The Full History of Henry Ford The II [A Classic Car Documentary]
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- The Full History of Henry Ford The II [A Classic Car Documentary]
In this classic car documentary, we learn the history of Henry Ford II and see some of his most famous cars. This documentary is a must-watch for car lovers of all ages. Henry Ford the II is one of the most renowned car executives ever. This documentary teaches us about his life and work, from his humble beginnings to his legendary achievements. This documentary is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of cars.
* I mention the Ford Falcon premiering in 1957. I meant to say it was introduced in 1959 [released in 1960]. I apologize for the error.
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00:00 History of Henry Ford The Second
01:34 Hank The Deuce Childhood
04:38 Entering Ford Motors
08:35 Ford Post War Models
09:19 Ford In The 1950's
11:51 The Edsel
13:32 Ford In The 1960's
14:30 Ford and Ferrari
16:52 LeMans
18:32 Ford Mustang
19:03 Ford In the 1970's
21:13 Hank The Deuce After Ford Motors
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As you can see on this channel, I am obsessed with the Ford Family, as I have several videos on them and more to come. Enjoy this video on Henry Ford The II.
* I mention the Ford Falcon premiering in 1957. I meant to say it was introduced in 1959 [released in 1960]. I apologize for the error.
You also mentioned the "new" '47 Ford that was same as '46 and that was same as '42. The '49 was the first "new" Ford since before war. Stirred a huge interest.
Henry Ii hired Ernest Breech from Bendix! Breech agreed to help Henry Ii. This begs the question , did you do any research? Obviously not. Bs doesn't count
My Great Great Grandfather John Dykstra actually replaced Robert McNamara as President of FoMoCo when he left for Kennedy’s cabinet. Watched this whole video just to see if you mentioned him by chance. Even though you didn’t, the video was still very well done.
I live in the UK, I’m now 58 years old and Iv been restoring old Fords since I was 14 years old. Don’t know why Ford got into my blood? But I’m glad it did and I still love Fords just as much today! 😎👍
I absolutely LOVE all things Ford. This was so interesting and I loved it! We will only buy Fords at our house for the rest of our days. Currently we have 5 Fords! We love them and they have been incredibly dependable, beautiful and wonderful! thanks Henry and the Deuce for all you did!
Franklin Roosevelt hated Henry Ford and vice versa. But Roosevelt recognized Ford was an important defense contractor that was in trouble and was responsible for allowing Henry Duce to leave the Navy (during wartime) and come home to take over Ford.
Every American should hate Roosevelt. My goodness, he was a dictator pure and simple
Your opinion??? Actually in reading correspondence between the two, FDR Actually liked Henry. They corresponded quite a bit, didn't agree on everything, but "hate" NO!
When Henry became a multimillionaire everybody kissed up to him. Franklin threatened him.
The Falcon was NOT released in 1957, but in September 1959 as a 1960 model. Ford, GM and Chrysler did not have compact cars until that year. The Falcon was Robert McNamara's baby, and he left after that to become the Secretary of Defense under JFK.
Ford of Europe may not have been called Ford of Europe before this time, but Ford was building cars in England (the Anglia) and in Germany (Ford Werke). This was one of the many reasons Henry I was charged with being a Nazi sympathizer. He didn't want to lose his German companies so he cooperated with Hitler. The name "Ford of Europe" did not come about until 1967.
This guy must have rushed thru his research on Henry II.
Yeah, there were many mistakes here. Most annoying when he claims to be obsessed with Ford in his first comment. I grew up with a 1936 Ford Y from britain that my father is restoring, and I read the Ford family biagraphy when I was 10.
Ford production was up and running in July 1945 building 46 Ford's and those hit the dealerships in September right after VJ day, but the only difference between the 46 Ford and the 42 Ford was the front grille. The 46-48 Ford's were still using Model T suspension designs and outdated components. They wouldn't have a really NEW design until 1949 and that was the car that saved Ford.
Yeah- and there are other problems too.
@@Sagiterrian77 Yes. Harry Bennett had been a drain on the company for years. Also, Henry would not allow new designs and the company was lagging behind the industry, in suspension, steering, differentials, et. Henry Ford II had work to do.
Another good video however some inconsistencies:
Lincoln became part of FoMoCo in 1922, Mercury 1938. Trucks were always available, but the F series was an actual separate truck chassis, The Falcon was debuted in Sept '59 as a '60.
I just wanted to give my input because I have 6 Blue Ovals in my driveway from 1946-2014
Mercury was created in 1939, not 1948.
Hate to complain, but there were some noticeable errors in here for a 56 year old car guy like me.....
Normal people of course wouldn´t notice :-D
Research is what takes by far the most time doing a good documentary!
I’ve searched a long time to learn more about this guy. I’ve read the book on him, this was pretty good - there’s more to him I’m sure but I appreciate your doing this video !
Glad you enjoyed it!
@petertornabeni602 You have read the book written by Victor Lasky?
Yup. I have a library… literally about the automobile industry.
Very well presented and most enjoyable.
Many thanks!
Another good video, however I need to point out that the Ford Falcon, although designed in the mid to late 50's, did not go on sale until the fall of 59 as a 1960 model vehicle.
Some observations.....
1960 was the first Falcon model year, NOT 1957.
The hits of the 70's....
The Granada, with an image of a European version most people have likely never seen.
The "Landou" with the image of a mid-60s Thunderbird. There was a Ford LANDAU built and sold overseas.
No mention of the Mustang II, which sold in big numbers despite it's appearance.
And there's no mention of Ford's Le Mans wins in 1967, 68, and 69. The Deuce made those happen!
Love the classic car documentaries
This was a wonderful documentary. Thanx very much for doing this. Only thing. The Falcon was from 1960 and not 1957. Great video all the same. Be blessed!
Thanks for that!
Falcon was a huge hit, and it was reliable.
I think the old Henry would have loved it.
Michigan winters finally got him.
I’ll argue 3 points. 1) Henry Ford was not a brilliant businessman. He was a brilliant and inventive engineer, but he had no head for business. The initial success of the business was due to a man named James Cousins, who was installed by Ford’s primary investor, Alex Malcomson. Later, Edsel introduced modern business management practices and despite fighting with his father over every move, he was still the primary key the the company’s continued success.
2) Henry II actually hired Ernest Beach as a mentor. He knew his inexperience would spell disaster, so he hired someone who could teach him. Beach was quoted as saying, “Henry brought me in to teach him, and he learned very well.”
3) Ford was an international company, in Europe, Australia and South America, before the Duce was even born.
thanks for this.
My dad had a 60 falcon. (First year)
This is only my second video that o watched, and I’m hooked! Well done. I’ve already subscribed. Thank you.
Right?! I can't get enough -- Truly the best!
Awesome! Thank you!
I remember when I read Lee Iacocca's autobiography, that Lee said HFII didn't like his flamboyant and sometimes self-aggrandizing personality. When Iacocca resigned from Ford, HFII's parting words to him were "I never liked you"...I don't think HFII was easy to live with.
Iacocca was fired from Ford, he didn’t quit and yes, it’s because Hank the Deuce didn’t like him.
In truth, HF II ran the company as though it were a dictatorship. If anyone were to have challenged Henry II's right to make a decision, he would reply, "Look whose name is on the building!"
As for Iacocca, many people believe that he did more for the company than Henry did. Models like the Mustang, Mark III, Fiesta, etc., were top successes. And with the help of a product planner named Harold Sperlich, he was also able to not only help save Chrysler Corporation, but turn profits with newer and more up-to-date products.
@@Andrew-bb3lcExactly, well said and true.
Well done video with lots of great info. But.... at 9:30 a picture of an early 50s Chrysler Imperial? Come on... get your visuals correct for the story you are telling!!!
Great vid!! 👍👍
I bought a 1955 customline 2yrs ago completely original and unrestored. Still runs and drives probably as well as it did in 55. All I had to do was replace the brakes and carb to make it road worthy, starts every time and still lasting 69yrs later. I also have a street rodded Model A that was my first car, love them both
Enzo Ferrari clearly had it backwards, "The Deuce" was easily twice the man that his grandfather had been.
In Atlanta, there's a Henry Ford ll avenue
Amazing Work
Thank you very much!
Excellent documentary!
Many thanks!
There are two sides to every story. Talk to Harry Bennett or Lee Iaccoca about how they felt about Hank the Deuce'
Bennet was a prizefighter and a thug. I don't blame Deuce for getting rid of him. He ran the "Service Department," basically a private security force, working for old Henry. He was hated at Ford.
Read HIS side of the story in "Ford; We Never called Him Henry"' He was very glad when he was fired, He said it was like being released from prison! He also felt that Ford Service was one of the stupidest ideas Henry Ford ever had
Lee sealed his "fate" with his decision on the Pinto fuel tank. $5 would have fixed it, and he was made aware, but $5 was more money than he was willing to spend on the fix. Lee had a "formula" for how to determine the cost, for building a car and thereby also the selling price. Lee rigorously held the engineers to that formula. It is a big reason why Iaccoca had his detractors at Ford, as well as supporters. HE NEVER admitted that he made a mistake, he always made sure there was somebody to place the blame on.
I hate to say this, but the Falcon didn't come out until 1960, not in 1957 as noted in the video. Sorry.
Exactly
you are correct - although technically it was announced in 59. Sorry for the confusion.
It has been said that Henry Ford Sr. left the world the same way he came into it, in a room with no electricity and the only source of heat coming from a fireplace. The power house on the estate flooded the night he died and his house was out of power. The tunnel connecting the house to the power station was filled with water almost 6 feet high. Ford just came back into town when Dearborn started to flood from heavy rains and he told his driver to go to the cemetery to make sure it wasn't flooded and it wasn't. He was driven home and died a few hours there. The last car he was driven in is on the estate.
1957 Falcon???? lol... you need to correct that... otherwise great video.... I just subscribed...... good stuff...
My bad
I'm not sure that the Falcon was made in 1957. I think it came out in the early sixties 1961 or 1962
henry the second didnt want to name the car edsal, it was foisted upon him.
To Henry Ford II should've bought both Studebaker and Packard instead of creating the Edsel and Continental divisions and made Studebaker and Packard into divisions like (Studebaker competes with Pontiac and Dodge while Packard competes with Buick and Chrysler so that Ford can focus on Chevrolet and Plymouth, Mercury can focus on Oldsmobile and Desoto, and Lincoln can focus on Cadillac and Imperial).
Here’s a video on how the Edsel got its name
th-cam.com/users/shortsv1H6H5HlT9w?feature=share
I LOVE YOU.
A funny story about the model T was when Henry Ford said you can have one in any color you like -as long it is black!
Henry II got control because his mother, Eleanor, and hhis grandmother, Clara, threatened Henry I with harm if he didn't sign control. Firing HArry Bennet was the first salvo...
This dock is soo.good
Harry Bennett actually pulled the gun on John Bugas who handed him his walking papers under Hanks direction(Bugas drew his own gun at the same time too)
If it weren't for Henry Ford II then we wouldn't have the legendary Ford Mustang, F150, and Bronco and we wouldn't have the legendary 5.0L Coyote V8 as well.
Nor the Thunderbird.
The coyote came out decades after HFII step down.
@@Patrick-cs6qi; First Gen. Coyote was in about 2011.
The 5.0 liter (actually 4.9 liter) 302 cubic inch V8 was a Cleveland and then a Windsor. The Coyote engine has nothing to do with the Cleveland and Windsor engines from earlier.
@@Johnnycdrums Exactly, also don't forget the The Ford Panther Platform (Ford Crownvic Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car) as well.
As much praise that Henry Ford 2nd gets in this for saving Ford in this, there should be a note that Lee Iaccoca who had the idea to make the Mustang, which sold 1 million cars, which created a new cars based for the Baby Boomers that had well paying factory jobs, Iaccoca even had in his back pocket, the idea of the minivan, which became a major car seller for Chrysler, before the Deuce fired him, not for poor performance, but because Lee's outshined him at the company.
The 1967 / 68 Mustang GT Fastback is the Greatest Ford.
I had a mustang fast back in 1967
@@alanaadams7440 Touche' (smile)
The 1946 Ford was Biffs car in "Back to the Future".
The Ford Falcon was introduced in 1959 (not 1957) for the 1960 model year.
Falcon came in 1960, first model year.
Naming Edsel Was Henry II’s idea? If so, why was he quoted: “I don’t want my father’s good name spinning on thousands of hubcaps”? Lots of glaring inconsistencies in the story here.
Here’s a video on how the Edsel got its name
th-cam.com/users/shortsv1H6H5HlT9w?feature=share
Overall a good story; but what is a Chrysler Imperial doing in the Ford story? Also the Falcon did not come out in 57. Just look at it, it doesn't look like a 57 car.
Amazing work, as always! 🙂 Your videos are always so informative (yet fun/engaging)! Have a Blessed & Merry Christmas/Holiday Season! 🎄
Thanks for that!
Falcon was introduced in 1960 and not 1957.
Damn,,, if you're gonna do a 1000 slash cuts to stock footage and pictures especially Henry Ford senior make sure it's actually him...
ComeOnMan.....Ford needs him back. Look at their quality. It's job none.
Your video Dave me glaucoma
Seriously. Just a bit too busy
Henry II did not actively "return to the military...hired ten... from the Air Force". The Whiz Kids hired themselves out to post-War American business, and Henry happily accepted this gift of fate which had fallen into his lap!
But the true architect of Ford's recovery and resurgence was ex-GM Ernest Breech, who introduced successful automotive practices to FoMoCo and taught Henry II how to run a car company, before he eventually outlived his usefulness and was canned by now-confident Henry.
Enzo Ferrari played Henry, and Ford, to force a sweetheart deal out of Fiat - millions of dollars and total control of his beloved racing car company, and the offloading of his road car company which always been an annoying necessity, whose only function had been to finance racing.
Decades later Ford remains as a "meah" car.
Ford Falcon was released in 1960 not 1957.
Why would you incorporate an Iranian soldier in this video about Fords military production? Please answer my question!
Read 'Ford; We Never Called him Henry" To See Harry's side of the story
I'm curious as to why Edsel his wife, Hank the deuce and his wife. And I believe Clay Ford isn't buried in the family cemetery with Henry and the others. Not only that, how did that become the family cemetery in the first place? Cuz that's all that's there is Fords.
The Ford family owned the land the cemetery is at and Henry's great grandfather bought it. Woodlawn Cemetery on Woodward Ave is where Edsel and his wife are entombed. This was a posh cemetery by the time Edsel passed and where many of Detroit's 20th Century wealthy were buried at. The older generation of wealthy Detroiter's typically went to Elmwood in the 19th, but some of the later generations of Elmwood descendants decided to rest at Woodlawn as well. The Dodge family is at Woodlawn. Edsel liked the high-class environment whereas his father didn't get along with them all that well. Ford Sr., was a farm boy at heart. Henry Ford II was cremated and his cremains scattered, I believe in the Detroit River or Lake St. Clair, I just don't recall. Henry Ford II third and last wife, Kathleen DuRoss lived in Palm Beach and died a few years back.
Saw the Mustang fastback with the GT lights and not a GT. Really guys?
Ford Moter Company manufacturers light trucks and suvs and a few cars.
The Edsel name for the new car was OPPOSED by Henry II. Get your facts straight.
Make a better video..
@Jay-jb2vr Why? I don't make videos. I do however see mistakes. Why not let them know?
@@soco13466 Because you don't have room to talk..
My uncle had a red and white Edsel
It's McNamara
ERROR The Ford Falcon was released in late 1959 as a 1960 car. Ford did not release the Falon in 1957. OOPS! Slight mistake buddy!
Yeah. I meant to say 59. I put a disclaimer in the description. Thanks for pointing it out.
Its Ford Motor Company
He didn't kill everybody that the dogs brothers built Ford
Big error, falcon came out in late 1959 not 1957...
you are correct. I thought I said "between 1957 and 1959", but perhaps I misspoke
It's time to shave man!
"Ford exited the Indian market in 2022, ending its 27-year presence that began in 1995. Meanwhile, newcomer Kia has swiftly captured a significant share of the Indian market. Despite investing $2 billion in a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, Ford failed to succeed in India."
I didn’t know that. Thank you
Showing a trimotor as a plane for WWII is not correct. Thelongrange B24 was the correct one. If you are going to run information have the corect stuff atleast.
The 1964 Mustang was meant to be a woman's car and not a hot rod! But boys will be boys!
Henry ford was a great money maker, but he almost ruined his company several times when he blocked unions.
Could y'all at least do a little research? The Falcon was released as a 1960 model. You show a 1957 Fairlane and call it a 1959 Galaxie... smh
It is NOT Ford Motors but Ford Motor....
Very informative doucs but PLEEEEZEE>>>> COOL IT with the VERY ANNOYING "story time" pop up after pop up and insane out time clips/shots ---Stop it. You DO NOT need them. They are distracting. A photo related directly to subject matter left up for visual effect is far more powerful.This video is packed full of errors
Thanks for the comment. Ironically, I do make these videos with much less visual eye candy and put them up on ANOTHER channel. However, ironically, no one seems to watch that channel. This channel seems to get more views than the same videos without the visuals. Go Figure.
This video Not well done ; gaffs ,and oversites ,and cheap visuals ,But ,About Time Henry II got some Respect ,! HENRY FORD II was a Brilliant Leader ,and a Model of a Modern CEO !
Enjoyed this video but it would have been a little better if when a particular car was named you showed a picture of something different.
Also, from things I've read he was quite the a**hole.
Thank you for making this. BUT … all of your jump cuts are head spinning and vertigo inducing. When you have a great story and good historical photos, this kind of gimmick video editing makes you look like a kid who’s just discovered all the cool tools in your NLE suite. Please look at some professionally produced content and see how many jump cuts and odd sound effects are NOT used.
It's pronounced "la mah" its not a pontiac lol
Henry worked his son edsil to death
Why do we constantly have to listen to stupid background music. Its irritating.
I am glad he did NOT pass the company to his kids jusr becuase they were born a Ford.... They would have ruined the company. He set Ford out to be what it is today and the iconic state of the name would have just fallen back to ruins. I'm glad that Ford continued to innovate and be the leader in almost every area and technologies. And it was only recently when Tesla gave them a kick, they started to stagnate. But now they are back and fighting for the top spot with coming out with better technologies and more stable consumer friendly releases then Tesla is. Tesla fans are getting sick and tired of the unpolished corners of the software and features and the empty promises and then just the overall build quality being sacrificed in the name of production numbers. And also Ford securing its spot where during the Great recession in '08 it was the only automaker that did not take a government bailout. Even though every other automaker is paid back their loan to the government, for kept enough in its fault for rainy season. And with the advances of the newer technologies of the EcoBoost engine series, they are cranking out massive horsepower numbers that a decade ago of V8 would have a hard time getting to. I am a GM lover, but I do own a couple fords. In the new Ford Explorer ST is by far my favorite! And even recently trimming the fat knowing that their car divisions were not making any money they became a truck and SUV only manufacturer except for the mustang. But putting their name behind performance and racing and quality and state of the art features. Henry Ford II was a great man!
The endless parade of cheesy graphics make this video impossible to watch
O gay que revolucionou o Grupo Ford !( O Segundo Henry Ford o ll)
U missed an extremely important fact - Clara Ford told her husband if he didn't make Henry president she'd sell her stock which would destroy private ownership of Ford. That was the 2nd time she did that - the 1st forced her husband to unionize.
Just like happended in FIAT with a grandson with the same name of the founder 's company,The grandson of Ford was as terrible as Gianni Agnelli ,COINCIDENCE ?
But true, most Ford's cars are ugly
Ford motors? Where does the s come from?
Interesting history.i worked for ford .i started in the mid seventies..we know why hank fired lee:):):). He was doing the corporate power game...he lost.. wrong last name...
Lee Iacocca was responsible for many of those cars, not the Deuce. Hank was jealous of Iaccoca
Iaccoca was the one who got credit, the real engineer, who brought those cars along was Don Frey. Hank was hardly jealous of Lee, he gave Lee the keys to the company and Lee, made a mess.
@@johnsalvaterra3116 Made a mess? By being responsible for some of the most profitable cars ever? Including the Mark III & the obvious Mustang? Or maybe saving Chrysler? 😂. Cut it out guy, you're embarrassing yourself
@@8corymix8 you have NO idea what was going on. But that's OK, I'm sure you are younger than me, and weren't there, so you have a different opinion. But if you study what happened, you will see Lee created his own mess, and blamed others.
The guy who saved Chrysler was Hal Sperlich, who left Ford, and was hired by Chrysler. Hal is the father of the K car and the mini van, Lee came along and promoted them , but it was Hal Sperlich, who did the planning and design, before Lee even got to Chrysler.
Hey video narrator, the auto company is called THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. NOT Ford Motors. Go back to elementary school history or social studies class and learn how to pronounce Ford Motor without the "s" at the end of the word Motor.😂