Here’s one that popped up on the H.A.M.B. It’s a model-T with tracks. The photo didn’t come with an explanation at all, but one can gather some assumptions. In the background is an Army tank and a number of fellows that look like Army brass. Could this be a military pitch?

They didn’t buy it.

Anyone know anything else about this contraption?

“A focal point for research at Fair Lane was Henry Ford’s Experimental Laboratory. Located on the top floor of the Powerhouse, this area was used from approximately 1919-1924 as a place where work could be conducted in seclusion, away from prying eyes. The experimental labratory room was a precursor to the Ford Engineering Lab constructed in 1923 on Oakwood Boulevard, adjacent to the Henry Ford Museum.”

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It’s a crime wave… Lead by a foul fellow with no regard for vintage Ford parts. If you see this bastard of a bird, catch him… Egg him… and send me the roadster bodies. He will look something like this:

Here’s something you don’t see every day… The funeral of Henry Ford in a motion picture format. Most of you fellas know the story of Henry’s death. Put simply and frankly, he died of old age… gracefully. However, many don’t know the circumstances. The night before Henry died, there were torrential downfalls in the Michigan area. The River Rouge overflowed which, in turn, flooded the local power station. Henry’s power went out in his home and he and his wife went to sleep by candle light.

Here’s a great little clip covering the basics of Ford mass production. Much of this footage has been seen before, but it’s edited so well and the narration is simply wonderful. If you’ve got a few minutes, kick off your shoes and give this a gander… You’ll be glad ya did.