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- Lincoln Judkins Two-Passenger Coupe, June 1924 - Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- June 01, 1924
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Lincoln Judkins Two-Passenger Coupe, June 1924
Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- Model with 1979 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon - The Country Squire was Ford Motor Company's top-of-the-line station wagon throughout its production run from 1950 to 1991. Ford downsized its full-size cars -- including the Country Squire -- for the 1979 model year. The 1979 wagon was 11 inches shorter and some 1,000 pounds lighter than the previous year's model.
- 1979
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Model with 1979 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon
The Country Squire was Ford Motor Company's top-of-the-line station wagon throughout its production run from 1950 to 1991. Ford downsized its full-size cars -- including the Country Squire -- for the 1979 model year. The 1979 wagon was 11 inches shorter and some 1,000 pounds lighter than the previous year's model.
- Magazine, "Seventeen," October 1992 -
- October 01, 1992
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Magazine, "Seventeen," October 1992
- Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Players with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan - Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- September 21, 1939
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Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Players with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan
Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Players with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan - Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- September 21, 1939
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Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Players with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan
Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Player with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan - Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- September 21, 1939
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Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Player with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan
Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Players with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan - Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- September 21, 1939
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Advertising Photograph, Young Woman and Football Players with a 1940 Mercury Town Sedan
Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- Man Demonstrating Increased Luggage Space in 1956 Ford Thunderbird, May 1955 - Ford Motor Company introduced the Thunderbird, its two-seat "personal car," for 1955. The next year's model shared the same body, but the spare tire was moved outside to make more room in the trunk. The 1956 Thunderbird's 292-cubic-inch base V-8 produced 200 horsepower, and the car's factory price started at $3,151. Total Thunderbird production for the year was 15,631 units.
- May 31, 1955
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Man Demonstrating Increased Luggage Space in 1956 Ford Thunderbird, May 1955
Ford Motor Company introduced the Thunderbird, its two-seat "personal car," for 1955. The next year's model shared the same body, but the spare tire was moved outside to make more room in the trunk. The 1956 Thunderbird's 292-cubic-inch base V-8 produced 200 horsepower, and the car's factory price started at $3,151. Total Thunderbird production for the year was 15,631 units.
- Lincoln Judkins Berline, June 1924 - Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- June 01, 1924
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Lincoln Judkins Berline, June 1924
Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- Lincoln Roadster, June 1924 - After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- June 01, 1924
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Lincoln Roadster, June 1924
After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.