Even in his seventies, Henry Ford continued to study new ideas, as shown in these patent filings for rear-engine cars. Continue reading
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Saturn Returns: The 1969 Thunderbird Saturn II Concept
For 1969, the Saturn II concept was rolled out to continue the Thunderbird Saturn story at car shows across the USA. Continue reading
Power to the People: The Ford Model A Engine, 1928-31
Simple, tough, and reliable, the four-cylinder Model A engine powered more than five million Ford cars and trucks. Continue reading
1968 Ford Ranchero: The Most Luxurious Yet
Ford called the ’68 Ranchero “America’s most luxurious pickup.” We don’t know about that, but it was the most luxurious Ranchero to date. Continue reading
1939: Ford Finally Adopts Hydraulic Brakes
Change often came at a leisurely pace at the Ford Motor Company in the ’30s, but in 1939 the company finally embraced hydraulic brakes. Continue reading
Remembering the Ford Custom Car Caravan, 1962-65
In the ’60s. Ford tapped directly into the exploding hot rod and custom scene with its Custom Car Caravan. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1955 Ford Fairlane
While the names of many car models are often pulled out of thin air by the Motor City’s automakers, the Fairlane name is rooted in Ford family lore. Continue reading