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The Model T, known for its affordability and simplicity, propelled Ford to success, but the transition to the new Model A was costly in terms of both money and customer goodwill. Despite strong competition and the onset of the Great Depression, the Model A was a success, and Ford continued to innovate with features such as all-steel construction and the introduction of the affordable V-8 engine. Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company skyrocketed from obs…“

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