Ford Motor Company Collection

A rusting 1931 Ford pickup truck sitting in a field under an oak tree

Zephyr Zodiac
A Ford overdrive Zephyr Zodiac Mark II. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)

T Ford Car
A model T Ford car parked outside a house. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

FORD CARS: EDSEL, 1957. This Is the Edsel. Advertisement for the Ford Companys ill-fated automobile line, 1957

FORD AUTO FACTORY. Testing at Henry Fords Piquette plant c1905

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Ford in 1896 with the first Ford automobile. Oil over a photograph

Ford advertisement
3779353 Ford advertisement; (add.info.: Ford advertisement, 1915. Caption: All the world loves a -'Ford'- even the moon beams)

The steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Greta was built by Scott & Co at Greenock in 1895. She was later named Laranda

Installing one of the 4 motors on the transport plane at Willow Run, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Installing one of the 4 motors on the transport plane at Willow Run. Photo shows the Willow Run manufacturing plant, run by the Ford Motor Company near Ypsilanti, Michigan

Inspecting of landing wheel of the transport planes at Willow Run, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Inspecting of landing wheel of the transport planes at Willow Run. Photo shows the Willow Run manufacturing plant, run by the Ford Motor Company near Ypsilanti, Michigan

Henry Ford, 1919 (b / w photo)
5848250 Henry Ford, 1919 (b/w photo) by Hartsook, Fred (1876-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: (1863-1947) American automobile manufacturer, founder of Ford Motor Company

Packard 1912 Limousine (b / w photo)
779157 Packard 1912 Limousine (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luxury cars were made by the Packard Motor Car Company at their Automotive Plant in)

Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
779151 Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Workers Outside Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
5863136 Workers Outside Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Detroit, Michigan, c. 1908 (b / w photo)
5052287 Detroit, Michigan, c.1908 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Four o clock shift, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
779154 Four o clock shift, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Engine of a Model T Ford Car. The simple 4 cylinder 2.8 litre Model T engine with gravity-fed fuel lines. The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie, Leaping Lena)

It lacks the style and elegant finish of todays saloon car, but this replica of Henry Fords first model caused as much interest as any product just off the assemly line when it visited Fords Imperial

The steam yacht Laranda, under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Laranda, under way. Laranda was built by Scott & Co at Greenock in 1895, orginally named Greta. At the time of this photograph she was owned by Sir Percival Perry

Henry Ford, American car manufacturer, with two of his cars, USA, 1924. Ford (1863-1947) with his first car and his 10 millionth, a Model T. Over 15 million Model Ts were built between 1908 and 1927

Automobile workers playing bingo at a carnival at Dearborn, Michigan, USA, c1938. Dearborn is the site of the Ford Motor Companys River Rouge Complex plant, built between 1917 and 1928

Ford Trimotor plane about to depart from an airfield, c1932. Nicknamed the Tin Goose, the Ford Trimotor was designed by William B Stout and was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company

Enter the new Ford, New York City, USA, 1927. Henry Ford (1863-1947), founder of the Ford Motor Company, Tex Rickard (1870-1929)

Ford D series lorry, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Ford D series lorry, Rotherham, South Yorksgire, 1967. Mason Bros Hauliers take delivery of a new Ford D series lorry from TC Harrisons in Rotherham

Ford Popular Saloon, c1936. The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational producer of automobiles, founded by Henry Ford in 1903. From An Album of Motor Cars. [John Player & Sons, London, c1936]

Ford V-Eight 22 Touring Saloon, c1936. The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational producer of automobiles, founded by Henry Ford in 1903. From An Album of Motor Cars

Part of the production line at Fords Highland Park factory, Detroit, Michigan, USA, c1914. The factory, 4.5 miles from the centre of Detroit was the first to make use of assembly-line techniques

Henry Ford, American engineer and automobile manufacturer, c1910-c1930. In 1903, Henry Ford (1863-1947) founded the Ford Motor Company

Ford Model T, 1910. Artist: Ford Motor Company
Ford Model T, 1910. The Model T was introduced by Henry Ford in 1909 and the Ford Motor Companys Detroit factory was adapted for its mass production

Henry Ford, American automobile engineer and manufacturer, 1908. In 1903, Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company. He pioneered modern assembly line mass production techniques for his famous Model

Model T Ford car, front view

58 Bagley Avenue
circa 1915: View of the rented garage in which Henry Ford invented and assembled his first automobile, 58 Bagley Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Thunderbird
A Ford Thunderbird American sports car. (Photo by Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edsel Corsair
A 1959 Edsel Corsair, circa 1959. (Photo by Ed Carlin/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Forgotten
Abandoned rusting old car

Ford Automobile in Spotlight
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FORD AUTOMOBILE, c1923. Ford touring car with convertible top, with two men and three women inside, c1923

1913 car assembly line, front view

Red model T Ford car, front view

Illustration of 1910 Ford Model T

Ford vintage convertible car, (B&W)

Halewood Standstill
A car park, full to capacity, mainly with new Ford Anglias, at the Ford Motor Companys factory at Halewood, near Liverpool

Ford Racer
13th May 1925: Henry Fords Ford Racer 999 automobile. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

POVERTY: FAMILY, 1936. One-room wooden shelter for a family of eleven, built over a chassis of an abandoned Ford truck in an open field along U.S. Route 70 between Camden and Bruceton, Tennessee

AUTO: FORD MODEL T, 1926. Ford Model T Runabout made in 1926, the year before Model T production ended

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. With his son Edsel in front of the first lathe which was used in making Ford parts in 1894 in a small workshop in Detroit

FORD ASSEMBLY LINE, c1913. Workers installing gas tanks at the assembly line at the Ford automobile plant in Highland Park, Michigan, c1913

FORD ASSEMBLY LINE, c1913. The assembly line at the Ford automobile plant in Highland Park, Michigan, c1913

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"Ford Motor Company: A Legacy of Innovation and Endurance" Step back in time to witness the rich history of Ford Motor Company, a true pioneer in the automotive industry. Underneath the shade of an ancient oak tree, a rusting 1931 Ford pickup truck stands as a testament to the company's enduring legacy. From its early days, Henry Ford revolutionized transportation with his groundbreaking inventions. In 1896, he proudly posed next to his first creation - the T Ford Car - which would forever change how people moved from one place to another. As years went by, Ford continued to push boundaries. The Zephyr Zodiac showcased their commitment to sleek design and cutting-edge technology. However, not every venture was met with success; the ill-fated Edsel line serves as a reminder that even giants stumble at times. Behind closed doors at Henry Ford's Piquette plant in 1905, rigorous testing took place as they strived for perfection. This dedication led them down new paths, including aviation. At Willow Run during World War II, four mighty motors were installed on transport planes while landing wheels were meticulously inspected - showcasing their versatility beyond automobiles. Henry Ford himself was an iconic figure who left an indelible mark on American history. Captured in a timeless black-and-white photograph from 1919, his visionary spirit continues to inspire generations today. But it wasn't just about cars for this trailblazing company; they also ventured into other realms of luxury and leisure. The steam yacht Greta gracefully anchored in 1912 exemplifies their pursuit of excellence beyond land-bound vehicles. Intriguing glimpses into Detroit's past reveal scenes from bustling factories that shaped America's industrial landscape during the early 20th century. One such image captures the grandeur of Packard's luxurious limousine alongside other historic vehicles produced by Ford Motor Company itself. Through triumphs and setbacks alike, it has stood the test of time.