Ford Diecast Model Cars

An Icon of Innovation

Henry Ford became a legend in car manufacturing, not only because of the company's profitability but also because of the many innovations it brought to the industry. Ford started the Detroit company in 1903 with $28,000 collected from 12 investors. Among those investors were John and Horace Dodge who went on to build their own company in 1914.

Books and movies have been produced about Henry Ford and the dynasty he began at the age of 40. History recognizes that it was as much management style and innovation inside Ford factories as it was product that made the company successful, even in the face of the Great Depression. Ford changed how cars were made. He brought assembly line efficiency to manufacturing and developed methods to be ...more

An Icon of Innovation

Henry Ford became a legend in car manufacturing, not only because of the company's profitability but also because of the many innovations it brought to the industry. Ford started the Detroit company in 1903 with $28,000 collected from 12 investors. Among those investors were John and Horace Dodge who went on to build their own company in 1914.

Books and movies have been produced about Henry Ford and the dynasty he began at the age of 40. History recognizes that it was as much management style and innovation inside Ford factories as it was product that made the company successful, even in the face of the Great Depression. Ford changed how cars were made. He brought assembly line efficiency to manufacturing and developed methods to better manage a large, industrialized workforce. In addition, he rewarded workers for their part in building one of the nation's most successful car companies and made cars affordable for middle income American families.

Today, the company is ubiquitous, with factories and outlets around the world. Ford brought many other car makers into its fold including foreign models such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and a portion of Mazda. Based on worldwide sales, Ford is the third largest automaker in the world. It's earliest models, such as the iconic Model-T Ford, are treasured in die cast collections the world over.

Even as it continues its tradition of being a the largest family controlled company in the world, , it's stepping into the future by being among the first American companies to start offering hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles to address concerns about auto emissions and climate change. ...less