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For the first time, an excellent collection of rarely seen films showing the evolution of Ford in Britain from the early 1900s to the start of WW2 has been compliled onto this highly informative, high-quality DVD. It includes extensive footage of the building of Ford's huge Dagenham factory in the 1930s and the early cars that were built there. The DVD also contains entertaining pre-war musical marketing films, a Model A traveling up Ben Nevis, car testing along some of Britain's challenging roads, endurance testing at Brooklands, new car launches and great period commentary.

The DVD not only presents a fascinating insight into the sales and production strategy of one of the world's most successful companies of the era, but also a revealing picture of British social history during the 1930s.

Fascinating to funny, collectable to corny – this is an unusual and rare glimpse into the Ford film archives.

This volume in the Ford Archive Gems series brings together an extensive collection of classic adverts and promotional films discovered in the vaults of the legendary car-maker. From black and white information films to stylish colour adverts, this film, introduced by motoring expert Simon Taylor, charts some of the best-known Ford models, and the bold attempts to sell them.

Everything from the infamous Edsel to the iconic XR3i, all the greats are here – the Capri, the Escort, the Mustang, the Prefect, the Anglia and the Three Graces – the Zodiac, Zephyr and Consul – to name just a few. Plus Formula One great Sir Jackie Stewart and touring car legend Andy Rouse make guest appearances in this unique collection – even Jackie’s family take a turn as the Stewart clan tries out the Taunus for size.

Drawing from Ford’s advertising in the US, UK and France, this extraordinary collection will evoke fond memories, a broad grin or out-loud laughter.

For almost half a century, one car stood above all others in Britain on road, rally and track - the Escort. If you've ever owned one or enjoyed rallysport, then this is the DVD for you. This comprehensive programme traces the design and development stages of the Escort through to the present day, with added interviews from owners and enthusiasts.

The car that managed to retain the title of second best-selling vehicle in Britain for the best part of four decades is uniquely celebrated here, from the first 1100 and 1300's in the sixties right the way through to the S2 RS Turbo of the nineties.

Originally hailed as a practical family vehicle, see how the Escort evolved from a strange little car to become the most popular brand in the history of Ford's production, and still remain a first choice for many rally drivers today. 

Take a unique look at the Escort RS Cosworth and WRC cars, the hero models that won so many world class events back in the nineties. Unseen archive footage of these cars in action both on and off the road is not to be missed!

DVD extras include promotional body work film, 'Dressed for Success’, and two memorable commercials; one for the XR3i and the other starring Ronnie Corbett.

If you’ve ever owned a Fiesta and loved it, this programme is definitely for you! Since the very first rolled off the production line, it has provided fun for thousands of drivers. Twenty-five years on, this programme delivers a comprehensive history of this super-mini.

Ford was one of the last companies to break into the small-car market, but it was determined to the best. The Fiesta was designed to provide car buyers with a small car that promised style, safety, and reliability at low cost – and it definitely delivered!

This small but perfectly formed motor was designed and built internationally to ensure a worldwide appeal. This programme follows the Fiesta story from the birth of a concept to the finished product using detailed original footage of the design and fabrication process, featuring in-factory shots from Ford headquarters and plants in Valencia, Bordeaux, and Dagenham. Special features include original advertising and its first appearances at international motor shows.

Back to the present, we get a bit more unconventional and visit a motor show to interview owners and enthusiasts of Fiestas with crazy body kits, alloys and even nitrous oxide systems! We also take a trip to the circuit to see the speedy XR2 models in action at a touring car rally championship. Plus, we test the brand new Fiesta to the limit on the Anglesey roads.

Driving a Fiesta is all about fun, and so is this programme! We cover every model from conventional to crazy and meet owners who are downright mad about their cars!

This programme follows one of Ford’s greatest success stories, the Cortina. Over 4 million were sold between 1962-1982, making it the most popular British car of the 1960s and 1970s. Using previously unseen archive footage, alongside interviews and original advertising, we discover how it has retained the public’s affection for over forty years!

Includes footage from the UK Cortina Rally as well as interviews with owners and enthusiasts.

When the much-hyped Ford Capri was unveiled at the 1969 Brussels Motor Show it caused a sensation! Over the next eighteen years, nearly two million people in Europe and the US treated themselves to the sporty new Ford, and eleven years later, the Capri still held a place in the top ten selling cars in Britain.

Star names including Jackie Stewart, Cliff Richard, and Bodie and Doyle, all drove Capris at the peak of their popularity. Whether you loved or loathed them, today many regard the Capri as a modern day classic and are determined to keep the legend alive!

This fascinating programme contains a comprehensive history of all models from the 1969 Mark 1 to the final Mark 3 built in 1986, using a mixture of Ford’s unique archive footage, original advertising and anecdotes from the people behind-the-scenes.

Includes interviews with Capri owners and enthusiasts at the Ford Fair at Silverstone, capturing some great footage of the most eye-catching modified and standard models. We also pay a visit to a garage which specializes in buying and selling the most unusual and desirable Ford Capris.

Not forgetting plenty of full-throttle Capri racing, from the early 1970s right up to the present day, following a group of drivers at Spa who are still putting their Capris through their paces on the racetrack!

This staggering collection of films from the Ford archives creates a unique and fascinating study of American motoring and racing. Three films from the vaults of the legendary car-maker are brought together for this instalment in the Ford Archive Gems series.

Zero to Sixty is a simply stunning trip through the history of cars and motorsport in the United States. From early competitions for ‘horseless carriages’ – including footage of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup – to race action from the iconic Indianapolis 500 and film from the classic Sebring 12-hour events of the 1950s and 1960.

Won for All is a must-see documentary for any motorsport enthusiast or NASCAR fan, an incredible insight into the preparation and race action from the 1963 Daytona 500. The film offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the build-up as legends of US racing, including AJ Foyt and Dan Gurney, prepare for this all-American spectacular.

The collection also includes Hot Rod Galahads, an unusual 1952 profile of the teenage American members of the Ramblers Road Club – a group of young men brought together by a love for modifying cars and testing their machines, and own grit, at organised drag events. Shattering the romanticised image of the hot rod rebel, these clean-cut teens are sponsored by the Florida police!

One of, if not the classic motorsport film – Nine Days in Summer is the definitive story of the development of an iconic racing car and record-breaking engine.

Design guru Colin Chapman and engine supremo Keith Duckworth came together to produce the now legendary Lotus 49, powered by the fabled Ford DFV – which would go on to become the most successful engine in Formula One history. The car went from concept to racetrack in just months and, amazingly, was victorious on four occasions during the 1967 Grand Prix season, including its debut.

Nine Days in Summer, introduced by motorsport expert Simon Taylor, charts this extraordinary achievement in comprehensive detail. Incredible full-colour race action from nine Formula One rounds combines with fascinating footage of Cosworth and Lotus craftsmen painstakingly creating these stunning examples of automotive art. The film also allows you unprecedented access to Chapman, Duckworth and legendary drivers Jim Clark and Graham Hill.

Nine Days of Summer, from the Ford Archive Gems series, is the ultimate guide to the creation of a motorsport icon and a milestone in motorsport film-making.

This stunning collection of historic rarities – part of the Ford Archive Gems series – brings together three classic rallying films from the 1960s and ‘70s to offer a unique insight into a golden era of rallying and a rare chance to learn the tricks of the trade from the some of the greatest drivers ever to grace a special stage!

Rally Driving, from 1973, delivers a masterclass in the art of rally from awesome legends Timo Makinen, Hannu Mikkola and the late, great Roger Clark as they demonstrate how to put a full-blooded Ford rally car around the most challenging of stages. From classroom to cockpit, this is a fascinating insight into the skills of these legends. It also features the wry observations of writer Jilly Cooper.

In 1979’s Special Stage renowned sports broadcaster Dickie Davies spends four days learning to tackle a Ford Escort rally car alongside Clark. Staggering on-board footage of the master at work is brought to life by ‘co-driver’ Davies’ lively commentary as they tear around the forest stage.

Seven Survivors chronicles the 1963 East African Safari, when more than 80 cars set out for the 3,200 miles of competition over some of the toughest terrain in the world, and just seven made it back. Rally greats including Pat Moss and Erik Carlsson are featured on this rare film.