How Did Henry Ford Impact The Automobile Industry

     When you think about Ford, an automobile will usually come to mind. Most people don’t think about the man behind that name, Henry Ford. Henry Ford was the man responsible for the Ford Motor Company (FMC). He was also the creator of the invention that changed the mass production industry, the assembly line. As you read on you will learn about Henry Ford’s life, the FMC, and the assembly line.

Henry's dream of the automobile started with the production of his first auto, on June fourth 1896, the primitive auto was named the quadracycle. Not exactly a modern auto the Quadracycle was reminiscent to a babbycarrige on bicycle wheels but was a start to Ford's empire and the development of the automobile for the people. Many saw Henry's potential and helped him to find a successor to the Quadracycle; one such person was the Mayor of Detroit, William Mayburg who provided financial support to Ford to continue his research. Generous investors such as this and the help of four investors donating 10,000 dollars each led to the official founding of the Ford Motor Co. in 1901.

Out of all the new industries, the automobile was an essential one. It was the development that changed American lives in the 20th century the most. Henry Ford was the person who revolutionised the large-scale manufacturing of vehicles. He utilised the assembly line idea for automobile production. The critically acclaimed assembly line allowed for manufacturing companies to create the extra product to sell, one of these products was your everyday automobiles. The model T Ford was the most well-known car at the time with more than fifteen million being sold across the country by 1927. It was the first car to be

Henry Ford invented neither the automobile nor the assembly line, but developed each to dominate a new era in organization and production of motor cars. By improving the assembly line so that the 'Model T' could be produced more cheaply, Ford placed the power of the automobile within reach of the average citizen. He transformed the automobile itself from a luxury item for the rich to a necessity for all.

Henry Ford learned about steam engines by becoming friends with people who ran them and eventually, in 1879 he left the farm to become an apprentice at the Michigan car company, a Detroit-based railroad car manufacturer. In 1888, Ford married Clara Jane Bryant and had one child named Edsel. Ford supported himself by farming and running a sawmill.

Henry Ford learned about steam engines by becoming friends with people who ran them and eventually, in 1879 he left the farm to become an apprentice at the Michigan car company, a Detroit-based railroad car manufacturer. In 1888, Ford married Clara Jane Bryant and had one child named Edsel. Ford supported himself by farming and running a sawmill.

After working at the Flower Machine Shop, he became very restless of a slow pace shop and moved to Detroit Drydock Company as an apprentice (“Italia, 30”). By 1896, Ford had built a gasoline powered “Horseless carriage” in the shed behind his home. (“Henry Ford’). In 1899, Ford quit his job so he could spend more time building his engine (“Italia, 32”). Soon after, he showed a businessman his design and started up the Detroit Automobile Company (“Italia, 32”).

Ford did not let his past defeats hold him down and he started his third and final company, the Ford Motor Company in 1903. Ford started this company to make an affordable and accessible car for the average American. Ford finally achieved this in 1908 when he revealed his Ford Model T to the public. As “...the first car to be affordable for most Americans…” (“Henry Ford”) the Ford Model T single-handedly made the automobile industry what it is today. The Ford Model T which “...was known for its durability and versatility…” (“Henry Ford”) sold by the millions.

Henry Ford’s inventions changed America and the main one being the Model T which was the first car with a steering wheel on the left side of the car. This car was the first car of the Ford Motor Company which i will tell you about later to be purchasable by the day to day American. Henry Ford learned to invent at Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit where he was head engineer.

Henry ford is a influential advocate, a dream of changing transportation. Through his actions he Made affordable cars for people. Revolutionized traveling and road ways. Created the assembly line which change the world forever.

He was born July 30, 1863 on his family’s farm in Wayne County, MI (Bio.com). “He successfully [tested] his first hand built gasoline engine in the family’s kitchen sink on December 24, 1893.” ("Chronology."). He also believed "The only true test of values, either of men or of things, is that of their ability to make the world a better place in which to live."("Henry Ford Quotations."). This great man was Henry Ford. Throughout his life, 1863-1947 (Bio.com), he proved himself to be talented, determined, and a leader.

In our history, there has been very few people that was able to revolutionize the way of life not just for American’s but the world for over one hundred years and for years to come. Even though henry Ford didn’t invent the first automobile he was able to modernize to automobile and made it affordable for everyone to afford one. Henry Ford streamlined mass production assembly lines that countless manufactures use today.

Henry Ford changed the car industry by inventing the Model T car which changed how people lived and traveled in the United States in the early part of the Twentieth Century to now. There are many ways in which the invention of the Model T changed manufacturing. The assembly line was used for mass production. It gave everyone a certain job to perform. Some workers installed the wheels, others placed the body of the car on the foundation, and many laborers assembled the car with bolts and screws.

Henry Ford was one of the first successful manufacturers to make a durable vehicle that was affordable for everyone can drive. He started his company from winning a race to being the most famous international manufacture. Today his vehicles are used through law enforcement and the military. Ford's company was produced through his defeat of the top racecar driver, creates his first international company, and then produces the Model T Ford that brings the company to massive heights in the manufacturing business.

Henry Ford was an inventor at a young age. At 15 he reassembled his pocket watch his father gave him. He was an immigrant. The Ford’s didn’t grow up rich, they worked to help support their five children.  Henry had always been dreaming of gasoline engines. So after earning his engineering degree in 1891.  Ford became an engineer with the Edison Illuminating Company hoping to support his family. After his devotion, time, and effort to the company in 1893, he was promoted to chief engineer. His dream had finally come true, he finally had earned enough money to experiment with gasoline engines. Exited he came home to tell his family, soon he would be working out of the family's garage.  Pounding his head at 25,  wrinkling up papers, Henry Ford