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- Advertising Poster, "Ford on the American Road," 1962-1965 - The evolution of Ford Motor Company vehicles through 1965 is illustrated in this colorful advertisement. The line starts with the 1896 Quadricycle and the 1902 "999" race car, and it includes four variants of the pivotal Model T. The Lincoln and Mercury marques are each represented with multiple cars. Later important Ford models, like Thunderbird and Mustang, finish the progression.
- 1962 - 1965
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Advertising Poster, "Ford on the American Road," 1962-1965
The evolution of Ford Motor Company vehicles through 1965 is illustrated in this colorful advertisement. The line starts with the 1896 Quadricycle and the 1902 "999" race car, and it includes four variants of the pivotal Model T. The Lincoln and Mercury marques are each represented with multiple cars. Later important Ford models, like Thunderbird and Mustang, finish the progression.
- Sales Brochure, "Ford Motor Company Proudly Presents the Continental Mark II," 1955 - Designed in the tradition of the Lincoln Continentals of 1940-1948, the Continental Mark II debuted for 1956. This sales brochure emphasized the car's understated elegance and exclusive availability. But limited production plus a $10,000 price tag equaled disappointing sales. Production ended after the 1957 model year.
- 1955
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Sales Brochure, "Ford Motor Company Proudly Presents the Continental Mark II," 1955
Designed in the tradition of the Lincoln Continentals of 1940-1948, the Continental Mark II debuted for 1956. This sales brochure emphasized the car's understated elegance and exclusive availability. But limited production plus a $10,000 price tag equaled disappointing sales. Production ended after the 1957 model year.
- William Clay Ford with Continental Mark II Automobile, 1955 - William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. In this photograph, he is standing next to a black Continental Mark II automobile from 1956-1957.
- 1955
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William Clay Ford with Continental Mark II Automobile, 1955
William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. In this photograph, he is standing next to a black Continental Mark II automobile from 1956-1957.
- William Clay Ford with Continental Mark II Automobile, 1955 - William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. In this photograph, he is standing next to a black Continental Mark II automobile from 1956-1957.
- 1955
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William Clay Ford with Continental Mark II Automobile, 1955
William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. In this photograph, he is standing next to a black Continental Mark II automobile from 1956-1957.
- 1956 Continental Mark II Dealer's "Specialized Selling" Book - Continental quality appealed to chauffeur and chauffeured alike in this New Yorker cartoon. It was reprinted in "Specialized Selling," a dealer's guide to the high-end market.
- 1956
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1956 Continental Mark II Dealer's "Specialized Selling" Book
Continental quality appealed to chauffeur and chauffeured alike in this New Yorker cartoon. It was reprinted in "Specialized Selling," a dealer's guide to the high-end market.
- 1949 Concept Car Drawing by Alex Tremulis, Anticipating the 1956-1957 Continental Mark II - Alex Tremulis designed for several American automakers and coachbuilders over his long career. The 1930s found him with Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, American Bantam and Briggs. After wartime work for the Army Air Corps, Tremulis styled the futuristic Tucker 48. Then it was on to Kaiser-Frazer. Tremulis was with Ford's design department from 1952-1962. He established his own consulting firm in 1963.
- November 10, 1949
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1949 Concept Car Drawing by Alex Tremulis, Anticipating the 1956-1957 Continental Mark II
Alex Tremulis designed for several American automakers and coachbuilders over his long career. The 1930s found him with Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, American Bantam and Briggs. After wartime work for the Army Air Corps, Tremulis styled the futuristic Tucker 48. Then it was on to Kaiser-Frazer. Tremulis was with Ford's design department from 1952-1962. He established his own consulting firm in 1963.
- William Clay Ford with Continental Division Stylists and Continental Mark II Model, circa 1953 - William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. Here, William (right) inspects the progress of one of the full-sized clay models.
- circa 1953
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William Clay Ford with Continental Division Stylists and Continental Mark II Model, circa 1953
William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. Here, William (right) inspects the progress of one of the full-sized clay models.
- 1956 Continental Mark II Advertisement, "An Experience Awaits You--The Excitement of Being Conservative" - Designed in the tradition of the Lincoln Continentals of 1940-1948, the Continental Mark II debuted for 1956. Advertisements celebrated the car's understated look, its responsive handling, and its high build quality. But the Mark II's $10,000 price tag was beyond the reach of most buyers. Production ended after the 1957 model year.
- December 01, 1955
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1956 Continental Mark II Advertisement, "An Experience Awaits You--The Excitement of Being Conservative"
Designed in the tradition of the Lincoln Continentals of 1940-1948, the Continental Mark II debuted for 1956. Advertisements celebrated the car's understated look, its responsive handling, and its high build quality. But the Mark II's $10,000 price tag was beyond the reach of most buyers. Production ended after the 1957 model year.
- William Clay Ford with Continental Mark II, 1954 - William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. In this photograph, he is standing next to a black Continental Mark II automobile from 1956-1957.
- March 02, 1954
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William Clay Ford with Continental Mark II, 1954
William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. In this photograph, he is standing next to a black Continental Mark II automobile from 1956-1957.
- William Clay Ford with Continental Division Chief Stylist and Continental Mark II Model, circa 1953 - William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. Here, William (left) and the Continental Division's chief stylist inspect one of the proposed design models.
- circa 1953
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William Clay Ford with Continental Division Chief Stylist and Continental Mark II Model, circa 1953
William Clay Ford (1925-2014) was Henry Ford's grandson and the youngest of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford's four children. In 1952, William headed a group that designed an elegant new edition of the classic Lincoln Continental that had been developed under his father Edsel's direction. Here, William (left) and the Continental Division's chief stylist inspect one of the proposed design models.