Ford Model B (1904)
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- See also Ford Model B (1932)
| Ford Model B | |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production: | 1904–1906 500 produced |
| Predecessor: | Ford Model A |
| Successor: | Ford Model K |
| Body style: | 2-row touring car |
| Engine: | Straight-4 |
| Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
| Designer: | 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.
[edit] References
- David L. Lewis (2005). 100 Years of Ford. Publications International, 18–19. ISBN 0-7853-7988-6.
- Early Ford. Retrieved on August 20, 2006.
