"Motor Trend" Car of the Year Trophy, Awarded to the 1986 Ford Taurus
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Artifact Overview
Motor Trend magazine named its first "Car of the Year" in 1949. Over time, the prize has grown to include categories for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It's also become one of the automotive industry's most respected honors. This "Car of the Year" trophy was given to the development team behind the prize-winning 1986 Ford Taurus.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1985
Subject Date
06 January 1986
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.42.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in
Diameter: 11 in
Inscriptions
plaque on top of base:
Presented To: / Team Taurus / Car Product Development / January 6, 1986
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