Henry Ford made a name for himself as one of the pioneers of the automobile industry. He was only 40 years old when he started the Ford Motor Company, which went on to become one of the largest automobile companies in history. In 1903, it opened its doors in Detroit, Michigan with only 12 staff members. The automaker has definitely experienced plenty of ups and downs over the 116 years since then. Ford has introduced multiple innovations to the production line and made iconic vehicles like the Mustang. We bet you will be surprised when you hear the twists and turns the company has undertaken to reach its current status. For one thing, there is no way you would have believed that the Model T initially had an $850 price tag!
The ”Perfect Machine” Was How They Described The Model A
What you are looking at is the first car built by Henry Ford. In 1896, he made it in Dearborn, Michigan. It was basically a gas-powered buggy equipped with an 8-hp engine. It was presented as Model A and marketed as “the most perfect machine on the market, which even a 15-year-old boy is able to drive”. In the following years, Ford started naming its models with the use of the Latin alphabet letters A to S. They experimented a lot over the years, though many of the products were not intended for mass reproduction or sale to the general public.
The “Perfect-Machine” Was How They Described The Model A
The Assembly Line Drew Inspiration From An Odd Source
Ford Motor Company’s plant in Highland Park, Michigan was launched on October 7, 1913. It marked the first moving assembly line in history. The photo below demonstrates how the vehicle bodies were brought down with a wooden ramp before they were taken to the chassis. Ford was first when it came to mass production of vehicles. The production line setup was cost-effective and allowed the regular Joe to purchase a vehicle. The business also revolutionized the way factories operated and organized, which made Henry Ford a pioneer in the industry. Without his ideas, automobile production would not be the same. He apparently drew inspiration to create an assembly line like this after paying slaughterhouses a visit!
The Assembly Line Drew Inspiration From An Odd Source
