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Technique for Tomorrow: A 1954 Ford Motor Company Film

Posted on January 9, 2021 by MCG

See iron ore and sand transformed into powerful new Ford engines in this original Ford Motor Company movie from 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Brook Park Plant, Ford Cleveland V8, Ford Motor Company

Video: Selling the 1977 Ford LTD

Posted on January 2, 2021 by MCG

While General Motors was introducing its downsized full-size sedans for 1977, Ford continued to sing the praises of its roomy land yachts, including the LTD. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1977 Ford LTD, Ford, Ford LTD, Ford Motor Company, Hugh Downs

Secrets of the Ford 9-Inch Rear Axle

Posted on December 30, 2020 by MCG

Even though it was developed more than 60 years ago, the Ford 9-Inch is the rear axle of choice throughout the American high-performance world. Here’s why.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford 9-inch rear axle, Ford Motor Company

Designer’s Favorite: 1961 Lincoln Continental

Posted on December 5, 2020 by MCG

When you ask professional automotive stylists to name their favorite designs, the 1961 Lincoln Continental is usually near the top of the list. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Lincoln Continental, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln

Video: Introducing the 1975 Ford Granada

Posted on December 2, 2020 by MCG

Repackaging the lowly Maverick as a “Luxury Compact,” in 1975 Ford rolled out the Granada. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Granada, Ford Motor Company, Lee Iacocca

Henry Ford’s Baby: The 60-Horsepower V8

Posted on November 25, 2020 by MCG

From 1937 to 1940 in the USA, Ford offered a miniature version of the famed flathead V8 and called it the V8-60. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford V8, Ford V8-60, Henry Ford

The Strange Tale of the 1961-66 Ford Wrongbed Pickups

Posted on October 27, 2020 by MCG

Between 1961 and 1966, Ford built some pickups that didn’t look quite right. Ford truck enthusiasts call these machines the Wrongbed pickups.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford F-100, Ford Motor Company, Ford Wrongbed

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