In 1941, Henry Ford’s giant factory on the River Rouge in Dearborn was one of the industrial wonders of the world. Here’s a guided tour. Continue reading
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Henry Ford’s 1893 Kitchen Sink Engine
The incredible career of Henry Ford starts here: with a handbuilt engine that first ran at Mrs. Ford’s kitchen sink. Continue reading
Time Lapse Engine Rebuild: Model A Ford
Here’s the latest time lapse rebuild from the gearheads at Hagerty: the venerable Model A Ford of 1928-31, one of the most rugged engines ever produced. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1949 Ford
Here’s an excellent film study of the process that created the all-new 1949 Ford, the company’s most important new product in decades. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Railroad: The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
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
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