After the war, Ford took a bold stance when it developed the F-Series, also known as the Bonus-Built. Unlike before, the new pickup trucks were built upon a unique chassis designed specifically for ...

When World War II ended on September 2, 1945, the U.S. automobile industry hadn't built a single new civilian vehicle for almost three years. Why? In January 1942, the Office of Production Management ...

There are not a lot of rules to design when it comes to the world of hot rods; most times – anything goes. Today's feature car might pass as a hot rod at first glance, but it isn't. It's got the same ...

Sometimes the launch of a single car can save a company's fortune. The original Mustang stands out as one of Ford's better-known home runs; the 1949 range is more obscure yet it’s the superstar that ...

Old cars get cut up; it's a common occurrence. Oftentimes it's to repair damage caused by collision or good ol' nature's toll (rust). Other times, it's to accommodate foreign matter—i.e., extreme ...

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A t age 15, Ventura, California, construction services contractor Jim Wachsman purchased his "first car" (actually a '49 Ford F-1 pickup) from his father for the princely sum of $250. The truck had ...

When it comes to gleaming bodywork, this 75-year-old Ford Anglia is more than a match for the shiny new cars in the Hendy Ford showroom. The pristine 1949 model was originally sold by the ...

The 1949 Ford was introduced at New York s Waldorf Astoria hotel on June 8, 1948, and became an immediate hit. BILL VANCE As the Second World War neared its end in late 1944 American auto ...

Now in its 98th year, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is known throughout the world as one of the most challenging driving events in all motorsports. Along the ...