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| 1935 |
Ford V-8 Trucks - Black and white 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad for the many different kinds of Ford Trucks available, all with a V-8. The ad shows a confident man driving a Ford Stake Bed Truck up a hill and the text explains why they only make Ford Trucks with a V-8 and why the Ford dealer has enough confidence to let you try his truck on your routes with your loads and your driver. The ad brings attention to features such as a New Cab, New Brakes, a New Clutch, Improved Cooling a New Crankcase Ventilation System and V-8 Performance with 4-cylinder Economy. The ad discusses some of the adjustments to the front spring and engine locations and what it will do for your ability to haul loads. The 19 different models are listed and list prices are given for each. |
February 23, 1935 Saturday Evening Post |
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View Ford Truck 40 |
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| 1936 |
Ford V-8 Trucks and Commercial Cars - Black and white 11 3/4" x 9 3/4" ad with a photo of a Stake-Bed Truck loaded down with crates. This newspaper ad from the Ford Dealers of Michigan asks you to "Try before you Buy". This ad is wider than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
November 13, 1935 Grand Rapids Herald |
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View Ford Truck 19 |
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| 1946 |
Ford Pickup - Three color 7 3/4" x 11" ad which shows a pickup loaded down with chickens and other supplies. The ad headline claims that this truck, available with two great engines is a "Famous Tonic for any business with light-hauling worries". |
February 1946 Farm Journal |
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View Ford Truck 6 |
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| 1947 |
Ford Trucks - Three color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad offers proof that, as Joseoh J. Schwartz, a Produce Grower of Rochester, Michigan says "My Trucks Proved Ford Trucks Last Longer!". There is a drawing of his 1934 Ford Truck being loaded up with tomatoes from the field when it was new and the text makes the claim that now it "is running fine...even looks like new". After a few other quotes by this man the ad states that "More than half of all Ford Trucks in use are over 9 years old" and that "of all the trucks 14 years old or older that are in use today, more are Fords than all other makes combined". I am sure that if you consider the fact that, disregarding the 1946 and 1947 models, it had been seven years since Ford or any other truck manufacturer had made any new vehicles had nothing to do with the relevance of the first claim. The ad also mentions a few of the features and options that they felt were worth bragging about. |
June 1947 Country Gentleman |
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| 1951 |
Ford F-1 Pickup - Black and white 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad has a photo of Poultryman James Stafford who claims that with his new truck "My chicks go to market for 1 4/10 cents per mile!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 17, 1951 The Michigan Farmer |
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View Ford Truck 26 |
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| 1951 |
Ford F-1 Pickup - Black and white 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad has a photo of Dairyman Rudolph Dubcak who says that with his new Ford F-1 "My milk run costs me only 1 1/2 cents per mile!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
April 21, 1951 The Michigan Farmer |
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View Ford Truck 25 |
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| 1951 |
Ford Trucks - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that gives more proof for the claim that "Ford Trucking Costs Less". There are several pictures of Model F-3 Expresses being used for various tasks on a ranch and one of a Model F-5 hauling a heavy load. Rancher George Stephens claims that "My ranch 'workhorse' runs for 2 2/5 cents a mile!" and the ad mentions the Ford Truck Economy Run where "Over 5,000 truck users rolled up a total of over 60 million truck miles in the Run". |
October 1951 Country Gentleman |
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| 1958 |
Ford Styleside Pickup - Full color 10" x 13" ad has a drawing of a Blue and White Pickup that is loaded down with wooden boxes driving past a Ford Semi and a man working on a billboard that says America's No. 1 Value". The ad headline claims that "The way to spell 'Value' is F-O-R-D". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
June 23, 1958 Life magazine |
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| 1959 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the Economy of the 1959 Ford Pickups. The ad has a picture of a Red and White Ford Styleside pickup being driven on a busy city street. Visible on this street are other Ford vehicles including a Light Blue Ford Panel Truck. In the top of this ad is the top of a calendar page showing the period of one week. Day five in this week is marked "Free Day" and the heading says "One day in five...GAS FREE!" and another headline claims that "'59 Ford Pickups give 25.2% more MPG!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
August 17, 1959 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 30 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that tries to itemize the reasons why Ford Trucks sell so well. We see a picture of a smiling man driving a Blue Ford Pickup that has the bed loaded with boxes and rolls of material and the headline calls it the "Leader in Looks, Loadspace - and Low Costs". An attempt is made to avoid vague promises by claiming that you will "Save up to $157 on Price", "Save up to $219 on Gas" and "Save up to $150 on Tires". The text goes back into more general boasts before getting to an inset picture of the body of a Red Ford Pickup with the headline introducing the "New One-Piece Cab-Body Design". |
December 5, 1960 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 39 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad for a few of the reasons that they felt the Ford Pickup was as popular as it was. Over a picture of a Blue Ford Pickup loaded up with supplies for the farm are listed reasons such as Longer Wheelbase, Greater Strength, Bigger Loadspace and a Smaller Price. The text indicates that there are many reasons to buy a Ford Styleside Pickup and lists a few of the choices that you have on some of the popular items. At the end it reasons that "Ford Trucks Cost Less". |
March 31, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 37 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 10" x 14" ad for the "Big 3 in pickups, low 3 in costs - Ford". The ad then says that "Only Ford gives you 3 Pickupsto pick from! Only Fordkeeps costs so low!". The three trucks that they were offering you were the Falcon Ranchero, the new Styleside Pickup and the new Econoline Pickup. This is what everyone was looking for, a selection of trucks. The Falcon Ranchero was a compact truck with compact costs. It is claimed to have all the flair and fashion of a Falcon car with all of its riding comfort and handling ease. A truck with up to 30 mpg. The new Styleside Pickup was everything you would want in a truck: 6 or V-8, 5 transmissions to choose from and a 6 1/2", 8 or 9 foot bodies. The Econoline Pickup gave you maximum economy in a pickup truck with a 3/4 ton capacity. Gives up to 30 % better gas mileage than a 1/2 ton truck and saved on oil, tires, on replacement parts and even license fees. |
June 2, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Truck Ford 60 |
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| 1961 |
Econolines - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that discusses the various Econolines that were designed to fit any need. The large picture in the ad shows a Green Econoline Pickup that is stoutly loaded and the headline calls it "America's lowest priced Pickup". Below this is a Yellow Regular Van and a Blue Station Bus and they are "All the way new to save four big ways". These four ways are 1: Lowest price, 2: Proven gas economy, 3: Less dead weight and 4: Bigger loadspace. |
January 20, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 55 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Econoline - Full color 10" x 13" ad that shows a large drawing of the new Econoline Pickup and two smaller drawings of the conventional Econoline. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
February 17, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 3 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Econoline Van - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that shows you a "New Way to Shrink Delivery Costs". There is a picture of a delivery man checking packages from the side door of a Blue Econoline and the text talks about the difference-makers in this vehicle. It talks about 204 feet of floorspace that are surrounded with six big doors and powered by a Falcon engine. They also prune away 1,000 lbs of truck weight and finish off by pricing it $433 below other panel trucks. At the bottom of the ad it mentions the Econoline Pickup and the Station Buss. |
March 24, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 56 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Econolines - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad for their three versions of Econoline trucks sold in 1961. There is another ad on this page from the same date that is the same yet shows trucks of a different color. This ad has two trucks in Yellow and one of Blue. Knowing that many magazines were printed for certain areas of the country I have to assume that this one is from a different area. |
April 21, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 57 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Econolines - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the three versions of the 1961 Ford Econoline. The larger drawing at the top shows a man loading construction materials into the back of his Red Econoline Pickup as the headline claims you can "Cut yearly costs by $100 or more! New Ford Econoline". Under this piecure is one of a Blue Econoline Station Bus with a window for every passenger and, from the back with the doors open, is a Red Econoline Van. The opening presented by those doors looks as though a small car could be parked in there. The text claims these trucks are "All the way new to save all ways!" and manages to mention economy several times. |
April 21, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 47 |
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| 1961 |
Ford Econolines - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that shows the models they were offering in 1961 and proudly mentions that they were "Priced at least $312 Less". The larger drawing shows a man checking the stock through the large back doors of his Red Econoline. Next is a Blue Econoline with a man working through the large side doors to rearrange boxes inside. They also show a Yellow Econoline Pickup and a Green and White Econoline Station Bus, filled with windows. The text offers assurances that you Can cut yearly costs by $100 or more" so you are urged to consider getting one. |
May 5, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 46 |
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| 1961 |
Two-Ton Trucks - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that calls attention to the All New '61 Ford "Big Six" 262 in. Engine. The ad shows a picture of a Blue Ford Truck stopped as the driver looks outside at one of these engines standing next to his truck. The ad claims they are "Certified - 8% better gas economy than Ford's principal competitor in the two-ton field. Yours in America's Toughest Two-Tonners!". The text quickly mentions the fuel economy in these engines before mentioning other improvements in the Two-Ton Ford trucks but the box on the right side of the ad lists a lot of specific examples about what is built into these engines. |
February 10, 1961 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 41 |
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| 1962 |
Ford Trucks - Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad that has drawings of the three different types of small trucks that Ford offered. The ad headline states that "Only Ford gives you a choice of three kinds of pickups" and has drawings of a Red Falcon Ranchero, Yellow Econoline Pickup and a Blue Styleside Pickup. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
April 27, 1962 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 14 |
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| 1962 |
Econolines - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that shows the two different styles of Econoline that Ford was offering at this time. At the top of this ad is pictured a Red Econoline Van that two men are loading through the rear and side doors. At the bottom of the ad is shown a Blue Econoline Pickup where a man is loading oversized lengths of pipe into the back to join the two rolls of tarpaper already loaded in. The headline claims that these are "Priced from $114 to $394 less than any popular conventional panel!"and claims that the savings will continue with the more fuel effecient engine and the less oil used. |
January 26, 1962 Life magazine |
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View Truck Ford 44 |
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| 1962 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that claims that Ford's full-time economy only starts with low price!. There is a picture of a Red Styleside Pickup having a heavy load slid into the bed by two working men. The text spends more time talking about the innovations that will enable the parts to last longer which will save you more money. It talks about the tapered-seat spark plugs that resist fouling, ventilated ignition points and more practical electrical connections. These are the improvements that are pictured and the list continues on in another section of the ad. |
April 6, 1962 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 54 |
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| 1962 |
Ford Pickup Trucks - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that informs the readers that "Only Ford gives you a choice of three kinds of pickups". The ad has a picture of a man driving a Green Ford Econoline Pickup that is loaded down with barrels and other items, a Red Falcon Ranchero that has a saddle and other items in the back and a Blue Styleside Pickup that carries cement blocks next to bags and crates. The ad tells us that you can "Get full-time economy that only starts with Ford's low price!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
August 10, 1962 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 31 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Econoline - Full color 10" x 13 1/2" ad has drawings of a Blue Econoline being loaded with long rolls of product by a Serviceman who is able to close the doors fully and drive away with no obstructed view out the back. The ad headline claims that you get "Low Loading Height...Long Flat Floor...More Loadspace...More Visibility. New 1963 Ford Econoline Van". It also claims to e capable of "More miles per tankful and per tire". |
November 9, 1962 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 20 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Econoline - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad with a drawing of a green Van being used by a man to hold his tools and equipment and a four panel drawing that shows how the Econoline is nothing more than a Pickup evolved into a Van. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
February 8, 1963 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 12 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad has a drawing of a red Pick-up next to a dump truck that is dropping it's payload. The ad headline describes this truck as having "Solid comfort in the cab, solid truck underneath". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
November 23, 1962 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 13 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/*2" ad that discusses how the Pickups have an I-beam front axle just like the big trucks to give longer tire life and greater front-end reliability. There are pictures that compare the I-beam setup on the "Big Trucks" with the kind that are on the Ford Pickup and there is also a picture of a Red Ford F-100 Pickup with a bed full of pipe and a confident man at the wheel. The text also talks about the fact that not only the I-beams are built like the big trucks but quite a bit of other important parts are made like that too. |
January 25, 1963 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 59 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad with a drawing of a Light blue Pickup that has been loaded down with boxes and crates being driven toward the reader. The ad headline claims this truck is "Built like the big ones with modern short-stroke engine design - '63 Ford Pickups". The ad talks about the short engine stroke, the tough I-beam axle construction, the bearings in the rear-axle and the parallel rail frame. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
February 22, 1963 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 18 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that talks about how the smaller, personal size Ford trucks are built with the same ideas that the big Ford trucks are built with. The ad has a picture of a Tan colored Ford 100 Custom Cab being driven by a man who has filled the bed up with tools for his day at work. The ad has smaller pictures that compare the Pickup frame with the Big Truck frame as well as talking about the I-Beam front axle, short-stroke engine and the Straddle-Mounted Pinion. The ad headline claims the '63 Ford Pickups are "Built lilke the big ones from the frame up...and from the frame down!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 29, 1963 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 29 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 8" x 11" ad that describes the "Solid comfort-solid truck!". Shown are a blue truck with a camper on it's bed and without the camper yet filled with equipment. |
May 1963 Sports Afield |
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View Ford Truck 5 |
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| 1963 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that discusses their reliability and the fact that "Ford Pickups can save you money on monthly running costs!". The text explains that this claim can be made after testing five Pickups and two Econolines on a series of 100,000 mile runs. It claims that none of the transmissions, clutches or brakes needed any work and two of the seven engines were able to complete the tests without having their cylinder heads removed. |
August 16, 1963 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 49 |
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| 1964 |
Ford Econoline - Full color 9 3/4" x 13" ad has a large drawing of a kitchen stove being unloaded from the back of a Blue Econoline and smaller drawings of different style and color Econolines. The ad headline describes this truck as having "Low...Flat...Floor! only 22 inches to lift slide loads right through easiest, fastest loading ever!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
December 20, 1963 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 23 |
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| 1964 |
Econolines - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that brings to the reader's attention how Popular these trucks were. Surrounded by drawings of Econolines of different colors is the claim "First Choice by Two to One! Ford's Econoline Van for '61". The captions under each picture mentions another selling point such as "Carries 204 cu. ft. of cargo", "Opens wide from any side", "Can give 30% better mileage", "Turns, parks in less space" and is "Priced $75 to $291 less". |
February 7, 1964 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 43 |
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| 1964 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad with the claim that "Toughness and Comfort Ride Together". We see a man driving his fully-laden Red Ford Pickup comfortably on a dirt road as the claim is made that they are "Built like the Big Trucks - with a Big Comfort Bonus". Smaller pictures illustrate the "New ruggedness in all-welded cab" and the "New comfort in a Driverized Cab". The text talks about a few more ot the interesting features before mentioning the "100,000-mile demonstration of economy!". |
November 8, 1963 & March 20, 1964 Life magazine |
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| 1964 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad has two views of a Blue Pickup. The first shows a man unloading bricks that he has brought to a job site and shoveling from a bed full of sand and the second shows him driving away with the job done. The ad headline talks about the "Strong new body - Smooth new ride". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
January 17, 1964 Life magazine |
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| 1964 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for the Toughness and the Comfort of their Ford Pickup. The ad has several drawings of a Red Pickup at a construction site have tanks unloaded from the bed. The ad headline assures us that "Ford puts toughness where you need it...ease where you want it!" and there are smaller pictures of the stronger cab structure and the comfortable and sensible interior. They talk about the Styleside Tailgate that is strong enough to handle a ton and claims that you will spend only 302 cents a mile for gas, oil, tires and upkeep. |
February 28, 1964 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 21 |
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| 1964 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/4" x 12 1/2" ad has several views of a 1964 Ford Blue Pickup in action and showing off several of it's features. The largest picture shows a man who has driven his truck up to a construction site and is busy unloading boxes of building materials for the carpenters to use. Smaller pictures show the "Stronger, quieter cabs", the longer 128-inch wheelbase and the "New one-hand Styleside tailgate". The ad headline calls it a "Tough Ford but man, how gently it rides and handles!". The text also brags tht "Independent engineers ran five '63 Fords 100,000 miles each at an average cost of 3.2 miles for gas, oil, tires, preventive maintenance and repair". It then claims that the "'64s are even better". |
May 1, 1964 & June 26, 1964 Life magazine |
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| 1964 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 10" x 13" ad for the Pickup that is "Built like the Big Trucks - with a Big Comfort Bonus". There is a picture of a Blue Pickup from the side being driven with a load while the headline calls it "Long on Comfort" and another picture showing this truck being unloaded with the headline claiming it is "Long-Lasting, Too". The text talks about many of the features and items which are worth bragging about including the 128-in wheelbase which is claimed to be longer than most luxurt cars. |
July 24, 1964 Life magazine |
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| 1965 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad that talks about the Twin I Beam independent suspension that these trucks have. The ad headline informs us that "Two independent front axles share the shocks, smooth the road!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
November 20, 1964 Life magazine |
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| 1965 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 7 1/2" x 10 3/4" ad shows a tan pickup with a large camper on it parked in a rodeo setup. The ad headline says "Get the smoothness of two front axles and a Six that feels like an Eight". |
May 1965 Field & Stream |
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| 1965 |
Ford Econoline - Full color 10" x 13 1/4" ad for the 1965 Ford Econoline Vans. At the top of the page it shows an overhead view of the Regular Economy Size van and the New Giant Economy Size van, showing that the second one has 23% More Loadspace. The ad text tells us that "Now America's biggest-selling van - Ford's Econoline Van - has a new teammate, Econoline Super Van. Between the two, an Econoline can do almost any delivery job. The new Super Van has all the virtue of the Van, plus 23% more loadspace - making it the biggest van of its type you can buy. Super Van is a full sixteen inches longer than any other van, giving you room to spare for loads 8 1/2 feet long behind the engine compartment. Moreover, with the passenger seat removed, you can stow 14-foot-long items with the rear doors closed! Big New Engine For Big New Performance. Both Econolines - Van and Super Van - offer a big new engine. It's an optional 240 cubic inch engine, biggest Six in any compact van today. It gives you plenty of hill-climbing ability with big loads - new nimbleness in traffic. And that's only a sample of the great 1965 improvements you get in new Vans and Super-Vans. See America's No. 1 Vans - see both Econolines at your Ford dealer's today". |
April 20, 1965 Look magazine |
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View Ford Truck 61 |
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| 1966 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that wonders if it wasn't a mistake to give such a soft and comfortable ride to a rugged truck like this. The picture of the Red Ford Pickup cruising on a dirt highway was used in at least one other ad this year with a different headline slapped on it. This headline asks "Did we goof by making Ford No. 1 in Pickup ride?" and the text explains, in a very general way, how they managed to construct their suspension to be rugged and comfortable at the same time. |
December 24, 1965 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 52 |
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| 1966 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 10" x 12" ad has a photo of a Green Pickup parked in a lumberyard as a little boy looks out the window as 2" x 4"s are brought to be loaded into the bed. The ad headline claims that "Independent trsts prove Ford Pickups ride best. Be independent. Test-drive one yourself." |
February 18, 1966 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 22 |
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| 1966 |
Ford Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that asks you to pay little attention to all of the computer figures, the ones that say that Ford Pickup Trucks have the best ride, and decide for yourself. There is a picture from the side of a man hauling a load in his Red Ford Pickup under the headline that says "Scoff at our scientific proof, if you will. Your seat-of-the-pants will tell you what's No. 1 about our Pickup ride". The text talks about how a computer was programmed to compare rides and, as expected, came up with the result that the Ford Pickup was "35.09% better than the average of the others". This and a couple of beers got the Ford Engineers wondering and they began to realize that many items about a ride need to be a personal decision so they are more-than-willing to let "your seat-of-the-pants" decide what truck feels best for you to drive. |
March 25, 1966 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 35 |
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| 1966 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that wants the readers to know just how good their Six Cylinder engines really are. There is a picture of a Blue Ford Pickup hauling several bales of hay through the countryside and the headline warns that "Our new Sixes are messing up the Ford V-8 image! Great!". The text talks about how the Ford V-8 has always been the engine talked about for power but now Ford has designed their Six to retain the economy of a Six but have the power of a V-8. It also mentions another consideration for trucks, their Twin-I-Beam suspension. |
April 15, 1966 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 42 |
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| 1966 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that brags that However you measure pickups...You're ahead in a Ford all the way!. Shown in the ad is a Red Pickup with two passengers being driven along a dirt road with the background a blur of green. The text mentions many of the features that will make this the kind of truck that you want to own. |
May 6, 1966 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 45 |
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| 1966 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 10" x 13" ad for the options that having this Truck will present to you. There is a picture of a Blue Ford Pickup sitting in the driveway of a ranch-style house and a couple are busily washing it. The headline reasons that this "Makes a fine second car. Or a wonderful first truck." and the text talks about even though the ride is comfortable, it is even more sturdy than the older pickups were. It talks about the improvements made in the suspension and the powerful engines being offered to buyers. |
June 10, 1966 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 1 |
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| 1966 |
Ford Econoline - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has an overhead photo of two Red Econolines, a new one and an older one. The ad headline warns that "If your present Econoline is over two years old - you're missing out on some great Econoline news!" The ad text describes three new items of discussion. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 8, 1965 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 27 |
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| 1967 |
Econolines - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that is devoted mostly to the Supervan. There is a picturre of a Blue Supervan that had been parked on a city street and is now easily pulling out of the parking spot and into traffic. The headline asks "Want big load space plus top maneuverability?" then answers that there is "Just one place to turn: Ford Super Van!". The text gives a lot of specifications for this larger van and, in the bottom right hand corner there is a picture of the regular and the Supervan parked next to each other and the caption promises that they "Both turn in the same 37' circle" |
September 30, 1966 Life magazine |
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View Ford Truck 48 |
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| 1967 |
Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that wants us to believe that THIS truck is able to be a sturdy truck and a comfortable car. The headline claims that it "Earns its living as a truck. Doubles as a second car" and the picture shows a Red Pickup parked in a Drive-In Restaurant with a father, mother, young boy and a dog in the front seat. The car hop is standing there with her tray of food (boy do I miss those days) and everybody is looking at the little boy like he has had second thoughts about what he wants. The text talks about the regular sturdy construction and talks about the cushioning of the seats and the extra room for the passengers. |
February 17, 1967 Life magazine |
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| 1967 |
Pickups - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that talks about the reliability of the new Ford Pickups. Surrounding a picture of a Pickup on the Riverside race track is the claim "Independent engineers put Ford Pickups through torture tests at Riverside...racked up 67,000 miles in 63 days." and "After 67,000 miles: Ford ride and handling almost like new". The text considers this to be "Overwhelming proof of the superior dollar-for-dollar value of 1967 Fords". |
March 31, 1967 & May 26, 1967 Life magazine |
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| 1967 |
Trucks with a camping personality - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad for their different trucks that could be equipped with a camper or used the way they were for "Beach House. Mountain Retreat. Hunting Lodge". The ad says to "See your Ford Dealer for his full listing" yet shows five different models in the ad so you can get an idea. First there is the F-250 Camper Special which is considered the most popular model and the ad lists many of the features. The second truck shown is the F-350 Camper Special which is longer than the F-250 and brawnier. The third one is the Econoline Super-Van with an extension roof for full headroom. Fourth is the Fairlane Ranchero which has V-8 power and is able to be fitted with a collapsible tent trailer or a shell camper. Last we have the Bronco 4-wheel drive with the ad showing a good size camper perched on its back. |
April 28, 1967 & May 19, 1967 Life magazine |
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| 1967 |
Ford Ranchero - Full color 10" x 12 1/2" ad that shows several exterior and interior views of a red Ranchero. The ad headline describes the vehicle as "All-new for '67: Fairlane Ranchero with Thunderbird thunder.". The text talks about your First Look alerting you to the fact this is a special ride and mentions the four engines available topped off with the 390-cubic-inch Thunderbgird V-8. The text and the captions talk more about the transmissions available, the interior features and the size of the pickup box. |
December 23, 1966 Life magazine |
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| 1967 |
Ford Ranchero - Full color 10" x 13" ad features several photos of a Red Ford Ranchero Truck. In one photo, the big one in the ad, it is next to a parachutist who has just landed and in another it is parked next to a helicopter. The ad headline calls it a "Cool Combo: All-new Fairlane Ranchero with Thunderbird Power". Other photos show the stylish interior unusual for a truck. The ad tells is that "Whenever excitement calls, swing your gear aboard and go with Ford's all-new Ranchero! And what a way to go - tucked away under those lean and racy Fairlane lines is all the performance and luxury you could ask. A powerful 390-cu.-in. Thunderbird Special V-8 is just one of four engines available. Team it with a fully synchronized four-speed transmission with floor shift - or SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic that gives you manual control of the convenience of automatic shifting". Check out this ad to see more of what was available) |
April 21, 1967 Life magazine |
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| 1969 |
Ford Pickup - Full color 7 1/2" x 10 1/4" ad for the Exclusive Flex-O-Matic Rear Suspension. The ad has a picture of a Red and White Ford Pickup parked at a lumberyard with the back end loaded down while two men inspect the load. Below this is a picture of this same truck being washed down by a father and his young daughter. The ad headline, between these pictures, says that the Ford Pickup "Works like a truck Rides like a car. Either way, you win". |
February 1969 Outdoor Life |
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| 1972 |
Ford Ranchero - Full color 7 1/2" x 11" ad that shows a front and a side view of a red Ranchero. There are eight separate pictures of features offered in this truck. |
March 1972 Cycle magazine |
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| 1978 |
Ford Econoline - Full color 8 3/4" x 10 3/4" 12 page Dealer Brochure with photos, descriptions, options and colors available. This item is slightly larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the brochure will not be visible in the scanned view. |
Dealer |
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View Ford Truck 15 |
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| 1980 |
Pickup - Full color 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad shows a red and white pickup parked near pine trees with a range of snow covered mountains in the background as the owner stands with his foot up on the tailgate. The ad headline calls this "The first new truck of the 80's". |
August 11, 1980 Sports Illustrated |
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| 1982 |
Bronco - Full color 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad which shows a dark blue Bronco with red trim parked on a very snowy incline in the mountains. The ad headline calls in a "Lion in Winter". |
February 22, 1982 Sports Illustrated |
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| 1984 |
Ford Ranger - Full color 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad for the truck that is tough as in Ford Tough. The ad has a picture of a truck covered with racing decals and a number racing up a rocky incline with the headline that credits it with "More 1sts Because it Lasts. Tough Ford Ranger". The ad talks mostly about its racing results. |
May 1984 Cycle World |
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View Ford Truck 33 |
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| 1985 |
Ford Bronco - Full color 10 3/4" x 11" 15 page Dealer Brochure for this rugged vehicle. Included on these pages are photos, descriptions, options and colors available. This brochure is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of this item will not be visible in the scanned view. |
Dealer |
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$8.00 |
View Ford Truck 16 |
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