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-The **[[ford_model_a|Ford Model A]]** was an automobile manufactured by **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** from 1927 through 1931. Introduced as the successor to the legendary **[[model_t|Model T]]**, the Model A represented Ford's effort to modernize its vehicle lineup in response to changing consumer expectations and increasing competition from other automobile manufacturers. The vehicle combined improved styling, enhanced performance, modern controls, and greater comfort while remaining affordable to the average American family. The Model A became one of the most successful automobiles of the late 1920s and helped Ford maintain its position as one of the world's leading automakers. [(fordarchive>Ford Heritage Vault – Model A. https://fordheritagevault.com)] [(britannica>Ford Motor Company History. https://www.britannica.com)]
+The **[[ford_model_a|Ford Model A]]** was an automobile manufactured by **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** from 1927 through 1931. Introduced as the successor to the legendary **[[model_t|Model T]]**, the Model A represented Ford's effort to modernize its vehicle lineup in response to changing consumer expectations and increasing competition from other automobile manufacturers. The vehicle combined improved styling, enhanced performance, modern controls, and greater comfort while remaining affordable to the average American family. The Model A became one of the most successful automobiles of the late 1920s and helped Ford maintain its position as one of the world's leading automakers. [(fordarchive>Ford Heritage Vault – Model A. https://fordheritagevault.com)] [(britannica>Ford Motor Company History. https://www.britannica.com)]
 ===== Background =====
-By the mid-1920s, the **[[model_t|Model T]]** was beginning to show its age. While it remained popular, consumers increasingly desired automobiles with updated styling, improved performance, and greater comfort. Competitors, particularly **[[general_motors|General Motors]]**, had begun offering vehicles with annual styling updates and a wider range of features. [(history>History.com – Ford Model A. https://www.history.com)] [(>britannica)]
+By the mid-1920s, the **[[model_t|Model T]]** was beginning to show its age. While it remained popular, consumers increasingly desired automobiles with updated styling, improved performance, and greater comfort. Competitors, particularly **[[organization:general_motors|General Motors]]**, had begun offering vehicles with annual styling updates and a wider range of features. [(history>History.com – Ford Model A. https://www.history.com)] [(>britannica)]
-Recognizing the need for change, **[[henry_ford|Henry Ford]]** halted Model T production in May 1927 and initiated a complete redesign of Ford's passenger vehicle line. The result was the Model A, which was unveiled later that year. [(>fordarchive)]
+Recognizing the need for change, **[[people:henry_ford|Henry Ford]]** halted Model T production in May 1927 and initiated a complete redesign of Ford's passenger vehicle line. The result was the Model A, which was unveiled later that year. [(>fordarchive)]
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 ===== End of Production =====
-Production of the Model A concluded in 1931 as Ford prepared a new generation of vehicles. The automobile was succeeded by the **[[ford_model_b|Ford Model B]]** and the revolutionary **[[ford_flathead_v8|Ford V-8]]**, which introduced affordable eight-cylinder performance to the mass market. [(>fordarchive)] [(fordv8>Ford Flathead V-8 History. https://corporate.ford.com)]
+Production of the Model A concluded in 1931 as Ford prepared a new generation of vehicles. The automobile was succeeded by the **[[history:ford_model_b|Ford Model B]]** and the revolutionary **[[ford_flathead_v8|Ford V-8]]**, which introduced affordable eight-cylinder performance to the mass market. [(>fordarchive)] [(fordv8>Ford Flathead V-8 History. https://corporate.ford.com)]
 Although its production life was relatively brief, the Model A successfully modernized Ford's product line and positioned the company for continued growth during the 1930s. [(>fordv8)]