Otro Ford

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Otro Ford
Overview
ManufacturerOtro
Production1922–1924
AssemblySpain
Body and chassis
Class Automobile
Body style Various (based on Ford Model T)
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Ford Model T, Maiflower

The Otro Ford was a Spanish automobile manufactured from 1922 until 1924. As its name implied, it was heavily based on the Ford Model T, and was similar to the English Maiflower. [1]

The De Vizcaya brothers acquired several Ford Model T vehicles that were manufactured in Spain. They then added modifications to them, including the lengthening of the chassis as well as a radiator reminiscent of a Rolls-Royce. [2]

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References

  1. Burgess-Wise, David (2000). The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles. Quantum. ISBN   0-86288-258-3.
  2. "Otro Ford Historia". www.autopasion18.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 November 2018.