial wood construction, and could used for education purposes to teach players about early vehicle mechanics 3. It enriches BeamNG's lore by establishing an industrial legacy, showing how Gavril evolved from crude beginnings to cars like the Barstow, Grand Marshal, Roamer and D Series 4. It fits the essence of the game of simulating vehicles across different eras 5. The Ford Model T is one of the most recognisable and important cars in history, and has huge historical significance in revolutionising and streamlining mass production of cars, so it makes sense for a game about realistic automotive simulation to include it 6. Its quirky proportions and unmistakable design contrast sharply with nearly every other car in BeamNG. 7. It makes sense to add another pre war car after the Bruckell Nine. And why not go even older than it? And it could make content creation, historical roleplay and simulating 1920s and 30s traffic more realistic, as it wouldn’t just be the Bruckell Nine. It could also be used for extremely fun 1910s and 20s scenarios, such as 1920s oval racing, farm to town deliveries and driving with no brakes. 8. No other car in the game offers the mix of crude engineering, manual crank-starting, awful brakes, and bouncy, cartoonishly tippy agricultural and primitive handling with severe body roll around corners. 9. It fills a niche for: roleplay, film-making, and historical content creators. 10. It sets the stage for period-accurate environments (1910s maps, props, period traffic). 11. It fills the era niche for a 1900s, 1910s and 1920s car all in one. Potential Add-Ons - Era-accurate trailers and cargo - Vintage maps or towns (1920s rural America?) - Historical delivery/chase/cross-country scenarios - Period-accurate Al traffic or props (streetcars, signs, wagons) Configurations (Planned Ideas) - Runabout (1909): No doors or roof, basic as it gets - Touring (1915): 5-seater with canvas top - Pickup (1921): Wood cargo bed, heavy-duty springs - Delivery Van (1924): Period cargo hauler Special (1927): Final model with electric starter - Moonshiner: Lightly tuned for speed and secrecy - Barn Find: Rusted, non-running, great for restoration - Electric Restomod: Modern motor hidden under vintage looks - Hot Rod: V8-swapped street machine - Dustbowl Drifter (1927) Modified by an outlaw mechanic. Designed for salt flat racing. Roof chopped, fenders removed Custom exhaust, 1920s performance carburetor Period-correct pinstriping and numbers If the devs don’t add this, can someone make this as a mod?
