In this Ford promotional clip, the all-metal retractable ’58 Skyliner takes a back seat and the spotlight is on the Sunliner, the automaker’s conventional ragtop convertible. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1958 Ford Sunliner Ragtop
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Muy Caliente: the 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
In January of 1964, Lincoln-Mercury rolled out a sporty performance version of the Comet called the Cyclone, and it was a decent seller from the start. Continue reading
A Different Slant: the 1968 Ford Fairlane and Torino Fastbacks
For 1968, Ford offered Fairlane and Torino hardtops in two flavors: a conventional three-box Sport Coupe and a slant-roofed Fastback. Let’s see how that worked out. Continue reading
A Ford For Britain: the 1932-37 Model Y
In its time, the Ford Model Y was one of the most popular cars in Great Britain, yet most Americans have never seen one. It’s a neat car with a great story, so let’s have a look. Continue reading
Downwardly Mobile: Mercury for 1961
The entire Mercury lineup was moved down market in 1961, almost directly into Ford territory. Let’s look at the strategy and offerings. Continue reading
Ford’s Unconventional 1931-32 Convertible Sedans
There are a number of unusual things about Ford’s 1931-32 Convertible Sedans, starting with the fact that Ford didn’t design them. Continue reading
Wallflower: The 1966-70 Ford Falcon
In the Total Performance movement at Ford in the late ’60s, the compact ’66-’70 Falcon was sent to the sidelines. Continue reading