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American classic cars

1972 Ford F-100 – Farm Truck, Race Car Tow Truck, Show Truck – Named Betty

1972 Ford F-100 – Farm Truck, Race Car Tow Truck, Show Truck – Named Betty

By D. Brian Smith Photography: Vicente Diaz, post production - Matt Vigeant, historical photos from the owner A beguiling beauty to be sure, Betty was first sold at A.G. White Company, in Cartersville, Georgia on April 28, 1972. A.G. White Co. was an old Ford dealership that was established way back in the early 1900's.…

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Our 2019 Mustang – Her Beauty Is Only Skin Deep (Unfortunately)

Our 2019 Mustang – Her Beauty Is Only Skin Deep (Unfortunately)

By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith & Ha Le Smith After waiting for more than four months for a $4,000 settlement check from our car insurance company, the Smith family was on the hunt for a nice used car. Though I wanted something sporty with a manual transmission and a torquey, competent in…

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3 Mopars Waking Up – 1970-76 Plymouth Duster, Dodge Demon, & Dodge Dart Sport

3 Mopars Waking Up – 1970-76 Plymouth Duster, Dodge Demon, & Dodge Dart Sport

By D. Brian Smith Photography: Courtesy of Mecum Auctions As time marches on, American pony and muscle cars are becoming more scarce and valuable. The expensive part is great, so long as you already have one (or many). If, however you're on the hunt for one, that's quite another matter. The price that you're likely…

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Where Are the Foxes? Right Here: 1979-1993 Ford Mustang

Where Are the Foxes? Right Here: 1979-1993 Ford Mustang

By D. Brian Smith Photography: Mecum Auctions & Ford Heritage Archives From the 1979 model year through the 1993 model, the 3rd generation Mustang spanned 15 years of production. Ford's 3rd gen pony car is more commonly referred to as a Fox Body Mustang after the unibody, rear-wheel drive platform that this generation Mustang is…

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