Toledo Honors One Millionth Willys Overland Car
Toledo celebrated the production of the one millionth Overland car on June 12. Mayor Broughard and prominent business leaders attended as President John N Willys accepted the milestone vehicle, which was driven off the factory runway by Chief Engineer Baker and presented to Mr Willys before being passed to a Toledo buyer.
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Final touch signals Willys-Overland milestone car
Factory whistles blast and aerial bomb explosions mark the completion of the one millionth Willys-Overland car. Thousands of invited citizens and plant employees cheer the historic moment as the milestone rolls from the line.
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Great Demand for Fordson Tractors in Two Fields
Farmers and industry increasingly demand Fordson tractors as power farming expands nationwide. Contractors and road engineers adopt Fordsons for movable or stationary power in construction and highway work. Production runs at capacity with 27,087 tractors in the first quarter, up from 8,840 a year ago. Domestic Ford car and truck output for the week ending April 24 totalled 38,543 with a peak day of 6,558.
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Fordson Tractor Production Total
Fordson tractor output for the period reached 2,795 units, reflecting production pace and market demand during the era.
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Top Down Autocing Push Heads Toward Enclosed Cars
A year ago manufacturers pursued enclosed cars as most drivers kept the tops up. They planned a large production increase and focused industry efforts on promoting this car type. A new angle has since emerged.
England’s tops down spring rides trend across the country
Thousands embrace open motoring this spring as a trend echoing English customs where car tops are folded back for sunny drives. Drivers nationwide savor freedom, social warmth, and the feeling of wind in the hair as mild weather continues.
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