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- 1952 Ford Model 8N Tractor - The Ford Motor Company, after Henry Ford's death, released its most popular tractor in 1948. The 8N broke with Ford tradition by sporting new paint colors. Farmers bought the affordable tractor because it retained Ferguson's revolutionary 3-point hitch system and included a "crawler" gear and PTO (power-take-off) that transferred engine power to new equipment like forage choppers.
- 1952
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1952 Ford Model 8N Tractor
The Ford Motor Company, after Henry Ford's death, released its most popular tractor in 1948. The 8N broke with Ford tradition by sporting new paint colors. Farmers bought the affordable tractor because it retained Ferguson's revolutionary 3-point hitch system and included a "crawler" gear and PTO (power-take-off) that transferred engine power to new equipment like forage choppers.
- 1978 Dodge Omni Sedan - This little car was a reaction to the high gasoline prices brought on by the 1973 Arab oil embargo and the new fuel economy standards passed by Congress in 1975. It, and its twin the Plymouth Horizon, were the first American cars to adopt a front-wheel-drive, hatchback configuration that was common in Europe. <em>Motor Trend</em> magazine named them "Car of the Year."
- 1978
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1978 Dodge Omni Sedan
This little car was a reaction to the high gasoline prices brought on by the 1973 Arab oil embargo and the new fuel economy standards passed by Congress in 1975. It, and its twin the Plymouth Horizon, were the first American cars to adopt a front-wheel-drive, hatchback configuration that was common in Europe. Motor Trend magazine named them "Car of the Year."
- Worker Using Johansson Gauges in Machine Shop at Ford Motor Company Plant, July 1924 - Ford Motor Company's mass production methods depended on precision parts and tooling, and precision depended on exact measurements. Accuracy was so important that Henry Ford purchased C.E. Johansson, Inc. -- a Swedish company famous for its precision measuring instruments -- in 1923. Ford moved the company, complete with founder Carl Johansson, to Dearborn, Michigan.
- July 31, 1924
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Worker Using Johansson Gauges in Machine Shop at Ford Motor Company Plant, July 1924
Ford Motor Company's mass production methods depended on precision parts and tooling, and precision depended on exact measurements. Accuracy was so important that Henry Ford purchased C.E. Johansson, Inc. -- a Swedish company famous for its precision measuring instruments -- in 1923. Ford moved the company, complete with founder Carl Johansson, to Dearborn, Michigan.
- Ford Motor Company Highland Park Sales and Service Building, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, May 1924 - In 1921, Ford Motor Company added a Sales and Service Building to its Highland Park plant. The four-story, 54,000-square-foot structure was designed by industrial architect Albert Kahn. It included office space and a first-floor showroom, as well as extensive maintenance, repair, and paint shop facilities. A single-story executive parking garage sat immediately behind the building.
- May 16, 1924
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Ford Motor Company Highland Park Sales and Service Building, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, May 1924
In 1921, Ford Motor Company added a Sales and Service Building to its Highland Park plant. The four-story, 54,000-square-foot structure was designed by industrial architect Albert Kahn. It included office space and a first-floor showroom, as well as extensive maintenance, repair, and paint shop facilities. A single-story executive parking garage sat immediately behind the building.
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Berlin, Germany, April 26, 1926 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. This photograph shows the company's branch in Berlin, Germany. Ford's first German branch opened in Hamburg in 1912. The automaker established its Berlin office in 1924. Ford began assembling Model T cars in Berlin, from imported parts, in 1926.
- April 26, 1926
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Berlin, Germany, April 26, 1926
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. This photograph shows the company's branch in Berlin, Germany. Ford's first German branch opened in Hamburg in 1912. The automaker established its Berlin office in 1924. Ford began assembling Model T cars in Berlin, from imported parts, in 1926.
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Alexandria, Egypt, July 27, 1927 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford's Alexandria, Egypt, branch opened in 1927. Generally, Ford vehicles sold in Egypt at that time were assembled in the company's factory at Trieste, Italy. Ford opened an assembly plant in Alexandria in 1950.
- July 27, 1927
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Alexandria, Egypt, July 27, 1927
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford's Alexandria, Egypt, branch opened in 1927. Generally, Ford vehicles sold in Egypt at that time were assembled in the company's factory at Trieste, Italy. Ford opened an assembly plant in Alexandria in 1950.
- Letter from Highland Park High School Principal to Benjamin Lovett, January 16, 1926 - Like the collections of antique vehicles, farm equipment and cooking implements Ford began to amass with vigor during the 1920s--music was part of Ford's larger vision for preserving the American past. By this time, much of America had left traditional music behind. But Ford never forgot it. And, through Benjamin Lovett's instruction, Ford wanted to share it with new generations.
- January 16, 1926
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Letter from Highland Park High School Principal to Benjamin Lovett, January 16, 1926
Like the collections of antique vehicles, farm equipment and cooking implements Ford began to amass with vigor during the 1920s--music was part of Ford's larger vision for preserving the American past. By this time, much of America had left traditional music behind. But Ford never forgot it. And, through Benjamin Lovett's instruction, Ford wanted to share it with new generations.
- Ford Motor Company Employee Investment Certificates Brochure, 1920-1922 -
- 1920-1922
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Ford Motor Company Employee Investment Certificates Brochure, 1920-1922
- 1928 Ford Model A Sedan - Hector Quevedo Abarzua grew up in Chile admiring Henry Ford. Abarzua collected three Model A Fords and used the best parts from each to create this sedan. In October 1992, he and his son Hugo set out with the car on a 22,000-mile drive from Punta Arenas to Henry Ford Museum, arriving in December 1994 and fulfilling a lifelong dream.
- 1928
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1928 Ford Model A Sedan
Hector Quevedo Abarzua grew up in Chile admiring Henry Ford. Abarzua collected three Model A Fords and used the best parts from each to create this sedan. In October 1992, he and his son Hugo set out with the car on a 22,000-mile drive from Punta Arenas to Henry Ford Museum, arriving in December 1994 and fulfilling a lifelong dream.
- 1919 Ford Model T Coupe, Henry Ford's Personal Car - Henry Ford was particularly fond of this Model T -- so much so that he drove it for ten years. The car was rebuilt periodically with new parts, as when the engine and chassis were replaced in 1927. Special features include a "rain vision" green glass visor, gray-green striped velour upholstery, and a tool and luggage compartment in the rear deck.
- 1919
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1919 Ford Model T Coupe, Henry Ford's Personal Car
Henry Ford was particularly fond of this Model T -- so much so that he drove it for ten years. The car was rebuilt periodically with new parts, as when the engine and chassis were replaced in 1927. Special features include a "rain vision" green glass visor, gray-green striped velour upholstery, and a tool and luggage compartment in the rear deck.