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An American icon, Ford has been producing top-quality vehicles for over a hundred years. Founded by the legendary Henry Ford, the company got its start in the burgeoning Detroit auto industry in 1903. The first mass produced automobile in history was Ford's infamous Model T, a benchmark in which all auto companies would soon take note of. The Model T set the tempo for an affordable yet capable car in which drivers of all economic standings could purchase, setting another standard in the manufacturing and pricing of automobiles throughout the country. Ford took over Lincoln in 1925 to be the brand's luxury division. In the dawn of the thirties following the Great Depression, Ford also created Mercury, a badge that would go on to develop medium-priced vehicles in order to cover a wider demographic of drivers. Ford Accessories

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Ford has been responsible for churning out fleet after fleet of influential automobiles. The Thunderbird arrived during the baby boom and made an immediate impact. Fashionably styled with power windows and strong performance, the Thunderbird was a glimpse of what was to come with the era of luxurious muscle cars. The '60s saw Ford create even more buzz with the unveiling of the compact Falcon and of course, the Mustang. The first "pony car" that featured a long hood, lower-slung stance, and a reputation for performance, the Ford Mustang is credited with creating a whole new genre of turbocharged domestic machines that would eventually be copied by rivals Chevy and Chrysler. Ford's F-series, a staple since the 1950's, also became an established success, providing a wide range of trucks the average American worker could relate to. As with every US automaker, the oil crisis in conjunction with new government regulations made the '70s a tough time for the brand. But the next decade would see a welcome rebirth that would sustain the company for years to come.
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