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5 days ago · Henry Ford. Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist and business magnate. As the founder of the Ford Motor Company he is credited as a pioneer in making automobiles affordable for middle-class Americans through the system that came to be known as Fordism.
- St. Martha's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan
- Edsel
- 1891–1945
- President of Ford Motor Company (1906–1919, 1943–1945)
2 days ago · The engine of Ford’s influence was a narrative, a narrative symbolized by the Model T. In a 1906 letter to the editors of The Automobile, Henry Ford set forth his plan to produce an automobile that was affordable for workers, easy to operate, easy to repair with basic tools, but tough enough to travel America’s deplorable roads.
5 days ago · At 40 years old, he launched the Ford Motor Co., which would become one of the biggest automobile companies in the world. Ford Motor Co. opened its door in Detroit, Michigan in 1903 with just 12 ...
2 days ago · The Ford GAA was Ford's biggest V8 ever with 18 liters of capacity which was good for 1,050 lb-ft torque. Inspired by the Rolls-Royce Merlin, Ford repurposed its V12 prototype engine into the GAA V8 tank engine. Ford's GAA featured in Sherman tanks and was innovative for the 40s, showcasing advanced design features like a DOHC design, alloy ...
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4 days ago · Feb. 4 marks Ford Motor Company’s purchase of Lincoln 100 years ago; centennial comes at a pivotal time, as the brand looks to continue its global momentum and advance its commitment to electrification. On Feb. 4, 1922, Henry Ford, with encouragement from his wife Clara and his son Edsel Ford, purchased The Lincoln Motor Company from ...
4 days ago · Properly configured, a Ford with the 6.7L High Output engine can tow 40,000 pounds. The power numbers and tow ratings are best-in-class. If you don’t care so much about towing, that is OK because these engines also make your Super Duty a sport truck. Last year Car and Driver got an F-250 with the 6.7L High Output engine to 60 mph in just 5.5 ...
3 days ago · Advertisements All you young ‘uns clean the wax out of your skulls and listen up because today we are digging into the OG treasure chest today to talk about one of the greatest automotive engineers of all time: Harry Miller. The Engine Builder Hall of Fame said it best when they referred to Miller as “…one of the most influential and revolutionary figures in the early […]
