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Curbside Classics Archives
Ford Archive
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![(first posted 11/20/2013) There it sits, the Mighty Blue Pinto. I drove a medium blue ’72 Pinto Runabout (hatchback) back in high school, and still recall it with fondness. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/front-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971-72 2.0 OHC Pinto- The Fastest Pinto Ever Built")
Curbside Classic: 1971-72 2.0 OHC Pinto- The Fastest Pinto Ever Built
Posted on January 7, 2020 | 82 Comments(first posted 11/20/2013) There it sits, the Mighty Blue Pinto. I drove a medium blue ’72 Pinto Runabout (hatchback) back in high school, and still recall it with fondness. […] -
![I’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will cross one’s path. The week […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8243-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtake: 1981 Ford Durango – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?")
In-Motion Outtake: 1981 Ford Durango – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?
Posted on January 3, 2020 | 43 CommentsI’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will cross one’s path. The week […] -
![Part of the seeming approach with Ford’s new 2020 Escape has been how its more car-like appearance might better entice traditional passenger car buyers into a CUV. Ford had better […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0702.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2020 Ford Escape SE – Upon Which My Parents Continued Their Downsizing")
Future CC Drive Report: 2020 Ford Escape SE – Upon Which My Parents Continued Their Downsizing
Posted on December 26, 2019 | 72 CommentsPart of the seeming approach with Ford’s new 2020 Escape has been how its more car-like appearance might better entice traditional passenger car buyers into a CUV. Ford had better […] -
![(first published in 2007, revised 12/09/2019. Since I had some memorable wheel time behind a 1971 Mustang HO351 four speed as a seventeen year-old, I thought this might provide a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/gonein60.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: Getting Paid To Break (In) New 1971 Fords (Including a Mustang Mach 1 HO)")
Auto-Biography: Getting Paid To Break (In) New 1971 Fords (Including a Mustang Mach 1 HO)
Posted on December 10, 2019 | 28 Comments(first published in 2007, revised 12/09/2019. Since I had some memorable wheel time behind a 1971 Mustang HO351 four speed as a seventeen year-old, I thought this might provide a […] -
![How is it there have been nearly 14,500 articles at CC and we’ve never had much of a write-up about a four-door LTD of this vintage? Life can be so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_8516.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 to 1978 Ford LTD – Living The Dream")
Curbside Classic: 1975 to 1978 Ford LTD – Living The Dream
Posted on December 5, 2019 | 75 CommentsHow is it there have been nearly 14,500 articles at CC and we’ve never had much of a write-up about a four-door LTD of this vintage? Life can be so […] -
![I will admit to watching some television, but I generally detest “reality shows” that involve competition and avoid them at all costs. The granddaddy of the genre is Survivor, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CCSurvivor01Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Reality CC: Survivor, Curbside Classic Edition")
Reality CC: Survivor, Curbside Classic Edition
Posted on November 29, 2019 | 22 CommentsI will admit to watching some television, but I generally detest “reality shows” that involve competition and avoid them at all costs. The granddaddy of the genre is Survivor, a […] -
![(First Posted October 23, 2013) I’ve owned a lot of cars. The total is up to a slightly embarrassing forty two (edit – its more than now). Most of them […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1978-Ford-Pinto-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Pinto V6 – The Car I Didn’t Buy")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Pinto V6 – The Car I Didn’t Buy
Posted on November 19, 2019 | 40 Comments(First Posted October 23, 2013) I’ve owned a lot of cars. The total is up to a slightly embarrassing forty two (edit – its more than now). Most of them […] -
![Yes, we are back with another installment of my junkyard chronicles. And today, we feature a guest that squeaks in just over our informal (informal to the point of often […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7240.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1999 Ford Taurus SHO – The Plain Wrapper")
Junkyard Classic: 1999 Ford Taurus SHO – The Plain Wrapper
Posted on November 14, 2019 | 57 CommentsYes, we are back with another installment of my junkyard chronicles. And today, we feature a guest that squeaks in just over our informal (informal to the point of often […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day – Ford LTD Squire Wagon
Posted on November 12, 2019 | 37 CommentsThank you to William Oliver -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day – 1972 Ford Gran Torino
Posted on November 11, 2019 | 71 CommentsThank you to Michael Courtney -
![I am not a pickup person, at least not modern, super sized pickup sense. I do like classic trucks as well as the more tidy sized mini trucks of old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20150601_201726.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2012 Ford F-150 – Pickup Truck For The Wife And A Project Hauler For Me")
COAL: 2012 Ford F-150 – Pickup Truck For The Wife And A Project Hauler For Me
Posted on November 10, 2019 | 25 CommentsI am not a pickup person, at least not modern, super sized pickup sense. I do like classic trucks as well as the more tidy sized mini trucks of old […] -
![How is it possible that out of all the Studebakers we have featured here (as well as all of the old trucks of all kinds) we have never pointed the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1949Studebaker2R5-10-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1949 Studebaker 2R-5 – Two All-New Trucks In One (Studebaker’s First And Last)")
Curbside Classic: 1949 Studebaker 2R-5 – Two All-New Trucks In One (Studebaker’s First And Last)
Posted on October 31, 2019 | 20 CommentsHow is it possible that out of all the Studebakers we have featured here (as well as all of the old trucks of all kinds) we have never pointed the […] -
![For a while we went with the disposable minivan concept for my wife’s vehicle by owning back to back cheap Dodge Caravans. This worked fine for a while but then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20150525_190219.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2005 Ford Expedition – Heavy Hauler")
COAL: 2005 Ford Expedition – Heavy Hauler
Posted on October 20, 2019 | 21 CommentsFor a while we went with the disposable minivan concept for my wife’s vehicle by owning back to back cheap Dodge Caravans. This worked fine for a while but then […] -
![After too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1991-Toyota-Previa-03-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)")
Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 65 CommentsAfter too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […] -
![(First Posted October 12, 2013) Since I’ve started to post here at Curbside Classics, I’ve probably driven by 40 of these ’87 to ’93 Fox body Mustangs, and never even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Front-3-Quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Ford Mustang LX – Our Dirty Little Secret")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Ford Mustang LX – Our Dirty Little Secret
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 100 Comments(First Posted October 12, 2013) Since I’ve started to post here at Curbside Classics, I’ve probably driven by 40 of these ’87 to ’93 Fox body Mustangs, and never even […]
