Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular. Whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric, the demand for electric drive vehicles will continue to climb as prices drop and consumers look for ways to save money at…
Mobile transportation startup Cabulous launched in 2010 with plans to bring Uber-like e-hailing to taxi fleets throughout the country. And while it’s been fairly successful in getting cabs signed up and attracting new customers, the company has decided to rebrand as Flywheel, and will be making a big marketing push around the new name in…
A road trip from Detroit to San Francisco might not seem like a big deal, but what if said trip was made in a car built 100 years ago with top speeds of an average of 40 miles per hour? That’s what happened when a group from the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) decided to take…
The last time the Cubs won the World Series, Henry Ford rolled out a car that revolutionized the world. “The Ford Model T changed the way all people lived and worked, which is a pretty powerful statement, but it’s true, ” said Bob Kreipke, corporate historian for Ford, where he has worked for the past…
22 bhp, 176.7 cu. in. four-cylinder inline L-head engine, two-speed planetary transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs, and a transmission brake and two-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 100 in. Racy Open Runabout Authentic restoration AACA National Junior and Senior First awards at Hershey For 1911, Ford restyled the…
The Model T Museum is nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana’s Historic Depot District. Once “the” transportation mecca of the 19th century, it is now a “must-see” destination filled with notable architecture, unique shops, stunning murals, fun and fabulous restaurants, a chocolatier, a microbrewery and much more! Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor of attractions…
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The Handling Speciale now returns to the California T, which was restyled for 2015 and re-armed with a new 552-hp 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8, good for smashing zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The new California T is a wonderful improvement—better looking, more luxurious, quicker, and usable as a daily driver. The HS package is…
Henry Ford on his 1896 Quadricycle, one of two built. In 1896 Henry Ford was the Chief Engineer of Thomas Edison’s electrical lighting plant in Detroit, Michigan. He had acquired a fascination with internal combustion engines and set out to create a vehicle propelled by one, which he christened the Quadricycle. By 1901 he had…
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(This article was originally published in the November, 2001 issue of the Spark Coil.) Hi fellow Model T’ers! Let’s spend a little time talking about one of the most neglected areas of our Model T. The front axle and wheel bearings… As long as the front wheels turn and the steering isn’t too bad, many…
Here’s a diagram of the Model T transmission.On this diagram, gears B, D, and E are planet gears. They freewheel on pin b but they are a single unit and must spin together as they are a single unit. These are called the “triple gears” and there are three triple gears on three pins on…
So before you warm up your computer’s email system or sharpen your poison pen, STREET RODDER is very aware that Ford did not manufacture a Model T sedan in 1930. But that doesn’t mean an inventive hot rodder couldn’t create such an animal, and Steve DeMarco is just that kind of guy. If the name…
After ten years of waiting, Tesla has revealed the Model 3, the vehicle that CEO Elon Musk hopes will take the electric car to the masses. At the unveiling of the Model 3 this evening at the company’s design studio in Hawthorne, California, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the car will deliver at least 215…
It all started with a Ford Model T and a couple who had fallen in love. On the day they married, they left Salt Lake City, Utah and drove east until they hit Washington, D.C. The trip took 11 days. They went over a lot of hills, and the ‘ol Ford Model T kept overheating.…
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The popularity of Tesla vehicles spurred some new aftermarket modification companies, like Unplugged Performance and TSportline, and the attention of established, like Saleen or Larte Design. Now FAB Design, a tuning company known for its Mercedes-Benz designs, unveiled a new body kit for the Tesla Model X. The vehicle’s body kit and modification package is…
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