On March 31, 1932, Henry Ford shook the automotive world with a practical, low-cost V8. Here’s the original Ford newsreel heralding the event. Continue reading
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100 Years of the Moving Assembly Line in 100 Seconds
Ford Motor Company produced this fun and informative little video that briefly explains the moving assembly line—and some other key points in Ford history, too. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1970 Ford Torino
Ford’s popular intermediate platform received a complete reboot in 1970, with swoopy new styling, an expanded model range, and some novel graphics. Here’s the pitch. Continue reading
Forgotten Ford: The 1965 Fairlane
Overshadowed by the sensational Mustang and dressed in nondescript one-year sheet metal, the ’65 Fairlane is a forgotten Ford of the 1960s. Let’s see if we can jog our memories a bit. Continue reading
Video: Presenting The 1958 Ford Family of Cars
For 1958, Ford Motor Company adopted a fresh marketing message, presenting all its car brands united under one corporate umbrella. Here’s the pitch. Continue reading
Video: Road Testing the 1960 Mercury
In clear, beautiful color, this nicely preserved Ford Motor Company spot introduces the 1960 Mercury line. Check out the catchy rhymes. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford’s Mirror of America
While Henry Ford was putting America on wheels, he chronicled the changes with his own private movie company. From its gigantic film library, in 1963 the National Archives produced a remarkable film. See it here. Continue reading