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1923: The Model T Ford’s Biggest Year

Posted on February 11, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1923 Ford, Ford, Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

Ford’s Two-Door Handy Hauler: the 1952 Ranch Wagon

Posted on February 4, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Ford, Ford, Ford Ranch Wagon

The Model T’s Forerunner: The 1906-08 Ford Model NRS

Posted on February 1, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1906 Ford Model N, Ford, Ford Model NRS, Henry Ford

Video: The 1979 Ford LTD is a New American Road Car

Posted on January 22, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 Ford LTD, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Smaller, Smarter: The 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero

Posted on January 18, 2025 by MCG

For 1960, Ford shrank the sporty Ranchero down to Falcon proportions, calling it “a new concept of style and economy in pickups.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Falcon Ranchero, Ford, Ford Ranchero

Video: The 1979 Ford Mustang is a Whole New Breed

Posted on January 16, 2025 by MCG

Ford called the 1979 Mustang “a whole new breed,” and the Fox-body pony car really was a game changer. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 Mustang, Ford, Fox Mustang

Video: Bob Hope Pitches the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500

Posted on January 11, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Ford Galaxie 500, Bob Hope, Ford, Ford Motor Company

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