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Trading on a Name: the 1977-79 Ford LTD II

Posted on October 6, 2024 by MCG

The Ford Motor Company saw the LTD name as a powerful selling tool in the 1970s, as the ’77-’79 LTD II illustrates. Continue reading →

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

Video: Selling the 1954 Ford I-Block Six

Posted on September 29, 2024 by MCG

Ford was so famous for its V8s that marketing its six-cylinder models was often a challenge for the Dearborn automaker. Here’s the selling story for 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Ford, Ford, Ford I-Block Six

1964: New Feathers for the Ford Falcon

Posted on September 24, 2024 by MCG

Introduced in 1960, the compact Falcon was an important success for the Ford Motor Company, and in 1964 it received its first major redesign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Ford Falcon, Eugene Bordinat, Ford, Ford Falcon

The Power of a Name: The 2003 Ford 427 Concept

Posted on September 5, 2024 by MCG

The legend of Ford’s mighty 427 V8 was reborn in the 2003 Ford 427 Concept, with a 590-horsepower surprise under the hood.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 2003 Ford 427 Concept, Ford, J Mays

Video: Live it Up in the 1962 Ford Galaxie 500/XL

Posted on August 4, 2024 by MCG

Ford brought new excitement to its full-sized car line in mid-1962 with the sporty and sexy Galaxie 500/XL. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1962 Ford Galaxie 500/XL, Ford

Lincoln Tests the Luxury Pickup Market: the 1998 Blackwood Concept

Posted on July 28, 2024 by MCG

Lincoln first dipped a toe into luxury pickup waters in 1998 with the Blackwood concept, closely based on the wildly successful Ford F-150. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln Blackwood Conecpt

The Stylist: A 1957 Ford Motor Company Film

Posted on July 23, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a deep, deep dive into the Ford styling process in an original 1957 factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, George Walker

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