Supercharged 2021 F150 – Aftermarket parts authority, AmericanTrucks (AT) has released a new episode in its YouTube series, titled ‘The Haul.’ The video features a 2021 F-150 Lariat owned by AT host, Justin Dugan. Justin brings the community along for the first stage of his build, adding a Corsa Sport Exhaust System and Whipple Supercharger […]
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Next weekend CarShowz will be rolling into Eastwood Pasadena (8159-B Governor Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122) on August 20, 2023, the time is set from 9AM – 12PM, the first 100 vehicles will participate in a calendar shoot with CarShowz.com. All vehicle participants will be eligible to be selected by Eastwood corporate to be featured in their […]
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The Ford Motor Company is the oldest automaker in the world and has achieved astounding success. When the company was on a tremendous growth spur for decades, part of the reason for that success was the unique automotive designs. Cars like the Model T and the Mustang defined generations of drivers. Ford understood what it took to be a dominant force in the automotive industry. Other companies like AMC have come and gone but the ‘blue oval’ is still here.
Yet there have also been quite a few failures at the Blue Oval. These were cars that didn’t quite cut the mustard, but Ford tried to push them onto consumers anyway. The Ford Pinto comes to mind. The second-generation Ford Explorer was also marred in controversy. That controversy alone cost the company over a billion dollars in settlements and tarnished the reputation of the Explorer brand. Some of these failures were extremely costly and damaging, so we looked back at the less-than-successful cars and trucks that could have potentially put the blue oval out of business for good.
Where do we begin with the Thunderbird? It wasn’t necessarily a bad car, but it was a huge gamble for Ford. The company spent millions of dollars developing a car to compete against the Corvette. The problem with the first generation of the Thunderbird is that it wasn’t a direct competitor to the Corvette. The Corvette was built for speed while the Thunderbird was built for comfort and luxury (via The Motor Digest).
Still, the Thunderbird would be one of the most popular cars at Ford. The styling resonated with a new generation of buyers who wanted something different. The Thunderbird did gain the following in the automotive world, but the car was a major gamble for Ford. Whenever an automaker embarks on a completely new product, there are a lot of risks involved to follow.
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Many older drivers remember it fondly. American roads were simply much more interesting back in the day than they are today. Many different brands, models, nameplates, and shapes roamed the streets and interstates. Unfortunately, remarkably few major companies survived because of several reasons. This left true car connoisseurs to miss the old times and discontinued names as a result.
So we compiled a list of the most remembered car models and brands that once were common in the USA. These cars are now discontinued. But at the end of the day, people miss these cars due to the sheer nostalgia and good times they had. From economy cars to high-performance exotics, some are from way back and some are from the recent past. Take a ride down memory lane right here.
For a short time, it looked that America got a sports car brand that could rival Europe’s finest companies. DeLorean presented an exciting concept of a sports car with those famous Gullwing doors, modern design, and a stainless steel body but a slow V6 engine (via Autozine).
The importance of the DeLorean brand was that this was the first global sports car company. The design came from Italy. But the engines were from France and Sweden and the cars were assembled in the UK. The owner was American. The DMC-12 had a lot of potential despite its problems with power and reliability. It’s a shame the lifespan of this sports car was cut short.
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The Pontiac brand was, at one time, one of the most well-known automotive brands in the world. Part of this was the success of the GTO and the Firebird in the 1960s and 70s. But despite that constant run of success, the brand steadily declined until it was ultimately discontinued in 2010. There was a special place in the hearts of automotive enthusiasts for the Pontiac brand. Pontiac was once known as the “excitement” division at GM. There were good reasons for that as their cars offered great performance and a unique sense of style.
But there have also been many blunders at the Pontiac division. Still, there have been far more successes for Pontiac than failures. The brand had endured decades of change at GM to ultimately become the victim of a poor management structure and a global recession. We looked at the best and worst cars Pontiac has ever made. Strap in, because some of these cars are as good or as bad as you remember.
The 1960 Pontiac Bonneville was a work of art when it hit the market. The styling of the car was all-American with big fins off the rear end and an adequately-appointed interior. Pontiac was doing things differently, and there was not another car on the road that looked as unique as the big and bold Bonneville did (via Fifties Web).
Under the hood of the Bonneville, the excellence in design continued as the car had a powerful 389 CI/303 HP V-8 engine. Motivating this car was the technologically advanced 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The Bonneville’s design was groundbreaking at the time, and it ushered consumers into a new era of automotive design in the 1960s.
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Luxury cars are a segment of the auto industry that can completely change how you feel behind the wheel. When you get into a nice luxury car, you immediately attract attention. Certain cars invoke all kinds of emotion, such as a Rolls Royce or a Bentley. These are vehicles that you know are the top of the line in the automotive industry. Luxury cars are also the most negatively affected vehicles when it comes to depreciation. A Mercedes-Benz depreciates much faster than a Honda Accord.
Because of this depreciation, you can get all kinds of luxury cars for a fraction of the price the vehicle was sold for when it was brand new. There are certain luxury cars that you should steer clear of and there are others that not only make a great investment but will make you feel rich when you’re behind the wheel. The following luxury cars were well-built and continue to make drivers feel rich even by today’s standards.
The Lexus SC400 was one of the most over-engineered sports cars of the 1990s but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing because the car aged better than many other sports cars from this era. The V8 engine under the hood is the 1UZ-FE, an engine that cost $400,000,000 for Toyota to develop. The SC400 was and still is one of the best bargains that you can get in the luxury car world. The styling of the car was beautiful when it was released and it still holds up today (via Car and Driver).
The SC400 will make you feel like you’re rich as there are all kinds of unique tech items that are built into this car. There is even a built-in car phone right into the center console. The right quality of the SC400 is also very quiet. There is plenty of insulation to give this car one of the quietest rides on the road. But you’ll still hear the roar of the V8 engine under the hood when you drive it.
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This Ford Roadster hot rod is fitted with an exposed steel 1929 Roadster body mounted to a custom frame with 1932-style rails. It was previously sold on BaT in December 2021 and is powered by a GM LS1 V8 paired with a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes a fold-out windshield, QA1 adjustable coilovers, four-link rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, staggered 15” and 16” steel wheels, and distressed brown leather upholstery. This Ford hot rod is now offered on dealer consignment in California at no reserve with a clean Montana title, listing the vehicle as a 1929 Ford.
The exposed steel Roadster body is mounted to a custom chassis with 1932-style rails, and clear coat was reportedly applied to the exterior during prior ownership. Additional details include a custom track nose, a chopped windshield frame, and shaved door handles. Various dents, scratches, and other imperfections can be seen in the gallery below.
Black-finished 15” and 16” wheels wear chrome V8-logo hubcaps and are mounted with 165-width Firestone F-560 front and Coker Classic rear tires. The car is equipped with QA1 adjustable coilovers with triangulated four-link suspension out back. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin houses a bench seat upholstered in distressed brown leather along with matching door panels, black loop carpets, and a body-color dash that features a central rearview mirror and a black leather pouch.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts an engine-turned instrument cluster displaying a 140-mph Stewart Warner speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit odometer is inoperable and shows 10k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The GM LS1 V8 is fitted with a custom air intake and sends power to the rear wheels through a GM 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission that is equipped with a Lokar shifter and a solid rear end.
The trunk floor was replaced by Garret’s Rod Shop of Columbus, Ohio in 2019, and the floors and underbody were painted. Additional underside images are presented in the gallery.
The car is titled using the Arizona Assigned Identification Number shown above.
This 1929 Ford is based on a Model A chassis and was fitted with red cedar boattail speedster bodywork in 2011 by a youth group in Adirondack, New York. Power comes from a 201ci inline-four paired with a three-speed manual transmission, and the sheet metal is finished in green. Additional equipment includes a tan leather interior, dual Brooklands-style windscreens, 16″ wire wheels, shock absorbers, LED headlights, a Zenith carburetor, a 12-volt charging system, and a four-spoke steering wheel. The car was acquired by the seller in 2021, and recent work reportedly consisted of replacing the engine, throw-out bearing, and clutch adjustment rod. This Model A is now offered with accessories, an instruction book, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The seller notes that the car was built in 2011. It was dissembled and modified and the sheet metal and frame were painted green. The boattail speedster bodywork was constructed using steam-bent red cedar strips over plywood ribs. Equipment includes dual Brooklands-style windscreens, LED headlights and taillights, chrome headlight buckets, radiator surround, taillights, and side mirrors, turn signals, and a custom “speedboat racer” silver-plated hood ornament on a chrome radiator cap. The seller states that the wood was stripped and re-coated with spar varnish in December 2021.
16″ wire wheels were reportedly sourced from a Ford Model B and are powder coated silver. Tube-type General Jet tires are mounted. The spare is mounted behind the seat under the rear bodywork. A shortened pitman arm is fitted, and the car is equipped with motorcycle shock absorbers at all four corners. Recent suspension and brake service reportedly included relining the brake shoes and replacing the brake rods, king pins, bushings, wheel bearings, cotter pins, and seals.
The cabin was overhauled and fitted with a custom tan bench seat along with matching side panels and black carpeting. Additional equipment includes lap seat belts, an adjustable rear view mirror, a chrome shift lever and brake handle, leather shift and brake boots, and an aftermarket “ahooga” horn.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts a painted dashboard with a diamond-shaped instrument panel that houses an ammeter and gauges for fuel level, speed, and distance traveled. An aftermarket Stewart Warner water temperature gauge has been added. Approximately 260 miles are currently indicated on the odometer, though true mileage is unknown.
The seller notes that the 201ci inline-four was rebuilt by Eddie Pruett of San Luis Obispo, California before its recent installation. Equipment includes a Zenith carburetor, a 12-volt charging system, an FS Ignitions electronic distributor, a two-piece crank pulley, a ceramic-coated exhaust manifold, a stainless-steel water pump shaft, and a Brassworks radiator.
Power sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission. The seller notes drivetrain service has included rebuilding the rear end with 3.27:1 gears, rebuilding the pressure plate, grinding the flywheel, and replacing the clutch disc, throw-out bearing, and clutch adjustment rod. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the image gallery.
A handful of photos from the refurbishment and build process are also available in the gallery.
This 1940 Ford Coupe was modified in street-rod style during previous ownership and is powered by a supercharged 454ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear differential. The car features a reproduction fiberglass body finished in maroon over white leather upholstery, and additional equipment include 15″ WELD Racing wheels, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, a B&M blower, dual Holley four-barrel carburetors, coilover suspension, rear-hinged doors, a Hurst shifter, power-operated windows, a tilting steering column, and Dakota Digital instrumentation. The car was acquired by the seller in September 2021, and subsequent service is said to have included a transmission fluid flush and an oil change. This Ford coupe is offered with a clear Florida title in the seller’s name.
The reproduction fiberglass body was installed during previous ownership and is finished maroon. Features include a chrome grille, shaved door and trunk handles, rear-hinged doors, a flush-mounted fuel door, a split rear window, and dual side-exit exhaust outlets. Blemishes are shown up close in the galley below.
Polished 15″ WELD Racing billet aluminum wheels are mounted with 205/50 Goodyear Eagle GT tires up front and 29×12.50 Hoosier Pro Street tires out back. The suspension has been modified with coilover dampers, rack and pinion steering, and a four-link setup in the rear. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs.
The cabin features a split front bench and a rear bench trimmed in tan leather upholstery with matching door panels, a body-color dashboard, and gray carpeting and headliner. Amenities include remote door poppers, a power-adjustable front seat, power-operated windows, lap belts, floor mats, billet style door handles, rear view mirrors and pedals, and a floor mounted Hurst Pro-Matic 2 shifter. The battery is mounted beneath the rear bench seat.
The leather-wrapped billet steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column and fronts a Dakota Digital gauge cluster consisting of a digital speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. A B&M boost pressure gauge is mounted beneath the dash. The digital odometer indicates under 4k miles, approximately 100 of which have been added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The replacement 454ci V8 was installed during previous ownership and features a B&M roots-style supercharger, dual Holley four-barrel carburetors, stainless headers, and chrome 454-branded valve covers. An oil change was reportedly performed in September 2021.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed TH400 automatic transmission and an 9″ rear differential. The seller states that a transmission fluid flush was carried out in September 2021. Additional underbody photos are included in the gallery below.
This Ford is a three-window coupe that was modified during prior ownership and was acquired by the seller in 1998. It is finished in white over gray cloth upholstery and powered by a 350ci General Motors V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional modifications include reverse-hinged doors, a tunnel ram-style air intake scoop, a sunroof, 15″ Cragar wheels, disc brakes, bucket seats, and a B&M shifter. This Ford hot rod is now offered in New York with the seller’s service records, photos of the build, and a clean Florida title describing the car as a 1934 Ford.
The body is finished in white with multi-color graphics. Equipment includes steel body panels, plastic fenders, reverse-hinged doors, a sunroof, and a tilt-out windshield. Damage to the weatherstripping is detailed in the gallery below.
Cragar 15″ wheels wear blue spinners and are mounted with RoadPro 205/65 tires up front and 29×15.5″ Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires out back. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in gray cloth with white piping, along with two-tone door panels and carpets. Equipment includes a B&M shifter, lap belts, and a cassette stereo. Areas of the headliner and driver’s door panel are loose.
The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer, while auxiliary gauges are mounted below the stereo. The five-digit odometer shows 6,500 miles, approximately 1k of which were added during current ownership. Total chassis mileage is unknown.
The 350ci General Motors V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor, a tunnel ram-style air intake scoop, chrome valve covers, and exhaust headers.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below.
A photo album and videocassette documenting the build are included in the sale, along with the seller’s service records.