The Motor City was crazy about gas turbine engines in the 1950s. Here’s an enthusiastic example from the Ford engineering staff: a prototype ’55 Thunderbird with turbine power. Continue reading
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Secrets of the Ford Y-Block V8, 1954-62
The Y-Block of 1954-62 might not be the most beloved of the Ford V8s, but it’s a fascinating engine with some quirky and noteworthy features. Continue reading
Video: Carroll Shelby Pitches the 1967 Shelby Mustangs
See Carroll Shelby at the height of his car-selling powers in this original FoMoCo spot promoting the Shelby GT Mustangs for 1967. Continue reading
Video: Inside the Ford Styling Studios, 1957
Join us for a guided tour of the Ford Motor Company’s styling process circa 1957 in this original factory film. Continue reading
Ranchero Revival: The 1979-82 Ford Durango
The 1979-82 Ford Durango pickup wasn’t an official Ford Motor Company product, but it did extend the automaker’s Ranchero theme for a few more years. Continue reading
Lee Iacocca’s Simple Machine: The 1970 Ford Maverick
Introduced on April 17, 1969, the 1970 Ford Maverick was marketed as “The Simple Machine.” Continue reading
The Ford Motor Company’s Forgotten ’49 Fastbacks
In 1949, the Ford Motor Company almost joined the Motor City’s fastback movement, but the Dearborn carmaker eventually chose another course. Continue reading