Ford Cars

Our history of Ford cars begins in 1893 when Henry Ford builds his first working gasoline engine, and the starts building his first vehicle.

On June 4, 1896 Ford drives his two-cyclinder "Quadricycle" in Detroit.

Three years later Ford finishes his second Quadricycle.

In 1899 Henry Ford left his employment with Edison to help organize the Detroit Automobile Company. Henry Ford leaves his job with the Edison Company and was named superintendent. Serious production never got underway and the company closed in 1900.

In Novenber of 1901 the backers formed a new company named the Henry Ford Company but again, production never got underway. By March of 1902, the disgruntled investors brought in a consultant by the name of Henry Leland. This infuriated Ford to the point that he abruptly resigned, taking a settlement of $900 and a promise by the main stockholders to change the name of the company not to use the Ford name henceforth. Under Mr. Lelands guidence the company was renamed the company to Cadillac and produced its first car in 1903.

In 1903, automobiles were out of reach for most Americans, They were prohibitive in cost and needed constant mechanical attention. Building an automobile was only half of Henry Ford's ambition; building it inexpensively was the other half.

The 1903 Ford Model A, the first production car of the newly-formed Ford Motor Company, was an immediate success, due in part to its affordable price of $850.00. The Ford Motor Company sold its first car, a Model A, on July 20, 1903 to a Detroit physician.

Production of the 1903 Model A (a model designation that would be used again in 1928) numbered 1,708. There were several colors from which to choose and the vehicle was easy to operate.

The tonneau, or back seat attachment, could be romoved by it owner, giving the advantage of owning one vehicle with three body styles: a roadster, utility vehicle, and a family car. Passengers entered the rear compartment through a back door and could either sit facing forward or to the side.

Model A production continued into early 1904 when work started on the Model B.

In 1909 Ford introduces the Ford Model T which would remain in production until 1927 by which time over fifteen million would have been made.

Henry Ford changed the world when he introduced the Model T. This remarkable vehicle was standardized and mass-produced. The price of a Model T would decrease annually, allowing more and more people to afford an automobile. At one point in the early 20th-century, more than half of all automobiles in America were Model T Fords.

In between the Quadricycle and the Model T, Ford introduced a series of cars with letter designations. The "Ford alphabet" includes the following vehicles:

1903 Model A
1904 Model B
1905 Model C
1906 Model F
1906 Model N
1907 Model R
1908 Model K
1908 Model S
1909 Model T
1928 Model A
1932 Model B

Although Henry Ford is recognized as a manufacturing genius, he is also remembered as very strong-willed and at times controverial in his judgements. He evidently did make the actual statement that "the buyer of a Ford car can have any color he wants, so long as it is black." It would be several years before he would give in to the demands of his customers, dealers, and salesmen and agree to offer other colors.

The 1909 Ford Model T vehicles changed from a two-pedal system to a three-pedal system in mid-1909. The three pedals included the brake, clutch, and reverse, a system that continued until Model T production ended in 1927.

In 1912 opens a manufacturing plant in England.

In 1912, Ford started the first conveyor line ever used in automobile history to assemble magnetos. Soon engines were assembled on conveyors and by 1913, the entire vehicle was produced in this manner.

Prior to this, all Model T car were hand painted in many available colors. However, the assembly lines could turn out more cars in a day than the painters could finish in a month. Consequently, a quick-drying Japan enamel was sprayed on the bodies with a nozzle resembling a garden hose sprinkler. Frames, fenders, wheels, and smaller parts were dipped. It was this practical necessity that caused Henry Ford to facetiously remark, "You can have any color you want as long as it is black!" From then until 1926, black was the only color produced by Ford. Thankfully, new fast-drying pyroxlin lacquers became available and color choices were re-instituted.

In 1915 Ford reached a monumental milestone with the production of its one-millionth Model T. This was also the first year that Ford cars first came with factory equipped electric lights.

1919 - Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry Ford, is names President of the Ford Motor Company.

1922 - Ford takes over the failing Lincoln Motor Car Company, started by Henry Leland.

By 1926, Ford Model TT truck popularity had captured 51 percent of the America truck market. All types of bodies were being fitted to the Model TT chassis, including ambulances, buses, and fire engines.

1927 - In 1927 production of the Model T ends after over fifteen million had been made. Henry Ford closed his plant for seven months to switch production to the Model A. The new design was hastily implemented in secrecy to boost the lagging sales figures.

When the Model A was launched on December 2, 1927, it was an immediate success and Ford would sell more than five million Model A vehicles by the time production ceased in 1932.

1928 - In 1928 production of the Model A begins.

1929 - In 1929, the Ford payroll reached a record $300 million annually. In December, 1929, Ford announced $7.00 per day as the minimum wage in their plants.

Production of the one-millionth Model A was completed on February 4, 1929. The second-millionth was built on July 24th, the same year.

1930 - Ford introduces a revised Model A with a taller hood-to-body lines and smaller balloon tires.

Development of the Ford V-8 begins in secret.

1931 - Ford?s production plummets to 615,455 allowing Chevrolet to become first in the US.

In April 1931, Ford modernized its Fordor Sedan with a slant winshield. The new model was called a Type 160-C. With 1931 being the last year of production for all Model A's, it was strange that Ford would upgrade a traditional model in mid-year. Less than 3,500 Type 160-C cars were built and their scarcity makes them second only to the Town Sedans as the rarest Model A's.

There was very little structural wood in the 160 type bodies. With the exception of the front header and some of the top ribs, wood is used only for tack strips. The seats are deep-cushioned brown mohair. The metal window frames, garnish moldings, and the dashboard were finished in a mahogany woodgraining paint.

The Convertible Sedan Model 400-A was introduced in May, 1931, and was a unique new design. It was aimed at those who needed a formal car for business, but wanted a more sporty car on weekends. It was one of several special DeLuxe models added to the line to combat increasing competition.

With its slanting windshield, the convertible Sedan had an attractive appearance and resembled an open Phaeton with its top down or a sedan with it up. Bodies were built by sub-contractors including Briggs and Murray.

The upper body was a new development in convertible car construction for that era. A rigid top rail extended from the pillar over the door and quarter-windows down to the molding. It was hoped this added structure would eliminate the rattles common to other convertible designs. It was not entirely successful.

Both door quarter-windows had roll-up mechanisms. Painted top panles on the radiator shell were introduced on this model and were body-color only. Ford built 4,864 Convertible Sedans from May through December, 1931, when all Model A production ended.

1932 - Production of the Model A ends and is replaced by the new V8 powered model.

The Ford Model B cars were produced just in 1932. The body was a redesigned Model A on the new chassis the would be used on the V-8 Model 18 that would be introduced in March of 1932. The Model B cars all had the same 4-cylinder engine used in the previous Fords but with improved performance at 50 horsepower. Approximately 150,000 Model Bs were built in 1932, its only year of production.

In 1932 the Ford Model 18 V-8 Roadster cost $460 in basic trim and $500 in deluxe trim. A rumble seat was available for an additional $25.

1953 - Ford production is 1,247,542, only 100,000 fewer than Chevrolet. Ford decided to put on a sales blitz to become the leading producers of cars in America. Many belive the pricing pressure generated by Ford's aggresive program led to the demise of several makers including Nash, Hudson, Packard, and Kaiser-Frazer.

Ford celebrates its 50th Aniversary. All 1953 Fords had special anniversary emblems on the steering wheel.

Ford´s venerable flathead V-8 has its final season.

The 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner is selected to be the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 race.

Ford Motor Company introduced its new Edsel Division in the fall 0f 1957 with great fanfare, and the expectation of selling over 200,000 vehicles during its first model year. The buyers never materialized, and Edsel ended 1958 with a production run of only 63,000 cars.

1957 saw the introduction of completely restyled Ford cars bearing little resemblance to earlier models. The big news, though, was the new Skyliner with an all steel hardtop that was capable of changing into an open convertible at the touch of a button. An automatic folding mechanism retracted the top into the rear deck. Ford claims that the prototype had completed over 10,000 test-cycles without failure, but cautiously provided a manual overide so that if the top did catch half way, it could be cranked down.

The biggest headache with the Retractable wasn't the top, but the limited luggage space. The top mechanism occupied both sides of the trunk and the top itself took considerable space. A small storage bin to keep the luggage out of the machinery was supplied measuring only 24x30x15 inches but was virtually useless because it sat in the center, a full 20 inches from either fender side.Because of the rear-hinged deck lid, all luggage had to be put in from the sides. But that was not as bad as trying to lift the spare tire out of its space beneath the luggage bin. This required climbing into the trunk after it.

Except for the Thunderbird, the Retractable was the most expensive Ford in 1957 with a base price of $2,942. Even at this price, 20,766 Ford Retractables were produced in 1957. Production ceased in 1959.

1968 - Ford merges its British and German Divisions to form Ford of Europe.

1987 - Ford purchases the Aston Martin company from the British.

1988 - Ford purchases The Jaguar company from the British.

Ford Time-Line History

1896: Henry Ford builds his first vehicle – the Quadricycle – on a buggy frame with 4 bicycle wheels.
1901: Henry Ford wins high-profile car race in Grosse Pointe, Mi.
1903: Ford Motor Company incorporated with 11 original investors. The original Model A "Fordmobile" is introduced - 1,708 cars are produced.
1906: Ford becomes the top selling brand in the US, with 8,729 cars produced.
1908: Model T is introduced. 15 million are produced through 1927.
1911: Ford opens first factory outside North America – in Manchester, England.
1913: The moving Assembly line is introduced at Highland Park assembly plant, making Model T production 8 times faster.
1914: Ford introduces $5 workday minimum wage – double the existing rate.
1918: Construction of the Rouge assembly complex begins.
1919: Edsel Ford succeeds Henry as Company President.
1921: Ford production exceeds 1 million cars per year, nearly 10 times more than Chevrolet - the next biggest selling brand.
1922: Ford purchases Lincoln Motor Company for US $8 million.
1925: Ford introduces Ford Tri-Motor airplane for airline services
1926: Ford Australia is founded in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
1927: Model T production ends, Ford introduces the next generation Model A, from the Rouge complex.
1929: Ford regains production crown, with production peaking at 1.5 million cars
1931: Ford and Chevy brands begin to alternate as US production leaders, in battle for automobile sales during the Great Depression.
1932: Ford introduces the one-piece cast V8 block.
1936: Lincoln Zephyr is introduced.
1938: Mercury division is formed to fill the gap between economical Fords and luxury Lincolns.
1941: The Lincoln Continental is introduced. Ford begins building general purpose "jeep" for the military. First labor agreement with UAW-CIO covers North American employees.
1942: Production of civilian vehicles halted, diverting factory capacity to producing B-24 Liberator bombers, tanks, and other products for the war effort.
1943: Edsel Ford dies, Henry Ford resumes presidency for the duration of the war.
1945: Henry Ford II becomes president.
1945: Lincoln and Mercury are combined into a single division.
1946: The Whiz Kids – former US Army Air Force officers – hired to revitalize the Company. Automobile production resumes.
1947: Henry Ford dies, an estimated 7 million Americans mourn his passing.
1947: Henry Ford II becomes chairman.
1948: F-1 Truck introduced.
1949: The '49 Ford introduces all-new post-war era cars. The "Woody" station wagon is introduced.
1954: Thunderbird introduced as a personal luxury car with a V8. Ford begins crash testing, and opens Arizona Proving Grounds.
1956: $10,000 Lincoln Continental Mark II introduced. Ford goes public with common stock shares.
1957: Ford launches the Edsel brand of automobiles in the fall of 1957 as 1958 models. Ford is top selling brand, with 1.68 million automobiles produced.
1959: Ford Credit corporation formed to provide automotive financing. Ford withdraws the 1960 model Edsel's from the market in November, 1959.
1960: Ford Galaxie and Ford Falcon introduced.
1960: Robert Mcnamara is appointed President of Ford by Chairman Henry Ford II.
1960: Ford President Robert McNamara appointed Secretary of Defense by President elect John F. Kennedy.
1964: Ford Mustang and Ford GT40 introduced.
1965: Ford brand US sales exceed 2 million units.
1967: Ford of Europe is established.
1970: Ford establishes Asia Pacific operations.
1973: Ford US brand sales reaches all time high of 2.35 million vehicles produced.
1976: Retractable seat belts introduced.
1979: Ford acquires 25% stake in Mazda.
1981: Lincoln Town Car is introduced as the company's top-of-the-line model. Ford Escort is introduced in the US.
1985: Ford Taurus introduced with revolutionary "aero design" styling.
1987: Ford acquires Aston Martin Lagonda and Hertz Rent-a-Car.
1989: Ford acquires Jaguar.
1990: Mazda MX-5 Miata unveiled.
1991: Ford Explorer introduced, making the rural/recreational SUV into a popular family vehicle.
1993: Ford introduces standard equipment dual airbags.
1996: Ford certifies all plants in 26 countries to ISO 14001 environmental standards.
1998: Major redesign of nearly all Ford, Mercury, Lincoln and Jaguar models. Ford introduces its first two full-size SUVs, the Expedition and the company's first luxury SUV, the Lincoln Navigator.
1999: Ford purchases Volvo (car division). Bill Ford becomes Chairman of the Board.
1999: Establishes Jaguar Racing Formula One team.
2000: Ford purchases Land Rover from BMW.
2001: Retro-styled Ford Thunderbird is reintroduced.
2003: Ford Motor Company 100th Anniversary. The Ford GT was released to celebrate this occasion.
2004: Sells Jaguar Racing to Red Bull GmbH.
2004: Ford Escape Hybrid, the first gasoline-electric hybrid SUV, is introduced.
2006: Ford announces major restructuring, called The Way Forward, aimed at bringing production capacity and fixed costs into alignment with projected market share.

1967 Ford GT Mark IV Race Car

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1967 Ford GT Mark IV Race Car - Front

1967 Ford GT Mark IV Race Car -Side View

Model: 1967 Ford GT Mark IV Race Car
Manufacturer: Ford Cars
Location: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
Photo by: Douglas Wilkinson

1962 Ford Mustang Concept Car

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1962 Ford Mustang Concept Car

1962 Ford Mustang Concept Car Rear View

1962 Ford Mustang Concept Car Cockpit

Model: 1962 Ford Mustang Concept Car
Manufacturer: Ford Cars
Location: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
Photo by: Douglas Wilkinson

1935 Ford V-8 Touring Sedan

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1935 Ford V-8 Touring Sedan

Model: 1935 Ford V-8 Touring Sedan
Manufacturer: Ford Cars
Location: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
Photo by: Douglas Wilkinson

1932 Ford Roadster High Boy Hot Rod

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1932 Ford Roadster High Boy Hot Rod

1932 Ford Roadster High Boy 1950s Hot Rod

Hot rod built in the 1950s

Model: 1932 Ford Roadster High Boy Hot Rod
Manufacturer: Ford Cars
Location: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
Photo by: Douglas Wilkinson

1930 Ford Model A Phaeton

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1930 Ford Model A Phaeton

Model: 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton
Manufacturer: Ford Cars
Location: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
Photo by: Douglas Wilkinson

1928 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan

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1928 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan

1928 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan Side View

Keep in mind this story STARTS in 1992.

Hector Quevedo Abarzua and his son, Hugo Quevedo Liberona, have driven this 1928 Model A Ford some 22,000 miles from Punta Arenas in southern Chile. The father and son team left their home on October 12, 1992, with the equivalent of about $5.00 in their pockets and a dream that Hector had cherished since age 12 ... to visit the Herny Ford Museum. Along the way they stayed in shelters and accepted donations to help them continue their adventure. They arrived at the museum on December 2, 1994. Hector and Hugo have returned to their home. Their automobile, which captures the spirit of adventure and resourcefulness, is now on display as part of the Ford collection.

Model: 1928 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan
Manufacturer: Ford Cars
Location: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
Photo by: Douglas Wilkinson

2007 Mustang Shelby Cobra GT 500 Convertible

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2007 Mustang Shelby Cobra GT 500 Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

2005 Ford GT

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2005 Ford GT

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

2005 Ford GT

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2005 Ford GT

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

2004 Ford Thunderbird

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2004 Ford Thunderbird

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1949/1994 Bird In D Box Custom

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1949/1994 Bird In D Box Custom

This 1994 Thunderbird was featured in 'Hot Rod Magazine". The front and rear clips were taken from a 1949 Ford, giving it the nickname "Bird in D Box". 1949 Fords were known as "Box Cars", and the "Bird" from Thunderbird.

Two of these customized marvels were built; the other car was purchased by Ford Motor Company.

All the features and luxuries of a top-of-the-line Thunderbird are included, with a little bit of nostalgia at the beginning and end.

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1971 Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet

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1971 Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1967 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible

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1967 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Custom Dragster

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1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Custom Dragster

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

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1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

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1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1957 Ford Thunderbird

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1957 Ford Thunderbird

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1956 Ford Thunderbird

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1956 Ford Thunderbird

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1955 Ford Thunderbird

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1955 Ford Thunderbird

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1949 Ford Custom Coupe Convertible

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1949 Ford Custom Coupe Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1941 Ford Coupe Super Deluxe

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1941 Ford Coupe Super Deluxe

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1940 Ford Standard 2-Door Sedan

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1940 Ford Standard 2-Door Sedan

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1940 Ford Highway Patrol Car

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1940 Ford Highway Patrol Car

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1939 Ford Special Roadster 1 of 1

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1939 Ford Special Roadster 1 of 1

1939 Ford Special Roadster Front Detail

This car was built as a gift for William Clay Ford, grandson of Henry Ford. William Clay was given the car at the age of 15. This 1939 Ford roadster was handcrafted at Ford's British factory and is the only one in the world. This car was displayed at the Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan prior to being acquired by the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum.

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1939 Ford Model 91A Deluxe Convertible Sedan

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1939 Ford Model 91A Deluxe Convertible Sedan

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1936 Ford Model 68 Woody Station Wagon

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1936 Ford Model 68 Woody Station Wagon

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1934 Ford School Bus

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1934 Ford School Bus

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1932 Ford Model B Phaeton

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1932 Ford Model B Phaeton

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1932 Ford Model 18 Cabriolet Standard

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1932 Ford Model 18 Cabriolet Standard

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1932 Ford Model 18 Cabriolet Deluxe

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1932 Ford Model 18 Cabriolet Deluxe

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1931 Ford Model A Roadster Deluxe

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1931 Ford Model A Roadster Deluxe

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1931 Ford Model A Roadster

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1931 Ford Model A Roadster

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe

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1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

1928 Ford Model A Phaeton

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1928 Ford Model A Phaeton

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

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1931 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

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1931 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan Street Rod

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1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1933 Ford 5-Window Coupe Street Rod

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1933 Ford 5-Window Coupe Street Rod

1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe Hot Rod

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1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe Hot Rod

Photo By Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe Street Rod

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1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, Georgia.

1940 Ford Coupe Street Rod

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1940 Ford Coupe Street Rod

Photos By Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1940 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

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1940 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1940 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

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1940 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1946 Ford Coupe Street Rod

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1946 Ford Coupe Street Rod

Photos By Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1947 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

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1947 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

Photo By Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1948 Ford Coupe Street Rod

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1948 Ford Coupe Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1950 Ford 2-Door Street Rod

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1950 Ford 2-Door Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Canton, GA.

1964 Ford Thunderbird

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1964 Ford Thunderbird

1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

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1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod

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1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

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1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1937 Ford Coupe

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1937 Ford Coupe

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1966 Ford Thunderbird

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1966 Ford Thunderbird

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1984 Ford Mustang

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1984 Ford Mustang

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1964 Ford Galaxie

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1964 Ford Galaxie

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

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1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Valdosta, Georgia, May 21, 2011.

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

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1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at the 2005 Meadow Brook Concourse d'Elegance.

1965 Shelby Mustang GT350

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1965 Shelby Mustang GT350

Photo by Douglas Wilkinson at the 2005 Meadow Brook Concourse d'Elegance.

2011 Ford Mustang

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2011 Ford Mustang

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1940 Ford Deluxe 2-Door Sedan

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1940 Ford Deluxe 2-Door Sedan

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

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1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1929 Ford Model A Special Coupe Street Rod

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1929 Ford Model A Special Coupe Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1969 Ford Mustang Mach1

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1969 Ford Mustang Mach1

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

2001 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible

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2001 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1984 Ford Thunderbird

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1984 Ford Thunderbird

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1963 Ford Falcon

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1963 Ford Falcon

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie Hardtop

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1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie Hardtop

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1962 Ford Falcon

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1962 Ford Falcon

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1956 Ford Custom

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1956 Ford Custom

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1957 Ford Custom 300

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1957 Ford Custom 300

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

2009 Ford Mustang Convertible

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2009 Ford Mustang Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Red 2005 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

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Red 2005 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Silver 2009 Saleen Racecraft 420S Mustang

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Silver 2009 Saleen Racecraft 420S Mustang

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

2009 Saleen Racecraft Mustang

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2009 Saleen Racecraft Mustang

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Red 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

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Red 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

White 2008 Ford Mustang GT

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White 2008 Ford Mustang GT

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

White 2007 Ford Mustang GT/CS Convertible

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White 2007 Ford Mustang GT/CS Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Red 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

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Red 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Silver 1991 Ford Mustang LX

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Silver 1991 Ford Mustang LX

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Gray 1987 Ford Mustang

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Gray 1987 Ford Mustang

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Black 2011 Shelby Mustang GT500

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Black 2011 Shelby Mustang GT500

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Yellow 2003 Ford Mustang Mach1 Convertible Cobra Jet

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Yellow 2003 Ford Mustang Mach1 Convertible Cobra Jet

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1934 Ford Coupe

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1934 Ford Coupe

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1970 Ford Torino GT

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1970 Ford Torino GT

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Red 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

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Red 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1963 Ford Fairlane Drag Race Car

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1963 Ford Fairlane Drag Race Car

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Green 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

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Green 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Red 1973 Ford Mustang Fastback

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Red 1973 Ford Mustang Fastback

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Red 1967 Ford Fairlane Hardtop

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Red 1967 Ford Fairlane Hardtop

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1968 Ford Fairlane

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1968 Ford Fairlane

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Black/White 1957 Ford Custom

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Black/White 1957 Ford Custom

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

Pink/White 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

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Pink/White 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1934 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

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1934 Ford 2-Door Sedan Street Rod

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1997 Ford Thunderbird

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1997 Ford Thunderbird

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.

1973 Ford Gran Torino

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1973 Ford Gran Torino

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson at a car show in Dawsonville, Georgia, Serptember 3, 2011.