Concise text and hundreds of compelling color photos tell the Blue Oval saga through more than 100 eventful years. From Model T to Mustang, high-performance muscle cars to high-efficiency hybrids, American Icons: Ford is a captivating chronicle of what many regard as the most significant name in automotive history. The story begins with company founder Henry Ford. Ups and downs followed for a century as Ford vied with another colossus Chevrolet and many competitors in the United States and abroad.