Carlton O. Pate III, of Rocky Hill, NJ is a retired banker, professional model builder, model railroader,
and collector of antique cars since 1970. With his brother and father, the first car that he purchased was
an unrestored 1924 Model T Tudor sedan. Carl, his wife and brother own four antique Ford cars covering the
period 1903 to 1924. The cars have been driven on tours and displayed at shows on the east coast and in
mid-central states. Carl belongs to the Antique Automobile Club of America, Horseless Carriage Club of
America, Model T Ford Club of America, and he is President of the Early Ford Registry. He started the Early
Ford Group (early 2-cylinder Ford cars) and he is the administrator of the Horseless Carriage Club of America
Century Old Plaque program that honors vehicles that are 100 years old. His antique car focus is on the research,
gathering, sharing of early Ford automobile historical information; assisting and promoting communication between
owners and those interested in the early Ford cars; and teaching others about the different early Ford cars.
This book is the result of years of collecting, research and work that have resulted in a high appreciation for
early Ford cars. Though the Model T is the best know Ford and has been rated as one of the best 100 cars ever made
in America, it was the forgotten Ford cars before it that allowed the Ford Motor Company to gain the knowledge and
experience to create a "Universal Car" that changed the world.