See also Ford Model B (1932)The Ford Model B is an upscale touring car (with polished wood and brass trim) that was introduced in 1904 by Ford. It was Ford's first car to use the front-engine layout, with a large 24 hp 4-cylinder engine positioned at the front behind a conventional radiator. The smaller Model A-derived Model C positioned its flat 2-cylinder motor under the seat.Priced at $2000 (equivalent to $52000 today), the Model B was a high end car.