1903 Ford Model A - Franschhoek Motor Museum

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1903 Ford Model A


The first car produced by Ford.

Mid-mounted flat-twin engine. Planetary transmission.

First bought by a Cape Town businessman while on holiday in New York.

Originally sold only in red. Base price was $750.

1 750 were built during 1903-4.

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Technical:

Engine: 1 668 CC flat-twin side-valve
Power: 6 KW @ n/a r/min
Transmission: 2-spd
Max speed: 45 km/h

This post is part of a series from my recent visit to the Franschhoek Motor Museum. See the other posts here:
Worldly Wanders #10 - Franschhoek Motor Museum, Cape Winelands, South Africa

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