This was the highest rank achieved by any member of the Ford family. As president of the Board, Benson was instrumental in securing a $100 million grant from the Ford Foundation in 1973. After joining the company in 1989, Fields moved quickly through a succession of jobs in marketing, his field of expertise when he joined, and then international operations. Select this result to view Ford Benson's phone number, address, and more. They could be killed, they would disappear, whatever. Mark prefers not to answer personal questions (about religion). Benson prefers to keep her love life hidden from the SVU, but halfway through Season 9, we learn she's in a relationship with journalist Kurt Moss (Bill Pullman). Thank you for your past business and for what I hope is a continued good relationship with us. He feels he got some terrible advice from Fuentes. In a deposition taken last year by that law firm, Benson Ford, who is now trying to reconcile with the Ford family after years of bitter fighting, said that in 1980 he was part of a three-person ''team'' that included Fuentes and David Webster, who was not further identified. '', Asked if he thought there was anything wrong with that, he said: ''Yes, a little bit.'' Not content, Benson brought the winning driver to meet with Ford engineers to identify areas for improvement. unpublished 42 transparencies : color. ", "Lincoln Futura (concept car that became the Batmobile) is revealed at Chicago Auto Show", "Benson Ford and William M. 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Shortly thereafter he was made aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Samuel M. Connell and was transferred into the Army Air Corps. Next year, Fords labor agreement with the United Automobile Workers expires. The rear fuel filler cap, which was typically adorned with the galloping pony logo, featured the initials "EBF II," for Edsel B. Ford II, great-grandson of company founder Henry Ford. Mr. Ford was a brother of Henry Ford 2d, the 60yearold chairman of the nation's No. According to Carroll, Fieldss grandparents immigrated to America from Russia and Romania, and in America the family name, Finkelman, was changed to Fields. Henry II and Benson were given the use of Henry's chauffeur. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Still, in 2006, the Ford heir passed over Fields when he picked Mulally for the CEO slot. 4.9 (505 reviews) 4701 Calhoun Memorial Hwy Easley, SC 29640. Select this result to view Benson A Ford's phone number, address, and more. His wife Edith was with him on their yacht when he suffered his fatal heart attack. Reviews. Jones, Douglas, 1916-1987 , photographer. Relationships between members of the two families began five generations ago, when Henry Ford, tinkering with building his first car, bought some pneumatic buggy tires from a salesman, Harvey Firestone. unpublished ca. She revealed to PEOPLE she and her wife Jesseca "Judy" Harris-Dupart, are expecting their first child . https://www.nytimes.com/1978/07/28/archives/benson-ford-59-dies-grandson-of-pioneering-car-manufacturer.html. She wore a cathedral-length French silk illusion veil with a cathedral train. He loved racing and drove the Indianapolis 500 pace car three times. He was'on vacation with his wife, Edith McNaughton Ford, at the time of his. All of Edsel's children were involved in the family business one way or the . Fieldss own new salary as CEO was not immediately available. Exclude Relationships Olivia Benson & Amanda Rollins (174) Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr./Amanda Rollins (81) Olivia Benson/Elliot Stabler (49) . After her husband's death, Edith was living on Lake Shore in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. She married Paul D. Alandt in June 1975 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. 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. Column: Will self-driving cars make L.A.s world-famous traffic even worse? Square feet: 7,832 plus finished rec room . [11] While in the Engineering Lab they worked for Leonard Williams, a no-nonsense black foreman who taught them how to tear apart engines. ''We can`t shed much light on that,'' he said. 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. [30], Benson Ford was a director and or chairman for countless organizations including The National Safety Council, the Traffic Safety Association of Detroit, The Automotive Safety Foundation, Greater Detroit Committee for Project Hope, the Dermatology Foundation, the Citizens Conference on State Legislatures and the village of Grosse Pointe Shores. In October 1944 Benson was transferred to the Newfoundland Base Command of the United States Air Corps for 13 months. Henry Ford II, who disliked his grandfather intensely, was the one who moved to make amends in the years after World War II. He made money during the Great Recession by. He served as trustee of the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village for 36 years and succeeded his grandfather as the second Chairman of the Board for the museum from Henry Ford's death in 1947 until 1951. Benson drove a 1950 Mercury convertible as the Indianapolis 500 pace car in 1950. It was a 1934 mile trek considered to be one of the toughest races on the planet. In addition to his wife and dauihter, Mr. Ford also leaves his son, Benson Jr., 29. Firestone said it would no longer sell tires to Ford; the automaker said that was fine since it had been sold defective tires. The living Ford family members control the company via ownership of a special class of stockB shares. Benson was an active photographer and golfer. Bedrooms: 8, including two in the separate apartment. 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. Benson was on the committee that selected the final Eugene Gregorie design. . It was Ford's first vehicle not based on a pre-war design. He had previously been rejected by the Army and the Navy because of poor eyesight. Photo by Derek Blanks | Courtesy of CrowdMGMT. Lynn's embroidered silk organza gown featured long, slender sleeves ending in fluted organza. William Clay Ford, Jr. was born on 3 May 1957 at Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. G. 1 He is the son of William Clay Ford and Martha Parke Firestone. Mr. Ford was separated from the Army, with the rank of captain, in February 1996. Asked in his sworn testimony if Webster told him how he could ''take out'' those people, Ford said no. As expected, Benson Ford Jr. lost his bid to become a director by a resounding margin. 4701 Calhoun Memorial Hwy Easley, SC 29640. Benson Ford accomplished the goal of making Mercury competitive in the medium priced car markets. He died on July 27, 1978 in Detroit. Ford family lawyer Pierre Heftler said Benson Ford Jr. ''ought to be left alone,'' and declined to comment. The price of the largely handmade car, which was marketed in the early 1950's, was around $10,000. The newly minted CEO said recently that he joined Ford because he liked cars and was impressed with the companys products, such as the Taurus SHO, a pumped-up, sporty version of the standard sedan of the 1980s. He has entered an orientation program in Fords parts and service operations in Dearborn, Mich., a company spokesman said. It owns more than $2 billion in stock. Ford II also made significant gifts to the then-United Jewish Appeal. and a double-dome canopy roof. The second best result is Benson A Ford age 80+ in Berkeley, CA in the La Loma Park neighborhood. Business Incorporated: As a reflection of his love of fishing, golf and community Benson Ford was also a member of the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, the Key Largo Anglers club, Country Club of Detroit, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Club and Grosse Pointe Club. '', To ''make the team,'' Ford said, he was required to ''be completely faithful . Since the tirade over tires began a year ago, Firestone has shelled out $750 million, setting aside money for lawsuits it may lose, as well as for recalls. [17][18] Benson was very supportive of Henry II and always had the company's best interest at heart. ISBN-13: 978--7858-3139-6 Purchased new from a retail bookstore. 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. [19] While Henry ran the company Benson became the Ford that pressed the flesh. Where: 300 Provencal Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. William Clay Ford Jr. is paid well to look after his family's fortunes, although they have quickly fallen apart. DETROIT, July 27 Benson Ford, a grandson of the automobile pioneer Henry Ford and a vice president and director of. Ford won the Manufacturer's Cup in 1956 and 1957.[23]. [20]. The least known of Edsel Ford's sons. A few years later, Benson Ford's Lincoln Futura would become world famous again as Barris turned Benson Ford's Futura car from pearlescent white to black color, and into the original Batmobile for the new 1966-1968 Batman television series. There was never a rift until now. But despite years of making amends, it also labored under the legacy of its legendary founder. Detroit, MI (313) 961-0500. "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." After Benson Sr. died in 1978, his son sought access to a $7.5-million trust fund established for him in the will. He was married to Edith McNaughton. Benson served as a trustee for the Edison Institute, serving as chairman of the board from 1947 to 1951, Henry Ford Hospital Chairman of the Board, Henry Ford Trade School, a Ford Foundation trustee from 19471976, and as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra director. It was sold in 1981 to Frank J. Sullivan, and renamed the John Dykstra II. The Firestone family sold out in 1988 to Japans tire giant Bridgestone for $2.5 billion cash, and put it into trust funds to support family members. He was 59 years old. 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 an allowance of $350 to $500 a week. 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]. Michigan State Police officials said that Mr. Ford died about 1:10 A.M. One of his two children, Mrs. Lynn Alandt, 27, and her husband took Mrs. Ford back to the fimily's home in Grosse Pointe later this morning, the polite said. Dte Energy Company. Categorized under Trust Services. Benson Ford made the decision to partner with Bill Stroup to enter a team of 1953 Lincolns in the 1952 Pan-American Road Race. It just looked fast. 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. In the midst of his challenge to his uncle, Benson attended a private function for the family with a hidden microphone taped to his chest. The suit charges that Fuentes and his bookkeeper, Lydia Szabo, collected Ford`s stock dividends, paid his bills, kept control of his credit cards and bank accounts and ''induced'' him to sign a large number of blank checks. His parents were members of a Conservative synagogue in Paramus, New Jersey, Carroll reported. Company officials said that the brothers were flying back to Detroit. Fields and his wife, who met while both worked at IBM, have two sons. The battle is also being felt personally by the hugely wealthy heirs of founders Henry Ford and Harvey S. Firestone. Fields, for some reason, was different. 5,000 USD ('92) Michigan Republican PartyMichigan Republican Party He died an alcoholic. And the time William Clay Jr. cousin Alfred Ford became a member of the Hare Krishna religious sect and changed his name to Ambarish Das. Saved . [36][37][38], Years after his passing, Benson Ford remains famous for the forward deck house of the Great Lakes Freighter 1924 Benson Ford Ship named for him, known today as the Benson Ford Shiphouse in Put-In-Bay, Ohio, which has miraculously survived a century of history to become a private summer home (not open to the general public as it is a private residence). Other observers say that five generations of family traditions are being wiped out in the battle shared memories of lavish society balls, births, weddings and funerals. Benson was good-natured, a consummate charmer, and could make anyone feel like his friend. His father was the late Benson Ford Sr., a brother of Henry Ford II and a grandson of Ford Motor Co. founder Henry Ford. William Ford Sr. of Grosse Pointe $1.4 billion [ [Ford) John Stryker of Kalamazoo, $1.4 billion [ [Stryker) Roger Penske of Bloomfield Hills, $1.3 billion [ [auto) Manoj Bhargava of Farmington Hills, $1.1 billion [ [Five-Hour Energy) Peter Karmanos of Orchard Lake, $1 billion [ [Compuware) Are there many 9-figure net worth people/families that . And it hurts to see a family name and family heritage tarnished so badly.. [4] He joined his brothers Henry Ford II who was named Ford President in 1945, and William, who in 1955 became head of the Continental Division. According to knowledgeable sources inside and outside the company, when they returned to Detroit in 2012, Fords wife didnt want to live in Detroit if her husband was going to still be traveling constantly. Henry II assumed the presidency of Ford on September 21, 1945. Put-In-Bay is a village on South Bass Island on Lake Erie in Ohio. To republish, copy the HTML by clicking on the yellow button to the right; it includes our tracking pixel, all paragraph styles and hyperlinks, the author byline and credit to the Forward. Edsel Ford II, son of Henry Ford II and marketing manager of Ford`s Lincoln-Mercury division, and Benson Ford Jr. could not be reached for comment. Anyone can read what you share. A year later, Mr. Ford enlisted in the Army after obtaining permission from the War Department to enlist as a private. #129 Ford family on the 2015 America's Richest Families - More than 100 years after Henry Ford introduced his Model T and revolutionized automobile production, Shocking video shows the moment 19-year-old crashes his Ford Fiesta into a lorry after 100mph police chase - as he is spared jail. He also has been an advocate within the company for advanced technology and better products. 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. During his tenure Mercury introduced several innovations. Benson Ford Jr.'s nomination from the floor came from corporate gadfly Evelyn Y. Davis. Then-Ford . But what began as a warm relationship turned ugly, he said. . Benson Ford, Jr Trust Dated J. 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. 2 auto manufacturer, and of William Clay. Service hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm. It was a very warm, personal relationship, said David Lewis, a business history professor at the University of Michigan. The fourth cousin, Benson Ford Jr., was the black sheep of the clan. Lynn Alandt daughter. The Torah was written in hiding between 1492 and 1560 in Spain or Portugal, where it was illegal to practice Judaism at the time. His resignation, effective Oct. 15, was the climax of months of parting of the, ways between him and Henry Ford 2d. Thomas Mustin, a lawyer for Fuentes, said Benson Ford`s allegations are. One more car to pass on the road ahead." Shortly afterward, he returned to his family's company where he again served in a variety of capacities in an era when the company was being restructured. [33], Benson's children are still active in the Ford Motor Company as Ford family shareholders. The price was high. The suit later was expanded to include Fierstein & Sturman, a Los Angeles law firm that had represented Benson Ford and Fuentes for several years. Family Henry Ford II Former Chairman and CEO of Ford (1945 to 1979) brother. Date Created/Published: 1955 June 20 (date added to Look's library) Medium: 9 photographic prints (contact sheets). So Fieldss family today lives in Delray Beach, Fla. The Benson Ford Shiphouse can be seen on a cliff at a distance on land by individuals traveling to Put-In-Bay village on South Bass Island riding the Miller Ferry. The family would travel to Europe together every few years. On January 30, 1948, Benson was elected a vice president of the company and appointed the director of the newly formed Lincoln-Mercury Division, carrying on in his father's foot-steps. When licensing for the potential unique ship inn could not be obtained, the Benson Ford was resold five years later as a private residence. Benson's efforts were in keeping with a racing tradition started by his grandfather beat Henry Winton in the "sweepstakes" race in 1901. The Ford family has had little involvement with Firestone since it was bought by Bridgestone. Though Lincoln-Mercury opted not to mass produce the Lincoln Futura, the sensational unique car would make Benson Ford famous, as he drove the car on the streets of New York City for curious crowds lining the streets in wonder, brought the car to auto shows across the United States, and appeared in newsreels promoting the new invention. 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. He received slightly . 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. Violence was part of that, he said. Contact Joseph R. Szczesny at [emailprotected]. 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. By the time he returned to Fords headquarters just outside Detroit in the fall of 2005, Fields had earned high marks for helping to turn around struggling operations in South America and Europe. Mark has been Alans partner every step of the way, Bill Ford explained at the press conference announcing his appointment. Detroit, MI (313) 961-0500. As his health declined Benson became Chairman of the Lincoln-Mercury (Fomoco) Dealer Policy Board. Ford is related to Elizabeth F Kontulis and Henry Ford as well as 3 additional people. Alternatively, many investors would make their stock decisions based on short-term earnings and rapid changes in the share price, a very different perspective. In some places, the dealership would actually put copies of the newspaper in the car, so that when you drove off with your Model T, there you had on the seat next to you a copy of The Dearborn Independent, said Hasia Diner, a professor of Hebrew and Judaic studies and history at New York University, when interviewed for a biography of Ford in American Experience, a series on the Public Broadcasting Service. Benson Ford was president of the Ford Motor Company Fund, a non-profit that makes substantial contributions to charitable activities, from 1961 until his death. Sheldrick took Edsel to watch the tests of the first completed jeep model, and arranged for Henry and Benson to drive it out of a patch of tall grass and underbrush right up to their father. He loved to travel. These achievements impressed the one executive whose opinion counted the most the great-grandson of the companys founder, Bill Ford, who was then both chairman and CEO. The best result we found for your search is Ford Benson age 70s in Oxford, MI. Benson later moved around to different departments. As President of the hospital Board of Trustees, Benson was instrumental in securing a one hundred million dollar grant from the Ford Foundation in 1973. . 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. 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. Two years ago, in an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Ford said he found in Fuentes ''the father I never had.'' In an earlier interview, Fields emphasized that he had never experienced any anti-Semitism during his quarter of a century at Ford. Pinterest. Automotive Oral Histories. Too much. When his father Edsel, Ford Motor Company president, died of cancer on May 26, 1943 (during World War II), Benson continued his service the Army for the duration of the war. Facebook. Benson Ford is believed to have supported his brother in his decision to dismiss Mr. Iacocca, a move that has generated considerable criticism from Ford auto dealers, including the. Baths: 5 full, 2 half. [8][9] The fun continued on Ford Motor Company property. Ford also distributed some 500,000 copies of The International Jew across America and, with more lethal effect, published it in Europe, as well. The new model truck represents a major departure from the older models, since its made of aluminum rather than the traditional steel. Location of This Business. He married and bought a home in suburban Grosse Pointe from his cousin Edsel Ford Jr., the only son of Henry II, and dropped all of his old lawsuits against the family. 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. Together, they modernized the company and re-stored Ford's pre-war glory. [39] The Benson Ford Ship had rated service speeds of 11 knots or 12.7 miles per hour. 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. He later served as general manager of that division. DBusiness Magazine-May 20, 2010. The maiden voyage of the Benson Ford took place on August 2, 1924, with a coal load from Toledo, Ohio, being transported to Duluth, Minnesota, and then returning to the Ford Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, with a load of iron ore.[40]. [3] He also served on the Ford Motor Company Board of Directors. Still, in 1989, when Fields joined the manufacturer, Ford Motor Co. was hardly the most obvious choice for an ambitious junior executive from a Jewish background. Article continues below advertisement 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. Advertisement. Used Cars for Sale. Sales (864) 514-4382 Service (864) 855-5383. Benson was also noteworthy as being the one member of the Ford family most closely associated with Lincoln-Mercury, rather than Ford, where under Benson's guidance the experimental Lincoln Futura car was developed. In his suit, Benson is demanding to get his money back from Fuentes, Heftler said. The Benson Ford Research Center remains closed to visitation by the general public and outside researchers during the Coronavirus Pandemic for in-person research, tours, visits, and educational programs, until further notice. It was The 1949 Mercury took sales from 47,142 Mercury cars in 1948 to 301,319 for 1949, a nine-fold improvement. On Saturdays they would go with Henry to the engineering laboratory where they would drive Model Ts inside the building and shuffle time cards. The company has a history of attracting talented young executives. Fords mother, Martha Firestone Ford, is a granddaughter of the tire-maker founder. 1949 . In June 1943, he and Henry II represented the 41.9% of shares that had been held by their father, Edsel I. He headed an attempt to revive the original 12Cylinder Continental that was introduced by his father, Edsel Ford, in the 1940's. Wedding gown of Lynn McNaughton Ford, daughter of Benson Ford, Sr., and Edith McNaughton Ford. Open until 8:00 PM. 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). Sales hours: 9:00am to 7:00pm. Too much Ford. 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