Not every factory concept car makes it to the production line, but they all have a story. Here are five fascinating examples from the Ford Motor Company over the years. Continue reading
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1967 Ford Mark IV: Legend of LeMans
This wonderful new video produced by The Henry Ford tells one of the great stories in American auto racing: victory at Le Mans in 1967 for A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney in the mighty Ford Mark IV. Enjoy. Continue reading
Time Lapse Rebuild: The Classic Ford Flathead V8
If you’ve never had the pleasure, here’s your perfect opportunity to view the inner workings of the legendary Ford Flathead V8 in full detail. Bonus: You’ll see a complete overhaul in six minutes. Grab your popcorn and watch this. Continue reading
Video: Torture-Testing the New 1935 Ford
Fireman Bill Brannan has a brand-new 1935 Ford, and he’s going to drive it like he stole it in this Ford promotional short. Lots of fun, check it out. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford’s America–a Rare Canadian Documentary
Attention, students of the automobile: This rare 1977 CBC film is one of the best documentaries ever made about the Ford Motor Company and North American car culture. Take the time to watch—we promise you will not be disappointed. Continue reading
Video: Ned Jarrett’s 14-lap Victory in the 1965 Southern 500
Myth: Nice guys finish last. Gentleman Ned Jarrett laid a historic beating on the NASCAR Grand National field at Darlington in 1965, winning by 14 laps. Here on video are his memories of that dominating performance. Continue reading
Video: 1965 Mercury Wrist-Twist Steering
From the ’60s, a time when almost anything could seem like a good idea, comes Mercury’s Wrist-Twist Steering experiment. See the crazy automotive invention in action here. Continue reading