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
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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