Driving America at the Henry Ford Museum

It stands to reason that there would be an excellent exhibit showcasing the automobile at the Henry Ford Museum.

Driving America, the world’s leading auto exhibit, proudly presents a collection of vehicles that have significantly shaped history, each with its own unique story to tell.

The exhibit tells how automotive innovations have changed our lives and influenced American culture, from the 1865 Roper, the oldest surviving American car and Henry Ford’s first gas-powered vehicle, to the hybrid 2002 Prius.

This museum area tells the history of the automobile and showcases the birth of road trips, gas stations, and motor inns.

For more information on this exhibit and others in this impressive museum, click here.

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1 month ago

If I’m not mistaken, the huge limousine with the flags at the front was once the President’s official car?

Marilyn Jones
Reply to  Professorabe
1 month ago

You are right. I can’t remember which president, though.

Reply to  Marilyn Jones
1 month ago

Roosevelt and Truman – according to Wikipedia – between 1939 and 1948.

Marilyn Jones
Reply to  Professorabe
20 days ago

Thank you!

Admin
1 month ago

It really looks like such a terrific collection! I’d love to see it sometime

Marilyn Jones
Reply to  DrFumblefinger
20 days ago

I only photographed a small number of the massive collection. You would love it!

Tashia Johnson
28 days ago

Love that T-bird

Marilyn Jones
Reply to  Tashia Johnson
20 days ago

It’s a beautiful car!

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