Henry Ford Autographs
Henry Ford was an American industrialist, inventor, and business magnate who played a crucial role in the development of modern industrial America. Born on July 30, 1863, in Greenfield Township, Michigan, Ford was the founder of the Ford Motor Company and introduced the assembly line production method, revolutionizing the manufacturing process. His most notable accomplishment was the production of the Model T, which made automobile ownership accessible to millions of Americans.
Ford's career was marked by a keen focus on industrial efficiency and a relentless pursuit of technological innovation. He was also known for his staunch commitment to his workers and famously doubled their wages to $5 a day in 1914, which set the standard for labor practices across the United States. Additionally, Ford was an advocate of advancing the lives of farmers who, he believed, had been held hostage by monopolistic agriculture sellers. He even went so far as to create a "Ford Tractor" as a tool to help these farmers.
Despite Ford's many achievements and business successes, he was a controversial figure. His support of the Ford Peace Ship, an effort during World War I to negotiate peace between the warring nations, was considered by some to be naive and misguided. Additionally, his anti-Semitic views and writings, which included support for Nazi Germany, have marred his legacy. Nevertheless, the impact of Ford's contributions to the automobile industry, modern manufacturing, and labor practices cannot be overstated, and he remains a significant figure in American history.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Henry Ford (rare HENRY FORD (FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOUNDER) d.1947 single-signed BASEBALL - JSA) was sold in March 2025 for $19,500.00 while the cheapest item (Henry Ford Signed Autograph Arkansas Houston Oilers Titans Saints Classic) found a new owner for $0.99 in May 2015. The month with the most items sold (14) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $59.69 for an autographed item of Henry Ford. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2022 with $4,999.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2008. In average, an autographed item from Henry Ford is worth $36.33.
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Latest News about Henry Ford
US history group defends article on Ford’s anti-Semitism after editor fired (02/02/2019): Dearborn Historical Commission says journal should be sent to subscribers and that mayor should reverse decision to ax reporter who wrote piece on motor company founder Group defends article on Henry Ford's anti-Semitic views (02/02/2019): DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit-area historical group is protesting a mayor's decision to stop it from sending out the latest issue of its publication, which delves into Ford Motor Co. founder Henry Ford's anti-Semitism.\nOfficials with the Dearborn Historical Commission say the latest edition of The Dearbo Group: Article on Henry Ford’s views on Jews should go out (02/02/2019): DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area historical group is protesting a mayor’s decision to stop it from sending out the latest issue of its publication, which delves into Ford Motor Co. founder Henry Ford’s anti-Semitism. The Dearborn Historical Commission says the latest edition of The Dearborn Historian, A Mayor’s Effort to Play Down Henry Ford’s Anti-Semitism Backfires (02/02/2019): The mayor of Dearborn, Mich., halted distribution of a city history magazine documenting Ford’s bigoted views, a move that riled residents and historians. 
How Henry Ford's anti-Semitism stings in 2019 (02/02/2019): Behind Dearborn's inept effort to suppress an unsavory chapter in history
Older News Stories about Henry Ford
Ford and Volkswagen partnership: a Star is Born syndrome? (12/2018): Ford could have once had VW for free. Now it is looking to the German manufacturer for survival. The Henry Ford purchases math exhibit (03/2015): If calculations, numbers and math just aren’t your thing, a new exhibit at Henry Ford Museum may just change that. Henry Ford Hospital Urologists Perform Microsurgery for Fertility in "Sterile" M (02/2015): A microsurgical technique credited with revolutionizing treatment of men once thought to be infertile was recently performed Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, a first for southeast Michigan. Explore the engines that shaped America at Henry Ford (01/2015): Beginning January 10 through March 15, auto lovers will have the opportunity to look under the hood of more than 40 vehicles that have shaped the history of America during Engines Exposed at Henry Ford Museum. Henry Ford College’s annual Mike Adray Memorial Golf Tournament seeks sponsors, (12/2014): The 24th annual Henry Ford College Mike Adray Memorial Golf Tournament will hit the green on May 20 in a concerted effort to provide critical funding for 100 scholarships of $1,000 each for students who may not otherwise be able to start or finish their college education. Henry Ford College, UM-Dearborn collaborating for MLK Day of Service (11/2014): Students, faculty and staff from Henry Ford College and the University of Michigan-Dearborn will volunteer their time during the 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 19. Henry Ford Museum acquires 1976 Apple-1 computer (10/2014): The Henry Ford confirmed Wednesday the acquisition of a 1976 Apple-1 computer, one of the first 50 originally produced and still in operational condition. The Apple-1 was purchased at Bonhams History of Science auction in New York City on Oct. 22 for $905,000 at hammer. AHS Leader Wright Lassiter New President of Henry Ford Health System (09/2014): OAKLAND, Calif. -- Alameda Health System (AHS) today announced that Wright L. Lassiter, III will step down as Chief Executive Officer. He has offered to stay on until December 12, 2014. The Henry Ford Celebrates Dodge Brothers 100th Anniversary at 64th Annual Old Ca (08/2014): Celebration of Dodge Brothers Anniversary includes special vehicle display on Village Green. (PRWeb August 29, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/08/prweb12131055.htm Henry Ford turns 151! (07/2014): Born on July 30, 1863, if Ford was still alive today he'd be 151 Wednesday. To mark this occasion his former winter home and museum, The Edison & Ford Winter Estates is celebrating the day and his life. Henry Ford wrestling team looking for championship (06/2014): The Henry Ford College wrestling team may not be a varsity sport, but that won’t stop them from winning a championship. It's 'Game On': Henry Ford Health System teaches teens healthy living and concus (05/2014): HARPER WOODS, Mich., May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Ford Health System is combining two of their initiatives, "Game On Cancer" and "Live Well" - to teach kids healthy living and ... Henry Ford Health System CEO elected Detroit chamber chair (07/2012): Nancy Schlichting, CEO of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, has been elected chair of the Detroit Regional Chamber board of directors for the 2012-13 program year, the chamber said Friday.
