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... Henry Ford Henry Ford Born on a farm near Dearborn, Michigan, on July 30, 1863, Henry Ford became a machinist's apprentice in Detroit at the age of 16. From 1888 to 1899 he was a mechanical engineer, and later chief engineer, with the Edison Illuminating Company. In 1893 he completed the construction of his first automobile, and in 1903 he founded the Ford Motor Company. Henry Ford had always favoured the smaller engine, his Model K had used a six-cylinder engine, but when production ceased around 1908, a six-cylinder engine would not be used again by Ford until 1941. The Model K had not been a sales success. While Ford had wanted to produce small and inexpensive vehicles, his board of directors had persuaded him to produce ...

... Ford Granada Mark 3/ Ford Scorpio Ford Granada Mark III/ Ford Scorpio 1985- 1994 Country: Engine: Alloy V6 Capacity: 2792 cc/ 170.4cu in Power: 160 bhp at 5700 rpm Transmission: 4 spd. man Top Speed: 120 mph Number Built: n/a Collectability: Ford Granada Mark III/ Ford Scorpio Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts Our Rating: 1 Introduction When Ford's European HQ set about designing their mid 1980s generation of flagship passenger cars, they made a deliberate effort at achieving a more externally compact car than the previous Granada model. It seemed that the maximum practical width for a European car had been reached, or even exceeded, and it was time to start trimming back the body without sacrificing passenger accommodation. So the new ...

... Ford Model B and Ford Model 18 (Ford V8) Ford Model B/ Model 18 (Ford V8) 1932- 1934 Country: Engine: 4 cyl.& Flathead V8 Capacity: 200ci Power: 65- 85 hp (V8) Transmission: 3 forward/ 1 reverse Top Speed: n/a Number Built: 4,320,446 Collectability: Ford Model B/ Model 18 (Ford V8) Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts Our Rating: 4 Introduction Unlike the Model T that had enjoyed a near 20 year production run, Ford knew that to retain market share, they would have to turn models over regularly as did their competitors. And so the Model A was replaced in 1932 by the Model B, carrying over the 4L engine layout however offering some minor ...

... 1980 Ford Group Du Pont Paint and Color Codes For correct identification, please refer to the colour code listings on this site. Also see: 1980 Ford Group Paint and Color Codes Two-Tone Combinations- The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body colour. The second letter identifies the roof colour. For example, the combinatin BM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Dark Maroon and the roof are in Wimbledon White. Lucite®- Acrylic Lacquer is recommended for SPOT REPAIR, panel repair and overall refinishing of all original automotive finishes. Centari- Acrylic Enamel is recommended for small area, panel repair and overall refinishing. Dulux®- Enamel may be used for panel repair and overall refinishing. Note- It may be necessary at all times to ...

... Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable Gen #1 1986- 1991 Country: Engine: L4 and V6 Capacity: 2.5 litre 4L/ 3.0 litre V6 Power: 140-hp Transmission: 4 spd. man/ 3 spd. auto Top Speed: n/a Number Built: 2,000,000+ Collectability: not applicable Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts Our Rating: n/a Introduction Things can change quickly in the automobile business. In 1980, Ford's US. operation was losing a record $1 billion a year attempting to sell a line of products that were outdated and dull. In comparison, the competition had showrooms filled with high-tech, front wheel drive cars designed for the ...