Henry Ford Stamping Number on First 1928 Ford Model A Engine, October 1927
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After years of slumping sales for the aging Model T, Ford Motor Company introduced its all-new Model A for 1928. Henry Ford launched production by stamping the serial number into the first Model A engine on October 20, 1927. Ford officially revealed the car to the public six weeks later.
After years of slumping sales for the aging Model T, Ford Motor Company introduced its all-new Model A for 1928. Henry Ford launched production by stamping the serial number into the first Model A engine on October 20, 1927. Ford officially revealed the car to the public six weeks later.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
20 October 1927
Creators
Unknown
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.49977
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
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