As one of the “Big Three” US automakers and one of the most successful automakers to this day, Ford has cemented its legacy in the automotive world. Their large-scale manufacturing procedures paved the way for modern automotive mass production. Ford released the first Mustang in 1964, introducing the world’s most famous pony car. The Ford GT40 and many of Carroll Shelby’s Ford-derived cars like the Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 are truly legendary.
Ford is well known for their engine designs. The 289 V8 Small Block, 428 Cobra Jet, Boss 302, and Boss 429 engines are all truly classic powerhouses that have powered some of the most famous cars in history.
The Ford 289 Small Block played an instrumental role in establishing the Mustang legacy. As a continuation of the Ford Windsor V8 line, the Ford 289 would replace the Ford 260 V8 which was the standard engine for full-size Ford sedans in the 1963 model year. The 289 small block was nearly identical in construction…
For nearly 60 years, the Ford Mustang has staked its claim as America’s favorite pony car. Ford first introduced the Mustang in 1964, as a sporty new two-door coupe meant to attract the youth, and it has stayed immensely popular ever since. From the beginning, Ford made performance a priority in the Mustang, which is…
Spanning 50 years, the Ford Thunderbird is one of the most iconic cars in American history. First introduced for the 1955 model year, Ford marketed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury car that featured outstanding performance from big-block V8s. The original run of the Thunderbird lasted for 10 generations from the 1955–1997 model years, before…
The Ford Torino was one of the top muscle cars on the market in the late-1960s through 1970s. Ford produced the Torino from 1968–1971, where it regularly sold among their top performers. They based the Torino on the Ford Fairlane, which they had introduced back in 1955. The Fairlane was one of Ford’s most powerful…
Galaxie History 1959-1972 A predecessor to the muscle car era, the Galaxie was Ford’s full-size competitor. Although it outpowered the similar Chevy Impala at first, it never sold as well due to its uninspired styling, poor aerodynamics, and heavyweight. Ford kept trying though and continued to install larger and larger engines, reaching a pinnacle with…
