Ford Model C Ten

The Ford Model C Ten  wis a caur frae Ford biggitt in the Unitit Kinrick atween 1934 an 1937. The caur wis forbye assembled in Spain (Barcelona) atween 1934 an 1936. The German version produced in the same period wis named the Ford Eifel.

The caur uised an enlarged version o the side valve ingine fitted tae the Ford Model Y that wis increased tae a capacity o 1172 cc bi increasin the bore frae 56.6 mm tae 63.5 mm but keepin the stroke at 92.5 mm. A standard ingine wad produce 30 bhp at 4000 rpm. This ingine became a favourite for mony ingine tuners in post war days an gied a stairt tae several sports caur makers includin Lotus Caurs an remained in production til 1962. Suspension wis bi the Ford seestem o transverse leaf springs wi rigid axles front an rear, a seestem that is awee chyngit syne the Model T. A three-speed gearbox wis fitted.

A fower seat tourer, nou fair socht efter, jyned the saloons in mid 1935 an a de-luxe version, the CX, wi chromium plated trim wis available frae late 1935 tae early 1937.

The caur coud reach 70 mph (110 km/h) an return 35 mi tae an (Imperial) gallon.

The Model C in Australie
The Model C wis released in Australie in 1935 an wis offered in Roadster, Coupe, Saloon, Van an Roadster utility bodystyles.

External links
 http://www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk/

Model C Ten