The 1958-60 Ford Thunderbird was a master stroke in marketing, carving out a whole new vehicle category: the personal luxury car. Continue reading
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Iacocca’s Lincoln: The Inside Story of the 1969-71 Continental Mark III
Lee Iacocca is remembered as the father of the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler Minivan, but there was another Iacocca vehicle that changed the Motor City: the Lincoln Continental Mark III. Continue reading
Electric Pioneer: The 1967 Ford Comuta
The state of electric vehicle technology wasn’t much to crow about in 1967, but Ford made the most of what was available with a clever and forward-looking design called the Comuta. Continue reading
Video: The Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop in Action
When Ford introduced the all-steel Hide-Away Hardtop in 1957, it was the engineering marvel of the age—and we still think it’s pretty cool. This great little video breaks down the action. Continue reading
Purple People-Eater: The 1970 Mustang Milano
Ford Motor Company wowed the crowds on the 1970 auto show circuit with this far-out Mustang hatchback concept. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1960 Ford Thunderbird
Glamour is the theme in this original two-minute promo for the 1960 Thunderbird, Ford’s personal luxury coupe. Continue reading
Ford Brings the Ranger Home to Michigan
Now back in the midsize pickup market in a big way, Ford is cranking up production of the new Ranger at its Michigan Assembly Plant just west of Dearborn. Continue reading