[AT] Fordson Model F first wheeled vehicle manufactured at the Rouge

[James Peck]

As to discussions of tractor manufacturing facilities versus tractors: The tractor that is most efficiently manufactured can gain market share by being lowest cost, not necessarily the best. Wouldn't that describe the Fordson F and the 9N?

[James] This article mentions that the Fordson Model F was the first wheeled vehicle produced at the Rouge Complex. Can't get any more antique than that.

https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/94799-fords-rouge-assembly-plant-turns-100?id=94799-fords-rouge-assembly-plant-turns-100&oly_enc_id=9120G8797301I5D

It also mentions that International Harvester also operated a steel mill.