For 1941, Henry Ford surprised the car industry when he introduced an inline six to sell right alongside his successful and popular V8 models. Continue reading
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A New Kind of Ford for 1957: Industry Innovator
Ford’s marketing message, “a new kind of Ford for ’57,” was no idle boast. Ford was an industry innovator that year. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Car-Styled Locomotives
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
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