1907 FORD MODEL K SEVEN-PASSENGER TOURING CAR Engine No. 516 Grey with black fenders and black interior and top Engine: six-cylinder, 405.6ci, 40hp; Gearbox: two-speed planetary; Brakes: rear drums; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic, rear, full-elliptic. Right hand drive. The largest and most luxurious of the Fords up to that time, the Model K was introduced in 1905 to compete with the more expensive American-made automobiles. At $2,800 when new ($3,000 with top and gas lamps), it was the top of the line before Ford returned to the production of the affordable Model T series. Although Henry Ford dictated his criteria for the earlier models, he allowed himself to be pressured by his financial backer, Alexander Malcomson, into the decision to build a considerably more costly model. The public was accustomed to thinking of the Ford as being inexpensive and smaller, and as a result of this lack of acceptance, few Model Ks were sold. The decision was made in 1907 to cease production of the high-line model. To stimulate sales of the last of the line, dealers were encouraged to give a twenty percent discount rather than their traditional ten. Henry Ford parted ways with Malcomson and returned to his original concept of only building affordable transportation. Henry Ford made a wise decision to produce only one model, the Model T. The Model K's six-cylinder engine was designed with the inlet and exhaust valves in an L-head configuration, departing from the popular T-head, to provide simplicity and efficiency. The fly-wheel is small because of the even torque and overlapping impulses of the six-cylinder engine. The company promised that no amount of overloading or service would result in the springing or breaking of the high grade, heavy gauge frame. Mr. Williams purchased the Model K from Henry Austin Clark in 1962 after he found it in a Chicago used car lot right after WWII in amazingly original and complete condition. It has participated in various tours over the years including the 1958 Glidden Tour as well as various Brass & Gas touring events. The Model K is widely coveted by collectors for its extreme rarity, beauty and sheer size. It is a lovely touring car for the enthusiast with a growing family or many friends.
1907 FORD MODEL K SEVEN-PASSENGER TOURING CAR Engine No. 516 Grey with black fenders and black interior and top Engine: six-cylinder, 405.6ci, 40hp; Gearbox: two-speed planetary; Brakes: rear drums; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic, rear, full-elliptic. Right hand drive. The largest and most luxurious of the Fords up to that time, the Model K was introduced in 1905 to compete with the more expensive American-made automobiles. At $2,800 when new ($3,000 with top and gas lamps), it was the top of the line before Ford returned to the production of the affordable Model T series. Although Henry Ford dictated his criteria for the earlier models, he allowed himself to be pressured by his financial backer, Alexander Malcomson, into the decision to build a considerably more costly model. The public was accustomed to thinking of the Ford as being inexpensive and smaller, and as a result of this lack of acceptance, few Model Ks were sold. The decision was made in 1907 to cease production of the high-line model. To stimulate sales of the last of the line, dealers were encouraged to give a twenty percent discount rather than their traditional ten. Henry Ford parted ways with Malcomson and returned to his original concept of only building affordable transportation. Henry Ford made a wise decision to produce only one model, the Model T. The Model K's six-cylinder engine was designed with the inlet and exhaust valves in an L-head configuration, departing from the popular T-head, to provide simplicity and efficiency. The fly-wheel is small because of the even torque and overlapping impulses of the six-cylinder engine. The company promised that no amount of overloading or service would result in the springing or breaking of the high grade, heavy gauge frame. Mr. Williams purchased the Model K from Henry Austin Clark in 1962 after he found it in a Chicago used car lot right after WWII in amazingly original and complete condition. It has participated in various tours over the years including the 1958 Glidden Tour as well as various Brass & Gas touring events. The Model K is widely coveted by collectors for its extreme rarity, beauty and sheer size. It is a lovely touring car for the enthusiast with a growing family or many friends.
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