‘ve been nattering about this project for a few years now, as the plans have morphed based on my resources. Last month, I unveiled the first installment in a series of articles discussing, in depth, the recipe I’ve worked out with my… Read More ›
Henry Ford
Find of the Day: If you buy this 1925 Ford Model T speedster, please don’t mess it up – David Conwill @Hemmings
I’m serious. This 1925 Ford Model T for sale on Hemmings.com is perfect as is, and I don’t say that lightly. Modifying a car is a highly personal endeavor and ultimately only the designer must be pleased. Very rarely do I come… Read More ›
Ford Factory Assembly Line in 1949 – The Flat Spot @YouTube
After sticking with its well-received previous model through model year 1948, Ford completely redesigned its namesake car for 1949. Save for its drive train, this was an all-new car in every way, with a modern ladder frame now supporting a… Read More ›
Henry Ford digitization project reaches 100,000 artifacts, Detroit design exhibit now open – Tom Comerro @Hemmings
The Henry Ford Digitization Project Hits a Milestone The Henry Ford has announced a milestone in the massive effort to digitize its enormous collection of artifacts. Last week, the museum staff scanned its 100,000th artifact, a photograph of the 100,000th… Read More ›
Hand fettled parts; for when a machine shop isn’t available – David Conwill @Hemmings
The Ford Model T bridges the gap between when cars were mostly built by hand to when mass-produced, interchangeable parts came along. Sometimes, that means that the most effective way to repair one is to go back to the blacksmith-like… Read More ›
October 1, 1908: Pass Me? Not a Chance — Reblog from Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Automobiles had been around for decades as we entered the 20th century but they were scarce and rather pricey. That was about to change. On October 1, 1908, a new sort of vehicle hit the streets. Known variously as the… Read More ›
Clayton Paddison’s 1927 Model T
For one so young Clayton has made a real splash in the Model T and particularly the hot rod aspects. Not everyone can build a T that cruises at 65mph for under $7K! Clayton came back to my attention recently… Read More ›
Books from Richard Edmonds Auctions
About an hour away there is an auctioneers that specialise in transportation and automobilia. I managed to score a set of books called “Automobile Engineering” from 1920 published by the American Technical Society. Very interesting stuff! Upon collection from the… Read More ›
Ford Model A Introduced in 1927 – King Rose Archives @YouTube
Video showing Henry and Edsel with the “New Ford Car”