This DVD contains a variety of films exploring the history of Ford Motor Company. You will see a variety of sales and promotional pieces that were very critical to the shaping of the modern car industry - including a sales training film teaching new salespeople how to convince the public that they need to trade in their car for a new one and the landmark commercial that introduced the concept of a two car family. Additionally, you will see a variety of films that demonstrate the process of designing and manufactuing a variety of Ford models through the years and many more historic moments in Ford history.
Henry Ford introduced the assembly line and brought about the birth of the modern automobile. But the growth in popularity of the automobile would have not been nearly as large without the birth of a new industry - the planning and development of good quality roads that the automobiles could travel on. This selection of films will explore the relation of the automobile and the roadways as they developed in the early and mid 20th century.
The 1930's were an exciting time for car manufacturers. Ford introduced its V8 engine and a variety of car styles to go along with this new powerhouse. This series of films and short clips/commercials looks at the fabulous Fords of the 1930s.
The 1950's were an amazing time in the automobile world - with style being king and new technologies like the Ford Hideaway Hardtops being introduced. This DVD explores the Fords of the 1950s.
One of the most innovative advances in automobile technology in the 1950s was the hardtop convertible introduced by Ford in their Skyliner and Fairlaine models. This collection of films, shorts and commercials showcases these amazing hideaway hardtop converibles and shows their operation.
