Ford Model C
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| Automotive industry | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 1904–1905 800 produced |
| Predecessor | Ford Model A |
| Successor | Ford Model F |
| Car body style | 2-seat Runabout (car) rear-entry 4-seat Tonneau |
| Internal combustion engine | Flat-2 |
| Transmission (mechanics) | 3-speed planetary |
| Automotive design | Henry Ford |
The Ford Model C was introduced in 1904 and was a version of the first Ford Model A with more modern look, slightly more powerful Engine and 15 cm (6 inches) longer wheelbase. It was the entry-level car in the Ford model lineup, slotting below the upscale Model B. Production ended in 1905 with 800 cars made. The Model C was replaced by the derivative Model F in 1905.
Both A and C was produced at the same time, but the Model A could also be bought with a Model C engine, an option called Ford Model AC. The Model C engine is a flat-2 giving 8 hp (6 kW) at first and 10 hp (7 kW) by 1905. The Model C was sold for $850, with the option of making it a four-seater for an extra $100. The top cost extra, rubber for $30 and leather for $50.
Although the Model C had a protruding front "box" like a modern car, unlike the flat-front Model A, this was purely ornamental — the engine remained under the seat.
The Model C was the first vehicle to be built at Ford Motor Company of Canada.
References
- David L. Lewis (2005). 100 Years of Ford. Publications International. p. 18. ISBN 0-7853-7988-6.
- "Early Ford". http://www.ritzsite.net/FORD_1/02_eford.htm. Retrieved on 2006.
