Antique Ford Cars – History And Models

Antique Ford cars come from the stable of Ford Motors, which has a notable history. The company was established as far back as 1903. The company was started with a minimal capital of $28,000 which was collected by 12 investors. Since these were early days and the industrial revolution was not in its full swing, the Ford Company could only produce a few cars in a day at its factory in Michigan. Even in these times some specific parts were outsourced to smaller companies. To assemble the various parts groups of men worked on a single car. It was Henry Ford who took the company forward to make it one of the world’s most profitable companies. It was one of the companies that survived the great depression. The family run business maintained its management for more than 100 years. Such was the demand for the antique Ford cars that the company made large profits. The success was so intoxicating that Ford did not realize when other customized offerings took their customers away. The quote from Henry Ford still rings in the ears with reference to the Antique Autos Ford. He said that the consumer could choose any color for his car as long as it was black. This was said due to the fact that all antique Ford cars produced during those times were black in color. Despite this arrogance that Henry Ford showed at a certain point with regards to his business, Ford Motors continues to be seen respectfully. Various classic Ford models are collector’s items, especially the Ford Model A and Ford Model T.

Ford Model T
The Model T antique Ford cars were the first Ford automobiles to be produced around 1908. The same models lasted till 1927, after which the Model A was introduced. These antique Ford cars are considered to be affordable and have a place in history as engines that ‘put America on wheels’.

Establishment of these antique Ford cars actually heralded a new era where the concept of assembly line was brought in. This is the factor that actually reduced the cost of the product to something that the public could afford. The Ford Model T was also named the car of the twentieth century in an international poll.

Ford Model A
Ford Model A was the second of the models from the Ford stable. It was just as much of a success as the Ford Model T. The model was in production from 1927 to 1931 and these antique Ford cars were priced $385 for a roadster and $1400 for a top of the line car.

Unlike the Ford T model, these cars were available in 4 different colors. And surprisingly, it was not available in the color black, the only color in which the Ford Model T was available. A lot of these antique Ford cars were used in Hollywood movies and were recently used in the remake of King Kong.