One of the biggest highlights from my recent Detroit trip was a dinner hosted by Ford in the Henry Ford Museum. Much more than an automotive museum, the Henry Ford is a tribute to centuries of American imagination and innovation. The museum’s collection includes an astonishing 26 million items, of which only 6% are on display at any given time. We were lucky enough to get sneak peak of the yet to be unveiled exhibit “Driving America,”detailing America’s long love affair with the automobile. Here are some of my favourite pieces from the upcoming display:
Thomas Edison Dedication1903 Packard Model FJFK’s CarJFK’s Car“Exploded” Model T FordModel T Ford1939 Dodge Airflow Tank Truck1904 Packard Model LMcDonald’s1906 Rapid BusThe Ultimate ConvertibleEarly Racecar1949 Mercury Convertible1955 Chevrolet Hardtop1903 HolsmanMcDondald’s French Fries: 1956 vs. 1996The Origins of Fast Food ChainsAmerican Horse CarriageIndian Horse Carriage
Score: India 1 – USA 0
American BicycleIndian Bicycle
Score: Nevermind.
Early Billboard1933 Willys1936 Lincoln Zephyr1948 Tucker 48Early School Bus1943 Willys-Overland JeepEarly Billboard
