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The 1904 Ford Model C was mechanically identical to the 1903 Model A and thus is commonly called the Model AC. The difference was its six-inch longer wheelbase that enhanced the ride qualities of the car. It had a new front-mounted hood that allowed the fuel tank to be enlarged and moved up front from its previous position of under the seat. These changes gave the Model C additional space in the front floor area.
There were two bodystyles available on the Model C, a runabout or a rear-entrance touring car with room for four. The final drive was through the planetary transmission by chain with engine lubrication supplied by a six-point drip oiler.
The rear-entrance touring car sold for around $1,000 and included a horn, sidelamps and a brass rail accenting the dashboard. The engine was a horizontally opposed two-cylinder unit that offered 10 horsepower. The car rode on full elliptic leaf-springs and had internal expanding brakes on the differential band.
Much of the early history of this car is unknown. After World War II, it was purchased from C.A. Trussell Motor Company in Athens, Georgia, by Tommy Protsman. It was shown in his museum, the Stone Mountain Auto Museum in Georgia, for over 5 decades. It was then purchased by the current owner.
This Rear-Entrance Tonneau is finished in the correct shade of red with black diamond-tufted leather upholstery, has the correct original Dietz bail-handle sidelamps and is complemented by the Gray & Davis self-generating acetylene headlamps.
In 2009, this Model C Rear-Entrance Tonneau was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $150,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $93,500, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
There were two bodystyles available on the Model C, a runabout or a rear-entrance touring car with room for four. The final drive was through the planetary transmission by chain with engine lubrication supplied by a six-point drip oiler.
The rear-entrance touring car sold for around $1,000 and included a horn, sidelamps and a brass rail accenting the dashboard. The engine was a horizontally opposed two-cylinder unit that offered 10 horsepower. The car rode on full elliptic leaf-springs and had internal expanding brakes on the differential band.
Much of the early history of this car is unknown. After World War II, it was purchased from C.A. Trussell Motor Company in Athens, Georgia, by Tommy Protsman. It was shown in his museum, the Stone Mountain Auto Museum in Georgia, for over 5 decades. It was then purchased by the current owner.
This Rear-Entrance Tonneau is finished in the correct shade of red with black diamond-tufted leather upholstery, has the correct original Dietz bail-handle sidelamps and is complemented by the Gray & Davis self-generating acetylene headlamps.
In 2009, this Model C Rear-Entrance Tonneau was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $150,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $93,500, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $93,500
1904 Ford Model A/C Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Model A/C
(Data based on Model Year 1904 sales)
1904 Ford Model C 10hp Twin-Cylinder Two-Seat Runabout Sold for USD$66,254 2022 Bonhams : The Golden Age Of Motoring | |
1904/05 Ford Model C 10hp Twin-Cylinder Side-Entrance Tonneau Sold for USD$53,003 2022 Bonhams : The Golden Age Of Motoring | |
1904 Ford MODEL C 10HP TWO/FOUR SEATER SIDE ENTRANCE TONNEAU WITH SURREY Chassis#: 1653 Sold for USD$103,899 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1904 FORD MODEL 'AC' 10HP FOUR SEATER REAR ENTRANCE TONNEAU Sold for USD$88,000 2014 THE AUCTION OF THE ESTATE OF DR RALPH W.E. COX JR. | |
1904 Ford Model AC Runabout Chassis#: 1605 Sold for USD$57,750 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey | |
1904 Ford Model A/C Sold for USD$93,500 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1904 Ford Model C Runabout Sold for USD$39,600 2003 JEM Museum Collection |
Ford Model A/Cs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1904 Ford Model A/C's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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