Ford Motor Company Stock Certificate (1974) — Features Henry Ford & the Quadricycle

Own a distinctive piece of American automotive history: a 1974 un-issued and cancelled Ford Motor Company stock certificate featuring Henry Ford II, “Hank the Deuce” as president. The vignette features Henry Ford and his first vehicle the Quadricycle. The Quadricyle had a 4-horsepower engine and road on four bicycle tires and featured a tiller for steering rather than a steering wheel.

This certificate highlights Henry Ford II, the oldest grandson of Henry Ford, who served as President from 1945 to 1960, CEO until 1979, and Chairman until 1980. It marks a pivotal era in Ford’s postwar growth and public ownership.

Key Highlights

• Historical Significance: Ford Motor Company stock certificate from 1974, tied to the Henry Ford II era
• Issuer: Ford Motor Company
• Notable: Henry Ford II (President, 1945–1960; CEO until 1979; Chairman until 1980)

Historical Context & Prototypical Link

Henry Ford II, the eldest grandson of Henry Ford, guided Ford through the mid-20th century, oversaw the company’s public offering in 1956, and steered Ford during a transformative era. While the Quadricycle—Ford’s earliest vehicle with a 4-horsepower engine and bicycle tires—reimagines the roots of Ford’s automotive innovation, this stock certificate connects that iconic lineage to Ford’s enduring corporate legacy.

Display & Collectibility

• Un-issued and cancelled stock certificate from 1974
• Ideal for display in offices, automotive history libraries, museums, or collector shelves
• Engaging centerpiece for collectors of Ford history, corporate milestones, and automotive heritage

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