By Margaret Simpson It was Henry Ford’s dream to “democratise the automobile” by not only making it available to the rich but to everyone. He did this by producing the inexpensive Model T, a car which took the world by storm and was a significant invention during the Industrial Revolution. Between 1908 and 1927, a…
Don Lang’s New Toy 1909 Model T Ford Touring On Friday July 28, 2000 Don Lang purchased a 1909 Model T touring car. The car was purchased from the estate of George Antinarella. George had bought the car in 1948 and driven it extensively in the early 1950’s. The car has a five Glidden tour…
Beyond the Beatnik The quest to make it real—there’s an interesting unwritten rule about old Ford hot rods, and that’s as long as the car has a genuine Ford-produced body it’s still a Ford. Take for example the engine can come from a Chevy, the transmission a Corvette, and the rearend out of an Olds…
Some women are weak and do not have proper physical training. They cannot always defend themselves during a robbery or an attempted car theft, no matter how sad it may sound. Not everyone has even the slightest self-defense skills, and when compared with the male sex, the chances of a proper rebuff are practically zero.…
It fits relatively well for scale in my final project, but I do love it even on its own. This was not an easy or forgiving kit. So many parts broke during assembly, and a few were even broken from the start. I had two kits, and even with that, I ended up having to…
There is no guarantee that even the most modern driver assistance systems will be able to prevent car accidents, as such cases are absolutely unexpected. In situations with old vehicles the chance of a collision on the road is much bigger. If one driver is careful and accurate, others can be inexperienced, irresponsible, and careless.…
Motorcycles are very similar to each other regardless of their models. Of course, there are some differences but not so noticeable for ordinary people. As motorcyclists are persons who make a kind of show while riding, their performance becomes more impressive when the bike is customised visually. Kit déco Sherco is an interesting and affordable…
NEW JERSEY (FOX 5 NEWS) – One sunny day in May, four New Jersey men gathered on a leafy street in Cranford to drive four vehicles built by the same manufacturer a combined 392 years ago. “People always ask me one question, ” Mike Bevilacqua said. “How did you get the car here? I say:…
You can place an advertisement for the sale of a car anywhere: on specialized websites, in newspapers, on social networks. But remember that your ad should showcase your car as much as possible, it should be beautiful in the image, clean, tidy. Not only the photo of the car needs to be in the best…
Some people dream about big and beautiful houses, some want to have jewellery or other accessories, but many individuals desire to get brand new, safe, and comfortable auto. This is quite normal as modern vehicles like pieces of art. Major part of the available on the market models are so extraordinary and eye-catching that it…
Ford offers several car, truck and SUV models. Ford prices for all models fall within the starting price range of $13, 995 to $49, 325. In October of 1913, Henry Ford changed the world of car production with the mass production of the Ford Model T. The new car assembly line helped reduce Ford prices…
As with all things computer-based, technology in a new car is often outdated before it leaves the showroom. With its new SmartLink, however, Ford is easing the pain for owners of older-model Fords and Lincolns who covet some of the technology found on later-model-year cars. It will provide owners of those older cars a number…
One of Henry Ford’s famous sayings was that you could have the Model T in any color you would like – as long as it was black! Roughly 100 years later, however, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), the supposedly innovative car company headed by Elon Musk, is about to offer about as many options to the initial…
”It’s an impulse buy, ” said Mr. Lauria, whose shop, Total Performance Inc., also makes other model replicas of cars from bygone eras. ”You don’t need one. You just want one.” For 31 years, Mr. Lauria has provided the means for indulgence, first selling parts for people restoring their own cars out of a shop…
This 1927 Ford Model T pick-up was created using an original roadster cowl and doors, with some custom metal work to allow for more room in the cab. Built roughly ten years ago, the truck is said to be a good cruiser, with several 200 mile trips under its belt, including The Race of Gentlemen…
Developed by the French company Motor Development International (MDI), the machine called AIRPod is driven by compressed air, a small three-seater car, a bit like a bubble. Although it has been produced since 2009, for a long time it caused everyone only a condescending smile. Indeed, initially it could only be operated in a warm…
Follow along as Speedway Motors employee Tim M. explains his decision to run Ford wire wheels on his ’29 hot rod project. He goes in depth, like always, on some of the various differences you could encounter if you dive into the wide world of wire wheels for your project as well! When I originally…
The side panels The roof/body which are a single part (the dashboard, ground, seat, back and roof are continuous) The engine The trunk The baseplate The mud-guards (I’m sure there’s an actual word for that ?) See the (very) annotated picture for more details. All were cut out of pine except the base which was…
Japanese cars are great and many people like them as each model is equipped with cutting edge technology systems which can make driving safe, easy, and pleasant. Acura dealership in Kansas City create a chance to purchase very interesting models with rare configurations at an attractive price. Dealers usually know all available offers so that…
T-Model Ford, a raw-sounding, mesmerizing guitarist and singer who was among the last of the old-time Delta bluesmen — and whose career was all the more noteworthy for his not having picked up a guitar until he was almost 60 — died on Tuesday at his home in Greenville, Miss. His exact age was shrouded…