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- Letter and Design Drawings sent to Ford Motor Company from Car Enthusiast Lincoln, Age 14, December 29, 1965 - Young automobile enthusiasts occasionally wrote to Ford Motor Company to share thoughts about, and perhaps even drawings of, their favorite Ford cars. In reply, correspondents usually received a letter from Ford's public relations department, along with brochures or press materials about the company's production vehicles and concept cars.
- December 29, 1965
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Letter and Design Drawings sent to Ford Motor Company from Car Enthusiast Lincoln, Age 14, December 29, 1965
Young automobile enthusiasts occasionally wrote to Ford Motor Company to share thoughts about, and perhaps even drawings of, their favorite Ford cars. In reply, correspondents usually received a letter from Ford's public relations department, along with brochures or press materials about the company's production vehicles and concept cars.
- Ford Public Relations Memo regarding Letter from Lincoln, Age 14, January 19, 1966 - 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.
- January 19, 1966
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Ford Public Relations Memo regarding Letter from Lincoln, Age 14, January 19, 1966
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.
- Letter of Thanks from Eugene Bordinat to Car Enthusiasts Ronnie, Scotty, and The Car Club, May 1965 - In 1965, three members of "The Car Club" of Colville, Washington, wrote to Ford Motor Company to report that they had voted Thunderbird their best car of the year. The young enthusiasts even sent drawings of cars and a small plastic trophy. In reply, they received a letter of appreciation from Ford design head Gene Bordinat.
- May 03, 1965
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Letter of Thanks from Eugene Bordinat to Car Enthusiasts Ronnie, Scotty, and The Car Club, May 1965
In 1965, three members of "The Car Club" of Colville, Washington, wrote to Ford Motor Company to report that they had voted Thunderbird their best car of the year. The young enthusiasts even sent drawings of cars and a small plastic trophy. In reply, they received a letter of appreciation from Ford design head Gene Bordinat.
- Ford Motor Company Memo regarding Photos of Jim Clark and Colin Chapman at the Magic Skyway Ride, New York World's Fair, 1965 - Racing driver Jim Clark and Team Lotus principal Colin Chapman took a ride on the Magic Skyway in June 1965. Walt Disney designed the attraction for Ford Motor Company's pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. Clark and Chapman were in good spirits -- Clark had just won the Indianapolis 500 in a Ford-powered Lotus race car designed by Chapman.
- June 17, 1965
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Ford Motor Company Memo regarding Photos of Jim Clark and Colin Chapman at the Magic Skyway Ride, New York World's Fair, 1965
Racing driver Jim Clark and Team Lotus principal Colin Chapman took a ride on the Magic Skyway in June 1965. Walt Disney designed the attraction for Ford Motor Company's pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. Clark and Chapman were in good spirits -- Clark had just won the Indianapolis 500 in a Ford-powered Lotus race car designed by Chapman.
- Response from J. Alexander, Ford Customer Relations, to Lincoln, Age 14, January 17, 1966 - Young automobile enthusiasts occasionally wrote to Ford Motor Company to share thoughts about, and perhaps even drawings of, their favorite Ford cars. In reply, correspondents usually received a letter from Ford's public relations department, along with brochures or press materials about the company's production vehicles and concept cars.
- January 17, 1966
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Response from J. Alexander, Ford Customer Relations, to Lincoln, Age 14, January 17, 1966
Young automobile enthusiasts occasionally wrote to Ford Motor Company to share thoughts about, and perhaps even drawings of, their favorite Ford cars. In reply, correspondents usually received a letter from Ford's public relations department, along with brochures or press materials about the company's production vehicles and concept cars.
- Letter from Howard Hupfer to Milton West regarding Car Enthusiast Alan, Age 12, June 17, 1965 - In 1965, a 12-year-old Massachusetts enthusiast wrote to Ford Motor Company. The boy, named Alan, complimented Ford on the Lincoln Continental and various concept cars he saw at the New York World's Fair. Milton D. West, a Ford public relations assistant, replied by sending Alan publicity materials with more information about some of Ford's concept cars.
- June 17, 1965
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Letter from Howard Hupfer to Milton West regarding Car Enthusiast Alan, Age 12, June 17, 1965
In 1965, a 12-year-old Massachusetts enthusiast wrote to Ford Motor Company. The boy, named Alan, complimented Ford on the Lincoln Continental and various concept cars he saw at the New York World's Fair. Milton D. West, a Ford public relations assistant, replied by sending Alan publicity materials with more information about some of Ford's concept cars.