There’s a well-established art to taking a memorable photo—whether you’re using the most advanced camera or your smartphone.
The rear-wheel drive Crossfire was based upon Mercedes R170 platform, which was developed for the company’s SLK320 roadster.
There are only about 40 surviving examples of the Thunderbird with an “M-Code” 390 V8, producing 340 horsepower.
The previous setup was replaced with a 1972 Ford Torino rear, along with a new custom-made double driveshaft.
What really set the Scrambler apart from the pack was its exterior graphics and large snorkel-style air intake.
With only slight modifications, the car’s large trunk could hold up to 130 gallons of so-called white lightning.
The civilian versions of the Power Wagon were in high demand due to its ability to traverse all types of terrain.
American buyers found its performance utterly unsuitable for America’s high-speed interstates.
With a sharply-raked windshield, V-nosed grille and sloping fender line, the Zephyr slips through the air.
The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser featured a retractable rear window for “breeze-way ventilation.”
In the late 1950s, that U.S. buyers were becoming more interested in the small inexpensive imports, from the likes of VW and Renault.
Nearing the end of the 1950s, the automotive scene was changing.
It was started by Eric and Amity Peterson—car collectors with a higher purpose.
Hanson’s first car was a 1950 Mercury purchased in 1959. "I started looking for another one in the 1980s,” he said.
The owner first took possession of the car in 1959 while in high school.
This K2 came into Peden’s hands in the early 1990s. “It came in boxes from New Jersey,” he chuckled.
The ads invoke fond memories for those of us who are part of the Baby Boomer generation.
In 1963, two pioneering auto enthusiasts in Portland, Ore. decided to specialize in Volvo performance equipment.
Bowlby's biggest achievement is completing more than 20 AC models.
“The most fun day of your life will be the day you buy an old car,” said Dale Matthews.
It may not be Pasadena, but Joyce Johnson and her little red ’29 Ford Roadster bring the popular tune to life.
