1903 Ford Model A - Franschhoek Motor Museum
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
Team South Africa banner designed by @bearone
Equipment used:
Canon 6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Worldly Wanders #10 - Franschhoek Motor Museum, Cape Winelands, South Africa
Team South Africa banner designed by @bearone
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Equipment used:Canon 6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
A real cool car
I totally agree 😎
Amazing just love the classics and a FORD lover
I looooove classics too ☺️
Wow wish I had one!
Hehe - me too 😉
that is a cool looking vehicle.
Some old cars just look really amazing hey ☺️
Wow, 45km/h was not bad for back then considering horses average 40-48km.
True horse replacement 😉
Thanks for this man! Was great to meet you at Steemit Saturday in Joburg. Do they have some Rolls Royces. 750 was probably a lot back then.
Good to meet you too man!! 😉
They only had on Rolls on show that day 😐
Which RR is your favourite?
Probably a Dawn - I love convertibles 😉
Great car! Great post.Thanks
Thanks for having a look 😉
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