Dealer Agreement Between Ford Motor Company and Markt & Hammacher Company, 1913
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Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
Artifact
Contract
Date Made
01 October 1913
Subject Date
01 October 1913
Creators
Place of Creation
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.76.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 9 in
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