Posts Tagged ‘Ford’
What are Customized LowRiders
When the majority of individuals consider customizing an automobile, they focus on boosting the vehicle’s performance. At the majority of auto events, you’ll see cars with extra-large engines shoved under the hood, vehicles with raised suspensions to better crawl over rocks, and gigantic superchargers. However, there is a subset of personalization that has nothing to…
Read MoreThe “Ford” Model “T” History
As production and sales of the T grew, the price fell roughly 50% in six years, while sales increased sevenfold. In 1909, the conventional four-seat open tourer cost $800; the price reduced to $500 in 1913 and to $450 in 1915. 69,762 units were sold in 1911, 170,211 units in 1912, 202,667 units in 1913,…
Read MoreFord Mustang Mach 1 History
Ford Mustang Mach 1 debuted in 1969 as a performance-oriented model that served as a bridge between a GT and the Shelby GT350. The Mach 1 was not as extreme as the GT350 or GT500 due to its V-8 engine, which was also available in Shelby and Boss versions. While Shelby variants were designed for…
Read MoreFord Thunderbolt
Brannan couldn’t sleep. After winning over 65 races and setting 22 track records in 1963, the competition pressed him. As leader of Ford’s Drag Team, he had to keep Ford products competitive on the drag strip, and thus keep Ford dealers competitive. In a flash, he said, the competition changed. Chevrolet was working on the…
Read MoreCalifornia “Dreamin” in a Torino
A bright orange 1970 Torino GT would pass you on the steep I-5 Grapevine north of Los Angeles in the early 1970s. So, depending on what kind of vehicle you were driving at the time, such an event might not be very surprising. Many six-cylinder cars of that era would have been hard at work…
Read MoreA Close look at Shelby Mustangs
THE ORIGINAL: 1965 SHELBY MUSTANG GT350 The GT350’s design stood out among the Mustang herd. Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker panel stripes was the original Shelby Mustang color. Rare Guardsman Blue Le Mans-style stripes that a contemporary reviewer feared would attract cops and now attract vehicle enthusiasts. The first GT350 had a 1-inch thick…
Read MoreFord’s Big Bad 429 History
The 429 is unquestionably one of the most sought after and valuable engines ever built. The Ford 385 engine served as the inspiration for the Boss 429 engine. It was discovered that a Mustang’s body was not broad enough to accommodate a large Boss 429 engine, and as a result, Ford commissioned Kar Kraft of…
Read MoreTop Cars to Restore
Lincoln Continental The Most Often Restored Automobiles Restoration is a costly undertaking. Even if you can do the majority of the work yourself, the components, equipment, and paint supplies needed to change an old automobile from a worn-out relic to a dazzling display beauty will set you back a five-figure price. We commend you if…
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