The Ford Motor Company pulled out all the stops to introduce the Edsel to the American public. Here we take a quick look back at The Edsel Show, the carmaker’s star-studded TV spectacular of 1957. Continue reading
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Video: Ten Days and 10,000 Miles in a 1933 Ford V8
Ten thousand miles in 10 days? That was an impressive feat in 1933, considering the roads and cars of the day. See a new ’33 Deluxe Tudor put to the test in this original Ford News promotional film. Continue reading
Video: The Ford Style Show for 1940
When you’re done watching this original sales training film for the stylish new 1940 Ford, you’ll be ready to hurry over to your local Ford dealer and buy one yourself. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1953 Ford Station Wagons
As the suburbs exploded across America in the 1950s, station wagons became the hot new market segment. Ford answered with a complete line of wagons for 1953. Continue reading
Video: The Revolutionary Model T Ford
The 1909-27 Ford Model T truly put America on wheels. Here, noted automotive historian Bob Casey explains the Model T’s revolutionary engineering and design. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford II Introduces the 1958 Edsel
Students of American automobile history won’t want to miss this little four-minute film from fall of 1957. Here, Henry Ford II personally makes the case for the 1958 Edsel. Continue reading
Video: Ed Sullivan Pitches the 1957 Mercury Line
Here’s the one and only Ed Sullivan, the Toast of the Town himself, to pitch the 1957 Mercury line. This three-minute promo touts all the great new features. Continue reading