10 things you never knew about Ford - pictures

Ford's Dagenham plant boasted a dock, rail lines, a foundry and a power station

The workers found fame during their strike and again in the film and stage show Made in Dagenham

Ford's factory in Trafford Park built Model T cars and the Model TT van

In competition, the GT40 was highly effective, and remains an iconic road and race car

The latest GT supercar is no less desirable, thanks to huge performance and wins at the Le Mans 24 hour race

Many Model T owners chose their cars in colours other than black

Through eight generations, the Ford Fiesta remain's Britain's favourite car

The first generation of Mondeo replaced the Sierra, and the latest version is still a company-car favourite

The Ford Tri-Motor was a popular commercial and military aircraft

The luxurious Lincoln Continental was a match for the Cadillac Eldorado both in terms of ability and sales