The Jalopy Journal
Barris acquired the Porsche after all the Porsche enthusiasts had bought and pilfered everything usable from the car. All Barris got was the body...
You are correct, it was a Business Coupe, although the CHP accident report erroneously called it a Tudor. The trim was from a '55 Pontiac....
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R.O. Gould Chrysler-Plymouth was just a few blocks south of Mel Burns Ford, not far from Beach City Chevrolet, Boulevard Buick, Mike Salta...
Around the traditional LA Ford cultures, automatics are known as "boat anchors" or "big oily doorstops". That means they demand a lot of attention...
Try American Collectors Insurance in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. I've had excellent service with them. They're not only reasonable but they're...
My experience has been the majority of hobbyists prefer buying collector cars from true owners rather than middle-men. Personally, I strive for...
The '64 is one of the most beautiful as well as comfortable Fords ever built in the 60's! Unfortunately, your example looks to have spent more...
Ford did not offer any "burnt orange" color per se, but did have a gorgeous non-metallic color in '56 called Mandarin Orange (manufacturer's code...
Hi Zomb - Congrats on finding an exceptionally clean '60. Most of the 60's from Nor Cal are dry, clean cars with unusually nice plating. I've...
Hello, to all who have posted questions & comments regarding MEL BURNS FORD. I was gratified to see the interest, as I was employed/associated...
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