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For antique car collector Norman Hoskins, his 1941 Lincoln Continental means more to him than a hunk of metal. The car is a vital link to his father.

“My dad, Norman Hoskins, Sr., won the Continental Owners Club event back in ’59,” Hoskins says. “I was 12 years old, and it was a big day for me because it was something that I got to share with him.”

Antique car collectors do more than store cars in garages and admire their glory. They preserve history. But it's not the type of story you read about in history books...

The Lincoln Continental is not just any car. It started off as one man’s personal vision and turned into a vehicle for everyone from all walks of life.

The Lincoln Continental concept was born during a trip to Europe in 1938. Edsel Ford originally designed the car for him and his wife, Eleanor, to take on a holiday to Miami. They did not expect what would come next. When they returned home...

The fall foliage is in full swing and Bob Thomas Ford West knows that means there are plenty of fun festivities happening around the Fort Wayne area. We know that the best and most exciting way to get out there and peep that foliage is with the capable and exciting Ford F-150.

 

When your truck matches the foliage. ?? #TruckTuesday #Ford #Trucks #FordTrucks #F150 #Lariat #4x4 #BuiltFordTough #Nature #Fall

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Well, Monday is back again. It's always hard to face a new week after an exciting or relaxing weekend, but here at Bob Thomas Ford we've got the cure to any Monday blues. The 2016 Ford Edge is in stock and here at our Ford Wayne location and we know that planning an exciting weekend trip is something that will surely help you push through the workweek like a champion.

 

Adventure around every turn. #Ford #Edge #FordEdge #TGIF #WeekendReady #Adventure #RoadTrip #WeekendWarrior

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On the hunt for a compact crossover for you and yours? Searching for suggestions?

Well, if so, we here at Bob Thomas Ford West would be quick to point you in the direction of our small-SUV standout, the 2017 Ford Escape.

And we think you'll understand exactly why we would after watching the following clip, an evaluation of the Escape from Cars.com commentator Joe Bruzek. Have at it right here:

Scale the Escape trim totem pole to its peak and it's there you'll be met by the incredible Titanium iteration.

Standard features on this model include…

If the midsize sedan segment has been calling your name, please allow your buds at Bob Thomas Ford West to throw you a bone:

Try ours -- the recently refreshed 2017 Ford Fusion -- on for size. It very likely could be the one to fit you and your vehicular needs like a glove.

And so, with that in mind, we encourage you to check the clip below. Our friends over at MotorWeek are here today to spell out some of the Fusion's finer details:

A fresh addition to the Fusion catalog, the range-topping V6 Sport model is a mean machine…

<p> Last month, Ford announced it has sold over 1 million F-150 with fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines. </p><br>

<p> Though uncertain during its 2010 debut, Ford’s EcoBoost has proven to be a worthy competitor among the army of V8 engines sported by its competitors. About 60% of Ford’s revenue are from EcoBoost sales, giving these engines a brand name all its own. </p><br>
<p> Ford EcoBoost drivers are estimated to save $255 million a year in fuel costs, proving that these engines are not only good for business but good for the environment as well. </p><br…

<p> Everything is looking up for Ford. In 2016, U.S. sales for the auto brand were 6.4% in June and sales for the F-Series pickups climbed to 28%. </p><br>
<p> 70,937 Ford F-Series pickups were sold in last month alone, surpassing the Chevy Silverado pickup line over 20,000 models sold despite Chevy’s recent aggressive marketing strategies. </p><br>

<p> Not only were Ford’s pickup line a major contributor to sales, its crossover and SUV inventories have increased by 7.3% as well. Furthermore, the Lincoln division has also seen an increase over the…

Would you love to drive a luxury crossover without paying typical luxury car prices? Well, that's exactly what's offered by the new 2016 Ford Edge!

Now, the 2016 Ford Edge isn't a luxury car per se, but it certainly comes pretty close! That's because the Edge blends its sophisticated style with powerful engine options and a modern, well-crafted cabin. Aren't those the very same qualities you'd expect to find in a so-called luxury crossover? We thought so, too!

How far can a #Ford #FusionEnergi go on one tank and a charge? Farther than you might think… pic.twitter.com/NhD2VECIiS

— Ford Fusion (@FordFusion) May 31, 2016

Drivers in Fort Wayne are in a unique position. Your daily commute may be very short, and made predominantly of tightly-packed big-city driving. Yet, head out into Indiana at large, and you are immediately transported into a sprawling rural landscape.

The Ford Fusion Energi is designed with drivers like you in mind.

Plug it in to a standard household outlet with the 120-volt convenience cable, and let it charge overnight. In the…