“YOU CAN HAVE ANY COLOR YOU WANT AS LONG AS IT’S BLACK!” Quoted by Henry Ford The Model A equipped with a larger, four-cylinder engine with a three-speed, sliding gear transmission which was completely different than the two-speed planetary transmission used on the Model T. The engine was loosely based on the Model Ts engine, but with an increased displacement size, a water pump, distributor ignition, and an updraft carburetor. It was a water-cooled L-head inline 4-cylinder unit with a 201 cubic-inch displacement and developed 40 horsepower, giving it a top speed of 65 mph. The Model A was the first Ford to use a conventional clutch, brake pedals, throttle, and gearshift. It had a visual fuel gauge and the fuel flowed to the carburetor by gravity. In cold climates, a special-order cast-iron shield could be placed over the exhaust manifold to provide heat to the carburetor and supply heat to the cabin, entering by a small window. The chassis was designed by Henry while the body was designed by Edsel Ford. A variety of contemporary body designs were offered and catered to a plethora of needs and uses. Four standard colors were offered along with nickel-plated accessories. Prices ranged from $380 for the roadster to $590 for the four-door sedan. The top-of-the-line Town Car sold for $1,400.