Replica of 1896 Ford Quadricycle
THF17528 / Replica of 1896 Ford Quadricycle
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Artifact Overview
George DeAngelis built this replica of Henry Ford's first automobile, the 1896 Quadricycle, for the centennial of Ford's birth in 1963. DeAngelis spent three years on the project, working nights and weekends. He built most of the vehicle's parts from scratch. DeAngelis drove the replica through Detroit on June 4, 1963 -- exactly 67 years after Ford first drove the original.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1960-1963
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Replica of 1896 Quadricycle made by George DeAngelis between 1960-1963 in Allen Park, Michigan.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.159.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 45 in
Width: 45.5 in
Length: 78.5 in
Wheelbase: 49 in
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