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04 June - Ford Quadricycle, first gasoline-powered automobile in 1896

 


On June 4, 1896, Henry Ford completed the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile. This significant achievement laid the foundation for the establishment of the Ford Motor Company.

The Ford Quadricycle was a simple, four-wheeled vehicle powered by a two-cylinder, four-horsepower gasoline engine. It featured bicycle-like tires and a basic frame. With its completion, Henry Ford successfully demonstrated the concept of a self-propelled vehicle that could be powered by an internal combustion engine.

Henry Ford's work on the Quadricycle eventually led to the establishment of the Ford Motor Company in 1903. The company went on to become one of the most influential and successful automobile manufacturers in history.

The development of the Ford Quadricycle and the subsequent creation of the Ford Motor Company revolutionized the automotive industry. Ford's innovative approaches to manufacturing, such as the implementation of assembly line production, led to increased efficiency and affordability of automobiles. This, in turn, transformed transportation and had a profound impact on society as a whole.

The completion of the Ford Quadricycle was a crucial step in Henry Ford's journey and set the stage for the remarkable developments that followed in the realm of automobile manufacturing.

 

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