1934 Ford Model BB Tow Truck Holmes Body in the Antique Auto Display.
Name/Title
1934 Ford Model BB Tow Truck Holmes Body
Description
This Ford Model BB tow truck, equipped with a flat-head V8 engine, is built on a 1934 Ford chassis with a "Holmes" wrecker body. Created by Ernest Holmes in 1916, this was considered one of the most efficient designs for tow trucks. The design featured a long, well-built frame that included a strong winch system. This enabled these trucks to tow vehicles with greater effectiveness.
This tow truck was in previous Windjammer Day parades in Boothbay Harbor, supposedly just in case another car in the parade broke down.
Motor Vehicle Type
Tow Truck
Make and Manufacture
Manufacturer
Ford
Model
Model BB Tow Truck Holmes Body
Manufacture Date
1934
Motor Vehicle Details
Engine
Engine Position
Front-Engine
Bore/Stroke
Bore: 3.1 inches. Stroke: 3.8 inches.
Horsepower
75
Drivetrain
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Body
Body Style
Holmes Body
Doors
2
Number of Passengers
2
Top Speed
Around 65 mph
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Truck, Tow
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Truck
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Motor Vehicles
Nomenclature Class
Land Transportation T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects
