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Ford Archive
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1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan: Not a Galaxie 500—and That’s Exactly Why It’s Worth Remembering
Posted on June 30, 2026 | 106 Comments(Updated 6/30/2026) Ford Galaxie. The name just rolls off the tongue, and is right up there with “Mustang” and “Thunderbird” in the best Ford model names of all time. Introduced […] -
1966 Ford Mustang Limousine Conversion And A Possible (New) Mustang Sedan: Stretching An Idea Too Far
Posted on June 29, 2026 | 29 CommentsWhat happens when you stretch an automotive concept further than it can go? You might end up with something like this oddball limousine conversion, based on a 1966 Ford Mustang […] -
Ten Classic Turquoise Cars And Trucks Of The 1960s (And One From 1970)
Posted on June 28, 2026 | 32 CommentsTurquoise cars and trucks are most strongly associated with the 1950s — we’ve all seen cheerful two-tone Chevrolet Bel Air hardtops in Tropical Turquoise over India Ivory — but turquoise […] -
1967 Mercury Comet Caliente Sedan: Rare, Ultra-Low-Mileage Four-Door In One-Year-Only Grandé Luxury Trim
Posted on June 23, 2026 | 20 CommentsIt’s no secret that four-door cars are much less likely to be preserved than convertibles or two-door sedans, but 1967 Mercury Comet sedans weren’t common even when they were new, […] -
Car Show Classic: 1969 Ford LTD – My Father’s Day Present
Posted on June 21, 2026 | 87 Comments(Updated 6/21/2026) What is it about our fathers’ cars? Those of us who were car-crazed little boys (and girls) certainly lapped up every car experience we could get our little […] -
1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Deluxe For Sale: Rare 289 Four-Barrel/Four-Speed Combination
Posted on June 18, 2026 | 13 CommentsI like to think that I’m up on my 1960s American cars; after all, I’ve spent many of my waking hours thinking about them, working on them, and writing about […] -
1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau For Sale: Older Show-Winning Restoration
Posted on June 13, 2026 | 12 CommentsIn terms of classic American luxury cars, the four-seat Thunderbirds from 1958-66 are a great value, at least in terms of purchase price. For some reason, they’ve never quite taken […] -
1985 Ford Bronco XLT: A Solid Bullnose With A Deluxe Marti Report For Sale
Posted on June 10, 2026 | 10 CommentsThe popularity of Ford’s Bronco in the eyes of collectors has seemingly trickled down from generation to generation. The first-generation Bronco (1966-77) has been hot for years, but when prices […] -
Overdrive-Equipped 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Sedan For Sale: A Classy Ford For The Frugal
Posted on June 8, 2026 | 29 CommentsThe idea of using an overdrive gear for fuel economy is such a good one that it’s shocking it didn’t catch on earlier in America, but in the land of […] -
1956 Ford P-500 Parcel Delivery Truck: The Dog Days of Summer — A Look at Ford’s P-Series Delivery Trucks
Posted on June 6, 2026 | 26 Comments(Updated 6/6/2026) Summer time is technically not quite here, but it sure feels like it. Maybe a Hot Dog is in order? How about one from this […] -
How The Aero Look Saved Ford In California In The 1980s
Posted on June 6, 2026 | 17 CommentsFord’s embrace of aerodynamic styling was big news in the 1980s, and sleek, modern designs like the 1983 Thunderbird and 1986 Taurus put the company back on the map after […] -
Deciphering The Build Sheets Of A 1960s Ford Thunderbird And Lincoln Continental
Posted on June 3, 2026 | 21 CommentsOne of the best ways to learn about your classic car is to find its build sheet, which is often located under the seats or even above the fuel tank […] -
1983 Buick LeSabre Vs. 1983 Ford Thunderbird: My Family Chooses Between The Brougham Look And The Aero Bird
Posted on June 1, 2026 | 32 CommentsIt’s 1983. You’re a Midwestern middle-class man, mid-thirties, with two kids and a wife. You’ve always driven Fords, but your wife’s rusty 1974 Pinto is in desperate need of an […] -
Curbside Finds: 1960s Ford N-600, 1966 Ford Econoline Pickup, 1969 Ford F-100 – Three Very Different Old Ford Trucks
Posted on May 30, 2026 | 40 Comments(Updated 5/30/2026) In the last week, I have luckily run into three 1960’s Ford Trucks. What could be better? First up is this 1966(?) Ford N-600 dump truck. […] -
1969–1979 Ford–Kelsey-Hayes Sure-Track Brake System: Detroit’s First Antilock Brakes
Posted on May 29, 2026 | 14 CommentsIn May 1968, Ford Motor Company announced that it would shortly offer an electronic anti-skid brake system to automatically prevent a car’s rear wheels from locking in a sudden stop. […]
![1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan: Not a Galaxie 500—and That’s Exactly Why It’s Worth Remembering (Updated 6/30/2026) Ford Galaxie. The name just rolls off the tongue, and is right up there with “Mustang” and “Thunderbird” in the best Ford model names of all time. Introduced […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=474,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5-15-2014-005-e1401030831597.jpg)
![1966 Ford Mustang Limousine Conversion And A Possible (New) Mustang Sedan: Stretching An Idea Too Far What happens when you stretch an automotive concept further than it can go? You might end up with something like this oddball limousine conversion, based on a 1966 Ford Mustang […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1966-Ford-Mustang-limo-Tahoe-Turquoise-Bring-a-Trailer-1015-front-3q-right-e1782531966402-115x115.webp)
![Ten Classic Turquoise Cars And Trucks Of The 1960s (And One From 1970) Turquoise cars and trucks are most strongly associated with the 1950s — we’ve all seen cheerful two-tone Chevrolet Bel Air hardtops in Tropical Turquoise over India Ivory — but turquoise […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1967-Ford-F-100-1960-Corvette-1968-Oldsmobile-Delmont-88-Turquoise-composite-1-115x115.webp)
![1967 Mercury Comet Caliente Sedan: Rare, Ultra-Low-Mileage Four-Door In One-Year-Only Grandé Luxury Trim It’s no secret that four-door cars are much less likely to be preserved than convertibles or two-door sedans, but 1967 Mercury Comet sedans weren’t common even when they were new, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1967-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-4SD-Burgundy-Orlando-Classic-Cars-front-3q-left-level-115x115.webp)
![Car Show Classic: 1969 Ford LTD – My Father’s Day Present (Updated 6/21/2026) What is it about our fathers’ cars? Those of us who were car-crazed little boys (and girls) certainly lapped up every car experience we could get our little […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1969FordLTD01.jpg)
![1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Deluxe For Sale: Rare 289 Four-Barrel/Four-Speed Combination I like to think that I’m up on my 1960s American cars; after all, I’ve spent many of my waking hours thinking about them, working on them, and writing about […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1965-Ranchero-6-115x115.webp)
![1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau For Sale: Older Show-Winning Restoration In terms of classic American luxury cars, the four-seat Thunderbirds from 1958-66 are a great value, at least in terms of purchase price. For some reason, they’ve never quite taken […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/63-T-Bird-1-e1781028679472-115x115.webp)
![1985 Ford Bronco XLT: A Solid Bullnose With A Deluxe Marti Report For Sale The popularity of Ford’s Bronco in the eyes of collectors has seemingly trickled down from generation to generation. The first-generation Bronco (1966-77) has been hot for years, but when prices […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/85-Bronco-1-115x115.webp)
![Overdrive-Equipped 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Sedan For Sale: A Classy Ford For The Frugal The idea of using an overdrive gear for fuel economy is such a good one that it’s shocking it didn’t catch on earlier in America, but in the land of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/62-Ford-1-115x115.jpg)
![1956 Ford P-500 Parcel Delivery Truck: The Dog Days of Summer — A Look at Ford’s P-Series Delivery Trucks (Updated 6/6/2026) Summer time is technically not quite here, but it sure feels like it. Maybe a Hot Dog is in order? How about one from this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200524_155503.jpg)
![How The Aero Look Saved Ford In California In The 1980s Ford’s embrace of aerodynamic styling was big news in the 1980s, and sleek, modern designs like the 1983 Thunderbird and 1986 Taurus put the company back on the map after […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-aero-layers-115x115.webp)
![Deciphering The Build Sheets Of A 1960s Ford Thunderbird And Lincoln Continental One of the best ways to learn about your classic car is to find its build sheet, which is often located under the seats or even above the fuel tank […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/T-Bird-and-Continental-115x115.jpg)
![1983 Buick LeSabre Vs. 1983 Ford Thunderbird: My Family Chooses Between The Brougham Look And The Aero Bird It’s 1983. You’re a Midwestern middle-class man, mid-thirties, with two kids and a wife. You’ve always driven Fords, but your wife’s rusty 1974 Pinto is in desperate need of an […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Buick-vs.-Thunderbird-2-115x115.jpg)
![Curbside Finds: 1960s Ford N-600, 1966 Ford Econoline Pickup, 1969 Ford F-100 – Three Very Different Old Ford Trucks (Updated 5/30/2026) In the last week, I have luckily run into three 1960’s Ford Trucks. What could be better? First up is this 1966(?) Ford N-600 dump truck. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200524_154049.jpg)
![1969–1979 Ford–Kelsey-Hayes Sure-Track Brake System: Detroit’s First Antilock Brakes In May 1968, Ford Motor Company announced that it would shortly offer an electronic anti-skid brake system to automatically prevent a car’s rear wheels from locking in a sudden stop. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1969-Lincoln-Continental-Mark-III-White-Raleigh-Classic-Car-Auctions-front-3q-right-insets-1-115x115.webp)


