Ford 75th Anniversary Portrait of a Pioneering Automaker
A retrospective on Henry Ford and Ford Motor Co marking 75 years since incorporation in Lansing Michigan. It notes the $28 000 capital, early Detroit wagon factory roots, the first sale to Dr Ernst Pfenning, and the expansion to over 145 million vehicles produced worldwide.
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Edison and Ford collaborated on early electric car experiments
Edison built an 1899 electric car in Dearborn under his direction and tested a nickel plate alkaline battery in 1905. He and Ford later partnered on a 1913 battery car that failed to reach production due to speed and range limits.
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Ford Lincoln and Mercury flex fan defect prompts recall
NHTSA opens defect probe after reports of blade breakage in flex fans fitted to 1970 77 Ford Mercury and Lincoln models. Ford to recall about 400000 vehicles from 1972 with 302 351 and 400 engines, owners notified June 22.
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Precautions to Deter Car Theft Outlined
Car owners can reduce theft by removing keys, locking doors and windows, and parking in well lit or secured areas. Install burglar alarms, deter with stickers, choose accessible alarm types, and consider interior hood latches to protect batteries and engine components.
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Ray Hill
Ford explores mass market car line with Model N to Model T shift
The early Model N sold for 500 dollars as Ford pursued inexpensive cars for mass appeal. The larger Model K at 2500 dollars failed, pushing Ford to focus on affordable cars. In 1908 the Model T debuted at about 400 dollars and became an instant success due to simplicity and reliability.
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Lancia Targets U S Market with 3 5 Million Ad Campaign
Lancia plans a December 3.5 million advertising push to win U S buyers from Mercedes and other imports. The campaign promotes models starting around 7 000 with front wheel drive and a 28 mpg four cylinder engine, postponing automatic transmission and electronic ignition to 1979.
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