Check Out the A2AC Murals Downtown

Are you tired of being cooped up inside during these long COVID-19 winter months?  What if there was a new way to get out in beautiful Ann Arbor and still social distance?

A2AC is the culmination of pairing downtown Ann Arbor buildings and local and regional business owners, who have transformed walls into spectacular expressions of their skills – providing the community and visitors with an opportunity to experience and enjoy large beautiful displays of public art!

All you need to do is go to https://www.annarborartcenter.org/art-in-public/murals/

Download the map, grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, and let your adventure begin!

By the way, if you haven’t driven in a while, it’s always good to get your vehicle checked out to see if any damage was caused by sitting for so long.

Schedule Service on Your European, Asian or Domestic Car Today!

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today! Our professional team would love to take care of you and your domestic, Asian or European made vehicle.

Happy motoring from all of us at ArborMotion! 

Ford’s First Automobile

The 1896 Ford Quadricycle Runabout was the first car ever built by Henry Ford. It was a gasoline powered automobile that utilized commonly available materials like an angle iron frame, four bicycle wheels, a leather belt and chain drive for the transmission, and a buggy seat to accommodate passengers.

On June 4,1896 in a tiny workshop behind his Detroit home on 58 Bagley Avenue, Ford put the finishing touches on his pure ethanol-powered motor.  After more than 2 years of experimentation, Ford completed his first automobile at the age of 32.  He dubbed his creation the “Quadricycle,” because it ran on four bicycle tires. You even take a tour of the Henry Ford Museum where it is on display.

The earliest cars were built by hand, one by one. The first car Ford sold was for $200. In the 1800’s that was considered very expensive. These particular automobiles were seen as toys for the rich and famous. In the 1890s, the “horseless carriage” was a relatively new idea, with almost no one having any idea what a car should look like or how it should work.

The success of the little vehicle led to the founding of the Henry Ford company and then later the Ford Motor Company in 1903.  As they say, the rest is history!

Schedule Service on Your Ford Today.

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today! Our professional team would love to take care of you and your Ford.