Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for Webb-Savage Motor Company, Centre, Alabama, May 9, 1921
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Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
Artifact
Agreement
Date Made
09 May 1921
Subject Date
09 May 1921
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.76.114
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.875 in
Width: 8.375 in
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