Ford : 100 Years of History

by Mueller, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780760315804
• ISBN10: 0760315809
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

There is scarcely a name more famous than Ford in all of the automotive world. By establishing the principles of mass production, Henry Ford brought the automobile to the masses. From its founding in 1903 to today, it's 100th anniversary, Ford Motor Company has been a wellspring of innovative ideas and a leader in the automotive field. Ford 100 Years reveals the full history of this amazing automaker, from the days of Henry Ford's first four-wheeled experiments, to today's global titan. The story of Ford is, in many ways, the story of the automobile itself. But when all is said and done, it's the cars that have made Ford what it is. Author Mike Mueller tells the tales of the famous brands Mercury and Lincoln as well as the infamous Edsel. Some seventy landmark Fords are featured here, including the Model T, Mustang, and Thunderbird, each featured individually in stunning photographs and detailed specifications. The colorful text takes enthusiasts on a ride through their creation, evolution, and marketing, bringing the cars and the company to life. In addition to beautiful color photographs, there is a generous selection of archive pictures, historical advertisements, and line art. Ford 100 Years is must-have celebration of all things Ford, a fitting testament to the enduring genius of Henry Ford. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Mike Mueller has been a Ford man for as long as he has been driving. He has owned various Mustangs over the years, and he worked on staff at Mustang Monthly and Super Ford magazines from 1987 to 1991 before striking out on his own as a freelance writer and photographer. When not chasing cars from coast to coast, he lives with his wife Joyce in the Atlanta, Georgia, area

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
A Household Name Hits 100	p. 8
1903-10: Open for Business	p. 18
1911-20: Massive Marketing	p. 26
1921-30: One Step Forward, One Step Back	p. 36
1931-40: Three's Company	p. 44
1941-50: War and Peace	p. 54
1951-60: Rockin' & Rollin'	p. 66
1961-70: The Total Performance Years	p. 88
1971-80: The Sun Also Rises	p. 112
1981-90: Return of the Red, White & Blue Oval	p. 128
1991-2000: By Any Other Name	p. 144
2001-03: Into the New Millennium	p. 168
Timelines	p. 182
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