1934 Ford Model BB Tow Truck Holmes Body

1934 Ford Model BB Tow Truck Holmes Body in the Antique Auto Display.

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.

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