1906 Ford Model N news, pictures, and information

The Model 'N' is a rather rare Ford, although it was Henry Ford's most successful model, preceding the famous T. Note the crank is carried in an upright position, and that the water pump is in the front of the radiator.

Source - Luray Cavern Museum

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The Model N was a positive step on Ford's path toward the development of a reliable, mass-production car. The N featured a front-mounted engine that could propel the car to a top speed of 45 miles per hour. Styling was improved by the addition of nickel-plated front lamps and a boat-tail rear deck.

Source - AACA Museum

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Chassis Num: 2907

This 1906 Ford Model N Roadster is a partially-restored example that has a new radiator, body, hood and fenders. It rides on new 28' x 3' tires. The seat, seat cushion, body, frames, fenders, top assembly and hood are reproductions. There is a new exhaust pipe and muffler, and new hubcaps.

In 2008 this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000. It was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for a high bid of $22,000 including buyer's premium.

The Ford Model N was introduced in 1906 and served as a successor and a further evolution of the Model A, C, and F. It was an inexpensive, entry-level vehicle that was powered by a four-cylinder engine that offered a modest 15 horsepower. Production would continue until 1908 with a total of around 7000 examples produced.

The Model N, R, and S introduced several key technical advancements such as a bevel-topped radiator with tall neck, foot-operated planetary transmission, and 'backwards dish' steering wheel with column-mounted spark and throttle controls. The soon-to-be introduced Model T would have a cast en block engine (with vanadium steel) and removable cylinder head, thermosyphon cooling and transverse-leaf springs. The Model N, on the other hand, had cylinders cast in pairs and cooled by a complicated water pump embedded in the bottom of the radiator. The rear suspension was comprised of longitudinal full-elliptic springs.

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