Medbury Park in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Steps to Success
The Many "Models" at Ford Piquette
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021
1. Steps to Success Marker
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Steps to Success. The Many "Models" at Ford Piquette. Nothing is as powerful as persistence, and at the Piquette plant Henry Ford pursued his dream of an affordable and reliable automobile "for the great multitude." Ford designed and produced Models B, C, and F, but dropped them by 1906. He never liked the large and expensive Model K, launched in April 1906. The sales success of the Model N, launched in July 1906, confirmed Ford's dream of affordability ($500.00) and reliability. And, with improvements, it helped Henry Ford think of something bigger - the Model T., You Auto Know , Models R and S were cosmetic updates of the very successful Model N.
Nothing is as powerful as persistence, and at the Piquette plant Henry Ford pursued his dream of an affordable and reliable automobile "for the great multitude." Ford designed and produced Models B, C, and F, but dropped them by 1906. He never liked the large and expensive Model K, launched in April 1906. The sales success of the Model N, launched in July 1906, confirmed Ford's dream of affordability ($500.00) and reliability. And, with improvements, it helped Henry Ford think of something bigger - the Model T.
You Auto Know
Models R and S were cosmetic updates of the very successful Model N.
Erected by MotorCities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 42° 22.098′ N, 83° 3.919′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Medbury Park. Marker is at the intersection of Piquette Avenue and Beaubien Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Piquette Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit MI 48202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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2. Henry Ford riding in a Ford Model N around 1906 in front of Piquette plant.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021
3. Steps to Success Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
