Ford Dealership Locator, "Where Can I Find..,?" 1965-1969

Summary

In the mid-1960s, Ford Motor Company took note of its out-of-date downtown dealerships, along with increased highway congestion and suburban sprawl. They replaced old dealerships with expansive modern ones along improved highways, making sure that their company logo was large and eye-catching as motorists passed by at high speeds. This booklet deemed the upgraded facilities attractive and easy to locate.

In the mid-1960s, Ford Motor Company took note of its out-of-date downtown dealerships, along with increased highway congestion and suburban sprawl. They replaced old dealerships with expansive modern ones along improved highways, making sure that their company logo was large and eye-catching as motorists passed by at high speeds. This booklet deemed the upgraded facilities attractive and easy to locate.

Artifact

Directory

Date Made

1965-1969

Subject Date

1965-1969

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2011.0.4.47

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored
Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 8.563 in

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