Ford Motor Factory, Dagenham, 1950s - Film 1015660

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Exterior view of the Ford factory at Dagenham. The Ford consul and Zephyr 6 on display. Rows of new Cars. Silverware/Trophies from the Tulip Rally and Monte Carlo Rally. Ford Prefect and Anglia. Dagenham Motors
Exterior views of building. Interior Planning Department with artists working on designs for cars. Close up of one of the artists futuristic design. When designed a wooden mock-up is made. Two men inside the mock-up take measurements of the seating and interior room. Back to a picture of the design. Warm clay is used on the wooden mock-up to make a scaled model. When everything is complete the production begins and the bodies are built. A man welding the door frame, by hand. Components are made using machines. Engineers work on the engine. Statistics are recorded on sheets.
The assembly line and an engine is lowered into the bodywork of a car. A sign for the test drive circuit with no unauthorised persons allowed. On the circuit the cars are seen cornering and zigzagging on the track then going over rougher terrain. A car is put on a vibrating machine simulating wear and tear on the springs and shock observers. Seats are tested. On the test track cars undergo brake tests, with measured road markings, and a man stands on the track and observes.
Various shots of the huge Dagenham plant including the works railway.
A new and shiny car in the showroom. A four-door prefect and two-door Anglia.
A woman with three children get into the car. A man packs the spacious boot. Views of the foot room and adjusting the seat. The car pulls off from their country home. Car registration VVW458. The legs of a woman wearing high-heeled shoes driving. Car registration VTW375. Two cars motoring along on a country road.
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