The first Ford passenger car with overhead valves wasn’t a V8. It was the Mileage Maker Six introduced in 1952, and it was a thoroughly up-to-date design. Continue reading
Ford’s New Six: The 1952 Mileage Maker
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Ford’s Two-Door Handy Hauler: the 1952 Ranch Wagon
In 1952 Ford introduced the Ranch Wagon, a name that would prove to have considerable staying power in the automaker’s wagon lineup. Continue reading
Ablest Car on the American Road: The 1952 Ford
For 1952, the game-changing 1949 Ford received its first major redesign. “Newest car under the sun,” Ford declared. Here was the “ablest car on the American road.” Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1952 Ford Station Wagons
For 1952, Ford attacked the station wagon market in a serious way with a full lineup of three all-steel wagons. Continue reading
Video: Joie Chitwood’s Thrill Show Torture-Tests the 1952 Fords
As you know, we love the classic auto thrill shows. Here are the kings of the craft, Joie Chitwood and crew, beating up on the 1952 Fords. Continue reading