Ford Model K
Ford's first six-cylinder flagship and the luxury predecessor to the Model T.
- Power
- 40 bhp
- Top speed
- 60 mph
- Est. value
- $150k–$280k
About the Ford Model K
The Model K was Henry Ford’s attempt to capture the high-end luxury market, featuring a massive 405 cubic-inch inline-six engine. It was the first Ford to use a six-cylinder powerplant, designed to compete with the prestigious marques of the era. Despite its impressive performance for 1906, the car was expensive and suffered from reliability issues, leading to a strained relationship between Henry Ford and his business partner Alexander Malcomson. Its commercial failure famously convinced Ford to pivot exclusively toward affordable, mass-market vehicles like the Model T.
Ford Model K specs
The Ford Model K produces 40 bhp (30 kW). It has a top speed of 60 mph (97 km/h).
| Make | Ford |
|---|---|
| Model | Model K |
| Trim | 6.6 |
| Years | 1906–1908 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Tourer |
| Country | United States |
| Production | About 900 built |
| Original price | About $2,800 when new |
| Engine | 6.6-litre inline-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,637 cc (6.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 40 bhp (30 kW) at 1,600 rpm |
| Top speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Transmission | 2-speed planetary |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,134 kg (2,500 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 35 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Ford Model K worth?
A typical Ford Model K is estimated to be worth $150,000 – $280,000 (about £112,000 – £209,000).
Its original price when new was about $2,800.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Ford Model K rarity in CarSpot
The Ford Model K is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ford Model K fun facts
- The Model K was the last luxury-oriented Ford until the company acquired Lincoln in 1922.
- Henry Ford reportedly disliked the Model K so much that he bought out his partner's shares to ensure he could focus on the four-cylinder Model T.
- It was one of the fastest cars in the world at the time, capable of reaching 60 mph when most contemporary cars struggled to reach 30 mph.
