The Twenty Millionth Ford; Henry's Milestone Model A (1931)

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The Twenty Millionth Ford; Henry's Milestone Model A (1931)

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2 жыл бұрын

In early 1931 Ford Motor Company was suffering from the effects of the depression. Sales were dropping and so was their share of the market.
A plan was hatched to keep the Ford brand at the front of everyone's mind and remind the world of the company's dominance in the history of the automobile.
On April 14th 1931 a Town Sedan body was dropped onto a chassis at Ford's Rouge Factory in Dearborn and was immediately put out on an 8 month tour of the United States that covered over 30 states and close to 50,000 miles.
Here's the story of that car and Ford's brilliant marketing plan that followed.
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@tdave1234 Жыл бұрын

I grew up about 5 houses down from the owner of this car. His Dad was the one who purchased the car. It was in storage at the family farm for many years, so we never saw it. He was a car guy. Everyone on the street had Impalas and F150's - he drove a Bugeye Sprite.

@gregmilliken9659 2 жыл бұрын

I've always loved the Model A. I owned a Model A pickup way back when, sadly, I had to sell it. One of the worst mistakes I ever made! I still have the spare engine I had for it, maybe I'll get lucky and own another A before I meet my Maker!

@barryphillips7327 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Greg hope you get there!

@barryphillips7327 2 жыл бұрын

It should hold PRIDE OF PLACE at Ford head quarters FOREVER MORE!!!!

@stevek5988 Жыл бұрын

I had an opportunity to sit in that at Iola car show before it was roped off from the public, quite an awesome restoration from what I heard.

@6omega2 Жыл бұрын

Newspaper typesetter working @1:42. One of many occupations now long obsolete in the digital age!

@raypeters4525 2 жыл бұрын

AHH, THOSE WERE THE DAYS ! THE MEMORIES OF NEW CAR SHOWINGS AT EVERY DEALERSHIP ! THIS WOULD ALL HAPPEN IN NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR ! IT WAS A VERY BIG THING, HOT DOGS, SOFT DRINKS, MAYBE ICE CREAM, IT ALL HAD A CANIVAL ATMOSPHERE ! THESE EVENTS PRETTY MUCH CEASED IN THE SIXTIES, TV ADVERTISING TOOK AWAY OUR ON SITE NEW CAR SHOWINGS ! KINDA SAD, BUT I STILL HAVE THE MEMORIES !

@paulobruckler4104 Жыл бұрын

Ford , lo más grande de la historia

@ricardorodrigues7304 Жыл бұрын

sensacional, parabéns.

@paulsmith460 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Keep them coming.

@chuckselvage3157 Жыл бұрын

20 million. Just think about that for a sec.

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

I always think...that's 80 million wheels.

@edpinkerton7947 Жыл бұрын

100 million with the spare

@MB-hv3ic Жыл бұрын

El que lo tiene al dia a día y ve estas historias es conmovedor . 👏👏ford

@davidkastin4240 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating video thank you 😊

@bernardkroeger4045 Жыл бұрын

Gee, old Henry was full of angles.

@stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын

Apparently they weren't too interested in the 25 millionth Ford. Great video!

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MuhammadIrfan-fm1yw 2 жыл бұрын

Marvelous

@PacoOtis Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for sharing and the very best of luck!

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MrRander7769 Жыл бұрын

11:50 Was Crater Lake, Oregon

@gregwddriver Жыл бұрын

I saw this car in Marquette, Michigan shortly after it's restoration and it was stunning. It has since fallen into disrepair due to neglect by the somewhat eccentric owner. Unfortunate.

@1940limited Жыл бұрын

ow, that is too bad. I would have thought it wound up in the Henry Ford Museum. That's where i belongs.

@nancyhaun Жыл бұрын

iI was at the Aura jamboree and looked pretty good last week!

@gregwddriver 8 ай бұрын

I am very, very encouraged to hear this. After speaking personally to the owner, probably four to five years ago now, I got the distinct impression it wouldn't start and was kept in a dirt floor garage. If it is operating and out to be seen, that gives me great hope it will be preserved. @@nancyhaun

@5Puff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos :D

@AModelA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@kennethswain6313 2 жыл бұрын

How many total miles did it cover on it’s epic journey? Thanks for sharing that great story

@AModelA 2 жыл бұрын

We couldn't find any official total mileage but media reports towards the end of the tour had it around 45,000 with more stops to make.

@lazerman1966 Жыл бұрын

Мистер Форд первый кто сделал миллион автомобилей.

@stephenvelden295 Жыл бұрын

Shouldn't that be Edsels Milestone Model A. The Model A wouldn't exist without Edsel.

@tiredofliberals1 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the later Fords that Edsel was instrumental in bringing to market. Two of the most popular to ever come down the pike were the '32 and the '40.

@Lakeman3211 Жыл бұрын

Where the hell is the 20 millionth black and decker drill, or the 20 millionth I phone, or the 20 millionth matchbox car…..the world should embrace its milestones regardless of its seemingly mundane existences….the 20 millionth McDonald’s burger…???

@sheldonbrunn6445 Жыл бұрын

Where in Kansas did it stop?

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

The stops we could find in Kansas include; July 8 Manhattan KS July 9 Marysville KS July 10 Fairview KS July 10 Frankfort KS There were most likely several more with multiple stops each day.

@sheldonbrunn6445 Жыл бұрын

@@AModelA thank you

@stanleybest8833 Жыл бұрын

That 20,000,000 is a dandy excuse to give a car a break.

@jonwatkins254 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to buy a copy of the map used to depict the travels of the 20,000,000 th Ford? Great Video

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, never thought someone would be interested in it and we're not in this for the money. Depending on the reason we might be OK with it.

@johnfranklin5871 2 жыл бұрын

At 13:18 the announcer was asking "whatever was happening". This was in Oregon possibly Cave Junction with their famous cavemen.

@AModelA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was certainly one of the more strange things recorded during the tour.

@flattopalpha5316 Жыл бұрын

What if any service was done during this trip and what did it entail?

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

Those records would have most likely been part of the log book which has unfortunately been lost to time.

@joaobatistafrancisco2772 Жыл бұрын

Tenho um sonho (I have a dreams): ter um Ford Modelo A.

@logotrikes Жыл бұрын

Didn't Edsel get a bollocking from Henry for even making the car? Henry couldn't let go of the Model T even though it had long passed its use-by date. The Model A was deemed unnecessary by old Henry because the T was still selling and didn't need a replacement...

@1940limited Жыл бұрын

The Model B waa a fabulous car and quite an improvement over the Model A.

@1940limited Жыл бұрын

Pig headed Henry did hold onto his mechanical brakes until 1939 nd the wishbone suspension right through 1948.

@jasonwaltrowski2315 Жыл бұрын

Wonder why there was no visor on that car

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

The slant windshield body styles (Victoria and Sedans) didn't have the external visor on it like other closed car models. They did have visors on the inside of the car much like modern cars. In 1932 all the Ford bodies adopted this this design.

@kurtperleberg8669 2 жыл бұрын

Was Henry Ford ever given a ticker tape parade?

@logotrikes Жыл бұрын

Henry brought cars to the masses but he had very sketchy political leanings, not the least of which was a business and personal relationship with Adolf Schickelgruber.... He also interfered with social engineering of his workers, telling them how to live their lives and spend their wages. He was far from the rosy vision that we generally have of the man. Not a nice person by any means, his impact on society notwithstanding....

@1940limited Жыл бұрын

@@logotrikes Agreed. So many people don't know history. But Ford certainly was a genius and made a fortune in he automobile business.

@1940limited Жыл бұрын

Where is the car now?

@AModelA Жыл бұрын

It is still with the family that bought it from Ford all those years ago.

@juanasanelli6831 Жыл бұрын

Lo más importante la cantidad que todavía funcionan en el mundo,nomás Rusia lo fabricó hasta los años 60

@emeteriosilva6901 Жыл бұрын

Si es cierto que se fabricaron en Russia pero se sabe poco ahí hay un tema para otro video...👍👍👍

@juanasanelli6831 Жыл бұрын

@@emeteriosilva6901 Fijese aqui en YTB hay miles de filmaciones rusas de la WW" se ven cantidad de camiones Ford A y coches Ford

@justhimo2728 Жыл бұрын

beautiful company still the car's is so beautiful and strong and easy to fix them , I think 🤔 this tour is made to make people trust in ford company and buy a cars from it that all 😹🤣