unpublished 42 transparencies : color. The two corporate titans continued to socialize. SOME observers fume that 44-year-old William Clay Jr. known to his associates as Bill is slapping his mother in the face by trashing the Firestone name, of which shes extremely proud. Meanwhile, his. Benson Ford was the second son of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and grandson of Henry and Clara Ford. Such a tense situation prevails today over the forced resignation two weeks ago of the Ford president and chief operating officer, Lee A. Iacocca. The Benson Ford {1} was laid up for the final time at the Rouge slip in December 1981, being retired afterwards. THE heirs pocketbooks may be immune, but theyre facing awkward encounters in their social calendars. Last Edited=2 Feb 2009. Structural Info Facts Filmography Known for movies The American Road 1953 as Himself (home movie footage) The Ed Sullivan Show 1956 as Himself Source IMDB [27], After the death of his grandfather Henry Ford on April 7, 1947, at Fair Lane, Benson Ford was seen exiting The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Paul (Detroit) holding the arm of his widowed grandmother Clara Ford from the funeral service on April 10, 1947. In October of the same year, he was named general manager of the division. The rest are held by individual family members. Inside the mansion, they enjoyed the bowling alley and indoor pool. Im not sure aluminum bodies are appropriate for trucks, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne observed recently. He later served as general manager of that division. This was followed in 1965 by the National Community Service Award of what is now the United Way for his long service at the national level in promoting united giving for community health and welfare services.[4]. Benson later moved around to different departments. In 1938, the Nazi regime awarded the automaker the Grand Cross of the German Eagle in recognition of this work. Facebook Comments. American automobile industry executive (19191978), Benson Ford Research Center at Henry Ford Museum, "Henry Ford Biography: Ford Motor Company Founder", "What information do you have on Benson Ford? Benson opted not to mass produce the car at Lincoln-Mercury, but the car's appearances made an indelible impression and was a great publicity stunt for Benson Ford and Lincoln-Mercury. Were happy to make this story available to republish for free, unless it originated with JTA, Haaretz or another publication (as indicated on the article) and as long as you follow our guidelines. However, research center staff members are still present, and are responding to mail, email and telephone research inquiries. The Detroit Free Press quoted from testimony that was reviewed and not retracted. 2. [15] After a 1957 heart attack, Benson remained in relatively ill health in his last two decades, until his final heart attack in 1978. The Henry Ford's initial digitization efforts were funded through a generous gift from Lynn and Paul Alandt and Benson Ford, Jr., on behalf of the Benson and Edith Ford Fund. At the time, he was almost sympathetic to the companys predicament, saying about the tire controversy, Its been very, very disappointing, very sad to see this happen. [4] Benson suffered from angina, a painful heart condition. The Fords also built them a cottage scaled to their size which was filled with presents for the children each Christmas. Shortly thereafter he was made aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Samuel M. Connell and was transferred into the Army Air Corps. A fundraiser and fashion show was held at the Aston Martin of Troy dealership on April 28 to benefit the Francee & Benson Ford Breast Care and Wellness Center at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. 1. In October 1944 Benson was transferred to the Newfoundland Base Command of the United States Air Corps for 13 months. The Education and Research Building at Henry Ford Hospital, a large research laboratory facility, was dedicated in his name. Powered by a 3,000 bhp, four-cylinder, two-stroke, single-acting Sun-Doxford opposed piston diesel engine, 23 5/8" bore x 45 5/8" stroke per piston (91 " total combined stroke), built by the Great Lakes Engineering Works in Ecorse, Michigan. Close associates of Mr. Ford said that his battles with illness were the principal reason for his decision not to play a major role in the company over the years. He has entered an orientation program in Ford's. Ford CEO Mark Fields (right), executive chairman Bill Ford (left) and outgoing CEO Alan Mulally. In an earlier interview, Fields emphasized that he had never experienced any anti-Semitism during his quarter of a century at Ford. Ford, a great-grandson of auto pioneer Henry Ford, said under oath: ''I got the feeling that it (the plan) was for me to get on the board of directors or my father`s seat and then they control me like a puppet when I was in there. Ford sold nearly a million Mercurys in three years. unpublished ca. He also worked for religious tolerance and in 1951 was named Protestant national co-chair of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. He made money during the Great Recession by. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [12] This became the guiding premise when new Ford's enter the company. One of the 1950s Ford Motor Co. directors and vice-presidents, he ran the Mercury Div. Benson was lured to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series midway through the 2004 season and would find the type of success that he had long aspired for winning 14 races (all between 2006 and. They made their home in Gross Pointe Shores, Michigan. Mark prefers not to answer personal questions (about religion). When Ford named Fields as its president and CEO on May 1, the 53-year-old executive became not just the first Jew to run that company, but also the first Jew to head any of the major U.S. automakers. away) (864) 671-0503 | Confirm Availability Video Walkaround Delivery GOOD PRICE Used 2018 Kia Sorento L 17,995 72,724 miles 21 City / 28 Highway Benson Ford (2.52 mi. If any other member of my family achieves a senior position the company, it will be through meritThere are no Crown Princes in the Ford Motor Company". The company's proxy statement of 1pri11978 reflected his ownership of more than 31,900 share of common stock; more than 1.8 million shares of Class B stock, which controls 90 percent of the voting power on the company board and is limited in ownership to members of the family, and more than 17,500 shares of limited common stock in Ford Motor Company of Canada. But it wasnt until the late 1970s that an executive with a Jewish background, Mervyn Manning, was promoted to the rank of vice president in one of Fords subdivisions. He loved to travel. Then the U.S. government blindsided it, Tesla pauses rollout of driving software subject to U.S. recall. . Ford family lawyer Pierre Heftler said Benson Ford Jr. ''ought to be left alone,'' and declined to comment. [11]During World War II, Benson was twice rejected from service as status 4-F, due to blindness in his left eye. [8][9] The fun continued on Ford Motor Company property. The couple had two children, a son, Benson Jr. born on October 5, 1949, and a daughter Lynn born on July 3, 1951. Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. 2 Marriage* Principal= Lisa Vanderzee 2 Birth* 3 May 1957 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI 1 News/Obit* 31 October 2001 News Item, Ford Jr. takes on role he was born to play In 1951 he was selected by the Detroit Junior Board of Commerce as the "Outstanding Young Man of 1951". Benson Ford, 59, a grandson if auto pioneer Henry Ford, a vice president of the Ford Motor Co. and a supporter of charitable and civic organizations, died Thursday following an apparent. [41], Benson Ford's name also remains prominent today at renowned The Benson Ford Research Center at the famed Henry Ford Museum, also known as the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan, as the research center is named after Benson Ford. Ford also began its NASCAR participation during Benson Ford's tenure with a mixture of Fords and Mercurys. Henry taught them practical, hands on skills. He was graduated from Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn., in 1938. Both companies expect even bigger bills in coming months. Tom Foote, a Ford Motor Co. spokesman, said he had no knowledge of Benson Ford`s comments. Benson Ford Sr., with a history of heart problems, died of a heart attack on July 27, 1978, a week after his 59th birthday, aboard his yacht "Onika", docked at the resort community of Cheboygan, Michigan (originally an Ojibwe Chippewa Anishinaabe indigenous settlement, later resettled as Duncan City) where he was living at the time, primarily summers, and at other times, on Lake Hudson, near the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Rafael Barba & Olivia Benson (12) Olivia Benson & Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. (12) Amanda Rollins & Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (12) Exclude Additional Tags Friendship (28) Fluff (21) Angst (19) Established . Column: Will self-driving cars make L.A.s world-famous traffic even worse? This hurts a lot. 12063. His parents were members of a Conservative synagogue in Paramus, New Jersey, Carroll reported. Shocking video shows the moment 19-year-old crashes his Ford Fiesta into a lorry after 100mph police chase - as he is spared jail. By. But Benson, one of the richest Ford heirs, began his reconciliation two years ago with the large Ford family, which still controls Ford Motor through its voting power in a special class of Ford stock issued just for family members. The founding Ford was known, in particular, for his leadership of The Dearborn Independent, a Michigan-based paper he bought in 1918 and proceeded to fill with rabid anti-Jewish invective, including a 91-part series later bound into a book under Fords name, called The International Jew. Forcefully distributed to Ford dealerships nationwide throughout the 1920s, Fords paper gained an unprecedented readership for anti-Semitism. As his health declined Benson became Chairman of the Lincoln-Mercury (Fomoco) Dealer Policy Board. Any Alphas that fall short of such rigid expectations are often reviled and shunned. In 1992, Sullivan decided to rebuild the ship into a vacation bed & breakfast. He died on July 27, 1978 in Detroit. He died an alcoholic. Company officials said that the brothers were flying back to Detroit. Opinion: Can L.A take back its streets so kids can bike safely? Although he did not take an aggressive role as head of the policy board, it was said that his presence was meant to give the board credibility. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Based on a concept from the creative mind of Benson Ford at Lincoln-Mercury, and under his direction, the Lincoln Futura, an experimental futuristic concept car, was developed and designed by William M. Schmidt at Lincoln-Mercury. Henry Ford 2d Is Dead at 70; Led Auto Maker's Recovery; NYTimes - Auction; notable gems - October 1981; Hollywood customizer George Barris took notice, and eventually bought the Futura from Ford in 1959. Automotive Oral Histories. you know, under their orders, do whatever they say and I would have been a team member.''. The Detroit Free Press recently obtained a copy of the deposition. But for thosd who went to the Ford assembly plant here to pickup their car, there was the added attraction of it being presented to the.buyer by Mr. Ford, after which he would offer the new owner a drink. Henry had the company; Bill had the Detroit Lions; and Benson headed Lincoln-Mercury from 1948 to 1955. . So, no matter who wins or loses Detroits unprecedented war of the wheels, the heirs trust-fund checks will keep coming, unaffected by the staggering losses expected on both sides of the corporate battle. Like anyone else, his personal relationships . Too much. A sequel to " A New Life ," the addition of a new Alpha causes a unique set of challenges for Olivia Benson and her Omegas. He was a Prohibition agent known for his numerous convictions. I do not intend to fade away. The 19491951 Mercury with 110 HP was a favorite with young car enthusiasts. He fought in World War I, becoming a lieutenant and receiving a sharpshooter's medal. He has also told his family that Fuentes wanted Benson to get greater access to his inheritance and was behind his legal challenges to the family and the company. BBB File Opened: 4/13/1987. Grandson: Benson Ford, Sr. (1919-1978) - Married Edith McNaughton Great-Grandson: Benson Ford, Jr. (1949-) Ford Marketing 1986-1995 Great-Granddaughter: Lynn Ford Alandt (1951-) Granddaughter: Josephine Clay Ford (1923-2005) - Married Walter Buhl Ford II (no relation to Ford family) 1943 Mr. Ford left an estate, most of it in Ford Motor Company stock, valued at approximately $100 million. Mr. Ford was separated from the Army, with the rank of captain, in February 1996. Benson's early education was at the Liggett School and the Detroit University School (his father's alma mater)[5] before attending the Hotchkiss Academy in Connecticut, graduating in 1938. The Futura later became the most famous and recognizable car in the world for several years, television's Batmobile driven by Batman actor Adam West. The Ford family, which has 40 percent voting control of Ford, receives fixed dividends each year of $150.5 million, regardless of the companys stock price. https://www.nytimes.com/1978/07/28/archives/benson-ford-59-dies-grandson-of-pioneering-car-manufacturer.html. He loved racing and drove the Indianapolis 500 pace car three times. Baths: 5 full, 2 half. Fields, for some reason, was different. Benson Ford 1919 - 1978 . According to Carroll, Fieldss grandparents immigrated to America from Russia and Romania, and in America the family name, Finkelman, was changed to Fields. After his father`s death in 1978, Benson Ford Jr. filed a series of lawsuits, which were unsuccessful, seeking a seat on the Ford board of directors and more of his father`s fortune. But what began as a warm relationship turned ugly, he said. One of Benson's primary interests was furthering the advances being made in medical research. He had previously been rejected by the Army and the Navy because of poor eyesight. Some of the family members may stop talking over the corporate war, fearing to take sides, say observers. Benson Ford Dealer Vehicle Inventory 1-25 of 90 Results Used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC 17,629 101,655 miles 18 City / 25 Highway Benson Ford (2.52 mi. In a short profile of Fields, written for the Detroit Jewish News when he was appointed chief operating officer, Bill Carroll, a former Ford public relations executive, digs deeper into his Jewish roots. FOR 106 years, the Fords and Firestones were inseparable they built their business empires together and they married into each others families. In fact, between 2005 and 2008, the company posted losses of more than $30 billion. He feels he got some terrible advice from Fuentes. He and his lawyers subsequently amended the deposition to include 481 corrections, switching Ford`s ''no'' response to ''yes'' 91 times. See the article in its original context from. [4], Mr. Ford received numerous citations for his contributions to religious and racial tolerance. Laura Berman and Knight-Ridder Newspapers. In his lawsuit, Benson Ford, 36, claims that Fuentes gained his confidence and trust, then gained control of his $10 million in Ford Motor Co. stock and other assets while meting out to him. One time they took over the cash register in the cafeteria and gave out money to employees. [10], After attending Hotchkiss, Benson was accepted into Princeton University and attended Princeton for two years, but opted to leave college early to begin his career at Ford Motor Company. Still, in 2006, the Ford heir passed over Fields when he picked Mulally for the CEO slot. Where: 300 Provencal Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Business Incorporated: The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House was the former private residence of Henry and Clara Ford's only child, Edsel, his wife Eleanor and their children: Henry II, Benson, Josephine and William Clay.. The Fords have made it their duty to keep the profitable business in the family. By filling in the personalities of people like Old Henry Ford, Benson Ford Jr. and Lee Iacocca, we get a better picture of HFII's personality, for better or worse, and understand the dynamics of his life. Summary: Photographs show Benson Ford and wife Edith on their yacht; posed by a Lincoln automobile. Henry Ford II, who disliked his grandfather intensely, was the one who moved to make amends in the years after World War II. He attended Princeton University for two years before leaving in 1990 to join the auto company in the experimental engi neering laboratories garage in Dearborn. In 1963 he received a Distinguished Service Citation by the Automotive Old Timers. On Jan. 30, 1998, he was elected a vice president and was appointed director of the LincolnMercury Diviiion. "Walter Buhl Ford II, Alfred Ford, William Clay Ford, Bill Ford Jr., Edsel Ford II, Henry Ford II, Benson Ford Jr. and Benson Ford in the Main Hall at Gaukler Point, January 23, 1953." The 1949 is often described by historians as "The car that saved Ford Motor Company". Twitter. Sales hours: 9:00am to 7:00pm. All of Edsel's children were involved in the family business one way or the . 1. '', Asked if he thought there was anything wrong with that, he said: ''Yes, a little bit.'' 1 He married Lisa Vanderzee. Exclude Relationships Olivia Benson & Amanda Rollins (174) Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr./Amanda Rollins (81) Olivia Benson/Elliot Stabler (49) . The next logical choice would be a Mercury. After the listening device was detected by the electronic surveillance equipment protecting the house of his uncle, William Clay Ford, Benson was pulled aside by Henry II and William Clay, and the bug was ripped off. But a year later, his stake is down to 6.7 million shares, or 9.5%. Benson was good-natured, a consummate charmer, and could make anyone feel like his friend. [7], While growing up, Benson and his siblings spent a lot of time with Henry and Clara Ford at the Ford's Fairlane Estate. The living Ford family members control the company via ownership of a special class of stockB shares. Fields, who was born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, and who graduated from Harvard Business School after a stint at IBM, signed on at Ford in an era when many of his classmates, Jewish and otherwise, were heading for potentially more lucrative jobs on Wall Street. It just looked fast. 18 Reviews of Benson Ford Inc - Service Center - Ford, Service Center, Used Car Dealer Service Center Reviews & Helpful Consumer Information about this Ford, Service Center, Used Car Dealer Service Center written by real people like you. After being stripped of salvageable parts, Sullivan had originally intended to salvage the ship, and rebuild the Benson Ford as a refurbished barge. He, his brothers Henry II and William, and sister Josephine, grew up in Indian Village, and at the Ford's Gaukler Point estate in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, on Lake St. Clair. This was the highest rank achieved by any member of the Ford family. Benson is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan, with his brother William Clay Ford Sr., chairman of the Board of the Henry Ford Museum and owner of the Detroit Lions football team (Died 2014), and sister Josephine Clay Ford, a noted philanthropist (died 2005). [6] Winters were often spent at their residence in Hobe Sound, Florida (north of Palm Beach). And they Said that his death was not expected to significantly alter family plans for what has been a gradual, but stormy, reorganization of the company's top management in preparation for the retirement of Henry Ford 2d. None of the heirs holds a major job at either company, with the exception of Fords Chairman William Clay Ford Jr. whos a great-grandson of Harvey S. Firestone. Detroit, MI (313) 961-0500. [4], Benson Ford was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Eleanor Clay Ford and Edsel Ford on July 20, 1919. Used Cars for Sale. ''Was your cousin, Edsel, one of those people?'' In addition to being a vice-president of the Ford Motor Company and Lincoln-Mercury director, Benson was chairman of the Board of the Edison Institute, chairman of the Board of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and was the prominent key national co-chairman of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, an organization espousing religious tolerance which evolved into one of the most important religious tolerance organizations in the United States today. William Clay Ford Jr. lives in Michigan with his wife, the former Lisa Vanderzee, and their four children. ''We can`t shed much light on that,'' he said. [29][4], Benson Ford joined the Henry Ford Hospital Board of Trustees in 1946, and succeeded his grandfather Henry Ford as its president in 1947. Benson Ford Jr.'s nomination from the floor came from corporate gadfly Evelyn Y. Davis. He even served as bodyguard to President Calvin Coolidge for a brief period. It does not include images; to avoid copyright violations, you must add them manually, following our guidelines. Lookup the home address and phone 3053674270 and other contact details for this person Benson Ford Jr is a resident of Key Largo. Her son wrote a glowing forward about her family in a book published for the Firestone centennial last year just at the time the defective-tire scandal erupted. Growing up, a neighbour I hardly knew had a 1972 coupe, and a 1968 coupe briefly occupied our garage while dad did some repairs for a friend. [2] He was a vice-president of the Ford Motor Company, chief director of the Lincoln-Mercury division 1948 to 1956, and director of the Lincoln-Mercury (Fomoco) Dealer Policy Board from 1956 to 1978. One of his primary interests was furthering the advances being made in medical research. Please use Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge to view this site. That's a lot of Ford in one man. Activities included driving gasoline powered cars scaled to their size, camp outs, tree climbing, and tending to a half-acre farm created by Henry for their use. Through meritorious service Benson eventually achieved the rank of captain in January 1945. His wife Edith was with him on their yacht when he suffered his fatal heart attack. Ford, which has roots nurtured by the companys founder in rural America, is about to launch a new pickup truck that is critical to the companys profitability. The car was unique for its "fenderless" design and its large flat side panels. He has entered an orientation program in Fords parts and service operations in Dearborn, Mich., a company spokesman said. The institution's first collections website only included 500 artifacts - the very first being a 1929 Ford Model A Coupe used by Henry Ford. The Benson Ford Shiphouse, once again renamed the Benson Ford, was renovated to be lived in as a private home. His resignation, effective Oct. 15, was the climax of months of parting of the, ways between him and Henry Ford 2d. In addition to donating on our secure website, you can donate by check, made payable to Henry Ford Health, and mail to: Henry Ford Health, Development Office, 1 Ford Place #5A, Detroit, MI 48202-3450. He will face some major challenges in the next few months. Family Henry Ford II Former Chairman and CEO of Ford (1945 to 1979) brother. [1] Benson was a son of Edsel Ford I, and the grandson of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford I. Benson Ford Jr. (b. 1191 Ashburn Ave. Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 (w) 419.502.5101 (e) questions@shiponthebay.com Henry II and Benson were given the use of Henry's chauffeur. Benson and Haden's relationship is another clear conflict of interest, but rather than officially informing their bosses that they're dating, the detective and ADA decide to end their relationship completely, which paves the way for David's resignation and closes off his four-episode arc on the show. Benson Ford was born on July 20, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. His cousin, Bill Jr., had just been named head of Ford of Switzerland, and harbored grander ambitions. There was never a rift until now. Detroit, MI (313) 961-0500. ''It`s news to us. 3 May 1957. On July 9, 1991, he married Edith McNaughton, who had lived next door to the Ford family in Detroit and with whom he had attended kindergarten. Included in the book is a description of just how bizarre Bensons fight with his family became. He never would have dreamed that there would be a Jew putting people to work in the Ford Motor Company.. [22]The 1955 Montclair Sun Valley featured a tinted plexiglass panel for the front half of the roof and the Mercury Monterrey was offered with a vinyl roof. Free shipping for many products! After her husband's death, Edith was living on Lake Shore in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. Jane Fields gave up her own career there to relocate with Mark as Ford moved their ambitious executive to company postings around the world. Benson Ford Sr. (July 20, 1919 - July 27, 1978), originally named Edsel Ford Jr, was an American businessman in the automotive industry, a vice-president of Ford Motor Company, and national co-chairman of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.Benson Ford remains famous for: being the first prominent person in the Ford family to actively preach religious harmony between faiths . He was 59 years old. He developed a close business and personal relationship with Max Fisher, a Detroit-based national Jewish communal leader, businessman and philanthropist, and with Fishers encouragement, gave freely to Jewish causes around Detroit. He made $16.7 million in 2019, $13.9 million in 2018, and $15.6 million in 2017. Bensons new role as a Ford employee comes seven years after he fought a court battle against his mother and other Ford family members in an effort to overturn the will of his late father, Benson Ford Sr., a brother of Henry Ford II. Benson drove a 1950 Mercury convertible as the Indianapolis 500 pace car in 1950. Fields and his wife, who met while both worked at IBM, have two sons. Location of This Business. Benson Ford Sr. Male1919-1978 Male Edith McNaughton Female1920-1980 Female MARRIAGE9 July 1941Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne, Michigan, United States children (1) Benson Ford Jr Male- Male View All Parents and Siblings Edsel Bryant Ford Male1893-1943 Male Eleanor Lowthian Clay Female1896-1976 Female siblings (4) Henry Ford II In 1961 Benson received the annual Knight of Charity Award presented by Maryglade College based on "unison in family life with person-to-person charity". Ford Engineer Lawrence Sheldrick, said that the boys, "didn't pull any punches about getting their hands dirty and their clothes all messed up". 2000 Brush Street # 440. Plaintiff Benson Ford, Jr. (Ford) filed suit against his former psychotherapist, Louis Fuentes (Fuentes); his former bookkeeper and business manager, Lydia Szabo (Szabo); Shearson Lehman American Express, Inc. (Shearson), a securities broker and investment adviser; and others. Sheldrick commented. The least known of Edsel Ford's sons. 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