Henry Ford driving that car he hated….
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:31 am
Henry Ford at the wheel of a 1907-08 Ford Model K, parked in front of the Ford New York branch store. A K roadster is parked behind and reflected in the store window. Beside Ford is NY Branch Manager Gaston Plaintiff. Back seat: left-James Couzens, FMC CFO. Right-E. E. Rice, advertising firm owner.
(original photo courtesy of The Henry Ford, all rights apply)
Henry Ford’s personal Model K was reported by Ford employee and chauffeur Louis Scott (below) to be maroon with blue wheels, so that’s the color scheme I went with on this black & white photo.
As of 1927, Henry Ford said Greenfield Village possessed two six cylinder (“K”) cars.
(original photo courtesy of The Henry Ford, all rights apply)
Henry Ford’s personal Model K was reported by Ford employee and chauffeur Louis Scott (below) to be maroon with blue wheels, so that’s the color scheme I went with on this black & white photo.