The five-cent coin, commonly called a "nickel," contains but 25% nickel and 75% copper. Pure nickel is a white, hard, ductile and tenacious metal, which takes a high polish and does not tarnish in the air.

The fact that such rustless alloy steels, as those containing chromium, and the "18-8" super-alloys containing 18% chromium and 8% nickel, are extensively used for the exterior bright work of the 1930 Model A Ford is the reason nickel is now of interest to Ford dealers and salesmen as an alloy, rather than as a plating.

One of the most important uses of nickel on the improved 1930 Ford is in the corrosion-resisting alloys called "rustless" steel, which contain large quantities of

chromium and also nickel, as in the case of the super alloy called the "18-8" alloy, which is 18% chromium and 8% nickel. This super-alloy of nickel chrome is used for such large and important parts as the radiator shell and the head lamp shells. The use of nickel in these rustless steels greatly increases the luster and brilliancy of the polish, making the car more beautiful.

Naturally, the use of 18% chromium and 8% nickel (both of which are rather expensive metals) makes an expensive alloy, but one which is cheaper to the car owner by reason of its increased durability and lessened depreciation.

(From Ford Dealer and Service Field - April 1930)