Henry Ford had some world-changing ideas—and some other ideas that went nowhere at all. Here’s the story behind his strange but fascinating X-8 engine. Continue reading
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Henry Ford’s Navy
As we’ve seen at Mac’s Motor City Garage, Henry Ford liked to own things. A few of the notable acquisitions included a railroad, a hotel, and an aircraft factory. Here we take a quick look at Ford’s extensive shipping fleet. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford’s America–a Rare Canadian Documentary
Attention, students of the automobile: This rare 1977 CBC film is one of the best documentaries ever made about the Ford Motor Company and North American car culture. Take the time to watch—we promise you will not be disappointed. Continue reading
Video: A Conversation with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone
Join three of the giants of the 20th century, and three great friends, in this illuminating 1929 film interview. Continue reading
May 26, 1937: The Battle of the Overpass
On this day 78 years ago, the Ford Motor Company won a battle but lost a war. Here we revisit the story of the Battle of the Overpass. Continue reading
The Truth About Henry Ford’s Soybean Car
The Ford soybean car: Scam or hoax? Only 72 years late, Mac’s Motor City Garage rips the lid off the controversy with this probing investigative report. Continue reading
The Second Car in the City of Detroit: Henry Ford’s 1896 Quadricycle
REVISED AND EXPANDED In an earlier feature at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we told you of the first automobile to run on the streets of Detroit. Here is the second: Henry Ford’s Quadricycle. Continue reading