The Handler
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https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2022/06/16/ford-heritage-vault.html
- Ford is making more than 5,000 curated Ford and Lincoln photographs and product brochures from the first century of the company’s history available to the public online for the first time – and will continue to grow the site as new items are added
- The searchable collection – at https://fordheritagevault.com – spans Ford’s production history from the company’s founding in 1903 to its centennial in 2003
- Historical assets are available to Ford enthusiasts as free downloads for personal use from the American-based auto industry’s most comprehensive online database, which will continue to be updated and expanded
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1 hour ago, akirby said:
Agreed, but what does it hurt? Why invent a separate name that implies ruggedness?I wouldn’t say it hurts anything. It just causes unnecessary confusion and makes an iconic nameplate less sacred.
The Jeep Renegade is also rugged in appearance, yet doesn’t wear the Wrangler name.
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5 hours ago, akirby said:
But it hasn’t hurt sales. I think the Sport crowd likes calling them Broncos. It certainly adds to the emotional appeal and makes them a little more appealing even with the name confusion.Sure, but it’s still not THE Bronco. I think it can easily stand on its own without the Bronco association. The Maverick does very well without being tied to a well-known nameplate. If the product execution is superb, people will come.
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1 hour ago, T-dubz said:
I hate the idea of different vehicles sharing names. We are two years in to the bronco sport and people are still confusing it with the bronco. it was stupid with the explorer, and it’s still stupid with the bronco and mustang. Build a vehicle that people want, and it will sell itself. You don’t need marketing gimmicks.
It didn’t help being the first to launch. I actually heard people around town saying they saw the new Bronco and how disappointed they were by it.
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The Bronco Sport is the true successor to the original Escape. I see them everywhere now - mostly driven by young women.
I always thought ditching the Escape’s original formula in favor of a blah tall hatch look was a mistake.
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This concept is also incredibly uninspired. It could be anything.
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It’s derivative. Very Audi-like. The rear reminds me of a Volvo.
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59 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said:
This is just proof that most American cars from the 50s were hideous. Especially if that design was seen as one of the better ones. The original t-bird was gorgeous, as was the bullet bird, every other t-bird design was about as attractive as a saggy 90 year old's wet ass. Ford can make a more attractive design if they just throw most of the retro cues out the window. Keep the classic gt proportions maybe, do a cool throwback to old school fins with like a 3D boomerang taillight design, and that's about it. Everything else should look modern.
Like this?
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23 hours ago, antimony said:
what do you guys mean "digital only". I thought they made a real version. didn't Mcconaughey introduce one in LA? What I am missing? I love the concept by the way, except that frunk drawer
Looks much better than those digital renderings of it.
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Elon Musk is more like Howard Hughes than Henry Ford, IMO.
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Why do EVs have to look so bleak?
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I see some 60s Continental cues.
Reminds me of that sketch in the brand centennial video.
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Is there a good business case for T6 replacing CD6 SUVs?
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9 hours ago, ice-capades said:
Landau Yachts: The History of Lincoln's Designer Series
Continentals by Cartier, Bill Blass, Givenchy and Pucci were sold in the 1970's and '80's
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/02/06/lincoln-designer-series-history/
The old man that lives behind me owns a blue Diamond Jubilee Mark V he bought when new. That thing just oozes authority and 1970s glamour. Gotta love it.
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Continental EV?
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I would love to know the back story behind this sketch. Notice the Greyhound hood ornament.
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Continental EV?
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4 hours ago, ausrutherford said:
I'll have to say it again...if the Mark series is reborn, it will not big a personal luxury coupe. It will be a 4 door SUV coupe.
Why? The 4 door SUV coupe is the personal luxury coupe of today.
Same goes for Thunderbird.
Disgusting. I hope I'm dead before that heinous act occurs.
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10 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said:
I know something interesting about it that I can't share yet. I will say this, I think It's either going to be popular or wildly polarizing.
I'll share my opinion when the details are released.
I saw a couple of G-Wagons yesterday and couldn't help but wonder if a luxury Bronco would sell.
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2 hours ago, rmc523 said:
It's the weird colored/chromed pillars greenhouse for me.
If the c & d pillars leaned forward (like the '07 Tahoe), it would look a lot better.
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It looks like a mainstream sedan - would look right at home on a Hyundai/Kia lot.
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I prefer knobs and buttons over touchscreens.
I wish the Timberline was around when I ordered my 2020 - very nice!
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On 8/25/2021 at 7:08 PM, Captainp4 said:
Might not get much credit from car mags and probably not the popular thing to do anymore, but I love my 64 continental because it's quiet, rides smooth as glass, and is comfortable as hell. It's slow, it rolls all over the place on any corner, and the steering is vague as all get out. But I don't care, I've got other Fords for going fast and handling.. I drive the 64 more than anything I own because it's quiet and peaceful. Personally would like Lincoln to follow what made them the epitome of luxury in the 60s, but I do realize that's not necessarily the popular thing to do these days with V's, amg's, M's, etc.
I can picture reproduction '60s Continentals becoming a reality one day. They certainly wouldn't be attainable for most, though. For reference, Tom Scarpello's Revology Mustangs begin at $198,325.
On 8/25/2021 at 7:24 PM, mackinaw said:That generation Continental is considered a landmark design. It officially ended the late 1950's fascination with excess chrome and tailfins. We had a 1963 Continental when I was a kid. Dark red. Just a gorgeous car. I remember it well.
It's a shame they didn't continue that styling theme. Lincoln has been all over the map in the styling dept. ever since.
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The Thunderbird was never a sports car. The first generation appears that way to some people, but it was more of a two-seat boulevard cruiser.
The hand built Cadillac flagship:
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I'm not seeing what makes this a $300k vehicle.