Chronology of the Life of Henry Ford

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Shelby GT350 is Coming Soon!

2016 Shelby GT350!!

We have received notice that ours is currently being built!! We expect it to arrive later this fall.

The all new Shelby GT350 is a world-class sports car that draws its credentials from its legendary racing roots at Shelby and the Ford Performance Team.

This car was not only engineered to compliment the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang design…it was developed to take racetrack-ready, heart-pumping performance to a new level!

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

2015 S A L E E N S302 WHITE LABEL MUSTANG

Our first 2015 SALEEN 302 White Label Mustang Has Arrived!!

SOLD

As the introductory model to the Saleen S302 model lineup, the 302 White Label touts an incredible list of features in a single package. Keeping with the formula that Saleen uses to produce its instantly recognizable vehicles, the White Label model adds to the value element through increased horsepower, handling and styling. Utilizing a 302 cubic inch V8 engine this pony produces 450HP through a naturally aspirated configuration that keeps power where it should be, on demand.

In addition to increased horsepower, each Saleen White label model also receives additional upgrades including Aerodynamics and Aesthetics, braking, and Saleen specific suspension components that all work together balancing out the 'Speed, Science and Style' trifecta that is embedded in each Saleen vehicle produced. As part of the Saleen manufacturing process, each vehicle is cataloged and serialized with its own unique Saleen VIN, a process that lends itself to the collectability and high resale values that Saleen vehicles have been known for over the past 30 years.

Handling on the 302 White Label model is maintained by the Saleen S4 bushings, links and specific-rate suspension springs with ground control being managed by the Saleen styled 20" wheels and Z rated tires. Aerodynamics and Aesthetics on the 302 White Label include a rear valance redesign which incorporates a S302 specific package consisting of a high downforce rear spoiler atop a Saleen decklid insert. Additional Saleen specific aesthetics include model specific interior and exterior badging, reinforcing the amazing lineage that makes up this Saleen vehicle.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

History of the Ford Mustang

When the Ford Mustang first appeared not even the engineers of Ford knew that it would still be an industry leader fifty years later. Many concept cars never leave the design studio or if they do get out they must still get past the critics of the annual auto show circuits, but the Ford Mustang has proven itself repeatedly. It’s been over fifty years since the Mustang 1 debuted as a two seat, mid-engine sports car at the world’s fair in 1964 in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Debuting at the same time as the World’s Fair showstopper from Ford was the 1964 Mustang, the second concept car and the design that was finally chosen went from production approval to the showroom floor in eighteen months, as both a hardtop coupe and convertible. This fulfilled the vision of company president, Lee Iacocca, whose dream was a small four-passenger car that was affordable for the average person. The further goal was for a car that had the panache of a T-Bird and the frugality of a Model T.
The Mustang hit that mark, and 22,000 units were snatched up across the country on its first day of sales, setting the future of the Mustang in motion. Ford sold over 260,000 Mustangs in its first year of production, with 126,538 sold during the abbreviate 1964 ½ model year and the era of the Pony car was born.

Origins
Based on the Ford Falcon’s unibody construction and drivetrain, Ford had a solid platform to start with for the Mustang. Engine choices for the first 1964 ½ to 1966 Mustangs were a 2.8-liter, in line six that produced a meager 101 hp. Next up was Ford’s 3.3-liter inline six that gave you an additional 15 hp, along with the associated weight of the bigger engine.
By dropping in a 4.3 liter V-8, Ford was able to apply 164 hp to the Mustangs rear wheels, giving it an entirely different demeanor than its six cylinder powered siblings. Not envisioned as a sports car, mechanics and automobile aficionados were not disappointed, however, with the addition of Ford’s legendary, two barrel carburetor, 289 cubic inch OHV V8 that produced 210 hp. Then they took it a little farther.
The most powerful engine available on the first generation Mustang was the venerable 289 with a four barrel bolted on, that spun out an adrenaline raising 271 horsepower. Badged as the K-Code equipped Mustang that horsepower rating is middle of the pack by today’s standards, but in 1964 the addition of four barrel, small block V8’s, to lightweight unibody chassis’ led to a new age of the affordable sports car.
Offered with a standard three speed manual on all but the K-code that came with a four-speed manual, the four speed was offered as an option on other models, with a three speed automatic offered as an option on all models.

Fast Changes
In 1967, the competition was bringing in new models and Ford had to step up its game and keep a fresh face in front of the public. Enter the second generation of the Mustang that for two model years, 1967 and 1968. Using the same chassis, Ford expanded the size of the body giving it a bit more length, and fastback got a more aggressive stance by taking the roof slope to the trailing edge of the trunk lid. They replaced the convertibles plastic rear window, with a two-piece glass unit.
Power trains showed a modest increase in horsepower but the biggest addition was the 390 cubic inch, “big block” V8, equipped with a Holley four barrel carburetor that Ford shoehorned into the engine compartment. Making 315 horsepower, it now sat on a track that had been widened by 2.5 inches to accommodate the larger engine.
In 1968, Ford began offering the two and four barrel 302 cubic inch V8’s that produced 220 and 230 horsepower, respectively. Taking out all of the stops, and with space under the hood for even larger engines, Ford began offering 427 and 428 cubic inch big blocks for the Mustang. Rare beasties, very few of these models can be found today.

The Mustang Today
The first years of the Mustang saw many changes from visionary concept, to what the Mustang became in a few short years. Perhaps it was not designed as a sports car, but the developments over its first few years of production have proven otherwise. Having maintained its style and popularity for a half a century, todays Mustangs are available as lower powered economical four cylinders or as fire breathing, 5.0-liter, 435 horsepower GT’s and still in high demand. Whichever model you choose, owning a Mustang makes you a part of automobile history.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Ford Will Make 250 GTs Every Year

Ford will be keeping annual production of the GT low, with plans to

only produce 250 examples each year and priced right around $400,000.

This is what sources are saying.

Monday, January 26, 2015

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor to Make 450 Horsepower?

Even though the launch of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is over a year away, we’re being inundated with news and rumors. The latest comes from Ford itself this past weekend.
Ford product guru Raj Nair was doing an interview during the Rolex 24 and mentioned that the new Raptor would make 450 horsepower. If that ends up being true, I nailed it!
Whether on purpose or by accident, Nair let slip during an interview with Fox Sports that the new truck would make 450 hp. We knew from the launch that the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 would make more power and torque than the outgoing 6.2L V8. This horsepower would represent a healthy increase in power.

Combined with a weight savings of approximately 500 pounds, the new Raptor, according to Ford, will be a rocket-ship. Add in the new 10-speed automatic transmission, and it might even get better fuel economy than the previous truck (even if that’s not the reason why you buy the Raptor).
With the truck launch being so far away, that horsepower number may change. We’ll know more as the time approaches. But Raj Nair is definitely in the know, and we’d take his word over a bunch of other sources. What I do know is this truck is shaping up to be quite a monster!

By Chad Kirchner - January 26, 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015

2010 Ford SVT Raptor

For those who have always wanted to make some time and tracks off-road without resorting to extreme aftermarket alterations, your machine is here!!

HARD TO FIND!!

Excellent One Owner Bought New Here At Anderson Ford!!

Leather Seats, SAT Radio, CD Player, iPod/MP3 Input, Running Boards, Bluetooth, Orange Accent, Graphics Package, 4x4 Very Rare, SAT Radio, iPod/MP3 Input, CD Player, Bluetooth, Running Boards, Flex Fuel, Aluminum Wheels. Keyless Entry, Steering Wheel Controls, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Child Safety Locks, Privacy Glass.. SVT Raptor with Molten Orange Tri-Coat exterior. Features an 5.4L V-8 Engine with 310 HP at 5000 RPM*. Serviced here, Non-Smoker vehicle, Originally bought here! You wouldn't know it has 87K miles!!

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Wally's '98 Cobra Mustang Cruising on the Dyno!

Wally Kohtz's 1998 Cobra Mustang

2.1L Kenny Bell Super Charger

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Friday, August 1, 2014

New F-150 Tremor!! An already great F-150 FX made even better.

F-150 Tremor: 126-inch-wheelbase Regular Cab, 6.5-ft. box, 3.5L EcoBoost^® with 365 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, 4.10 electronic locking rear axle, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, SYNC^® with MyFord Touch^®, SYNC Services,¹²⁹ single-zone manual climate control, power-adjustable pedals, and unique bodyside decal
F-150 Tremor Plus: Tremor features plus Navigation System, rear view camera, Remote Start System, Reverse Sensing System, stowable bed extender, tailgate step, and integrated trailer brake controller (TBC)

7 IN STOCK AND READY TO ROLL!!

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

2011 Ford F-150 RAPTOR - For Sale

2011 ford F-150 Raptor recently traded in for NEW Raptor

Originally bought here at Anderson Ford.

Only 17,312 Miles!!

SOLD!!

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

The 2015 Ford Mustang Order Bank is NOW Open!!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

50 YEARS MUSTANG ~ Anniversary Celebration

Friday, February 7, 2014

2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Has Arrived!!

2014 Ford F-150 Tremor brings speed and style to the pickup!


The All New Ford F-150 TREMOR (click here for more info)

2014 Ford F-150 Tremor comes standard with the company’s powerful 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® engine, offering V8 performance, V6 fuel economy and a launch-optimized 4.10 rear axle with electronic locking differential

Short-wheelbase, regular-cab Tremor offers stylish FX Appearance Package and functional features that include a floor shifter, class-exclusive HID headlamps and standard SYNC^® with MyFord Touch^® connectivity system

All-new truck’s distinctive looks are complemented by unique box-side Tremor graphics and custom-inspired interior

Tremor is the only regular-cab F-150 offering a flow-through center console and bucket seats. Interior touches include black leather seating surfaces with red piping, brushed-metal accents and a red-stitched steering wheel. Alcantara seat inserts add texture and style as well.

An electronic locking rear differential that’s standard for both two- and four-wheel-drive versions helps deliver the power to the pavement by improving traction during takeoff.

Connectivity comes standard on F-150 Tremor with MyFord Touch^® powered by SYNC^®. Designers have optimized the physical interface for MyFord Touch to accommodate truck users who may be wearing work gloves by providing easy access to climate controls and audio presets on the center stack.

The short-wheelbase, regular-cab Tremor goes on sale this fall delivering distinctive looks and performance. The all-new truck couples the style of the FX Appearance Package with an EcoBoost engine and a launch-optimized 4.10 rear axle – the shortest final drive ratio offered in an EcoBoost F-150 – helping provide customers with fast acceleration.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

One Of Ford's Most Exciting New Products Is An 82-Year-Old Design

The Holy Grail of hot rodders since the 1940s has been the 1932 Ford Model B and the V8 variant, known as the "Deuce Coupé," from the last digit of the model year. Originals are incredibly rare, and repros of the 5-window body are expensive and vary a lot in quality. Now Ford is making them themselves, again.

Ford's been doing some great things for the small-scale vintage car builder, with its reproduction Mustang bodies, then Bronco bodies, and now their five-window '32 Ford coupé bodies.

Ford is selling these through their Ford Component Sales division, and is using original tooling to make the bodies where possible.

"With the 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe body shell, you can literally build a classic-looking hot rod, ordering Ford restoration parts right from your computer, and avoid visiting a wrecking yard. The coupe body shell joins our growing list of ready-to-build stamped steel body shells, including the classic 1965-70 Mustangs and 1940 Ford Coupe."

Monday, January 13, 2014

On Site Chassis Dyno Tuning At Our House!!

It's cold outside but it's warm in the Dyno Building.
Your car could be here! Give Danny Biggs a call and set
your appointment up today. 217-935-3048

Friday, December 27, 2013

Chronology of the Life of Henry Ford

1863: Born July 30 in Dearbornville, Springfield Township, Wayne County, Michigan

1876: Makes his own tools and repairs a broken watch after a farmhand explains to him its inner workings

1879: Leaves family farm for Detroit to work in machine shops. Leaves school with a sixth-grade education

1882: Runs steam engine on neighboring farm

1883 – 1884: Works two summers at Westinghouse demonstrating and repairing steam engines

1884: Takes a few courses at Goldsmith, Bryant & Stratton Business University in Detroit for his only formal business training

1888: Marries Clara Bryant of Greenfield Township and moves to 80-acre farm in what is today Dearborn

1891: Secures position as engineer with the Edison Illuminating Co.; returns to Detroit

1893: Edsel Bryant Ford, only child of Henry and Clara Ford, born Nov. 6

1893: Builds a one-cylinder engine

1896: Completes his first automobile, the Quadricycle, and drives it through the streets of Detroit

1896: Meets Thomas Edison, who encourages Ford to continue with his automotive pursuits

1899: Ends eight years of employment with the Edison Illuminating Company to devote full attention to the manufacture of automobiles. Made chief engineer and partner in the newly formed Detroit Automobile Company, which produced only a few cars

1901: Drives his first racecar, "Sweepstakes," to victory

1901: Henry Ford Company organized with Ford as engineer. Ford resigns over dispute with bankers in 1902 and the company becomes the Cadillac Motor Car Co.

1902: With the help of his friends, Ford builds the "999" race car. With the famed Barney Oldfield at the wheel, "999" wins a 5-mile race, helping attract new backers for another automobile company

1903: Ford Motor Company is officially incorporated on June 16. Ford's first Model A appears on the market in Detroit

1903: Ford Motor Company makes its first sale on July 15. Dr. E. Pfennig of Chicago buys a Model A for $850, paid in full, and two other buyers make deposits, giving the company a much-needed infusion of cash

1904: Production begins at Piquette Avenue in Detroit, Ford Motor Company's first purpose-built factory

1906: The lightweight, inexpensive Model N is America's best seller

1907: Develops an experimental tractor

1908: Ford begins manufacturing the famous Model T

1910: Begins operations at factory in Highland Park, Mich.

1911: Ford Motor Company wins a lawsuit invalidating the 1879 Selden patent, which had claimed rights to all vehicles powered by internal combustion engines

1913: Introduces first moving automobile assembly line at Highland Park

1914: Announces his plan to share the Ford Motor Company's profits with workers, paying them $5.00 for an eight-hour day

1915: Founds Henry Ford Hospital

1915: The Oscar II, Ford's "Peace Ship," sets sail for Norway on a pacifist expedition to end World War I

1917: Begins construction of industrial facility on the Rouge River in Dearborn, Michigan

1917: Fordson tractor debuts

1918: Loses his bid for the U.S. Senate

1919: Edsel B. Ford, son of Henry Ford, is named president of Ford Motor Company

1921: Ford Motor Company dominates auto production with 55 percent of industry's total output

1922: Ford Motor Company buys Lincoln

1924: Begins work on what would later become the charcoal briquette

1926: Focuses on air transportation and develops the Tri-Motor airplane

1927: Transfers final assembly line from Highland Park plant to the Rouge. Production of the Model T ends, and the Model A is introduced

1929: Dedicates his Edison Institute of Technology and Greenfield Village with a celebration of 50 years of the electric light

1932: Builds first V-8 Ford car

1936: Ford Foundation established

1937: "Battle of the Overpass" occurs between Ford security staff and United Auto Workers union organizers. As a result, the court orders Ford not to interfere with union activity

1941: Ford Motor Company signs a contract with UAW

1943: Edsel B. Ford dies at age 49. Henry Ford resumes presidency

1947: Henry Ford dies at age 83, at Fair Lane, his Dearborn home
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

All-New 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Is World's First EcoBoost-Powered Sport Truck

2014 Ford F-150 Tremor comes standard with the company’s powerful 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® engine, offering V8 performance, V6 fuel economy and a launch-optimized 4.10 rear axle with electronic locking differential

Short-wheelbase, regular-cab Tremor offers stylish FX Appearance Package and functional features that include a floor shifter, class-exclusive HID headlamps and standard SYNC^® with MyFord Touch^® connectivity system

All-new truck’s distinctive looks are complemented by unique boxside Tremor graphics and custom-inspired interior.

F-150 Tremor is powered exclusively by Ford’s groundbreaking 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine, which features:

365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on regular fuel.
420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm.
Twin independent variable camshaft timing for improved performance and fuel economy.
Up to 90 percent peak torque available from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm.

An electronic locking rear differential that’s standard for both two- and four-wheel-drive versions helps deliver the power to the pavement by improving traction during takeoff.

Tremor signals its sport truck capabilities with a custom-inspired FX Appearance Package featuring stealthy, flat-black accents that include unique 20-inch flat-black wheels, stylized bodyside graphics and black badges with red lettering.

“The new Tremor gives F-150 customers yet another option to drive a highly capable, distinctive performance truck with features typically found only in the aftermarket,” said Brian Bell, F-150 product marketing manager. “Plus, the Built Ford Tough EcoBoost engine is available for the first time in a short-wheelbase F-150.”