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Curbside Classics Archives
Ford Brands 1970s Archive
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![(first posted 11/17/2015) One of Ford’s claims to fame was being the first to mass-produce the station wagon in 1929, and from there the body style developed into an important […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ty6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1979 Ford Country Squire – The Wagonmaster Goes To Weight Watchers")
Vintage Review: 1979 Ford Country Squire – The Wagonmaster Goes To Weight Watchers
Posted on November 17, 2021 | 43 Comments(first posted 11/17/2015) One of Ford’s claims to fame was being the first to mass-produce the station wagon in 1929, and from there the body style developed into an important […] -
![(first posted 11/16/2015) While GM had fully embraced downsizing their cars as a core business strategy, Ford seemed to be more reluctant in adapting to the changing landscape. The Blue […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/rtgf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1979 Ford LTD – Corpulence Condensed")
Vintage Review: 1979 Ford LTD – Corpulence Condensed
Posted on November 16, 2021 | 142 Comments(first posted 11/16/2015) While GM had fully embraced downsizing their cars as a core business strategy, Ford seemed to be more reluctant in adapting to the changing landscape. The Blue […] -
![By that headline, I’m not saying that the Fiesta Mk1 was an abject failure in the US, but it was something of a marginal player, and Ford decided to not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Fiesta-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Ford Fiesta Ghia – Ford’s First Go At Selling The Fiesta In The US")
Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Ford Fiesta Ghia – Ford’s First Go At Selling The Fiesta In The US
Posted on November 9, 2020 | 42 CommentsBy that headline, I’m not saying that the Fiesta Mk1 was an abject failure in the US, but it was something of a marginal player, and Ford decided to not […] -
![Somewhat surprisingly, Road & Track’s very first road test was not of an MG, but of a rather prosaic 1947 Ford. So it seemed fitting that in their 25th anniversary […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ford-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T 25th Anniversary Review: 1947 and 1972 Fords – “It Has Nothing That Could Be Described As ‘Handling'”")
R&T 25th Anniversary Review: 1947 and 1972 Fords – “It Has Nothing That Could Be Described As ‘Handling'”
Posted on November 4, 2020 | 37 CommentsSomewhat surprisingly, Road & Track’s very first road test was not of an MG, but of a rather prosaic 1947 Ford. So it seemed fitting that in their 25th anniversary […] -
![It’s easy to forget what an impact the Capri made in the US, never mind the huge one in Europe. It filled a perfect hole, an affordable European sporty coupe […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Capri-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1972 Capri 2600 V6 – “Our Enthusiasm For This Engine Is Almost Unbounded”")
Vintage R&T Review: 1972 Capri 2600 V6 – “Our Enthusiasm For This Engine Is Almost Unbounded”
Posted on October 11, 2020 | 25 CommentsIt’s easy to forget what an impact the Capri made in the US, never mind the huge one in Europe. It filled a perfect hole, an affordable European sporty coupe […]
