Watch The Ford's Go By

LeRoy Pelletier

LeRoy Pelletier started work at Ford in 1905 in the engineering department. His skill of promotion was recognized and he became Ford's advertising manager in 1907. Pelletier was given credit by many sources for creating the well known slogan. Ford Times magazine published an article giving Ford's traffic manager W.S. Hogue credit for the slogan.

Ford Model K Photograph

This Model K was photographed with passengers including Henry Ford at the wheel, advertising manager LeRoy Pelletier beside Ford, Myrie Clarkson, Edsel Ford, and Henry's wife Clara Ford, in the back seat.

1907 Ford Model K

The Model K was not changed for 1907. This was the most expensive Ford in 1907, with a price tag of $2,800. Ford investor, Alexander Malcomson, wanted Ford to offer a luxury model for buyers. The larger cars did not fit into Henry Ford's plans, but he needed the investor's money, so these cars were built to please Malcomson.

1907 Ford vs Seldon Photograph

This vintage photograph shows a court ordered test drive during the Ford-Seldon Patent lawsuit in 1907. The photograph was taken in front of the Ford store Between 54th and 55th on Broadway, in 1907. A Fisk Tire store can also be seen in the background.

1907 Ford Model N

the Model N was the price point Ford for 1907, selling at just $600.

1907 Ford Model R

The Model R was introduced in February of 1907 as a step up version of the Model N. The Model R had footboards instead of carriage steps for entry.

1907 Ford Model S

The Model S was essentially the same as the Model R, but it had a single-seat tonneau in the back.