Henry Ford's Quadricycle, Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
THF210022 / Henry Ford's Quadricycle, Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
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Artifact Overview
Through the 1930s, Ford Motor Company poured resources into exhibitions at regional and world's fairs. Henry Ford believed strongly in the educational value of such displays, and a corporate presence at the fairs benefitted public relations. Ford's popular exhibits and demonstrations -- pictured here in the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Ford Building -- generated lots of publicity.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1935
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.232.147
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
verso:
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The Quadricycle was Henry Ford's first attempt to build a gasoline-powered automobile. It utilized commonly available materials: angle iron for the frame, a leather belt and chain drive for the transmission, and a buggy seat. Ford had to devise his own ignition system. He sold his Quadricycle for $200, then used the money to build his second car.