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Ford’s Forgotten Big Block: The 1958-68 MEL V8

Posted on April 26, 2021 by MCG

Ford’s MEL V8 might not have a famous racing record, but it’s worthy of a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel, Ford, Ford MEL V8, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Mercury

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: Meet the 1970 Ford Maverick, the Simple Machine

Posted on April 17, 2021 by MCG

Simple to drive, simple to park, simple to repair, simple to own: Ford marketed the 1970 Maverick as The Simple Machine.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Maverick, Ford Maverick, Ford Motor Company

Video: Dan Gurney Pitches the Total Performance 1964 Ford

Posted on April 7, 2021 by MCG

From Daytona International Speedway, here’s All-American racing hero Dan Gurney to sell you a brand-new 1964 Ford Galaxie. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1964 Ford Galaxie, Dan Gurney, Ford, Ford Motor Company, NASCAR

Forgotten Ford V8s: 1938 Standard and De Luxe

Posted on April 6, 2021 by MCG

The ’38 Fords might not be as familiar to enthusiasts as some other years of the classic Ford V8. Let’s see if we can expand our view a bit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1938 Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Introducing the 1968 Mercury Cougar

Posted on March 27, 2021 by MCG

Mercury called the 1968 Cougar “the better idea in luxury sports cars.” See and hear all about the ’68 Cougar lineup in this original Ford dealer film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Mercury Cougar, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Mercury, Mercury Cougar

1320 Feet: A 1964 Ford Drag Racing Film

Posted on March 23, 2021 by MCG

In living color, here’s an introduction to the world of drag racing in 1964 from the Total Performance people at the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford Fairlane Thunderolt, Ford Motor Company

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