Old Newspaper Ads and Articles Of Automobiles

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The automobile was just coming into it's own in the early 1900's. It wasn't until 1908 that Henry Ford's Model T would be introduced and that would change how American used the automobile. From the beginning, newspapers delivered the news and ads for new models were everywhere.

By the time the 3rd annual Auto Show rolled around ... It was obvious that cars were popular and here to stay - Right below the above graphic ad was this: ... A Full List of the Cars and Firms That Will Be in the Exhibition Dealers Are Hurrying Vehicles by Express From the East to Be Ready for Opening Day. All questions as to the success of the automobile show has been lost in the more perplexing problem of securing space for the exhibitors that are clamoring for more room. With 31 exhibitors showing their cars, the show will be the greatest ever given this side of Chicago. 

Thomas Fourty Automobile T Shirt design from original Newspaper Ads early 1900

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The Automobile that changed it all

Partial text that accompanied the above ad from The Sun, November 06, 1910

When Henry Ford built his first automobile, he realized its importance as a factor in the progressive life of America and he determined to build a motor car that would have the largest demand from ALL the people. He knew that such a car must be light in weight, reliable in construction, inexpensive to maintain and low in price.
From that memorable day in 1903 when the FORD MOTOR Co. was organized, there has been no halt in its march of achievement. Ford has been "doing things" everyday - working to one purpose : A car for the people at a price the people can pay.

1907 Premier Automobile Newspaper Ad on Coffee Mug (available on shirts and more from our Zazzle store)

1907 Premier Automobile by oldiesbutgoodies
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To fully achieve this purpose FORD cars must be made large quantities that a small margin over the cost would produce a satisfactory profit. Continuous quantity demand could only be assured through quality of production and perfect after-service to owners. To establish this quality, there must be specialization and organization to accompany inventive and mechanical genius. It is an accepted fact that Henry Ford is the one original and most effective designer of motor cars.

From the beginning all FORD efforts have been concentrated upon one model. Concentration is a fixed principle with Mr. Ford in order that perfection of product with the utmost economy in manufacture may be had. And so. throughout the entire Ford Plant, in every department, every man and every machine is in the production of this one Model T.