# Why Is The 1949 Ford Called 'Shoebox?'

> When World War II ended on September 2, 1945, the U. S. automobile industry hadn't built a single new civilian vehicle for almost three years.

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- **Published:** 2025-05-12
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #called #shoebox #almost #automobile #built #civilian #ended
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