[FORD V-8,1931] Part 2

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Henry Ford launches huge prosperity drive. Detroit, Michigan. Entire country benefits when thousands of workers find employment with announcement of new Ford V-8.” Aerial view of River Rouge plant - new V-8’s speeding around dirt track - Henry Ford stamping serial number onto transmission of first V-8, others including Edsel Ford standing in background [3/10/32] - workers in plant yard - V-8 motor on overhead conveyor - automobile being assembled - close-up of V-8 insignia on grille - Henry and Edsel Ford inspecting car - new models being driven and checked out of factory. [1932]

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