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Ford’s Illustrated Car: The See-Through 1970 Torino

Posted on July 12, 2021 by MCG

For us, cutaway cars are always worth a closer look. Here’s an interesting example from Ford in 1970-71, a see-through Torino.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Creative Industries, Ford, Ford Motor Company, J. Walter Thompson

If Syd Mead Designed a Concept Vehicle: 1966 Ford Ranger II

Posted on July 1, 2021 by MCG

Just imagine if the futurist and visionary Syd Mead had designed a concept vehicle. Now here it is: the 1966 Ford Ranger II.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Syd Mead

Henry Ford’s Electric Model T

Posted on June 24, 2021 by MCG

Henry Ford made ambitious plans to develop a battery-powered version of his Model T and produce electric flivvers by the millions, but the scheme quickly fell apart.  Continue reading →

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

Ford’s Biggest V8: The Mighty 1100 Cubic-Inch GAA

Posted on June 17, 2021 by MCG

The Ford Motor Company has built nearly every kind of V8 engine we can imagine over the past century, but the biggest was the 1100 CID GAA tank engine of World War II.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford GAA V8, Ford Motor Company

Video: A New Kind of Ford for ’57

Posted on June 2, 2021 by MCG

Ford chose posh Beverly Hills, California for this introduction to the 1957 Ford, which the Dearborn automaker pitched as “a new kind of Ford.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company

The Most Beautiful Thing That Ever Happened to Horsepower: 1958 Edsel

Posted on May 15, 2021 by MCG

Meet the two big new V8s for the 1958 Edsel in this original Ford Motor Company television spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Edsel, Edsel, Ford, Ford Motor Company

NASCAR Goes High-Tech: Deep Inside the Next-Gen 2022 Race Cars

Posted on May 10, 2021 by MCG

NASCAR’s Next-Gen race cars for 2022 are sporting a fresh new look, but the most  interesting changes are under the skin. Let’s dive in for a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Ford, NASCAR, NASCAR Cup, NASCAR Next-Gen, Toyota

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