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Pride of the V8 Class: 1939 Ford

Posted on January 22, 2026 by MCG

Sharp-nosed styling by Bob Gregorie and V8 performance made Ford a popular choice for American car buyers in 1939, second only to Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Ford, E.T. Gregorie, Edsel Ford, Ford, Henry Ford

1939: Ford Finally Adopts Hydraulic Brakes

Posted on May 4, 2025 by MCG

Change often came at a leisurely pace at the Ford Motor Company in the ’30s, but in 1939 the company finally embraced hydraulic brakes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1939 Ford, Ford, Ford hydraulic brakes, Henry Ford

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