All Blog Posts Tagged 'Ford' (14)

Carroll Shelby: the Myth or the Man by Mike Thies

There is truly a library of books and articles about Carroll Shelby. He is easily one of the most outstanding icons of the American automotive history.  His recent death has left us to consider his legacy, his impact and his memory. He was a man for the times with a vision for what the sports car in America could be.  The stories are near mythical anymore.  There is the one where the “Cobra” name came to him in a dream and the one that is told about how he named the GT350 by asking an…

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Added by Michael Thies on May 4, 2013 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Grandpa's Old Ford Garage - The Automotive Art of Dean Weller -copyright 2007-2010 by Keith Stokes

Grandpa's Old Ford Garage 

The Automotive Art of Dean Weller

33015 W. 83rd Street 

DeSoto,…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 18, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Have your car be in the new Harrison Ford movie "42, the Jackie Robinson Story"! And maybe you too!

We are looking for cars between the years '32-'49, that still appear original to be in the Harrison Ford movie "42, the Jackie Robinson Story"! 

We are filming Friday in Birmingham this Friday, the 18th, near Rickwood Stadium. It's a night scene, so call time will start later in the day and go well into the night. 

We will pay you about $100 and the car $125-$150 depending where you are coming from. We put a dust or dulling agent on some cars, that comes right…

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Added by Kelli Wilcoxen on May 13, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Big. Bad. Fast. 1964 Ford 427 Lightweight

Check out this fast Ford in my latest examiner column: http://www.examiner.com/classic-car-in-oakland/1964-ford-427-lightweight

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Added by Steve Natale on March 11, 2012 at 1:38pm — 1 Comment

Ford’s Power of Choice Tour at Atlantic Station

Ford Motors came to Atlanta in partnership with the City of Atlanta to present the Ford’s Power of Choice Tour.  We met in Atlanta, GA, on a cool Thursday morning, November 10, 2011 at The Charging Spot in Atlantic Station to hear highlights of Ford’s fuel efficient lineup and the new electrified vehicles that will be available in…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 11, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

A 1951 Ford, Racing Maserati, Oldsmobile Ralley, The Busiest Time For Car Shows



By Miguel Caparros. 1951 Ford Convertible                     Click For Video Here

In early in 1951 my father bought a 51 Ford Convertible. His plan was to exploit a hole in the Over The…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on October 19, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

The End Of An Era @ The Varsity, 1965 Mustang GT, Datsun SPL 311

Stories, videos and photos by Miguel Caparros.

An Automotive tradition in Atlanta has been a victim of its own success. The Varsity down town has removed its support of the 1st Thursday of every month cruise in that has been going on since the 70's.…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on October 6, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

A fishy story or how Plymouth got the jump but lost the race to Ford.

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The 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang was the first Pony Car. Chrysler Plymouth did their best to try to steal the thunder of the April New York Worlds Fair Introduction, by…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on July 11, 2011 at 5:00pm — 10 Comments

1965 Ford Mustang Station Wagon



by Miguel Caparros 

This article was prompted by a posting from Sam Fiorani, another automotive historical journalist on his website,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 26, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Vaughn Gittin Jr 2010 Formula Drift World Champion Will Be On The American Wheels Events Radio HourThis Thursday

We interview live, Vaughn Giddin Jr 2010 Formula D world Champion this Thursday Night 7 PM to 8 pm Atlantic time on www.garage71.com  http://www.vaughngittin.com/

Added by Miguel Caparros on May 4, 2011 at 4:45am — No Comments

Califorina Car Spotting: Thames Freighter

Early mini-van is too cool!  Take a look:  http://californiacarspotting.blogspot.com/2011/03/th… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on April 12, 2011 at 6:57pm — No Comments

New book on Early V-8 Fords

I just reviewed a great new book titled '40 Ford for Examiner. I highly recommend it!  Read my review here:  http://www.examiner.com/vintage-transportation-in-national/40-ford-book-reveiw-review… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on March 22, 2011 at 5:15pm — No Comments

Roush Mustang Wins Best in Show at the Mustangs Unlimited March Show.

 



Please correct me if the above headline is wrong!

"Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" There were many strange things in 1984's Ghost Busters, and there may be some strange ones here in Georgia. A new Roush Mustang wins Best in Show at a Mustang Show, against many fabulous cars that were lovingly rejuvenated by…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on March 13, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Steve Saleen

Steve Saleen will be at the Georgia Regional Mustang Clubs 2nd Annual Pioneer Mustang and Ford show this Sunday the 3rd. He will be signing autographs as well as John Chlor from Ford.



Saleen formed Saleen Autosport in 1983 and set to building the first Saleen Mustang, equipped with special aerodynamic, suspension and handling packages and a completely

redesigned interior. The car was completed in…

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Added by John Knox on October 1, 2010 at 1:44am — No Comments

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