On this day in 1927, Henry Ford presented to the world his second major triumph: the legendary Model A. Continue reading
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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
Video: Introducing the 1935 Ford V-8
This short Ford film charts the changes in America’s favorite V8 automobiles for 1935. The footage Includes some priceless scenes, have a look. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford’s Mirror of America
While Henry Ford was putting America on wheels, he chronicled the changes with his own private movie company. From its gigantic film library, in 1963 the National Archives produced a remarkable film. See it here. Continue reading
Video: Edsel and Henry Ford Unveil the 1928 Model A
This silent newsreel from December of 1927 presents a pivotal moment in Ford Motor Company history, as Henry and Edsel Ford introduce the all-new 1928 Model A. Continue reading