Ford Model B 1904-1906
The Ford Model B is an upscale touring car (with polished wood and brass trim) that was introduced in 1904 by Ford.
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1904–1906 |
| Designer | Henry Ford |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Upscale |
| Body style | 2-row 4-passenger touring car |
| Related | Cadillac 8 1/2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 283.5CID 24hp Straight-4 |
| Transmission | 2-speed planetary |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 92 in (2337 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1700lbs. |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Model A |
| Successor | Ford Model K |
It was built at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. It was Ford's first car to use the front-engine layout, with a large 24 hp 4-cylinder engine positioned at the front behind a conventional radiator. The smaller Model A-derived Model C positioned its flat 2-cylinder motor under the seat.
Priced at $2000 (equivalent to $53000 today), the Model B was a high end car. Produced for three years, sales were predictably slower than the Model C which was priced at 1/3 the cost. The Model B was replaced by the derivative Model K in 1906.