Willow Run Airport

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Willow Run Airport

It’s been widely documented that Henry Ford opposed America’s entry into World War II. Some folks claim that the reasoning behind Ford’s decision was simply because he was… continue reading »

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Unstable Anglia

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Unstable Anglia

I am still going through Dad’s old car photos, and lucked out with two images of his Ford Anglia Gasser from the late 60s. This car has a… continue reading »

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The Perfect Day

Monday, March 29, 2010
The Perfect Day

Johnny Joyo walks into the shop and for a split second, I don’t see his face. Instead, I see a snapshot of his ’36 cabriolet where his face… continue reading »

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The Tachymetre

Friday, March 26, 2010
The Tachymetre

A few years ago, we featured an article on Otto Crocker that was published in a 1951 edition of Popular Mechanics. Otto was a watch maker with an… continue reading »

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Dad’s Shoebox Custom in 1960

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Dad’s Shoebox Custom in 1960

I recently found a few pictures of my Dad’s cars, including the sales lot ’52 Olds image I posted last week. The oldest photo in the batch is… continue reading »

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1953: Allard Prepares For Le Mans

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
1953: Allard Prepares For Le Mans

We’ve talked about Sidney Allard before. He was an England based hot rodder with an absolute knack for creating speed, power, and performance. He first proved himself in… continue reading »

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The art of Ford Times magazine

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The art of Ford Times magazine

I’m sure some of you have seen the little magazine put out monthly by Ford Motor Co. that was part marketing and part stories, art and Americana. It… continue reading »

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The Custom Shop Truck

Monday, March 22, 2010
The Custom Shop Truck

Vern Tardel once told me that a “custom” shop truck is nonsensical. “If you want a custom,” he said, “go get yourself a Merc, Buick, or Cad… Don’t… continue reading »

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