NEWS FROM DEARBORN [ADVERTISEMENT FOR 1938 FORD CARS] Part 2
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Dearborn, Mich. -- Weather Observers Report New Ways to Ensure Favorable Trade Winds for 1938.” Man at controls of weather tunnel - truck in tunnel - weather conditions and machinery producing them described and shown, including temperature changes, atmospheric pressure and moisture content changes, precipitation in the form of rain, sleet, or snow, and wind - car lashed to electric dynamometer - views of workers using equipment in several testing laboratories testing raw materials and parts - research metallurgical laboratory, workers. “Inside story moves outside as science sits behind the wheel.” Cars on testing track, workers beside track taking down statistics as cars pass by. “America’s most popular car becomes two thoroughly modern cars for 1938.” Standard and Deluxe cars driven side-by-side - views of each model, features - cars being driven - views of details of car: instrument panel, upholstery and trim, interior room, and body - car being driven, features - Standard and Deluxe Fords side-by-side on road. [1937]
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