 In 1997, importation of the Cargo came to an end, as Ford sold the rights to the model line (alongside that of the Ford Louisville/Aeromax) to Freightliner.From the 1957 through 1963 model years, the higher rated (C-750 / 800 / 900) Ford C series had the Lincoln Y-block V8 engine as optional or standard equipment.In 1961, Ford introduced a variant of the C series in order to move into the Class 8 COE market.