For his giant Rouge plant in Dearborn, Henry Ford decided that ordinary diesel-electrics would never do, so he had these car-styled locomotives built. Continue reading
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Quicksilver: The Story of the 1960 Ford
For 1960, the full-sized Ford line was sporting a distinctive new look that hadn’t been seen before and wouldn’t be seen again. This is the story of the Quicksilver Ford. Continue reading
Ford’s Illustrated Car: The See-Through 1970 Torino
For us, cutaway cars are always worth a closer look. Here’s an interesting example from Ford in 1970-71, a see-through Torino. Continue reading
Video: Curtis Turner Introduces the 1964 Fords
Meet NASCAR legend Curtis Turner as he introduces the Total Performance 1964 Ford lineup in this original factory sales film. Continue reading
If Syd Mead Designed a Concept Vehicle: 1966 Ford Ranger II
Just imagine if the futurist and visionary Syd Mead had designed a concept vehicle. Now here it is: the 1966 Ford Ranger II. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Electric Model T
Henry Ford made ambitious plans to develop a battery-powered version of his Model T and produce electric flivvers by the millions, but the scheme quickly fell apart. Continue reading
Ford’s Biggest V8: The Mighty 1100 Cubic-Inch GAA
The Ford Motor Company has built nearly every kind of V8 engine we can imagine over the past century, but the biggest was the 1100 CID GAA tank engine of World War II. Continue reading