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- Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for Central Garage Company, Inc., Bridgton, Maine, August 16, 1918 - 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.
- August 16, 1918
- Collections - Artifact
Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for Central Garage Company, Inc., Bridgton, Maine, August 16, 1918
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.
- A.W. Reister Ford Dealership, Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, August 12, 1937 -
- August 12, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
A.W. Reister Ford Dealership, Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, August 12, 1937
- 1947 Ford Repair Truck at the Ralph Ellsworth Dealership, Garden City, Michigan, October 1946 - In 1915, the Automobile Club of Missouri offered the first emergency road service for its members. This idea caught on quickly, and it soon became a service offered by all AAA affiliates to its members. This 1947 Ford tow truck proudly sports an American Automobile Association Emergency Service logo on its hood.
- October 04, 1946
- Collections - Artifact
1947 Ford Repair Truck at the Ralph Ellsworth Dealership, Garden City, Michigan, October 1946
In 1915, the Automobile Club of Missouri offered the first emergency road service for its members. This idea caught on quickly, and it soon became a service offered by all AAA affiliates to its members. This 1947 Ford tow truck proudly sports an American Automobile Association Emergency Service logo on its hood.
- Machine Shop at Bryant Motor Co., Boise, Idaho, 1914 -
- October 12, 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Machine Shop at Bryant Motor Co., Boise, Idaho, 1914
- Neuner Brothers Ford Dealership, San Diego, California, 1935 -
- 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Neuner Brothers Ford Dealership, San Diego, California, 1935
- "Souvenir Book of Cartoons" from Detroit Auto Show, 1907 - Not surprisingly, Detroit's auto show is among the oldest in the United States. This souvenir book from 1907 offers a look at the various manufacturers and dealers who participated that year. Upmarket cars from Cadillac and Detroit Electric appeared alongside less expensive models from Brush and Ford. Industry trade journal <em>Motor Age</em> was present too.
- 1907-1908
- Collections - Artifact
"Souvenir Book of Cartoons" from Detroit Auto Show, 1907
Not surprisingly, Detroit's auto show is among the oldest in the United States. This souvenir book from 1907 offers a look at the various manufacturers and dealers who participated that year. Upmarket cars from Cadillac and Detroit Electric appeared alongside less expensive models from Brush and Ford. Industry trade journal Motor Age was present too.
- Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935 - Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- December 11, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935
Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935 - Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- December 11, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935
Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935 - Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- December 11, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935
Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935 - Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- December 11, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Bean Wheel Alignment Equipment Exhibit, December 1935
Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph of wheel alignment equipment in use. These photographs were published in technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.