1907 Selden Motor Buggy
THF88311 / 1907 Selden Motor Buggy
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Artifact Overview
George Selden conceived -- but didn't build -- a gasoline-powered vehicle in 1877 and received a patent in 1895. The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers enforced Selden's patent, but Henry Ford fought ALAM in court. Ford ultimately won, freeing the auto industry from paying royalties and making himself a folk hero. This car was completed for Selden in 1907 as evidence for the court.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1907
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by George B. Selden in Rochester, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.22.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Stevens Institute of Technology.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 65 in
Width: 58 in
Length: 82 in
Wheelbase: 48 in
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