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1896 Ford Quadricycle (1:16) by Franklin Mint/Armour Item Number: B11UK20Henry Fords first car. In 1896 Henry Ford was chief engineer of the Edison Illuminating Co. when he built a car called the quadricycle. This spectacular die-cast model is based directly on Fords one and only originaland lets you see the actual working mechanism of one of the worlds most historic automobiles. * Presented by Henry Ford Museum. * Hand-assembled from more than 100 separate components in 1:6 scale. * Precision-engineered with operable tiller steering, wheels that turn, pulley, gears and leather belts that move in unison. * Buggy-style seat is upholstered in suede leather to replicate the original cloth. * Selected components are accented in brass, copper and gold electroplate.
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