Group From 1903

Ford Motor Company

Countries: USA

Founded by Henry Ford in Detroit. The company opened in Britain at Dagenham in 1931, but production here has been greatly downsized.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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