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Capital Wilmington company history timeline

1954

1954: Ford Thunderbird, arguably the first “classic car” was released with an emphasis on comfort, convenience, sportiness, and distinctive design.

1956

The Ford Foundation, which was a large stockholder, and the Ford family were the only owners of the company until January 1956.

The first Public Offering (IPO) of the stocks of the Ford Motor Company was made in January 1956.

1957

1957: The – interesting – Edsel was released.

1964

1964: The incredibly successful Mustang was released.

1976

1976: Ford expanded with its first internationally successful front-wheel drive Fiesta.

1985

On April 1, 1985, a 25-year old man named Tim Michael claimed the third leg of the company’s journey, as Charlie Wiygul Ford became Capital Ford.

1990

1990: The Explorer helped launch the SUV market.

2014

2014 also marked the 50th anniversary of the iconic Ford Mustang.

2016

2016: 50-year Anniversary of the historic 24 Hours Le Mans victory of the Ford GT.

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