For 1977, Ford reduced the Thunderbird’s weight by more than 900 lbs, slashed the price by thousands, and created the best selling T-Bird in history. Continue reading
Scaled for Success: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird
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Ford vs. Chevrolet: Battle of the 1936 Sales Giants
In 1936, Ford and Chevrolet battled to a virtual tie for the number one spot in the U.S. market. So let’s have fun and compare the two brands head to head. Continue reading
Ford’s New Six: The 1952 Mileage Maker
The first Ford passenger car with overhead valves wasn’t a V8. It was the Mileage Maker Six introduced in 1952, and it was a thoroughly up-to-date design. Continue reading
Ford’s Jumbo Flathead: the 1948-51 337 Cubic-Inch V8
As the flathead V8 era at Ford was drawing to a close, the carmaker introduced a super-sized version of the venerable flathead to power its Lincolns and big Ford trucks. Continue reading
Ford’s Flagship Wagons: The 1950-91 Country Squires
From 1950 through 1991, the Country Squire was the absolute top of the line in Ford station wagons. Continue reading
The Quality Car in the Low-Price Field: 1937 Ford
It doesn’t get so much notice today, but the 1937 Ford could boast a number of significant changes and improvements. Let’s check it out. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1952-56 Ford Mainline
Stripped of chrome and devoid of accessories, the Mainline was Ford’s bare-bones, plain-Jane price leader from 1952 to 1956. Continue reading