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The Creation of the First Quadricycle
The quadricycle, created by Henry Ford in 1896, was the his first addition to the automobile market. It featured a 4 horsepower engine, and 2 forward facing gears. It featured no steering wheel and had a tiller engine. -
Henry Ford Wins Big in Race
Henry Fords wins the first 26 horsepower race against Alexander Winston. The race was held around the Detroit Driving Cub and 10 laps were completed. His automobile proved to be more superior even with the 44 horsepower. -
Ford Motor Company is Established
With 12 investors and over 1,000 shares, the Ford Motor Company spent all of its 28,000 dollars in funds on product. But they easily created 37,000 dollars of profit for the company. -
Ford Motor Company Expands to Canada
This factory was built in Windsor, Ontario in Canada. This new factory was positioned across the Detroit river and across from their previous facilities. This facility was very important because it supplied all the vehicles to Great Britain. -
Ford Creates Logo
Designed by Childe Harold Wills using a stencil from his grandfather. The writing was normal for the time period. As they were taught to write like this in school. The logo remained oval less until it was displayed on the model A. -
Ford Opens the First Overseas Sales Branch in Paris
Ford now becomes international, in Paris. Opening more room for sales and making themselves known, overseas markets equals success. -
Henry Ford Becomes President of Ford Motor Company
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Ford Establishes Creation of the Ford Tri-Motor Airplane
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Ford Starts to Sell its Lincoln Zephyr Line
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Jeeps and the Military
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Henry Ford II Becomes President of Ford Motor Company
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Ford Introduces F-Series Truck Line
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Ford Becomes Publicly Traded Company
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Introducing: Self-Adjusting and Retracting Front Lap and Shoulder Belts
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Ford of Europe Introduces Ford Fiesta
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The Famous Ford Explorer
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100th Anniversary
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Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine
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Jim Hackett Becomes CEO of Ford
