Human Interest

"Today's History Lesson...automobile innovative thinker

Following in the footsteps of inventors one will find those considered innovators. With the invention of something new come along many others who will attempt to make it better. Just like with the initial invention, not all will succeed but from every trial comes the possibility of improvement. It only takes the ideas of one to spark a fresh new idea of another. Today's step back in time visits a person considered both an inventor and innovator.

This Day in History: August 15, 1899

The Ford Motor Company would not be where it is today had it not been for the inventiveness and 'sticktoitiveness' of innovator Henry Ford. He had a dream driven by imagination. Being reared on and dutiful to the family farm, he was hesitant to stray very far but knew early on his passion was machinery and mechanics. Visiting town with his father enlightened Ford as a youth in the earliest technology of machines, engines and mills."

"This Day in History: April 17, 1964

Today, focus is on the Ford Mustang, which was first shown to the public at the 1964 New York World's Fair. It was a smash hit! No wonder in 1964, Motor Trend's Car of the Year award went to the entire Ford lineup, recognizing its combination of design, engineering excellence, and performance.

It began with a vision...

A car that would seat four people, have bucket seats, a floor mounted shifter, be no more than 180 inches long, weigh less than 2500 pounds, and sell for less than $2500.00. ~1961, Lee Iacocca

It evolved iinto..."