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

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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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