Henry Ford's quadricycle

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Henry Ford's quadricycle

Post by Fordwright » Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:45 pm

I've seen conflicting reports about what became of Ford's first driveable automobile, the Quadricycle. Most sources say it was lost, and Henry Ford built a reproduction for his museum. I'm reading a fairly recent book that says he initially sold it for $200 to raise money, but he bought it back a few years later for $60. The book is: I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford, by Richard Snow 2014.
Can we assume it's more accurate because it's more recent?


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Re: Henry Ford's quadricycle

Post by Herb Iffrig » Mon Feb 15, 2021 1:01 pm

I believe the original is in the Henry Ford Museum. He did sell it and then re-acquire it later.
The Early Ford Registry has a program where the plans are available to the members. There are a few reproductions that have been built over the years.
If you want to learn more go to: http://earlyfordregistry.com/
and look around.


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Re: Henry Ford's quadricycle

Post by Burger in Spokane » Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:16 pm

The confusion comes from Henry's dabbling in the frozen snack
market. His original Fudgesicle was eaten and never recovered. :roll:
More people are doing it today than ever before !

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Re: Henry Ford's quadricycle

Post by John Warren » Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:11 pm

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