Scale Drawing for a Model of the 1896 Ford Quadricycle
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The Quadricycle was Henry Ford's first attempt to build a gasoline-powered automobile. It utilized commonly available materials: angle iron for the frame, a leather belt and chain drive for the transmission, and a buggy seat. Ford had to devise his own ignition system. He sold his Quadricycle for $200, then used the money to build his second car.
The Quadricycle was Henry Ford's first attempt to build a gasoline-powered automobile. It utilized commonly available materials: angle iron for the frame, a leather belt and chain drive for the transmission, and a buggy seat. Ford had to devise his own ignition system. He sold his Quadricycle for $200, then used the money to build his second car.
Artifact
Technical drawing
Date Made
1925-1935
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.181.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Vellum (Paper)
Technique
Drafting
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 14.125 in
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