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1907 Ford Model R (Ford "Alphabet" Cars)

This auto was seen at the AACA Museum in Hershey. http://www.aacamuseum.org/

This auto can now be seen with the rest of the Alphabet Ford Collection at The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. http://www.fordpiquetteavenueplant.org/

The next auto was seen at the Tupelo Auto Museum http://www.tupeloautomuseum.com/index.php

1907 Ford Model R

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Dearborn, Michigan
Model: Model R
Base Price: $750
Engine: Four-cylinder, 15 hp

A Ford ad slogan, “Watch the Ford’s Go By” had an effect on car buyers and Ford’s market share climbed to 35% in 1907. The Model R was introduced in 1907 as a refined version of the Model N. With full front fenders and attaching running boards, it was available in two colors, Brewster Green and Carmine Red. This year also featured the first use of a “spare wheel” under the rear cover for on-the-road tire changes. Sales on the Model R far outpaced sales forecasts and Ford parts suppliers were hard pressed to keep up with production demands. The side lever controls the two-speed planetary transmission.

Museum Collection: Larry Porter Trust – “Alphabet Ford Collection”

The special activities on April 8^th are sold out, but you can see the Alphabet Collection and all the other things at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant museum now!

461 Piquette Street  -  Detroit, MI 48202 1-313-872-8759 

HOURS & ADMISSION

Regular Hours (APR- NOV) Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm http://www.fordpiquetteavenueplant.org/