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- Three Men Examining Tire on Ford Model T Car, 1909 - Early automobiles required a lot of maintenance. Drivers like these, dressed for motoring and examining their Model T by the side of the road, had to be ready to perform mobile repairs.
- 1909
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Three Men Examining Tire on Ford Model T Car, 1909
Early automobiles required a lot of maintenance. Drivers like these, dressed for motoring and examining their Model T by the side of the road, had to be ready to perform mobile repairs.
- Ernest Kanzler Repairing Automobile during Edsel Ford's 1915 Cross-Country Road Trip - At 21 years old, eager for one last adventure before tackling adult life, Edsel Ford took a road trip from Detroit to San Francisco in 1915. Ford and six of his friends, traveling in a Model T, a Cadillac and a Stutz, took five weeks to cover the 2,400 miles. Muddy roads and flat tires did little to dampen their enthusiasm.
- 1915
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Ernest Kanzler Repairing Automobile during Edsel Ford's 1915 Cross-Country Road Trip
At 21 years old, eager for one last adventure before tackling adult life, Edsel Ford took a road trip from Detroit to San Francisco in 1915. Ford and six of his friends, traveling in a Model T, a Cadillac and a Stutz, took five weeks to cover the 2,400 miles. Muddy roads and flat tires did little to dampen their enthusiasm.
- A.F. Steiner Super Service Station at Harper and Harvard, Detroit, Michigan, August 1934 - As gasoline stations spread from downtowns to residential areas in the mid-1910s, oil companies were sensitive to residents' concerns about unsightly commercial buildings invading their neighborhoods. After all, the companies counted on those residents to become regular customers. Architects designed charming buildings, like this Spanish Mission style station, that were pleasing to the eye and complementary to a neighborhood's character.
- August 10, 1934
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A.F. Steiner Super Service Station at Harper and Harvard, Detroit, Michigan, August 1934
As gasoline stations spread from downtowns to residential areas in the mid-1910s, oil companies were sensitive to residents' concerns about unsightly commercial buildings invading their neighborhoods. After all, the companies counted on those residents to become regular customers. Architects designed charming buildings, like this Spanish Mission style station, that were pleasing to the eye and complementary to a neighborhood's character.
- Lug Wrench, 2011 - The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- 2011
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Lug Wrench, 2011
The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- Jerry Unser Motor Company Lab Coat Worn by Bobby Unser, circa 1960 - Jerry Unser established his auto repair garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1936. All four of his sons -- Jerry Jr., Louie, Bobby, and Al -- worked in the business at some point. Bobby Unser used this shop coat while running the garage around 1960, before his racing success allowed him to make driving a full-time career.
- circa 1960
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Jerry Unser Motor Company Lab Coat Worn by Bobby Unser, circa 1960
Jerry Unser established his auto repair garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1936. All four of his sons -- Jerry Jr., Louie, Bobby, and Al -- worked in the business at some point. Bobby Unser used this shop coat while running the garage around 1960, before his racing success allowed him to make driving a full-time career.
- Strathmoor Motor Sales Ford Delivery Truck at Parsons Service Station, July 1934 -
- July 06, 1934
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Strathmoor Motor Sales Ford Delivery Truck at Parsons Service Station, July 1934
- Socket Wrench, 1967-1979 - The socket wrench is named for the closed socket -- versus open ends -- that grips and tightens or loosens the fastener. Most socket wrenches feature a ratchet mechanism that lets the user move the handle back and forth while only twisting the fastener in one direction. Socket wrenches are typically used with interchangeable sockets that fit differently sized fasteners.
- 1967-1979
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Socket Wrench, 1967-1979
The socket wrench is named for the closed socket -- versus open ends -- that grips and tightens or loosens the fastener. Most socket wrenches feature a ratchet mechanism that lets the user move the handle back and forth while only twisting the fastener in one direction. Socket wrenches are typically used with interchangeable sockets that fit differently sized fasteners.
- Attendant Works on Family Car at Bennet Brothers Super Service Station, April 1938 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 22, 1938
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Attendant Works on Family Car at Bennet Brothers Super Service Station, April 1938
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Lug Wrench, 2024 - The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. This lug wrench can be folded into a smaller shape for easier storage.
- 2024
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Lug Wrench, 2024
The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. This lug wrench can be folded into a smaller shape for easier storage.
- Automobile Repair Service at Ford Highland Park Plant, 1931 - In 1921, Ford Motor Company added a Sales and Service Building to its Highland Park plant. The four-story, 54,000-square-foot structure was designed by industrial architect Albert Kahn. It included office space and a first-floor showroom, as well as extensive maintenance, repair, and paint shop facilities. A single-story executive parking garage sat immediately behind the building.
- April 30, 1931
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Automobile Repair Service at Ford Highland Park Plant, 1931
In 1921, Ford Motor Company added a Sales and Service Building to its Highland Park plant. The four-story, 54,000-square-foot structure was designed by industrial architect Albert Kahn. It included office space and a first-floor showroom, as well as extensive maintenance, repair, and paint shop facilities. A single-story executive parking garage sat immediately behind the building.