It's interesting to look at production figures in the US around this time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Autom...on_Figures
Ford jumped from 430,198 1948 production year to 1,118,308 in 1949 production year.
But I would argue that the Ford F-1 was just as important, if not more important than the 1949. It would be interesting to find detailed breakdown of the sales numbers for the F-series (released in 1948) and the 1949. I'd imagine the F-series had a higher margin, thus it is really what "Saved" ford until the release of the Mustang in 64-65.
Ford hasn't been too bad as of late. I drove a Focus ST when I was working in parts. I really liked it. I just wish they'd fix Lincoln by making a rear wheeled full sized luxury sedan. And make another true roadster like the probe. Went off on a tangent. Anyhoo If I were going to buy a new vehicle for <$25,000 USD. Ford would totally be top 3 on my list.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Autom...on_Figures
Ford jumped from 430,198 1948 production year to 1,118,308 in 1949 production year.
But I would argue that the Ford F-1 was just as important, if not more important than the 1949. It would be interesting to find detailed breakdown of the sales numbers for the F-series (released in 1948) and the 1949. I'd imagine the F-series had a higher margin, thus it is really what "Saved" ford until the release of the Mustang in 64-65.
Quote:Now I know who to blame! LOLI was a GM man until the government killed Pontiac. And Saab died off. That being said:
Ford hasn't been too bad as of late. I drove a Focus ST when I was working in parts. I really liked it. I just wish they'd fix Lincoln by making a rear wheeled full sized luxury sedan. And make another true roadster like the probe. Went off on a tangent. Anyhoo If I were going to buy a new vehicle for <$25,000 USD. Ford would totally be top 3 on my list.
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good human beings save the world, so that bastards like me can keep creating art, become immortal.
if you read this after I am dead it means I made it." ― Charles Bukowski