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- Letter to Clara Ford from Anderson Electric Car Company, 1915 - Surprisingly, Clara Ford -- wife of Henry Ford -- drove an electric car instead of a Ford Model T. Early electrics were often marketed to women because of the cars' cleanliness and ease of operation. Anderson Electric, maker of Mrs. Ford's car, sent this letter hoping she might suggest a few friends interested in buying an electric vehicle.
- April 21, 1915
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Letter to Clara Ford from Anderson Electric Car Company, 1915
Surprisingly, Clara Ford -- wife of Henry Ford -- drove an electric car instead of a Ford Model T. Early electrics were often marketed to women because of the cars' cleanliness and ease of operation. Anderson Electric, maker of Mrs. Ford's car, sent this letter hoping she might suggest a few friends interested in buying an electric vehicle.
- "Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison Buy the Detroit Electric," 1914 - Detroit Electric was the best-known and longest-lived American electric car company, producing automobiles from 1907-1939. The company marketed its cars to well-to-do customers -- particularly women -- looking for a clean, quiet car in which to take short trips in cities, where electricity was readily available and range wasn't an issue. Detroit Electric buyers included Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.
- March 28, 1914
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"Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison Buy the Detroit Electric," 1914
Detroit Electric was the best-known and longest-lived American electric car company, producing automobiles from 1907-1939. The company marketed its cars to well-to-do customers -- particularly women -- looking for a clean, quiet car in which to take short trips in cities, where electricity was readily available and range wasn't an issue. Detroit Electric buyers included Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.
- Anderson Electric Car Company Advertisement, "Henry Ford and Thos. A. Edison Buy the Detroit Electric," 1914 - Henry Ford and Thomas Edison figured prominently in this 1914 advertisement for the Anderson Electric Car Company. According to the ad, each had owned three electric vehicles -- all Detroit Electrics. The ad also lists other well-known motor company executives who owned Detroit Electrics. Anderson Electric Car Company hoped to parlay these ownership examples into larger sales.
- March 28, 1914
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Anderson Electric Car Company Advertisement, "Henry Ford and Thos. A. Edison Buy the Detroit Electric," 1914
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison figured prominently in this 1914 advertisement for the Anderson Electric Car Company. According to the ad, each had owned three electric vehicles -- all Detroit Electrics. The ad also lists other well-known motor company executives who owned Detroit Electrics. Anderson Electric Car Company hoped to parlay these ownership examples into larger sales.
- Sales Catalog for the 1913 Detroit Electric Car, "Society's Town Car" - Detroit Electric was the best-known and longest-lived American electric car company, producing automobiles from 1907-1939. The company marketed its cars to well-to-do customers -- particularly women -- looking for a clean, quiet car in which to take short trips in cities, where electricity was readily available and range wasn't an issue. Detroit Electric buyers included Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.
- 1913
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Sales Catalog for the 1913 Detroit Electric Car, "Society's Town Car"
Detroit Electric was the best-known and longest-lived American electric car company, producing automobiles from 1907-1939. The company marketed its cars to well-to-do customers -- particularly women -- looking for a clean, quiet car in which to take short trips in cities, where electricity was readily available and range wasn't an issue. Detroit Electric buyers included Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.