Heading into the 1997 model year, Ford’s F-150 pickup truck had been the sales leader for 19 years at that point. Clearly, the existing, boxy design with its Twin I-Beam front suspension was a favorite among truck buyers. So why not just a mild update on the existing truck and call it a day?  Because Ford could see where the growth in the pickup truck market was, and it wasn’t…

Deuce Highboy 1932 Ford Roadster Possesses Ohio-Look | Image from Motortrend It rolled out to amazing fanfare 90 years ago, and today the 1932 Ford is still popular with hot-rod/street-rod enthusiasts, historians and collectors. More than that, the ’32 Fords stayed (and stay) in our consciousness and the limelight. The ’32 turned out to be the ultimate platform for some iconic cars. The 1932 Ford replaced the Model A and…

In this video, Dog goes into detail on his 1933 Ford coupe. Ever since I can remember, my friends have called me Dog. I live in Bellflower, California, and own a 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe. My friend Ron Miller built the car, and when he passed away ten or so years ago, I was able to acquire it. I always liked the car, but how could you not like…

Looking back at the earlier years of the Ford Fairlane takes you back to the day when auto manufacturers brought significant design changes to models year by year…until they realized it wasn’t cost efficient to do so. But if they hadn’t, we wouldn’t have so many models to remember and revere. The brand-new Fairlane came with what everyone knows as the “Fairlane stripe,” which ran front to back, and it…

Armon Ebrahimian is a 26-year-old living in Northern California with a passion for vintage cars and motorcycles. Armon started an initiative he calls “Save Classic Cars”, which is dedicated to the preservation of classic and historic vehicles. The initiative aims to provide classic vehicle owners a platform to connect with others within the community. The end goal is to raise awareness regarding the importance of classic vehicles and to keep…

Here is a look at some special Mustangs that were part of the fifth generation, 2005–2014. The fifth generation of Mustangs brought the brand back to life in an exciting way. It had been given the code name “S197”—what that meant, or indicated, was that the Mustang was shifting to a new rear-wheel-drive platform, called a “D2C,” which stood for “D-class 2-door coupe.” According to the experts, that new platform…

Muscle cars from the ’60s are cool and somewhat rare to begin with. Here’s a look at five fantastic American muscle cars that came with the top down and made some noise along the way. 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II 426 “Street” Hemi. Around that time, NASCAR® came up with a ruling that any engine on a NASCAR track had to be available to any consumer who happened to walk into…

This week the at the Aldan American Shock Lab, Charlie Rivers, an LA local dropped off his 1970 Ford Ranchero for the Aldan American experience. Our Aldan American Bolt-On & Go! coil over solutions allow you to easily improve the looks and handling of your car. For more detailed step-by-step instructions follow us on YouTube to stay up to date on this build! With new suspension, the collectible is well…

It wasn’t until the early 1950s that the two biggest American carmakers decided to roll out something that was a departure from the family sedan. In 1953, General Motors unveiled a prototype of a sports car…the Corvette. A little over a year later, Ford revealed their new sports car…the Thunderbird. Both cars were the epitome of cool and were unlike anything either manufacturer had ever rolled out on a showroom…

Have you seen the latest issue of Classic Truck Performance? Start off the new year right and catch up on everything you need to know in the the latest Classic Truck Performance. The Classic Truck Performance Magazine is going digital. The digital edition make it easier than ever before to get your fix on the latest and greatest in the classic truck world. In the January issue of Classic Truck Performance…