1967 Ford Advertisement, "Ford Races...and You Win Every Time!"
THF206807 / 1967 Ford Advertisement, "Ford Races...and You Win Every Time!"
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Artifact Overview
At the end of the day, automakers go racing because of the sport's marketing value. Success on the track leads to sales in the showroom. Ford bragged about its racing record in this 1967 advertisement. The photo includes cars like the Cobra 427, the GT40, and the Mustang GT350, along with drivers like Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, and Connie Kalitta.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Subject Date
1967
Creators
Creator Notes
Made for Ford Motor Company
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.14.29.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Newsprint
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in
Width: 16.25 in
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