Henry Ford II was an American automotive executive and one of the most influential figures in the history of the Ford Motor Company. Known as the eldest grandson of legendary automobile industrialist Henry Ford, Ford II played a major role in transforming the family business after World War II. Henry Ford II Net Worth $400 Million Date of Birth September 4, 1917 Place of Birth Detroit, MichiganEarly LifeHenry Ford II was born on September 4, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the eldest son of Edsel Ford, who served as president of the Ford Motor Company, and Eleanor Ford. DeathHenry Ford II died on September 29, 1987, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.