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- Drawing, "Spring Assy. - Rear," Ford/Lincoln Automobile, November 27, 1951 - 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.
- November 27, 1951
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Drawing, "Spring Assy. - Rear," Ford/Lincoln Automobile, November 27, 1951
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.
- 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower - This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- 1950-1967
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1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower
This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- "Ford News" Issue for September 1931 - Ford Motor Company published <em>Ford News</em> from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The September 1931 cover featured a Model A roadster posed by the new powerhouse at Ford's Engineering Laboratory in Dearborn, Michigan.
- September 01, 1931
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"Ford News" Issue for September 1931
Ford Motor Company published Ford News from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The September 1931 cover featured a Model A roadster posed by the new powerhouse at Ford's Engineering Laboratory in Dearborn, Michigan.
- Henry Ford with Lincoln Automobile, circa 1935 - Henry Ford posed for the camera with a Lincoln sedan in 1935. Ford Motor Company purchased Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, adding upmarket vehicles to its lineup alongside entry-level Fords. When the company introduced its mid-priced Mercury brand for 1939, it became a full-line automaker at last.
- circa 1935
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Henry Ford with Lincoln Automobile, circa 1935
Henry Ford posed for the camera with a Lincoln sedan in 1935. Ford Motor Company purchased Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, adding upmarket vehicles to its lineup alongside entry-level Fords. When the company introduced its mid-priced Mercury brand for 1939, it became a full-line automaker at last.
- Drawing, "Piston - Front Wheel Brake Cylinder (1 1/8)," Ford/Lincoln Automobile, November 2, 1953 - 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.
- November 02, 1953
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Drawing, "Piston - Front Wheel Brake Cylinder (1 1/8)," Ford/Lincoln Automobile, November 2, 1953
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.
- Drawing, "Boot - Brake Wheel Cylinder," Ford/Lincoln Automobile, October 31, 1950 - 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.
- October 31, 1950
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Drawing, "Boot - Brake Wheel Cylinder," Ford/Lincoln Automobile, October 31, 1950
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.
- Drawing, "Main Brake Line Pipe Assembly," Ford Automobile, April 30, 1948 - 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.
- April 30, 1948
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Drawing, "Main Brake Line Pipe Assembly," Ford Automobile, April 30, 1948
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.
- Drawing, "Bumper Hanger Cover Assembly for Lincoln Zephyr," September 16, 1938 - 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.
- September 16, 1938
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Drawing, "Bumper Hanger Cover Assembly for Lincoln Zephyr," September 16, 1938
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.
- Lincoln Zephyr Two-Door Sedan, 1935 - The Lincoln Zephyr was introduced in November 1935 for the 1936 model year. Sales of the $4,000+ Model K had fallen sharply during the Great Depression, and the $1,300 Zephyr was intended to bring customers back into Lincoln showrooms. The company built 14,994 Zephyrs for 1936 -- nearly ten times more than the 1,515 Model K Lincolns built that year.
- November 08, 1935
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Lincoln Zephyr Two-Door Sedan, 1935
The Lincoln Zephyr was introduced in November 1935 for the 1936 model year. Sales of the $4,000+ Model K had fallen sharply during the Great Depression, and the $1,300 Zephyr was intended to bring customers back into Lincoln showrooms. The company built 14,994 Zephyrs for 1936 -- nearly ten times more than the 1,515 Model K Lincolns built that year.
- Sales Brochure, "Lincoln Motor Cars," 1926 - No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.
- 1926
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Sales Brochure, "Lincoln Motor Cars," 1926
No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.