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1937: The End of the Ford V8 Roadster Era

Posted on March 4, 2025 by MCG

The 1937 model year saw the end of the traditional Ford Roadster body style—in U.S. production, anyway. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1937 Ford Roadster, Ford, Ford Motor Company

What’s in a Name: The 1958 Mercury Park Lane

Posted on February 25, 2025 by MCG

In 1958, the Ford Motor Company added yet another flagship to the Mercury line with the Park Lane. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Mercury Park Lane, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Video: There’s a 1969 Ford in Your Future

Posted on February 20, 2025 by MCG

Ford reached back to one of the more memorable ad campaigns in the company’s history to promote its complete car line for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, There's a Ford in Your Future

Video: Thrill Driving the 1951 Fords

Posted on February 12, 2025 by MCG

Watch Joie Chitwood’s Original Auto Daredevils perform death-defying crash-and-burn stunts in this great old Ford Motor Company film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 Ford, Auto Thrill Shows, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Joie Chitwood

1923: The Model T Ford’s Biggest Year

Posted on February 11, 2025 by MCG

In 1923, annual production of the Model T Ford reached the astounding rate of two million cars. Here’s a look back at that remarkable year. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1923 Ford, Ford, Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

Video: The 1979 Ford LTD is a New American Road Car

Posted on January 22, 2025 by MCG

For 1979 the LTD went on a diet, losing 15 inches and nearly 500 lbs. Ford called it “a new American road car.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 Ford LTD, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Bob Hope Pitches the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500

Posted on January 11, 2025 by MCG

Here’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars ever, Bob Hope, to sell us on the simple virtues of the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Ford Galaxie 500, Bob Hope, Ford, Ford Motor Company

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