Henry Ford liked to own things. In the acquisitory phase of his life, his possessions included an airport, a hotel, a fleet of lake freighters, a rubber plantation in Brazil—and a railroad. Continue reading
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Edsel’s Favorites: The Ford Victorias
A man of impeccable good taste in cars just as he was in everything else, Edsel Ford championed the Victoria body style at the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading
Video: The Detroit Auto Industry’s 1946 Golden Jubilee
In 1946, the Motor City toasted its 50 years in the auto industry with a giant celebration, including a parade. He’s an awesome period newsreel reporting the event. Continue reading
December 2, 1927: Henry Ford Introduces the Model A
On this day in 1927, Henry Ford presented to the world his second major triumph: the legendary Model A. Continue reading
November 4, 1938: Ford Introduces the Mercury Brand
Eighty years ago this month, the Ford Motor Company launched the 1939 Mercury 8. Continue reading
Video: The Revolutionary Model T Ford
The 1909-27 Ford Model T truly put America on wheels. Here, noted automotive historian Bob Casey explains the Model T’s revolutionary engineering and design. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford Introduces the 1932 V8
On March 31, 1932, Henry Ford shook the automotive world with a practical, low-cost V8. Here’s the original Ford newsreel heralding the event. Continue reading