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
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Ford’s Two-Door Handy Hauler: the 1952 Ranch Wagon
In 1952 Ford introduced the Ranch Wagon, a name that would prove to have considerable staying power in the automaker’s wagon lineup. Continue reading
The Model T’s Forerunner: The 1906-08 Ford Model NRS
The Model T was revolutionary, but Henry Ford didn’t pull it out of thin air. It was in large part a careful refinement of his Models N, R, and S of 1906 through 1908. Continue reading
Video: The 1979 Ford LTD is a New American Road Car
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
Smaller, Smarter: The 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero
For 1960, Ford shrank the sporty Ranchero down to Falcon proportions, calling it “a new concept of style and economy in pickups.” Continue reading
Video: The 1979 Ford Mustang is a Whole New Breed
Ford called the 1979 Mustang “a whole new breed,” and the Fox-body pony car really was a game changer. Continue reading
Video: Bob Hope Pitches the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500
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