1907 Selden Motor Buggy
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George Selden conceived -- but didn't build -- a gasoline-powered vehicle in 1877 and received a patent in 1895. The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers enforced Selden's patent, but Henry Ford fought ALAM in court. Ford ultimately won, freeing the auto industry from paying royalties and making himself a folk hero. This car was built in 1907 as evidence for the court.
George Selden conceived -- but didn't build -- a gasoline-powered vehicle in 1877 and received a patent in 1895. The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers enforced Selden's patent, but Henry Ford fought ALAM in court. Ford ultimately won, freeing the auto industry from paying royalties and making himself a folk hero. This car was built in 1907 as evidence for the court.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1907
Creators
Selden, George Baldwin, 1846-1922
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Rochester
Creator Notes
Made by George B. Selden in Rochester, New York.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.22.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Stevens Institute of Technology.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 65 in
Width: 58 in
Length: 82 in
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