At 16, leaves family to work in machine shops. At 28, becomes an engineer. 5 years later, completes his first automobile, the Quadricycle.
At 40, incorporates the Ford Motor Company.
In 1908, introduces the legendary Model T. In 1913, introduces first moving assembly line. To meet increasing worldwide demand.
By 1918, half of all cars in America are Model Ts.
Makes Ford the world’s largest automobile manufacturer. In 1926, focuses on air transportation.
Develops the Tri-Motor Airplane. In 1932, builds first V8 Ford car. And brings luxury to the common man.
Henry Ford
Innovator. Visionary. Philanthropist.
Gives a generation its freedom. A nation, its economy.
And the world, its wheels!!! |
