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Tag Archives: 1950 Ford

How the ’50 Ford Was 50 Ways Finer

Posted on March 18, 2025 by MCG

The 1949 Ford was a huge advance for the automaker, but it quickly became obvious there was room for improvement. Dearborn answered with a much refined 1950 model. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Triumph on the Track: a 1950 Ford Motor Company Film

Posted on April 21, 2021 by MCG

Let’s visit the Dearborn Proving Grounds, where the Ford engineers are busy torturing the 1950 model line.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: How to Sell the 1949 Ford

Posted on April 9, 2020 by MCG

Who knew? Beaver Cleaver’s dad was a crackerjack Ford salesman. Or at least he was in this intriguing 1949 dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Ford, Ford Motor Company, Hugh Beaumont

Video: Introducing the 1950 Ford

Posted on March 10, 2018 by MCG

With improvements aplenty, the 1950 Ford line was marketed as “50 ways new, 50 ways better!” Here’s the confident sales pitch in an original Ford theatrical reel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Ford, Ford

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