We have all heard about the VIN decoder at least once. However, not many people know what it is and what it is for. In this article, we will find it out. Each car that is manufactured at the factory receives its own individual number, which is called the VIN code. The designation system varies…
The Model T was a completely different car than the vehicles Ford had produced to date. It had a 2.9 liter 175.6 cubic-inch four-cylinder generating 22 horsepower and was capable of carrying the vehicle to a top speed of 42.3 MPH at a maximum 1800 RPM. The engine started by a hand crank located at…
Ford Motor Co. Ford’s Model T revolutionized the market by bringing an affordable car to the masses; will Chevy’s Bolt do the same for electric cars? In 1908, automobiles were only for the rich. Then came Henry Ford‘s cheap, tough, versatile Model T. He sold 15 million of them, and changed the world. Today’s electric…
Diesel engines are a great choice for those looking for power and durability in a vehicle. They are known for their durability and performance, and often used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. If you need replacement parts for your diesel engine, it’s important to find a reputable Diesel parts store that sells…
Ask old-timers what they’ve run their Model T on beside gasoline, and the responses will start to sound like the list of potential fuels for the Chrysler Turbine car; that is, anything combustible: coal gas, diesel, kerosene, even granddad’s corn likker. But the truth regarding the T – in this matter as well as many…
Henry Ford did not invent the automobile. Nor did he start the production line. What he did do was put the two together. This changed the way first Americans, then the rest of the world, worked, lived and travelled. The car that could be afforded by the average American was being produced for the first…
When Ernie Muirhead drives around his block in Provo, you can hear him coming — or at least his Model T. The car with a 1914 engine sounds different from cars from more recent decades. It’s almost indescribable, like nothing you’ve ever heard. It’s a fuller, rhythmic shake of a sound that comes from the…
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The New York International Auto Show first opened in 1900, and ever since, it’s been one of the most important fixtures in the auto industry. American icons Dodge, Ford and Chevy showcase their newest ideas and designs alongside international brands like Toyota, Volkswagon and Porsche. In 2017, the show opens to the public Friday, April…
Rev it up with hundreds of authentic vehicles from the 1890s through 1932 at America’s longest-running antique car show. Open ’til 9pm on Saturday night! For one weekend a year, we celebrate the triumphs of the earliest years of the automotive industry. It is a glorious spectacle, as the streets and grounds of Greenfield Village…
“I will build a car for the great multitude. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and take care of. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it…
We chose to work with Pete & Jake’s Hot Rod Parts of Peculiar, MO to supply us with a mixture of vintage and modern components for our project. Our frame is fully boxed and welded on a jig to match our existing body mounts. Additionally, we chose to keep the solid front axle design but…
Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular. Whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric, the demand for electric drive vehicles will continue to climb as prices drop and consumers look for ways to save money at…
Mobile transportation startup Cabulous launched in 2010 with plans to bring Uber-like e-hailing to taxi fleets throughout the country. And while it’s been fairly successful in getting cabs signed up and attracting new customers, the company has decided to rebrand as Flywheel, and will be making a big marketing push around the new name in…
A road trip from Detroit to San Francisco might not seem like a big deal, but what if said trip was made in a car built 100 years ago with top speeds of an average of 40 miles per hour? That’s what happened when a group from the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) decided to take…
The last time the Cubs won the World Series, Henry Ford rolled out a car that revolutionized the world. “The Ford Model T changed the way all people lived and worked, which is a pretty powerful statement, but it’s true, ” said Bob Kreipke, corporate historian for Ford, where he has worked for the past…
22 bhp, 176.7 cu. in. four-cylinder inline L-head engine, two-speed planetary transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs, and a transmission brake and two-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 100 in. Racy Open Runabout Authentic restoration AACA National Junior and Senior First awards at Hershey For 1911, Ford restyled the…
The Model T Museum is nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana’s Historic Depot District. Once “the” transportation mecca of the 19th century, it is now a “must-see” destination filled with notable architecture, unique shops, stunning murals, fun and fabulous restaurants, a chocolatier, a microbrewery and much more! Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor of attractions…
$125 Adult Driver (25+) $115 AACA Museum Member Adult Driver (25+) $150 Adult + 1 Non-Driver Guest (21+) $175 Adult + 2 Non-Driver Guest (21+) There is a special $10 discount on driver ticket only for AACA Museum Members with valid membership. Must call 717-566-7100 x100 or stop in to purchase to receive discount. Must…
The Handling Speciale now returns to the California T, which was restyled for 2015 and re-armed with a new 552-hp 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8, good for smashing zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The new California T is a wonderful improvement—better looking, more luxurious, quicker, and usable as a daily driver. The HS package is…