For 1938, the Ford Motor Company introduced distinct styling and sheet metal for the Standard and De Luxe models. Here’s the story in an original factory film. Continue reading
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Inspector Gadget’s Dream Car: The 1953 Ford X-100
Loaded with more than 50 futuristic gimmicks and gadgets, the 1953 X-100 was.the Ford Motor Company’s first full-fledged dream car. Continue reading
The Continental Mark II Story
Tastefully understated yet extravagantly overpriced, the Mark II was ultimately a failure in the marketplace—but it was still one of the finest cars the Ford Motor Company ever produced. Continue reading
Video: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept by Ghia
From one of yesterday’s tomorrows, here’s a creative solution to the urban transportation problem: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept. Continue reading
Market Watch: 1957 Ford Phase 1 Supercharged
This ultra-rare 1957 Ford Custom with factory supercharger will cross the block at the Mecum Auctions Indy sale on May 14-19. Continue reading
Marketing Coup: The 1958-60 Ford Thunderbird
The 1958-60 Ford Thunderbird was a master stroke in marketing, carving out a whole new vehicle category: the personal luxury car. Continue reading
Mustang in a Tuxedo: The 1967 Mercury Cougar
The original Ford Mustang was a major success for the Dearborn automaker, and so was the Mustang’s swanky offspring, the Mercury Cougar. Continue reading