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- Title
- 50 years of Ford advertising, running footage, and assembly plants
- Date(s)
- 1955/2005, 1955, 2005
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (compiler), Ford Motor Company (associated name)
- Description
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Compilation of Ford historical footage. Includes commercials for Ford used car dealerships, commercials for the Thunderbird, Sunliner, Skyliner, Aerostar and other vehicles. Driving footage of cars such as the GT350 and racing vehicles. Includes manufacturing footage at Louisville Assembly Plant, Michigan Truck Assembly Plant, Norfolk Assembly Plant and making of hybrid batteries and vehicles. More driving footage of various Ford models. Descriptive program of Ford Explorer. Hybrid Ford taxis...
Show moreCompilation of Ford historical footage. Includes commercials for Ford used car dealerships, commercials for the Thunderbird, Sunliner, Skyliner, Aerostar and other vehicles. Driving footage of cars such as the GT350 and racing vehicles. Includes manufacturing footage at Louisville Assembly Plant, Michigan Truck Assembly Plant, Norfolk Assembly Plant and making of hybrid batteries and vehicles. More driving footage of various Ford models. Descriptive program of Ford Explorer. Hybrid Ford taxis, Mercury Hybrid Mariner Ford Escape Hybrid running footage. Vehicles on highway. Footage compiled for NADA's documentary '100 Years of America's Auto Dealerships : The First Century' (2006)
Show less - Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B02_ID43
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association
- Title
- General Motors 2006 product line running footage with assembly plant and Renaissance Center B-roll footage
- Date(s)
- 2006
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (compiler), General Motors Corporation (associated name), General Motors Corporation. Buick Motor Division (associated name)
- Description
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Running footage of GM vehicles from 2006 Product Line, including hydrogen fuel cell line, hydrogen and hybrid buses. Also includes assembly plant footage and B-roll footage of the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Footage compiled for NADA's documentary '100 Years of America's Auto Dealerships : The First Century' (2006)
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B01_ID57
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association
- Title
- Gulf & Western
- Date(s)
- 1981-08
- Contributor(s)
- Gulf & Western Industries (originator), Electric Vehicle News (publisher)
- Description
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These items document Gulf & Western Industries, a conglomerate based in New York City. Formats include a serial and a trade catalog. The serial is a photocopy of magazine article about Gulf & Western's 2X30 electric vehicle motor from the August 1981 issue of Electric Vehicle News. The trade catalog is for Gulf & Western's 2X30 electric vehicle motor and Zinc-Chloride Energy Storage System.
- Collection ID
- Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera (Accession 20100108.ZTV)
- Hagley ID
- PC_20100108_ZTV_I_370_Gulf
- Collection
- Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to J. G. McKinney
- Date(s)
- 1900-05-21
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), McKinney, J. G. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick ends this business letter by asking McKinney about his dealings with the American Electric Vehicle Company. Hendrick enumerates their failures in his own dealings with them.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00013
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- L. A. Bassett to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-03-27
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Bassett writes to say that their letter to Mr. Hendrick has been received. He agrees that they should equip the automobile with the best breaking devices, as decided during the previous weeks' visit to the factory--at no extra charge.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00009
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-05-15
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick instructs the company to ship the vehicle via D. L. & W and D. & H. He also wishes to confirm that the company will send a man with the vehicle to instruct about the running of the roundabout and to stay until he is master of the machine.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00011
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to N. E. Rice
- Date(s)
- 1900-07-31
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), Rice, Nicholas Earle, 1843-1919 (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick offers to sell his electric automobile to Rice because he has decided to purchase a two seated, (that is 4 passenger) automobile.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00030
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-05-17
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick writes that he understood from their representative at the fair in New York last year that the vehicles were sold on approval and an expert would be sent with the vehicle and stay at no extra cost until the vehicle was accepted or rejected.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00012
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-05-22
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick writes to insist they send an expert with the car. He is quite dissatisfied with the company's failure to fulfill this and other promises.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00014
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to J. G. McKinney
- Date(s)
- 1900-08-13
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), McKinney, J. G. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick devotes the second half of this business letter to a discussion of automobiles. He ends the discussion asking, as instructed by Mrs. Smith, if Mrs. McKinney has run the automobile.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00038
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-08-01
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick references the telegram he sent in the morning. He then enumerates his complaints which include two mechanical issues in addition to the tires. Hendrick assures the company he will pay the balance when the listed problems are corrected.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00032
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-05-05
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick asks them to order a rheostat suitable for reducing 220 volt current to 115 and inquires about an extra battery. He adds that he still hopes to be first in the field as one of Wood's automobiles was delivered a few days before but was wrecked unloading.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00010
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-07-07
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick reiterates that he is not satisfied with the vehicle. Hendrick names some of the problems: he cannot make a round-trip to Scranton on one charge; Hale was afraid of the newly worked roads to the Lake; and the front tires are worn out. If the company will send new front wheel tires, he will consider keeping the vehicle, even though he is dissatisfied and it does not fulfill their guarantee.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00019
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-07-19
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick writes about the wear on the tires. He describes their deteriorating condition in detail and notes that the hind wheels are being affected in the same way. Hendrick promises to return the old tires once the new ones have arrived so that the company may see just how they look.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00023
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1899-09-14
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick writes to say he had hoped to have the electric carriage for his September vacation. He wonders if they have obtained the channel irons and asks if they will be able to send the automobile by the 1st of October.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00004
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-09-19
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick is truly dissatisfied, especially after the problems with acquiring new tires from Goodyear. He no longer wants an automobile which he considers a fake with makeshift tires.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00052
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-06-11
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
-
Hendrick writes asking them to send Mr. Hale back to help with the machine. The machine had been out of order during the 2 or 3 weeks Hale had been there and so Hendrick was unable to test the machine to his satisfaction.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00016
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to Porter Battery Company
- Date(s)
- 1902-06-18
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), Porter Battery Company (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick requests information about their battery. He intends to purchase an electric automobile, possibly a Columbia Surrey. Hendrick requires a battery of sufficient capacity to run a surrey 150 miles with one charge on good country roads such as is found in southern California. He wants to know how many cells they might recommend, the weight and price.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00116
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1899-08-14
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick writes to follow-up on the automobile order he made on June 22. The company said it would take 40 to 50 days to deliver. He writes on the 53rd day since his order, When am I to have my machine?
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00001
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to H. G. Osburn, American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-07-25
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick addresses H. G. Osburn, Superintendent of the company. Hendrick refuses to send the tires until he has some to replace them. He encloses pieces of the wheels to show the wear. Hendrick admits that the tires might still be serviceable, although they are not pretty any more.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00025
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1899-08-28
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Anxious to have his automobile before snow falls, Hendrick writes to complain about the delay of the completion of his automobile on account of inability to get material.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00003
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-09-20
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
-
Hendrick encloses a copy of the Goodyear letter he meant to send the day before, and also corrects a statement made by Mr. Hale. Ultimately, Hendrick wishes to receive shipping directions in order to return the vehicle.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00049
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to Boston Automobile Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-12-05
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), Boston Automobile Co. (correspondent)
- Description
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Hendrick complains that the boiler does not make steam sufficient to run the carriage satisfactorily. The vehicle does not go up hills faster than the electric. Hendrick questions whether another feeder on the boiler would help it to produce more steam.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00067
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-08-01
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
-
Hendrick sends a telegram warning the company, Don't you do it.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00031
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903
- Title
- E. E. Hendrick to American Electric Vehicle Company
- Date(s)
- 1900-06-18
- Contributor(s)
- Hendrick, E. E. (Eli Emery), 1832-1909 (correspondent), American Electric Vehicle Co. (correspondent)
- Description
-
Hendrick writes to inform the company that the vehicle is not satisfactory. He feels that one of the problems is that the battery needs a full charge to get up hills. He declares the vehicle would be all right in cities with paved, flat streets, but is useless to him. He holds the vehicle for their disposal.
- Collection ID
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903 (Accession 2528)
- Hagley ID
- hendrick_00018
- Collection
- Letterpress copybook of E. E. Hendrick, 1899-1903