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- Brochure, "$25 a Month Buys Any New Ford V-8," 1935-1936 - In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time. Like the all-new Model A, introduced for the same year, UCC helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Financing became even more important during the Great Depression, when this brochure was printed.

- 1935-1936
- Collections - Artifact
Brochure, "$25 a Month Buys Any New Ford V-8," 1935-1936
In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time. Like the all-new Model A, introduced for the same year, UCC helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Financing became even more important during the Great Depression, when this brochure was printed.
- "UCC Topics," January 1930 - In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.

- January 01, 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"UCC Topics," January 1930
In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.
- "Suggested UCC Terms for Prospective Purchaser," 1932 - In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.

- 1932
- Collections - Artifact
"Suggested UCC Terms for Prospective Purchaser," 1932
In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.
- Universal Credit Company Advertisement, "Watch the Fords Go By," circa 1932 - In 1928, Ford Motor Company set up the Universal Credit Company (UCC) to finance the sale of its cars. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles. UCC created this moveable, attention-grabbing advertisement to promote its services. The heads of the hitchhikers turn to "Watch the Fords go by!" when opened.

- circa 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Universal Credit Company Advertisement, "Watch the Fords Go By," circa 1932
In 1928, Ford Motor Company set up the Universal Credit Company (UCC) to finance the sale of its cars. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles. UCC created this moveable, attention-grabbing advertisement to promote its services. The heads of the hitchhikers turn to "Watch the Fords go by!" when opened.
- "UCC Plan for Time Payments," 1939-1940 - In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.

- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
"UCC Plan for Time Payments," 1939-1940
In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.
- "New UCC Plans: Universal Credit Company Authorized Ford Finance Plans," 1930 - In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.

- December 26, 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"New UCC Plans: Universal Credit Company Authorized Ford Finance Plans," 1930
In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.
- "Your Future Ford Sales and Our National Defense," September 1940 - In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.

- September 01, 1940
- Collections - Artifact
"Your Future Ford Sales and Our National Defense," September 1940
In 1928, Ford Motor Company established Universal Credit Company (UCC) to allow customers to finance their cars. UCC loaned money that buyers paid back over time, and it helped Ford and its dealers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ford sold the company five years later, but UCC remained a primary financer for buyers of Ford vehicles.