Model histories by make
Ford.
5 researched Ford histories spanning 1955 to 1977, from the Thunderbird to the F-100. 77 cited sources in all, with 16 claims where those sources disagree and we say so.
Thunderbird (First generation (the two-seat 'Baby Bird' or 'Classic Thunderbird'))
1955–1957
The first-generation Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957) was Ford's answer to the Chevrolet Corvette, and it answered by declining the question. Where Chevrolet b…
GT40 (Mk I / Mk II / Mk III / Mk IV)
1964–1969
The Ford GT40 was the product of Henry Ford II's decision, after a failed attempt to buy Ferrari, to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright. Its starting poi…
Mustang (1965–1968 (First Generation))
1965–1968 · 1,956,544 built
The first-generation Ford Mustang, unveiled April 17, 1964, created the 'pony car' segment and remains the defining affordable American classic. Built on h…
Bronco (1966–1977 (First Generation))
1966–1977 · 225,861 built
The first-generation Ford Bronco (1966–1977) was Ford's original compact 4x4, conceived under Donald Frey and approved by Lee Iacocca to challenge the Jeep…
F-100 (Fifth generation (‘bumpside’))
1967–1972
The fifth-generation Ford F-Series, built for the 1967 to 1972 model years and universally called the bumpside after the horizontal crease running from fro…
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