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- Barry Koch on Curbside Classic: 1979 Suzuki Cervo (SS20) CX-G – The Buzz And The Whizz
- SubGothius on Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Thema 8.32 – Discretion, Subtlety, And A Ferrari V8
- SubGothius on Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Thema 8.32 – Discretion, Subtlety, And A Ferrari V8
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ranchero Archive
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CC Outtake: 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero – On The Road To Resurrection. Hopefully.
Posted on January 6, 2024 | 36 Comments(first posted 1/3/2018) Every journey starts with a step. Or, in our case, replace the “e” with an “o” and make it a “stop” for gas and coffee […] -
Curbside Classic: 1977-79 Ford Ranchero- No Curbside Love For This One!
Posted on December 6, 2023 | 104 Comments(first posted 12/5/2013) Based on the reader’s comments in last week’s 1969 Ranchero article, I know there’s little love for this last generation Ranchero. Based on some personal experience with the Torino […] -
Curbside Conundrum: 1964 Buick Riviera Or 1972 Ford Ranchero 500 – Eeny Meeny Miny Moe…
Posted on February 27, 2021 | 35 CommentsDriving through the little town of Eaton, Colorado the other evening I passed by this pairing that was well worthy of a quick stop. Arranged as they were it could […] -
Curbside Classic: 1969 Ford Ranchero: The Anti-Paternity Mobile
Posted on January 14, 2020 | 59 Comments(first posted in 2011) It’s long overdue to bust out a Ranchero, especially on a day after we’ve done farm tractors. Not that there’s really much correlation: I’d love to […] -
In-Motion Outtake: 1981 Ford Durango – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?
Posted on January 3, 2020 | 43 CommentsI’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will cross one’s path. The week […] -
Curbside Cute-Ute: The Nissan Sunny GB120
Posted on May 26, 2016 | 20 CommentsIt is proving to be harder than I ever imagined to find great curbside classics in Japan. I’ve thought a lot about the reasons why and the only reasonable explanation […] -
Curbside Classic: 1957 Ford Ranchero – The First Respectable Truck
Posted on December 26, 2014 | 90 Comments(first posted 11/15/2011) From today’s perspective, Rancheros – and their El Camino counterparts – are just cool, funky, fun and desirable, because of their unique configuration and, well; because they’re […] -
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 […] -
Backyard Classics: A Saturday Afternoon Stroll at the In-Laws
Posted on April 20, 2013 | 26 CommentsWhen you marry into a family, sometimes it’s wise to not open your mouth too soon. Give it a dozen or so years. -
CCOTY Nomination: 1972 Ford Torino, The Fertile Breeder
Posted on January 25, 2013 | 72 CommentsOne of the many themes seen in the comments for the CCOTY nominees is whether or not the platform of the car led to other developments. For instance, one concern […]