Chris Pook Bob Russo Lifetime Achievement Heritage award from the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in March.

From a peak during the 1960s of manufacturing more than 3,000 cars annually, 1980 – the last full year of production – saw just 540 cars roll off the assembly line. In 1981, the plant shut its gates.

Ford's first V8 ushered in a new era. Here are some of the most interesting models it powered, from the '30s to the '50s.

The Shelby Mustang may be the most iconic American two-door, almost synonymous with long days at the track and cruises up and ...