Tom Yeung here with today’s Smart Money. When cars were first rolled out in the late 1800s, no one really knew what they should look like. After all, no one had ever seen one before. So, people ...

In 1926, Ford’s Universal Car was nearing the end of a 19-year run that rewired civilization. The Touring body—simple, open, and cheerful—wasn’t just a car; it was a ticket to mobility for farmers, ...