Introduced in 1959, Galaxie is one of Ford’s longer-running model names, remaining in production through 1974. The start was a little confusing, though. Continue reading
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Video: Ford Reinvents the Econoline Van for 1969
Ford threw away everything but the Econoline name when it introduced a new and improved cargo van for 1969. Continue reading
Video: The 1964 Ford Thunderbird is an American Original
With all-new sheet metal and a bevy of clever new convenience gimmicks for 1964, the Ford Thunderbird continued to dominate the personal-luxury field. Continue reading
Ford’s Answer to the Chevy Nomad: The 1956 Parklane
For a single year in 1956, the Ford Parklane squared off against the Chevrolet Nomad in the sport-luxury station wagon market. Continue reading
Video: Introducing The 1973 Ford F-100 Pickup
Join us for a journey back in time to an age when pickup trucks were still real trucks—simple, practical workhorses. Continue reading
Trading on a Name: the 1977-79 Ford LTD II
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
Video: Selling the 1954 Ford I-Block Six
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