Ford Exhibit at Union Station Displays Historic Vehicles Ahead of America 250

Ford Motor Company opened a free public exhibit at Union Station in Washington, D.C., on July 1, 2026. The display runs daily through July 14 in the station's Main Hall and features vehicles tied to the company's manufacturing history. The exhibit marks the start of America 250 observances.

It includes the final Model T produced in 1927, a 1964 Mustang displayed at the New York World's Fair, and a 1934 flathead V-8 pickup.

Ford's moving assembly line reduced Model T production time from more than 12 hours to roughly 90 minutes in some stages. The resulting price drop made vehicle ownership accessible to middle-class families. The company also introduced the $5 workday, which raised wages and shortened hours.

These changes contributed to industrial job growth that supported broader population shifts, including the Great Migration.

A company spokesperson said the goal is to show how Ford vehicles have been part of American culture. Visitors stopped to photograph the cars and noted personal connections to specific models. Ford's aerospace subsidiary supplied computer equipment for the 1969 moon landing mission control.

The F-Series trucks have been the top-selling vehicles in their category for 49 years. The exhibit is free and open to the public through July 14.