Quadricycle Collection

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Ford in 1896 with the first Ford automobile. Oil over a photograph

Henry Ford with son Edsel
Henry Ford (1863 - 1947) and his son Edsel Ford (1893 - 1943) seated in the Quadricycle (1890s) alongside the 15, 000, 000th Ford produced

Quadricycle Hose-Carrier
Merryweathers Quadricycle first-aid hose-carrier, consisting of two tandem bicycles suitably connected, between which was a carriage for fire-brigade implements Date: 1895

Early tricycle, the salvo. Date: 1881

1901 De Dion Bouton Quadricycles. Creator: Unknown
1901 De Dion Bouton Quadricycles

Mother and Son on a Quadricycle at a Holiday Camp
Mother and Son on a quadricycle, or four-wheel bicycle at a Holiday Camp, most likely somewhere in Northern England. Date: 1960s

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AUTOMOBILE: AN 1896 FORD. The Quadricycle of 1896, the first automobile built by Henry Ford, powered by a two-cylinder gasoline engine and attaining a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour

First armed motor vehicle. A powered quadricycle with a Maxim machine gun demonstrated by F R Simms, June 1899, Simms Motor Electronics Corporation, Acc no.9979, p.96a Date: 1899

Pedal-powered vessel, 19th century
Pedal-powered vessel, 19th-century artwork. This vessel has two helical screws either side, powered by pedals operated by four cyclists, with a fifth seat at the front for the pilot

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Step back in time with this intriguing glimpse into the early days of automobile history. 🚗🛣️ Henry Ford, the visionary American industrialist, is seen here with his first Ford automobile from 1896. Fast forward a few years, and Ford is joined by his son Edsel, as they pose beside a Quadricycle - an early four-wheeled vehicle, also known as a Hose-Carrier. This precursor to the modern car was a significant improvement from the tricycles of the past, like the one depicted in the 1881 image. 🚲 But the Quadricycle's story doesn't end there. In the early 1900s, European manufacturers like De Dion Bouton were producing their own versions of the Quadricycle. And, believe it or not, this compact vehicle even had a military application, as the first armed motor vehicle was a Quadricycle mounted with a machine gun. 🔫 As we continue our journey through history, let's not forget the simple joy of a mother and son's bonding moment at a Holiday Camp, captured on film as they ride a Quadricycle. And, for those who prefer a more aquatic adventure, there's even a pedal-powered vessel from the 19th century that shares the same name. 🚣‍♂️ Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Quadricycles and the pioneers who shaped the automobile industry.