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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.
- 1903 Ford Model A Touring Car outside Henry Ford Museum, 1949 - In naming its first product, Ford Motor Company logically settled on "Model A." The two-cylinder automobile could be fitted with an optional tonneau -- a rear seat compartment -- entered through a door in the back. The Model A was one of the first large-production cars with a steering wheel instead of a tiller. Total production was somewhere above 670 units.
- April 26, 1949
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1903 Ford Model A Touring Car outside Henry Ford Museum, 1949
In naming its first product, Ford Motor Company logically settled on "Model A." The two-cylinder automobile could be fitted with an optional tonneau -- a rear seat compartment -- entered through a door in the back. The Model A was one of the first large-production cars with a steering wheel instead of a tiller. Total production was somewhere above 670 units.
- "Tin Lizzie: The Story of the Fabulous Model T Ford," 1955 - This book by historian Philip Van Doren Stern celebrates Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T. (Stern, primarily known as a Civil War researcher, also authored the short story that inspired the screenplay for <em>It's a Wonderful Life</em>.) Stern's text is illustrated with historical photographs as well as sketches by artist Charley Harper, who also illustrated the book jacket and endpapers.
- 1955
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"Tin Lizzie: The Story of the Fabulous Model T Ford," 1955
This book by historian Philip Van Doren Stern celebrates Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T. (Stern, primarily known as a Civil War researcher, also authored the short story that inspired the screenplay for It's a Wonderful Life.) Stern's text is illustrated with historical photographs as well as sketches by artist Charley Harper, who also illustrated the book jacket and endpapers.
- Drawing, Steering Ball Socket, 1903 Ford Model A, June 15, 1903 - The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- June 15, 1903
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Drawing, Steering Ball Socket, 1903 Ford Model A, June 15, 1903
The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- 1903 Catalog, "Ford-- High Grade on Any Grade" - Henry Ford wanted to create a light-weight, low-priced vehicle. His automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable to average Americans. The Ford Motor Company's first vehicle -- simple and inexpensive -- is seen headed to the moon on the cover of this 1903 catalog. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.
- 1903
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1903 Catalog, "Ford-- High Grade on Any Grade"
Henry Ford wanted to create a light-weight, low-priced vehicle. His automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable to average Americans. The Ford Motor Company's first vehicle -- simple and inexpensive -- is seen headed to the moon on the cover of this 1903 catalog. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.
- 1903 Ford Model A Touring Car outside Henry Ford Museum, 1949 - In naming its first product, Ford Motor Company logically settled on "Model A." The two-cylinder automobile could be fitted with an optional tonneau -- a rear seat compartment -- entered through a door in the back. The Model A was one of the first large-production cars with a steering wheel instead of a tiller. Total production was somewhere above 670 units.
- April 26, 1949
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1903 Ford Model A Touring Car outside Henry Ford Museum, 1949
In naming its first product, Ford Motor Company logically settled on "Model A." The two-cylinder automobile could be fitted with an optional tonneau -- a rear seat compartment -- entered through a door in the back. The Model A was one of the first large-production cars with a steering wheel instead of a tiller. Total production was somewhere above 670 units.
- "Evolution of the Ford Car," 1949 - The evolution of Ford Motor Company cars, through 1949, is illustrated in this image. The line starts with Henry Ford's experimental 1896 Quadricycle and concludes with the post-World War II 1949 Ford. Key company buildings, like the Mack Avenue Plant and the Dearborn Engineering Lab, are featured as well.
- 1896-1949
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"Evolution of the Ford Car," 1949
The evolution of Ford Motor Company cars, through 1949, is illustrated in this image. The line starts with Henry Ford's experimental 1896 Quadricycle and concludes with the post-World War II 1949 Ford. Key company buildings, like the Mack Avenue Plant and the Dearborn Engineering Lab, are featured as well.
- Printing Plate with Image of an Automobile - Ford Motor Company's first automobile, logically called Model A, was introduced in the summer of 1903. The little car featured a two-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine mated to a two-speed planetary transmission. Two-seat runabouts sold for $800 while four-seat tonneau versions were available for $900. Ford built more than 670 copies before retiring the model in 1904.
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Printing Plate with Image of an Automobile
Ford Motor Company's first automobile, logically called Model A, was introduced in the summer of 1903. The little car featured a two-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine mated to a two-speed planetary transmission. Two-seat runabouts sold for $800 while four-seat tonneau versions were available for $900. Ford built more than 670 copies before retiring the model in 1904.
- "Dependability" Display on the Ramp to the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- 1964-1965
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"Dependability" Display on the Ramp to the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- Printing Plate with Image of an Automobile - Ford Motor Company's first automobile, logically called Model A, was introduced in the summer of 1903. The little car featured a two-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine mated to a two-speed planetary transmission. Two-seat runabouts sold for $800 while four-seat tonneau versions were available for $900. Ford built more than 670 copies before retiring the model in 1904.
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Printing Plate with Image of an Automobile
Ford Motor Company's first automobile, logically called Model A, was introduced in the summer of 1903. The little car featured a two-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine mated to a two-speed planetary transmission. Two-seat runabouts sold for $800 while four-seat tonneau versions were available for $900. Ford built more than 670 copies before retiring the model in 1904.