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Henry Ford is Born
Henry Ford was born on a farm and lived there with his parents until the age of sixteen. His mother died when he was just 13 years old. -
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Henry Ford's Lifetime
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Henry Ford Moves to Detroit
When Henry was sixteen, he moved to Detroit and worked as an apprentice. By the end of his apprenticeship, he knew much about how machines operate. Later he moved back to the farm to marry. -
Ford Marries Clara Bryant
Henry Ford married Clara Bryant in 1888. After their marriage, Ford ran a sawmill to support himself and his wife. He also spent his spare time trying to come up with a better automobile. -
First Motor Test
When Ford was thirty, he had his first successful motor test. The motor was placed in the kitchen sink, where it whirred and buzzed to life. Ford had created his first engine to use in an automobile. -
Ford creates the Quadricycle
Ford used his new motor to build the Quadricycle- a primative automobile. On the first test drive, it broke down outside a hotel. -
Formation of the Ford Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company created 999 racers to get attention and financial backing for the creation of more automobiles. It created "Letter Models" such as the Model A,B,C... These were not very successful, and although people bought them, the most successful Letter Model was yet to come. -
Creation of Model A
The first car created by the Ford Motor Compay was the Model A. -
Creation of the Model T
The Model T was the most successful letter-name car made by the Ford Auto company. The Assembly Line was also incorporated to increase production speed. The Model T was low priced for the average US citizen to afford. It was the easiest to manipulate and repair model, with all of the upgrades the previous models had contained. The population of America loved the Model T. In just a few years, half of cars owned were Model Ts. 200,000 Model Ts were produced a day, and it was made for 19 years. -
Recreation of the Model A
Other car companies were starting to form some competition for Ford Motors, so Henry Ford recreated the Model A. This car formed more excitement than any other car made by the company. -
Creation of the V8
The V8 was named for its engine, and was loved by the population. it was one of Ford's last automobiles created. -
Passing of Henry Ford
Ford suffered strokes and died at the age of 83.
