The Very Early History Of Ford Motor Company ( 1903 - 1906 )
as found in books written over the years was influenced heavily by Henry Ford.
What has been recorded is not necessarily what actually occurred.
Henry Ford approached Alexander Y. Malconson with a
partnership proposal.
Alexander Y. Malcomson brought in the other investors.
Alexander Y. Malcomson was the inspiration & driving force behind The 1904 Ford Model B - not Henry Ford.
Ford “ tolerated “ Malcomson because Malcomson was responsible
for the investment money.
Malcomson owned a Winton.
Malcomson had revolutionized the coal delivery business in Detroit.
He started with one yard and soon owned six - buying out the competition.
He modernized coal delivery with lighter wagons and less horsepower.
Malcomson was an equal match for Ford.
Their Dynamic & Struggle would be recreated years later
between Henry and Edsel Ford with The 1928-1931 Model A.
Malcomson was equally determined to build The Model A as Ford was determined to build The Model A.
Here is an engine from a 1904 Pope-Toledo that sold last year:
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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25219/lot/260/
Perhaps this was an inspiration for the 1904 Ford Model B.
The cylinder & manifold sides are reversed when
compared with the 1904 Ford Model B.
There has never been an opportunity to study and interpret
a 1904 Ford Model B in largely the original condition
as it left The Piquette Plant.
Research Is Ongoing.
That research threatens the opinions & beliefs
of some folks - they choose to belittle and attack.
“ Alexander “ was around long before anyone reading
this was born ....
Jim