Earthbound Ford LTD at 60 mph registers an even quieter 65 decibels.

At 60 mph this 1973 Ford rode quieter than an airborne glider.

1973 Ford LTD 2-door Brougham shown above with optional sidewall tires, deluxe wheel covers, deluxe bumper group and vinyl roof.

In a test held at Lake Elsinore in Southern California, his 1973 Ford LTD actually road quieter than an engine-less glider. You’d expect a car that rides that quiet to be well made in every sense of the word.
The ’73 LTD features a strong frame, a new suspension geometry and computer tuned body mounts. All are important functions in LTD’s quiet, luxurious ride.
Outside, the LTD has been completely restyled for 1973. There are power front disc brakes, power steering and automatic Transmission. All standard.
And you have the option to personalize yorr LTD with such items as power sun-roof and the new Power Vent Window.
See the beautiful ’73 LD at your Ford Dealers now.
FORD LTD
Ford Division
ROAD TEST names Ford LTD “1973 Car of the Year”

Source: 1973 Road Test
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Power-Lift Windows. Ford is the only car in its field with push-button control of all four side windows! Fordomatic Drive. It’s the only “automatic” in Ford’s field that combines torque converter smoothness and the “Go” of an automatic intermediate Gear!

Five Power Assists that take the “drive” out of driving the ’54 Ford

With all the power assists you’d expect to find only in the costliest cars, the ’54 Ford really puts the fin in and takes the work out of driving.
Yet power assists only begin to tell Ford’s fine-car story! Ford offers a choice of new engines, too: a new 130-h.p. Y-Block V-8 and 114-h.p. I-block Six. Both are low-friction, deep-block engines which deliver increased “go” and greater gas savings. And you ride and steer easier with revolutionary new Ball-Joint Front Suspension.
Whatever your tastes and requirements may be, you’ll find a Ford model that truly “belongs”… in your family, and whatever you may drive.
Your Ford Dealer cordially invites you to Test Drive the ’54 FORD
Master-Guide Power Steering.
It does up to 75% of steering work yet leaves you with natural steering “feel” on straightways.
4-way Power Seat. It’s the only power sear in Ford’s field that goes up and down as well as forward and back at the touch f convenient controls. Swift Sure Power Brakes. They reduce the effort of braking by up to one-third… a real convenience in traffic that helps you stay relaxed while driving.
Power assists optional and extra costs.

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Ford Thunderbird ’59
The car everyone would love to own!

Unique in all the world
THUNDERBIRD ’59
Merely say the word “Thunderbird” and you call up an image of distinction, elegance and sheer driving fun. hardtop or convertible, the 59 Thunderbird has a spirit, a personality that sets it apart from any other car in the world. Its physical features are no less remarkable…
Thunderbird’s compact size is unique. It looks hardly bigger than a racing car, yet under the distinctive visored Thunderbird roof are four luxuriously deep, individually contoured seats, with elegant room for everyone.
Thunderbird’s doors are exceptionally wide (4 feet, to be exact), and the front passenger seat folds all the way down. This gives you direct, easy access to the rear seats.
Thunderbird’s trunk is 5 feet, 5 incles wide – room enough for four big suitcases, golf bags, plenty of other gear.
Thunderbird’s exclusive console brings power window controls and ash trays within convenient reach of all passengers.
Thunderbird’s performance is provided by the standard 300 hp Special V-8. Also availale is the optional 350 hp Special V-8 – largest and finest in the industry, which makes the Thunderbird a peer of even the sports car field.
Thunderbird driving, handling and parking ease is, of course, unsurpasseed. The Thunderbord is so compact t can run rings around other luxury cars.
Your Ford dealer invites you to drive the 1959 Thunderbird. When you do, you’ll find it harder than ever to believe that this car, with all its unique advantages, costs far less than other luxury cars!

America’s Most Individual Car

1966 Ford Trucks Six Cylinder advertisement

Our new Sixes are messing up the Ford V-8 image!
Great!

For years “Ford V-8″ has meant powerful performance. Smooth. Responsive.
It still does.
But today Ford pickups offer another way to get great performance. You get it in our new Sixes. Seven main bearings give them a smoothness you expect only in V-8′s . They retain the economy you look for in a Six, yet their size and power (up to 300-cu. in. and 170hp) put them squarely in the V-8 capability class.
If our new Sixes challenge the Ford V-8 image, that’s alright with us.
Who cares about cylinder count? The important thing is the pep and response and smoothness you get in an engine. And you get it with either a Ford Six or Ford V-8.

Our smoothness in engines is matched by smoothness in ride. Ford’s Twin-I-Beam suspension sees to that. Two front axles work independently to absorb road shocks. At the same time, they hold wheel alignment and reduce tire wear.

Big…powerful…economical…smooth?
Somehow we kind of like this image.

Ford/66

Source: Mechanix Illustrated

1980 Ford Bronco advertisement

“Introducing 1980 Ford Bronco
A new advance in family 4-wheelers.”

“Best V-8 Estimated MPG
15 MPG EPA EST*

Optional 5.0L (302 CID)
V-8 with automatic transmission.

*Compare this estimate with others. Your mileage may differ depending on speed, distance and weather. California excluded.”

Source: 1980 Mechanix Illustrated

1980 Ford Wagons advertisement

I find it interesting this ad talks about gas mileage, I’ve never thought about 1980′s wagons and gas mileage together.

Source: 1980 Mechanix Illustrated

1966 Ford Motor Company Quality Car Care advertisement

“Certain parts of Ford Motor Company cars are engineered to tolerances 100 times thinner than this page. So fine a piece of machinery can be for best by the specialists – your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See him and be sure.”

“Your dealer has special equipment, such as this “Rotunda” oscilloscope engine analyzer, for the care of Ford-built cars.”

Source: 1966 Mechanix Illustrated

1966 Ford Data Control Center advertisement

Really reminds to me what we take for granted in today’s cars, as far as warnings and automation go

Source: 1966 Mechanix Illustrated

1966 Ford Bronco advertisement

“New fun one from Ford”

Source: 1966 Mechanix Illustrated