The Ford Model N is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company; it was introduced in 1906 as a successor to the Models A and C as the company's inexpensive, entry-level line. It was built at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.
The Model N diverged from its predecessors in that it was a front-engine car with a four-cylinder engine. The 15 hp straight-four drove the rear wheels via a long shaft. This was also the first American car to use vanadium steel.[4] The car had a wheelbase of 84 in (2,100 mm).
A successful model, 7000 cars were made before production ended in 1908. At US$500, the car was viewed as highly affordable at the time; by contrast, the high-volume OldsmobileRunabout went for $650,[5]Western's Gale Model A was $500,[6] the Brush Runabout $485,[7] the Black $375,[8] and the Success for $250.[5] Maroon was the only factory color for the Model N.[3]
The Model R was a higher trim level of the Model N with a larger body, wheels covered by full fenders, running boards,[2] and oil lamps. Model R was $650, $150 above the $500 base Model N. The Model R was a 1907 model year offering, and 2500 were sold.[2] Color was primarily dark green, with leather seats, brass fixtures, and a fuel tank holding 8 US gal (6.7 imp gal; 30 L). Other differences from the Model N included 30-inch tires, a rounded trunk, and a McCord mechanical oiler, rather than the Model N-style exhaust pressure oiler.
Two Model S styles were produced, a runabout and a roadster. The S runabout first appeared late in the 1907 model year, and was similar to the Model R, selling for $50 less than the R, at $700. Both models were sold for a short time before the R was discontinued for model/fiscal year 1908. The S roadster, like the R, had fenders attached to running boards, and a mechanical oiler. Differences from the R included Model N-style 28-inch tires and the pointed trunk.
The Model S Roadster was based on the same chassis as models N, R, and S runabout before it. Making its appearance during Ford fiscal/model year 1908, the S Roadster had an enclosed cowl, full fenders and fender aprons, and a third "rumble" seat. Like R and S runabouts, the SR used a McCord pressure oiler. Like Model R, the S Roadster was equipped with 30-inch tires. The S Roadster and Model K Roadster were the last models produced during the summer of 1908 as Ford retooled and prepared for the advent of the Model T. [9] The S Roadster sold for $750. Extras such as a convertible top, gas lamps, and umbrella holders were available. 3,750 S Roadsters were sold between 1908 and 1909.
Referencesedit
^Boggess, Trent. "1907 Model N Ford Engine". Retrieved 2015-03-31.
^ abcdeKimes, Beverly (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause Publications. ISBN0-87341-428-4.
^ abc"1906 Ford Advance Brochure". The Old Car Manual Project. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
^Lacey, Robert (1986). Ford: The Men and the Machine. ISBN0-316-51166-8.
^ abClymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925. New York: Bonanza Books, 1950., p. 32.
^Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925. New York: Bonanza Books, 1950. , p. 51.
^Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925. New York: Bonanza Books, 1950. , p. 104.
^Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925. New York: Bonanza Books, 1950., p. 61.
^Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925. New York: Bonanza Books, 1950., p. 120.
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ford, model, this, article, about, automobile, tractor, ford, series, tractor, automobile, produced, ford, motor, company, introduced, 1906, successor, models, company, inexpensive, entry, level, line, built, ford, piquette, avenue, plant, overviewmanufacturer. This article is about the automobile For the tractor see Ford N series tractor The Ford Model N is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company it was introduced in 1906 as a successor to the Models A and C as the company s inexpensive entry level line It was built at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Ford Model NOverviewManufacturerFord Motor CompanyAlso calledModel RModel SProduction1906 1908DesignerHenry FordBody and chassisClassEntry levelBody style2 row phaetonPowertrainEngine149 cu in 2 440 cc 15 hp 11 kW 15 PS Model N 1 2 3 straight 4Transmission2 speed planetary 2 3 DimensionsWheelbase84 in 213 cm Curb weight800 lb 363 kg 1906 1 050 lb 476 kg 1907 Model N 1 400 lb 635 kg 1907 Models R and S 2 ChronologyPredecessorFord Model FSuccessorFord Model TThe Model N diverged from its predecessors in that it was a front engine car with a four cylinder engine The 15 hp straight four drove the rear wheels via a long shaft This was also the first American car to use vanadium steel 4 The car had a wheelbase of 84 in 2 100 mm A successful model 7000 cars were made before production ended in 1908 At US 500 the car was viewed as highly affordable at the time by contrast the high volume Oldsmobile Runabout went for 650 5 Western s Gale Model A was 500 6 the Brush Runabout 485 7 the Black 375 8 and the Success for 250 5 Maroon was the only factory color for the Model N 3 Contents 1 Model R 2 Model S 3 References 4 Further readingModel R editThe Model R was a higher trim level of the Model N with a larger body wheels covered by full fenders running boards 2 and oil lamps Model R was 650 150 above the 500 base Model N The Model R was a 1907 model year offering and 2500 were sold 2 Color was primarily dark green with leather seats brass fixtures and a fuel tank holding 8 US gal 6 7 imp gal 30 L Other differences from the Model N included 30 inch tires a rounded trunk and a McCord mechanical oiler rather than the Model N style exhaust pressure oiler Model S edit nbsp Henry Ford riding in a Model N in front of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit c 1906Two Model S styles were produced a runabout and a roadster The S runabout first appeared late in the 1907 model year and was similar to the Model R selling for 50 less than the R at 700 Both models were sold for a short time before the R was discontinued for model fiscal year 1908 The S roadster like the R had fenders attached to running boards and a mechanical oiler Differences from the R included Model N style 28 inch tires and the pointed trunk The Model S Roadster was based on the same chassis as models N R and S runabout before it Making its appearance during Ford fiscal model year 1908 the S Roadster had an enclosed cowl full fenders and fender aprons and a third rumble seat Like R and S runabouts the SR used a McCord pressure oiler Like Model R the S Roadster was equipped with 30 inch tires The S Roadster and Model K Roadster were the last models produced during the summer of 1908 as Ford retooled and prepared for the advent of the Model T 9 The S Roadster sold for 750 Extras such as a convertible top gas lamps and umbrella holders were available 3 750 S Roadsters were sold between 1908 and 1909 References edit Boggess Trent 1907 Model N Ford Engine Retrieved 2015 03 31 a b c d e Kimes Beverly 1996 Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805 1942 Krause Publications ISBN 0 87341 428 4 a b c 1906 Ford Advance Brochure The Old Car Manual Project Retrieved 2015 03 31 Lacey Robert 1986 Ford The Men and the Machine ISBN 0 316 51166 8 a b Clymer Floyd Treasury of Early American Automobiles 1877 1925 New York Bonanza Books 1950 p 32 Clymer Floyd Treasury of Early American Automobiles 1877 1925 New York Bonanza Books 1950 p 51 Clymer Floyd Treasury of Early American Automobiles 1877 1925 New York Bonanza Books 1950 p 104 Clymer Floyd Treasury of Early American Automobiles 1877 1925 New York Bonanza Books 1950 p 61 Clymer Floyd Treasury of Early American Automobiles 1877 1925 New York Bonanza Books 1950 p 120 Further reading edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ford Model N David L Lewis 2005 100 Years of Ford Publications International ISBN 0 7853 7988 6 Early Ford models 1903 1908 Retrieved August 20 2006 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ford Model N amp oldid 1109811800, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
