Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company on 16 June 1903 in Detroit with just $28,000 in cash from twelve investors. The Model T of 1908 changed civilisation, making personal mobility affordable for ordinary Americans for the first time. Ford's moving assembly line — introduced in 1913 — revolutionised manufacturing far beyond the automotive world. Over 120 years later, Ford remains one of the world's most recognised and influential car brands.