Ford Model C
The Ford Model C is an automobile that was produced by Ford Motor Company. Introduced in late 1904, the Model C was Ford's lower priced 1905 model. The first sales were in October 1904, with most sold during the 1905 calendar year. The Model C used the same 10 hp motor the 1904 Model A was equipped with. Model C had a longer wheelbase than the earlier Model A. Built at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, it was the entry-level car in the Ford model lineup, slotting below the upscale Model B. Production ended in 1905 with approximately 1,000 cars produced (Canada production included). About 160-170 Model C were assembled in Canada at Ford's new Ford Canada location in Walkerville.
| Ford Model C | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1904–1905 |
| Designer | Henry Ford |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Entry-level |
| Body style | 2-seat runabout rear-entry 4-seat tonneau |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 120.5 cu in (1.975 L) Flat-2 |
| Transmission | 2-speed planetary |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 78 in (1,981 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,250 lb (567 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Model A |
| Successor | Ford Model F |
The Model C engine was an opposed twin, 10 hp car, with a claimed top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). The Model C two-seater, sometimes marketed as a "doctor's car," sold for $850 ($27,685 in 2022 dollars ), compared to the high-volume Oldsmobile Runabout at US$650, Western's Gale Model A at US$500, and the Success at a low US$250. It offered a four-seater option for an additional $100. The top also cost extra: rubber $30, leather $50.
Although the Model C had a protruding front "hood," like a modern car, instead of the flat-front Model A, this was largely ornamental — the engine remained under the seat (the gas tank was under the hood).
The Model C was the first vehicle to be built at Ford Motor Company of Canada.
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- 1905 Ford Model C Doctors Car