Downsizing was the big story in the Motor City in the late 1970s, and Ford gave the LTD the full treatment for 1979, lopping off 15 inches and 600 lbs. Continue reading
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Wood You Like a ’46-48 Ford Sportsman?
Among the most coveted Fords of their era are the 1946-48 Sportsman convertibles. And there was a Mercury Sportsman, too. Continue reading
Ford’s New Star of the Highway: the 1950-51 Crestliner
Meet the Crestliner, Ford’s answer to the stylish pillarless hardtop convertibles introduced by General Motors. Continue reading
The Model A Ford America Loved Best: 1928-31 Tudor
For a time, the Model A Ford was the most popular car in America, and the most popular Model A was the practical Tudor Sedan. Continue reading
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird
While the original two-seater Thunderbirds of 1955-57 share a similar look, there are some easy-to-spot differences that make them simple to identify by year. Continue reading
A Fortunately Forgotten Ford Failure: 1958 Ford-Aire Suspension
In 1958, Ford jumped on the Motor City’s air-suspension bandwagon, but then quickly jumped back off. Continue reading
Ford’s Super De Luxe Years, 1941-48
What could be better than De Luxe? Super De Luxe, of course. Here’s a look at Ford’s premium models of 1941-48. Continue reading