# Ford Vault Opens Heritage Fleet

> Ford moves historic cars to new Michigan museum for public display.
- Title: Ford Vault Opens Heritage Fleet · Car and Driver | Shortify
- Summary: Ford moves historic cars to new Michigan museum for public display. Ford’s Heritage Fleet, including Model Ts and race cars, now has a permanent home in…
- Keywords: ford vault, heritage fleet, model t, mustang ute, ford bronco u260, ford synus concept, lincoln l2k concept, ford cougar ii concept, ford reflex concept, le mans gt40, Car and Driver
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74415648/ford-vault-heritage-fleet-virtual-tour
- Author: Caleb Miller
- Published: 2026-11-12T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ford vault, heritage fleet, model t, mustang ute, ford bronco u260, ford synus concept, lincoln l2k concept, ford cougar ii concept, ford reflex concept, le mans gt40, cars
## Ford Vault Launch
Ford moved its Heritage Fleet to a new permanent home in Romulus, Michigan.
## Heritage Fleet Details
The collection includes Model Ts, Mustang prototypes, race cars, and one-off concepts.
## Location and Access
Currently open only to employees due to zoning laws, the building was formerly an Amazon warehouse.
## Model T Special
This 1910 Model T sold in the UK has a right-hand steering wheel and vibrant green paint.
## Super Chief Concept
The 2006 Ford Super Chief Concept features a supercharged 6.8-liter v-10 engine and coach doors.
## Mustang Ute
Ford’s Mustang Ute project converts a Mustang GT350 into a pickup truck for training purposes.
## Ford Ka
This 2008 Ford Ka is the final first-generation model with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer.
## Model U Concept
The 2003 Ford Model U Concept transforms into an SUV and uses a hydrogen-combustion engine.
## Bronco U260 Prototype
The 1999 Ford Bronco U260 prototype was based on a Ranger platform but never progressed beyond styling.
## Synus Concept
The 2005 Ford SYNus Concept is a small vehicle with a 134-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
## Lincoln L2K Concept
The 1995 Lincoln L2K Concept was built on a modified Mazda Miata chassis with a 250-hp v-8 engine.
## Cougar II Concept
The 1963 Ford Cougar II Concept features pop-up headlights and a claimed top speed of 170 mph.
## Reflex Concept
The 2006 Ford Reflex Concept uses a diesel-electric hybrid engine with lithium-ion batteries.
## Le Mans GT40s
Three Ford GT40 race cars won the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours with a controversial team finish.
## Key takeaway

Ford’s Heritage Fleet, including Model Ts and race cars, now has a permanent home in Romulus, Michigan.