Henry Ford was an American inventor and business magnate and the founder of Ford Motor Co. ... In 1899, Ford left Edison Illuminating Co. to become one of the founders of Detroit Automobile Co.

The foundation of Ford Motor Company came in 1903. The company began with 12 investors, 1,000 shares and Ford at the helm. The first car sold by the company was the Ford Model A on July 23, 1903.

According to the Ford Motor Company timeline, the company was incorporated in 1903 by Henry Ford and began producing Model As and, a few years later, the Model T. Their business model at that time ...

Henry Ford was an American industrialist and businessman who founded Ford Motor Co. ... In 1899, Ford left Edison Illuminating Co. to become one of the founders of Detroit Automobile Co.