Ford aging as turnaround tests century mark in auto giant
Ford Motor Co faces dire warnings as stock languishes near 102 dollars a share, a decade after its 100th anniversary. Chairman Bill Ford Jr. pledges focus on cost cuts and high quality vehicles while pursuing a leaner, profitable path. UBS Warburg analyst Saul Rubin warns Ford or GM could enter Chapter 11 within five to 10 years.
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Ford Vehicles Through the Century and Beyond
Ford Motor Co enters its next century with 87 distinct model lines under major brands and plans five years of new products. The piece surveys notable vehicles over the years that helped shape Ford’s history and market presence.
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Model T Ford: Black Color, Assembly Line Icon
The Tin Lizzie became a symbol of affordable transport after 1908. The 1914 Model T moved to the moving assembly line and was offered in black to speed production. Ford kept the car until 1927, selling over 15 million. initial price was $350.
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Model A Debuts as Year’s Top News Story in 1927
ModeLA reports the Model A introduced in December 1927 rivaled Lindbergh’s flight as a top news tale. The car offered 25 mph acceleration in 8 seconds and a 65 mph top speed, eclipsing the Model T. Henry Ford gave the first to Thomas Edison. Don Fairfield Fairbanks bought an early sports coupe for wife Mary Pickford.
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1941 Lincoln Continental: From Zephyr Concept to Luxury Model
The 1941 Lincoln Continental evolved from Edsel Ford's customized Zephyr made for him in Florida. It became Ford's high end car, priced at 2778 dollars, featuring a V-12 engine and Edsel’s insistence on an outside rear spare tire in a continental style.
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Ford F-Series Trucks Lead Global Sales Since 1948
Since 1948 the F-Series has grown into the world’s best selling truck family. Ford sold over 275 million F-Series trucks, making about a quarter of its total sales. The lineup evolved from eight models from F-1 to F-8 to seven models today from F-150 to F-760 Super Duty with a new F-150 planned and an original price of 1232 dollars.
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Ford Thunderbird Rise as Personal Car Sparks Corvette Rivalry
The 1955 Thunderbird aimed to rival Chevrolet Corvette, debuting after Ford introduced the two seater in 1954 at Detroit's postwar show. Marketed as a personal car, it featured stylish design and names considered by 5,000 options like Hep Cat and Detroiter. Through decades, variants included two-seaters, roadsters, convertibles, and four doors, with the 2001 model echoing the original as demand waned and retirement looms. original price was $2,944.
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Edsel Launch Blunder Ends Era After Heavy Loss
The Edsel launched in 1957 to fill a gap between Lincoln and Mercury, named for Henry Ford II's father. It coincided with a recession and consumer wariness toward large gas guzzlers, resulting in an estimated $350 million loss over three years. Original price was $2,484.
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Mustang Debuts At World’s Fair Sparked By Iacocca Frey
The 1964 Mustang first public showing occurred on April 17 at the New York World's Fair. Ford division chief Lee Iacocca and product manager Donald Frey shaped the car, which became a lasting industry icon with its long hood short deck design and strong value.
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