Ford: Model C Ten
Note: This is a sub-section of Ford: Cars.
The Ford Model C Ten was a car from Ford built in the UK between 1934 and 1937.
The car used an enlarged version of the side valve engine fitted to the Ford: Model Y that was increased to a capacity of 1,172 cc by increasing the bore from 56.6 mm to 63.5 mm but keeping the stroke at 92.5 mm. A standard engine would produce 30 bhp at 4,000 rpm.
This engine became a favourite for many engine tuners in post war days and gave a start to several sports car makers including Lotus Cars and remained in production until 1962.
Suspension was by the Ford system of transverse leaf springs with rigid axles front and rear, a system little changed since the Ford Model T. A three speed gearbox was fitted.
A four seat tourer, now much sought after, joined the saloons in mid 1935 and a de-luxe version, the CX, with chromium plated trim was available from late 1935 to early 1937.
The car could reach 70 mph and return 35 miles to the gallon.
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- [1] Wikipedia