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Detroit [1]

UNITED STATES

1899-1902

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The Detroit Automobile Co. was established in Detroit, Michigan, in July 1899, backed financially by wealthy local businessman William H. Murphy, who placed his faith in a young engineer named Henry Ford to lead the venture as chief engineer. Although a full range of vehicles was promised, progress was slow. By the end of 1899 only a single delivery wagon had been produced, and Ford himself admitted to having only…

United States · 1899-1902 · Associated with Frank R. Alderman, Henry Ford, William C. Murphy

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