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Photographs

Ford sold his first Quadricycle for $200 that first year. He would build two more quadricycles: one in 1899, and another in 1901. He eventually bought his first one back for $65.
 
here's an image! Henry Ford and the Quadricycle on Broadway, New York, 1910. Photo: P.188.4766

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this one's famous! Photographic exhibit used in Selden Patent Suit, 1905. Photo: P.O.490

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with the 25Henry and Edsel with the 25 millionth Ford and the Quadricycle, Ford Rotunda, 1937. Photo: P.833.67714.L

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Loading image... The 50th anniversary of the first Ford car, May 2, 1946. Photo: P.833.82816.1

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here's another! Henry Ford proudly seated in his first car, the Quadricycle, 1896. Photo: P.O.3541

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Details

Henry Ford made the Quadricycle from miscellaneous parts including bicycle tires for the wheels and a bicycle chain.
Engine detail
View of engine

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Engine detail
Another view

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Chain detail
View of bicycle chain

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