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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

HENRY FORD LAUNCHES HUGH PROSPERITY DRIVE. NEW FORD V-8 Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Detroit, Michigan. Entire country benefits when thousands of workers find employment with announcement of New Ford V-8.” Aerial views of River Rouge plant - cars driven at high speed around test track, over rough field - Henry Ford stamping serial number on first V-8- plant yard, workers hurrying about - final assembly line, engine, radiator, other parts added to car - Henry and Edsel Ford with finished car - new cars being driven out of plant. [1932]

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Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects

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Date
1932-01-01
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3:33