A Very Special Test Drive

Published6/4/2013
On this day 117 years ago, Henry Ford took a very special test drive—he took his first car, the Quadricycle, out for a spin for the very first time.

A Very Special Test Drive

Published6/4/2013

Henry Ford 150 years chrome sealOn this day 117 years ago, Henry Ford took a very special test drive. He took his Quadricycle out for a spin for the very first time. Henry sold his first car for $200. What did the money go toward? Building his second car.

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Henry Ford driving his Quadricycle in Detroit, October 1896.
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