The 1907 Ford Model K Roadster stands as one of the most intriguing chapters in Ford’s early history — a luxurious and ambitious machine that sharply contrasted with the company’s later dedication to affordable motoring. Built before the Model T revolutionized transportation, the Model K was a grand tourer for the wealthy, featuring advanced engineering and an air of prestige that few expected from the young Ford Motor Company.
Powered by a 6.6-liter inline six-cylinder engine — one of the largest and most powerful of its time — the Model K delivered around 40 horsepower and could reach speeds over 60 mph, remarkable for 1907. Its long hood, elegant brass fittings, and open two-seat roadster body gave it a presence equal to the finest European luxury cars of the era. Despite its refinement and performance, the Model K was expensive and complex to produce, costing $2,800 — more than double the price of many contemporary automobiles.
Although production ceased in 1908 to make way for the mass-market Model T, the Ford Model K remains a rare and fascinating relic of a brief period when Henry Ford’s vision included not only mobility for the masses but also power, luxury, and prestige. Here is a set of amazing photos of the 1907 Ford Model K Roadster.
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