This awesome 1964 Ford Motor Company film tells the story of the legendary Mercury Comet 100,000-mile record run at Daytona. We weren’t there to see it person, but here’s the next best thing. Continue reading
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Video: Edsel and Henry Ford Unveil the 1928 Model A
This silent newsreel from December of 1927 presents a pivotal moment in Ford Motor Company history, as Henry and Edsel Ford introduce the all-new 1928 Model A. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1941 Ford Line
Ford totally redesigned its passenger car line for the 1941 model year, and this sweet little company film records all the changes, from the new, longer chassis to the improved flathead V8 engine. Here’s the grand tour. Continue reading
Video: 1956 Ford Lifeguard Design, Pioneer in Auto Safety
In 1956, Ford was the first of the Motor City carmakers to tackle the issue of auto safety head on with its Lifeguard Design campaign. Here’s the story. Continue reading
Video: 1964 Ford Torino — Before the Mustang was the Mustang
For at least one brief moment within the Ford Motor Company, the name Torino was considered for the 1965 Ford Mustang. Here’s the evidence in a rare and fascinating preliminary marketing clip. Continue reading
Video: Gurney and Parnelli Duel at the 1968 Motor Trend 500
Here’s the best four minutes you’ll spend today. Watch heroes Parnelli Jones and Dan Gurney battle in NASCAR sedans at the 1968 Motor Trend 500 at Riverside. Continue reading
Video: Tom McCahill Tests the New 1958 Edsel
Fasten your seat belts. Today we’re riding along with famed automotive writer Tom McCahill as he test-drives the hot new 1958 Edsel. It’s classic McCahill, don’t miss it. Continue reading