Ford Model C
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| Ford Model C | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1904–1905 800 produced |
| Predecessor | Ford Model A |
| Successor | Ford Model F |
| Body style(s) | 2-seat runabout rear-entry 4-seat tonneau |
| Engine(s) | Flat-2 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed planetary |
| Designer | 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.
[edit] References
- David L. Lewis (2005). 100 Years of Ford. Publications International, 18. ISBN 0-7853-7988-6.
- Early Ford. Retrieved on August 20, 2006.
| Ford Model C/CX | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Also called | Ford Junior De Luxe (Scandinavia) |
| Production | 1934–1937 96553 produced (UK and Germany combined) |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Ford Eifel and Ford Ten |
| Body style(s) | 2-door Tudor 4-door Fordor Cabriolet (UK) Cabrio-Limousine (Germany) Several special bodies |
| Engine(s) | 1172 cc 4 cylinder sidevalved 34 HP |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed + reverse |
| Wheelbase | 1.143 metres (45.0 in) |
| Length | 3.70 metres (145.7 in) |
| Width | 1.45 metres (57.1 in) |
| Height | 1.6 metres (63.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 700 kg (1543 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 30 liter |
| Related | Ford Model Y, Ford Eifel, Ford Prefect |
| Designer | Ford Motor Company |
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