1911 International Harvester Model A Truck

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Artifact Overview

International Harvester had its roots in building reapers in the 1840s. The company made its first automobiles and light-duty trucks in 1907. Cars were dropped after 1911, but pickups remained in production through 1975. The original high-wheeler truck's tall ground clearance and rugged construction worked well on rough rural roads.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Truck

Date Made

1911

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

36.520.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Canvas
Leather

Color

Dark brown
Black (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 92.5 in
Width: 66 in
Length: 138 in
Wheelbase: 90 in

Inscriptions

Plate on right side of seat: MAN'F'D BY / J.F. PHELAN / STOCKTON, CAL. Plate on right side: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO. / CHICAGO, U.S.A. / NO.2933. MODEL A / WGT. H.P. 2