As the Model T neared the end of its production life, Henry Ford reluctantly made some much-needed improvements to the beloved Tin Lizzie. Continue reading
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Ford’s Stepping Stone: The 1962 Super High-Performance 406 V8
Ford’s 406 cubic-inch V8 was around for barely a year, but it helped to set the stage for the automaker’s Total Performance era. Continue reading
Video: Meet the Driverized 1953 Ford Trucks
Check out the Ford trucks for 1953—their roomy new cabs are now driverized.
How it Works: Ford Twin I-Beam Suspension
In 1965, Ford introduced a novel and interesting independent front suspension for trucks known as the Twin I-Beam. Here’s how it works. Continue reading
1951: Ford Produces its Last Woody Station Wagon
At the Ford Motor Company in 1951, the age of the beloved wood-bodied station wagon came to an end. Continue reading
Inventing the Bargain Luxury Class: 1965 Ford LTD
The 1965 Ford LTD created a whole new sales category for the Detroit automakers, and drove one more nail into the coffin of the traditional luxury class. Continue reading
This Became the 1955 Ford Thunderbird: The Burnetti
It may look a bit ungainly, but we can see the basic form of the 1955 Thunderbird taking shape in this pieced-together Ford test mule called the Burnetti. Continue reading