I have a couple hard covered books from Ford Motor Company titled "Ford Times" Volume III, Volume XIII, Volume IX and Volume X. Volume III is a collection of the 1908 Ford Times Magazines. Volume XIII is 1914 and so on. I cannot find any information on the internet and was hoping someone could help. I would like to know why they were made and if they have any value?
I'm sorry I meant 1909 not 1908
They are the Ford Motor Company newsletter. - Jason
From Wikipedia . . .
"Ford Times was a monthly publication produced by Ford Motor Company. The first issue was published on April 15, 1908 And was published continually until 1996. The magazines were similar to Reader's Digest both literally (Ford Times magazines were of similar "mini magazine" size) and in scope. Each issue usually consisted of several stories, as well as promotional information about current Ford vehicles. Early issues were monochrome, although later issues starting in the 1950s featured color pictures, both photographs and paintings. Famed artist Charley Harper produced much of the art for the magazines in the 1950s and 60s."
Durunee,
Please see the thread at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/148823.html for pricing information -- yes they can be sold and bring in some money if that is your desire. The set discussed there went for over $2000.
Please note some folks in the past have advertised similar bound “Ford Times” as a scam – so some folks will be a little skeptical for that reason.
Depending on your desires, the Model T Ford Club of America (the club that is hosting this forum) is working to start a library at the new location for their museum. (If I’ve got that information wrong – someone please let me and Durunee know – I believe it was being discussed but I do not know if it has gone beyond the discussion stage yet or not.. I’m sure they would be very thankful for a donation of any of those volumes. And they would serve Model T collectors, researchers and owners into the future. If they previously belonged to your Dad or someone close to you, they could be donated in honor of them. For a write up about the museum please see: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/284896.html and if you would possibly consider donating any of the Ford Times to them, please contact Barbara Klehfoth click on http://www.mtfca.com/cgi-bin/discus/board-profile.cgi?action=view_profile&profil e=barbara_klehfoth-users who will make it happen. Or drop me a note (just click on my name at the top of this posting and my e-mail address is listed the third line down. ) and I’ll help get you in contact with her.
I hope that helps.
Respectfully submitted,
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Post some photos of the set with some inside shots.
Darunee
There are many of these magazines for sale on eBay. Use search key Ford Times Magazine.
Ron the Coilman
It is the 1909-1911 that are not as common. I have most of 1912 issues and all from 1913 on to May 1917. April is the reported last issue in the USA. I have a Canadian issue for May 1917, but I have been told that at least one May of 1917 US issue has been found. Most of the ones on Ebay are the post WWII issues. They are common and bring only a few dollars an issue except where someone really wants that particular issue.