Ford Model B (1904)
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- See also Ford Model B (1932)
| Automotive industry | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 1904–1906 500 produced |
| Predecessor | Ford Model A |
| Successor | Ford Model K |
| Car body style | 2-row Touring car |
| Internal combustion engine | Straight-4 |
| Wheelbase | 92 in (2337 mm) |
| Automotive design | Henry Ford |
Ford Model B was an upscale Touring car introduced in 1904. It was Ford's first car to use the front-engine layout, with a large 24 hp 4-cylinder engine positioned at the front behind a conventional radiator. The smaller Model A-derived Model C positioned its flat 2-cylinder motor under the seat.
Priced at $2000, the Model B was a high end car. Produced for three years, sales were predictably slower than the Model C which was priced at 1/3 the cost. The Model B was replaced by the derivative Model K in 1906.
References
- David L. Lewis (2005). 100 Years of Ford. Publications International. pp. 18–19. ISBN 0-7853-7988-6.
- "Early Ford". http://www.ritzsite.net/FORD_1/02_eford.htm. Retrieved on August 20.
Categories: Ford vehicles | 1900s automobiles | Vehicles introduced in 1904 | Goods manufactured in the United States
