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Curbside Classics Archives
Ford Archive
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![After several years living in the big city, where the combination of an old car and public transit worked just fine, my family and I moved to an outlying suburb. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1997-Ford-Escort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 1997 Ford Escort wagon – The Dull Commuter")
Cars of a Lifetime: 1997 Ford Escort wagon – The Dull Commuter
Posted on May 18, 2014 | 36 CommentsAfter several years living in the big city, where the combination of an old car and public transit worked just fine, my family and I moved to an outlying suburb. […] -
![I had business in Indianapolis’s South Broad Ripple neighborhood not long ago, and it was one of the first sunny and sort-of warm days of the spring season. I had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DodgeA100.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: A Springtime Stroll (On Film, In Black and White)")
CC Outtakes: A Springtime Stroll (On Film, In Black and White)
Posted on May 10, 2014 | 21 CommentsI had business in Indianapolis’s South Broad Ripple neighborhood not long ago, and it was one of the first sunny and sort-of warm days of the spring season. I had […] -
![We’ve finally made it out of winter and it’s time for some spring cleaning. These pictures are all at least a year old and I simply haven’t tapped into them. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IMG_0191.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Album: Cars From Two Continents, Three States, Four Towns, and Seven Decades – More Mopars, Some Independents, and A Few Surprises")
Car Show Photo Album: Cars From Two Continents, Three States, Four Towns, and Seven Decades – More Mopars, Some Independents, and A Few Surprises
Posted on May 9, 2014 | 50 CommentsWe’ve finally made it out of winter and it’s time for some spring cleaning. These pictures are all at least a year old and I simply haven’t tapped into them. […] -
![It’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-03-11.56.46.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues")
Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues
Posted on May 4, 2014 | 77 CommentsIt’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […] -
![I’ve had a run of bad luck with my two little cars this year. The Ford Focus has seen my mechanic three times. In February, the power-steering pump failed. In March, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FocusMatrix.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: When Do You Give Up On Your Car?")
QOTD: When Do You Give Up On Your Car?
Posted on April 26, 2014 | 89 CommentsI’ve had a run of bad luck with my two little cars this year. The Ford Focus has seen my mechanic three times. In February, the power-steering pump failed. In March, […] -
CC Outtake: 1968 Ford Mustang – Already a Curbside Classic in 1982
Posted on April 19, 2014 | 30 CommentsI took this photo in 1982, when I was 15. I’ve always kept an eagle eye out for old cars! -
![In keeping with this week’s theme, I dug up an article featuring my favorite Mustang body style, the pre-facelift Fox. And while I don’t necessarily care for the graphics package […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/MustangPaceCar1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Scoop: 1979 Mustang Indy Pace Car – The 302 Wakes Up")
Vintage Scoop: 1979 Mustang Indy Pace Car – The 302 Wakes Up
Posted on April 15, 2014 | 30 CommentsIn keeping with this week’s theme, I dug up an article featuring my favorite Mustang body style, the pre-facelift Fox. And while I don’t necessarily care for the graphics package […] -
![Have you ever experienced this? You catch the tiniest detail of a vehicle out of the corner of your eye, and instantly you know just what kind of car or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/77FordBronco4jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1977 Ford Bronco – End of the Line, But Still Tough as Nails")
CC Capsule: 1977 Ford Bronco – End of the Line, But Still Tough as Nails
Posted on April 12, 2014 | 15 CommentsHave you ever experienced this? You catch the tiniest detail of a vehicle out of the corner of your eye, and instantly you know just what kind of car or […] -
CC Outtake: Time Marches On
Posted on April 11, 2014 | 38 CommentsResearch called. Wanting to start finish a history of the 3/4 ton pickup, I needed some pictures of a few new ones. The goal is to finish before my retirement. -
![(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P4090187.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts")
Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 32 Comments(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […] -
![It was late afternoon and I was needing both fuel and a pitstop. With fueling locations being so few and far between in most rural areas, I was quite happy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_1804.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Classics: A Surreal Stop for Fuel")
Road Trip Classics: A Surreal Stop for Fuel
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 36 CommentsIt was late afternoon and I was needing both fuel and a pitstop. With fueling locations being so few and far between in most rural areas, I was quite happy […] -
![Last Friday, as I drove north on the 605 towards the 91 (that’s California speak for Interstate 605 and California State Highway 91), I rolled past this Ford Cortina Mark […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ford-Cortina-at-speed-1-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Ford Cortina Mark I- Practicing My Rolling Photography Technique")
Curbside Outtakes: Ford Cortina Mark I- Practicing My Rolling Photography Technique
Posted on March 25, 2014 | 52 CommentsLast Friday, as I drove north on the 605 towards the 91 (that’s California speak for Interstate 605 and California State Highway 91), I rolled past this Ford Cortina Mark […] -
![California may be a bit water-challenged these days, but if I lived there I’d say I found just the thing to quench my thirst. The first-generation Taurus and Sable have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Taurus1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1990 Ford Taurus LX – A Rare Breed Indeed")
eBay Find: 1990 Ford Taurus LX – A Rare Breed Indeed
Posted on March 22, 2014 | 92 CommentsCalifornia may be a bit water-challenged these days, but if I lived there I’d say I found just the thing to quench my thirst. The first-generation Taurus and Sable have […] -
![If ever an ad were untruthful, it would be this spot for the 1981 Escort. Quoting European publications which were evaluating an almost completely different machine, we can see how […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1981EscortAd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1981 Escort – The Focus’s Grandma")
Vintage Ad: 1981 Escort – The Focus’s Grandma
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 20 CommentsIf ever an ad were untruthful, it would be this spot for the 1981 Escort. Quoting European publications which were evaluating an almost completely different machine, we can see how […] -
![(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Captain-Hook.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning")
Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 95 Comments(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […]
