Letter from Ford Public Relations Explaining the Automotive Design Process to Lincoln, Age 14, January 24, 1966

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Artifact Overview

In January 1966, Ford public relations assistant Milton D. West replied to Lincoln, a 14-year-old car enthusiast from Michigan, who was curious about the time needed to design an automobile. West explained that the 1967 Lincoln Continental's design had been completed long ago. He added that, even in early 1966, the 1968 Lincoln Continental's design was largely finished too.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

24 January 1966

Subject Date

24 January 1966

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

99.1.1251.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Typewriting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11.000 in
Width: 8.500 in