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Ford Archive
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COAL: 2009 Ford F-150 – A Good One?
Posted on November 24, 2018 | 40 CommentsTaken the week I bought it. After having a few shorter-term ownership experiences, my wife decided to point me toward what I subconsciously wanted – a truck. -
![Before I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0418.jpg "QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation?")
QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation?
Posted on November 6, 2018 | 50 CommentsBefore I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […] -
![A friend of mine is visiting New York City. Although a taxi in New York is hardly an unusual sight, my friend recognized that one like this certainly is. My […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/72FordTaxi.jpg "CC Outtake – Is This Really a New York Taxicab?")
CC Outtake – Is This Really a New York Taxicab?
Posted on October 24, 2018 | 34 CommentsA friend of mine is visiting New York City. Although a taxi in New York is hardly an unusual sight, my friend recognized that one like this certainly is. My […] -
![As an adult, my dad and I have rarely had the opportunity to travel together alone. Both of us lead busy lives and we’ve just never made it happen. I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Ford-Carlisle-2018383.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part One")
Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part One
Posted on October 15, 2018 | 45 CommentsAs an adult, my dad and I have rarely had the opportunity to travel together alone. Both of us lead busy lives and we’ve just never made it happen. I […] -
![After moving in together with my then-girlfriend, we decided that we didn’t need two car payments, and that I’d get rid of my 2005 Civic. Despite it being a dead-reliable and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0853.jpg "COAL:1986 Ford Ranger – Compact Truck, Full-Size Thirst")
COAL:1986 Ford Ranger – Compact Truck, Full-Size Thirst
Posted on September 29, 2018 | 14 CommentsAfter moving in together with my then-girlfriend, we decided that we didn’t need two car payments, and that I’d get rid of my 2005 Civic. Despite it being a dead-reliable and […] -
![The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7722.jpg "The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles")
The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles
Posted on September 27, 2018 | 57 CommentsThe 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […] -
![(first posted 12/22/2012) In the summer of 1986, I was home after my freshman year at engineering school when my Aunt Betty offered me a job driving for the courier […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Pintomobile5.jpg "COAL: 1975 Ford Pinto–Fecal Brown Freedom")
COAL: 1975 Ford Pinto–Fecal Brown Freedom
Posted on August 27, 2018 | 81 Comments(first posted 12/22/2012) In the summer of 1986, I was home after my freshman year at engineering school when my Aunt Betty offered me a job driving for the courier […] -
![I recently finished John Toland’s excellent biography of Adolf Hitler. Going into scorching detail on many things, one of the statements about Neville Chamberlain’s negotiations with Hitler struck a highly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1176.jpg "CC For Sale: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – After Nearly 32 Years, It’s Time For Different Adventures")
CC For Sale: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – After Nearly 32 Years, It’s Time For Different Adventures
Posted on August 27, 2018 | 89 CommentsI recently finished John Toland’s excellent biography of Adolf Hitler. Going into scorching detail on many things, one of the statements about Neville Chamberlain’s negotiations with Hitler struck a highly […] -
![Where we had last left off, I had moved back home and taken a job at a local auto parts store on the counter. I’d bought a ’92 Saturn SC previously from […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/105_0522_1.jpg "COAL: 1987 Ford F-150 – Finally, Another Truck!")
COAL: 1987 Ford F-150 – Finally, Another Truck!
Posted on August 25, 2018 | 29 CommentsWhere we had last left off, I had moved back home and taken a job at a local auto parts store on the counter. I’d bought a ’92 Saturn SC previously from […] -
![It’s shocking how short the second-generation Ford Escort was. I suppose that’s true of many subcompact cars of 20 and more years ago, but cars have gotten a lot taller […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0208jg.jpg "CC Capsule: 1996 Ford Escort LX Sedan – A Manually Shifted Clown Car")
CC Capsule: 1996 Ford Escort LX Sedan – A Manually Shifted Clown Car
Posted on August 8, 2018 | 43 CommentsIt’s shocking how short the second-generation Ford Escort was. I suppose that’s true of many subcompact cars of 20 and more years ago, but cars have gotten a lot taller […] -
![Taking up about sixteen oversize spaces at my local Costco this afternoon was this interesting assemblage of vehicles. I’m not sure if we can truly say there will be something […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1223.jpg "QOTD: You Get To (Have To) Pick One. Which One?")
QOTD: You Get To (Have To) Pick One. Which One?
Posted on July 1, 2018 | 44 CommentsTaking up about sixteen oversize spaces at my local Costco this afternoon was this interesting assemblage of vehicles. I’m not sure if we can truly say there will be something […] -
![The 1970s was an era where the 2-door coupe luxury coupe reigned supreme. It’s been generally agreed upon that the 1965 Ford LTD was the beginning of the low-priced luxury […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1973-Ford-Gran-Torino-LDO-2-e1757720910841-115x115.jpg "CC For Sale: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Luxury Décor Package – Torino’s Personal Luxury Spring Special")
CC For Sale: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Luxury Décor Package – Torino’s Personal Luxury Spring Special
Posted on June 19, 2018 | 67 CommentsThe 1970s was an era where the 2-door coupe luxury coupe reigned supreme. It’s been generally agreed upon that the 1965 Ford LTD was the beginning of the low-priced luxury […] -
![(Author’s Note: This actually started off as a CC, but inspiration took me in a different direction.) (first posted 4/3/2013) Seventeen-year-old Rodney was excited. It was the first weekend […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/miss-jane.jpg "Curbside Saturday Night: 1971 Buick Riviera – Papa Was A Rolling Stone")
Curbside Saturday Night: 1971 Buick Riviera – Papa Was A Rolling Stone
Posted on June 2, 2018 | 50 Comments(Author’s Note: This actually started off as a CC, but inspiration took me in a different direction.) (first posted 4/3/2013) Seventeen-year-old Rodney was excited. It was the first weekend […] -
![Downtown Fishers, Indiana, is under construction. Ten years ago it was a few aging commercial buildings and a bunch of tiny houses. Today, the houses are mostly gone, being replaced […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17620004-proc.jpg "CC Capsule: 1977 Ford F-150 – Construction Special")
CC Capsule: 1977 Ford F-150 – Construction Special
Posted on May 23, 2018 | 22 CommentsDowntown Fishers, Indiana, is under construction. Ten years ago it was a few aging commercial buildings and a bunch of tiny houses. Today, the houses are mostly gone, being replaced […] -
![Old trucks get in your blood. Having a father that always had an old pickup for running around left a big impression on me. Hauling firewood home from the forest, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/openingF100.jpg "COAL: 1981 Ford F-100 Custom Stepside – Slow Ride")
COAL: 1981 Ford F-100 Custom Stepside – Slow Ride
Posted on May 19, 2018 | 21 CommentsOld trucks get in your blood. Having a father that always had an old pickup for running around left a big impression on me. Hauling firewood home from the forest, […]
