Ford Quadricycle

1896

This is a replica of Henry Ford’s first car, the Quadricycle. The original was made in 1896, just 15 years before the Alldays & Onions, showing just how quickly technology was developing. It had a petrol-driven, two-cylinder engine, the ignition was powered by a battery fitted in the front of the driver and it was steered using a tiller. There were no brakes.

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Ford Quadricycle

1896

This is a replica of Henry Ford’s first car, the Quadricycle. The original was made in 1896, just 15 years before the Alldays & Onions, showing just how quickly technology was developing. It had a petrol-driven, two-cylinder engine, the ignition was powered by a battery fitted in the front of the driver and it was steered using a tiller. There were no brakes.

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