Letter from Ford Public Relations Explaining the Automotive Design Process to Lincoln, Age 14, January 24, 1966
THF268133_redacted / Letter from Ford Public Relations Explaining the Automotive Design Process to Lincoln, Age 14, January 24, 1966 / redacted
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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
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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
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