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FORD EXPLORER - auto for all occasions

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Production of the first Ford Explorer series began in April 1990, and in May of that year Ford Explorer became available for purchase. Today a car of this brand has become a kind of symbol of America. Explorer immediately gained recognition in the US automobile markets, and went far ahead of its competitors. Cars conquered customers with a very spacious, comfortable cabin, as well as passenger capacity: in the Explorer, it accommodated from five to seven people. A clear plus was the push-button inclusion of the front axle and the price of the Ford Explorer. However, it is worth noting that the simple structure of the front suspension, as well as the stiffness of the rear axle, did not allow the Ford Explorer car to develop high speed. Explorer replaced the Bronco 2. Both of these models were derived from the Ford Ranger, so the Ford Explorer took over many of the Ranger's features and options. The developers of the SUV wanted to create a car for all occasions. General Motors follow...

FORD CORSAIR - a failed attempt

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Returning to the models of past years, you can see a variety of ideas and forms. But in the matter of evolution, not only victories, but also defeats are important. Failed attempts help to create more successful models that can later become legendary. One of these attempts will be described in this article.   The Ford Corsair was designed to fill the price gap between the cheaper Cortina and the expensive Zephyr and Zodiac variants. He went into production in 1964 in the back of a sedan and in 1967 in the back of a station wagon. FORD CORSAIR 1967   A distinctive feature of this model is the arrow-shaped nose, and the Ford Thunderbird model is taken as the basis for the design. The design of the model was a cross between Taunus and Thunderbird. But, nevertheless, such a design did not delight the imagination of customers, and rather rejected than attracted to itself.   In the first versions, the car had a 1.5-liter engine with 60 horsepower. In subsequent versions, ...

Ford Legacy

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Ford Model T, also known as the Tin Lizzie, is a car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927. It was the first car in the world to be produced in millionth series. The production of practical and affordable cars, organized by Henry Ford, has improved the lives of many people around the world. Having introduced assembly line assembly, Ford not only established mass production of cars, but also directed the development of industry along a new path. Henry Ford was born in the village of Springfield in Michigan on July 30, 1863. He was the eldest of six children, William and Mary Ford, who owned a prosperous farm. Henry spent his childhood on the parent's farm, where he helped the family and attended a regular rural school. The huge interest in technology that Henry showed at a very young age, and allowed him to become one of the most famous industrialists in the world. At the age of 12, Henry equipped a small workshop where he enthusiastically spent all his free time....