Brochure, "New Ford V-8 Trucks," 1934
THF222105 / Brochure, "New Ford V-8 Trucks," 1934
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company's 1934 trucks were only slightly changed in appearance from the previous model year, though the blue oval logo was added to the side of the hood. The stake body version was particularly versatile. The racks were removable to ease loading or accommodate oversized cargo. Ford's trucks were powered by the company's flathead V-8 engine.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
1934
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.450.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in (both pages together)
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