A Long History of Classic Ford Trucks

June 20th, 2025 by
1935 Ford Pickup Truck

The brand that put the world on wheels with the Model T, Ford’s history is every bit as strong in trucks as it is in automobiles. For over a century, Ford has produced countless innovative, influential, and just plain well-loved trucks for people who want their vehicles to work as hard as they do. In…

A Long History of Classic Fords

June 10th, 2025 by
1957 Ford Thunderbird

Dating back to 1903, Ford has a unique history in the automotive industry that stands apart from any other company or brand. Often described as the brand that put the world on wheels with the Model T, Ford has made its mark across nearly every vehicle category imaginable, creating countless iconic models along the way….

Ford Announces Return to LeMans Top-level Category for 2027

May 15th, 2025 by
2016 Ford GT Race Car

The 2019 film Ford vs. Ferrari tells the story of Enzo Ferrari not only rejecting Henry Ford II’s offer to purchase the Italian sports car maker but also using that Ford offer to secure a deal with Fiat instead while verbally insulting Ford’s CEO and his products. Henry Ford II decides to beat Ferrari where…

​​Fun Facts About the Ford Bronco that Enthusiasts Should Know​

April 5th, 2025 by
1969 Ford Bronco Lineup

The Ford Bronco has a very rich history as both a popular Jeep competitor and an accomplished racer. These days we know it more as an icon that’s been reborn with fun easter eggs, great styling, and an available manual transmission. While it’s easy to know everything about the current sixth-generation Bronco, do you know the…

A Brief Summary of the Long History of Ford Police Vehicles

March 15th, 2025 by
New Ford Police Interceptor

You’ve seen them on television, whether it was driven by Andy of Mayberry, anyone in the classic F.B.I. series, or countless other police-centered shows. And that is police officers driving Ford vehicles. Ford’s association with police departments goes back over 100 years, so history from Dick Smith Ford of Columbia covers the highlights.    We…

Fifty Years of the F-150 and Still Going Strong

March 5th, 2025 by
2024 Ford F-150 preproduction model shown. Available early 2024. Actual production vehicle may vary.

The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ford F-150. While it may seem like the F-150 has been around forever, the badge was first placed on a 1975 model-year Ford truck. Dick Smith Ford of Columbia pauses for a moment to celebrate that milestone and all that it means.   Of course, there were…

​​100-Plus Years of Ford Truck History​

February 20th, 2025 by
The Classic And Memorable 1919 Ford Model T, Resized Inside A Car Museum

Ford and trucks go together like a cheeseburger and French fries, or steak and potatoes. Whenever you think of Ford Motor Company, there is no doubt that you are either thinking of F-Series trucks or the Mustang, two of the most iconic vehicles ever created. And while “Built Ford Tough” is the modern slogan for…

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