That the founder of Ford Motor Co., Henry Ford, invented a vehicle made of soybean-based plastic in the 1940s is a claim that has permeated corners of social media for more than a decade.

Long before the slew of electric cars that we are seeing at Auto Shows today, Henry Ford had conceptualized and built a car that was built from Cannabis derived hemp. It could run on hemp oil too!

Henry Ford, combining his love for invention, industry and agriculture, introduces what was billed as the first plastic automobile -- dubbed the "Soybean Car" -- on Aug. 13, 1941.

Henry Ford didn't invent the automobile, but he revolutionized its production. On a personal level, though, there was much to ...

Henry Ford’s name is synonymous with innovation, and his impact on American industry is immeasurable. Starting from humble ...

The man who sold the first Ford Mustang made, which was meant for display before sales of the popular muscle car began in 1964, is headed to the Henry Ford in Dearborn.

In 1914, with Ford's adaptation of the first continuously moving automobile assembly line (Old's assembly line entailed men pulling chassis with ropes), a Model T rolled off the line every 24 seconds.

Henry Ford and his first automobile, the Quadricycle. DETROIT – On June 4, 1896, after years of experimentation and tinkering, a 32-year-old Henry Ford completed his first automobile.

DETROIT – On June 4, 1896, after years of experimentation and tinkering, a 32-year-old Henry Ford completed his first automobile. The Quadricycle was built by hand by Ford at his home, and its 2 ...