New 1949 Ford Promises Modern Styling and Comfort
The 1949 Ford debuts Friday at the Towar Motor Co with radical styling and engineering. It features a long low body, roomier interiors, upgraded suspension, hydra coil shocks, larger rear window, and safety improvements. Over $37,400 spent on tooling and dies to develop the new passenger cars. Overdrive optional equipment boosts gasoline economy up to 25 percent.