According to many news sources, the historic Twin Cities Assembly Plant in St. Paul, Minnesota is headed for a not-so-grand finale. Come December 19th, the 86-year-old facility that originally built Model Ts will be history. Ironically, Twin Cities is currently making the T’s spiritual successor: the (somewhat iconic) Ford Ranger compact truck. So shall we, the collective group of automotive journalists, lament the loss of this famous nameplate from Ford’s storied past? (Read More…)
Posted in Industry, Infrastructure, News Blog, Toyota
Tagged as Ford, model T, Ranger, RIP, twin cities, uaw
Tagged as Ford, model T, Ranger, RIP, twin cities, uaw
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