Scale Drawing for a Model of the 1896 Ford Quadricycle
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Henry Ford built his first automobile, the Quadricycle, from whatever parts he could find. Its two cylinders were made from a steam engine's exhaust pipe, the seat came from a buggy, and its wheels were from bicycles. Ford read about other automotive experiments, but he learned much through trial and error. He took his first drive on June 4, 1896.
Henry Ford built his first automobile, the Quadricycle, from whatever parts he could find. Its two cylinders were made from a steam engine's exhaust pipe, the seat came from a buggy, and its wheels were from bicycles. Ford read about other automotive experiments, but he learned much through trial and error. He took his first drive on June 4, 1896.
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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