August 2019
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Remembering Ford's 1930s Classic Cars
Postal Address C/-73 Porangahau Road Henry Ford was a genius Waipukurau, 4200
when it came to making automobiles. He changed manufacturing processes used worldwide. For more than a century, the automobile has changed America's culture and lifestyle. From the horse and buggy days to the “Tin Lizzie,” 1932 Ford Phaeton Roadster (Ford Motor Company)
Americans have always used and depended upon basic transportation to get around. This story looks at the significance of Ford cars introduced during the 1930s, the time of the Great Depression which affected so many Americans. During this difficult time, Ford was manufacturing an automobile that many Americans loved and greatly appreciated. During the 1930s, the Model A was a very important car in the history of the Ford Motor Company. The car had so much power, and today, some automotive historians have said it set the tone for the V8 era that began after World War II. The Model A Fords were great looking cars, and their styling was created under the direction of Edsel Ford and Joe Galamb. Some automotive historians have said the V8 models looked like a scaled-down Lincoln design. During the early 1930s, Ford had sold more than five million Model As, despite competition from new Chevrolet and Plymouth models. 1932 was a very important year for the Ford, when the company introduced the famous and revolutionary new V8 engine. During its introduction, over six million people visited Ford showrooms across the country to see the new 1932 models featuring the V8 engine. In 1933, customers could order a brand new 1933 Ford Cabriolet model with either a trunk or rumble seat for $588.
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The 20 Millionth Ford, a 1931 Ford Model A (Ford Motor Company)
Henry Ford inspects an engine (Ford Motor Company)