Ford Motor Company was formed by nine investors who put up $28,000 in cash

13 JUN 1903 The Ford Motor Company was formed by nine investors who put up $28,000 in cash and promised to invest another $21,000. Henry Ford was vice president and general manager. He had failed in other car making ventures, but this time he had the capable assistance of James Cousins who deserves much of the credit for the company's success.

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History of Ford

James Couzens Papers
COUZENS, James, (1872 - 1936)