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1977 Ford Bronco – Living the Life of Riley

1977 Ford Bronco – Living the Life of Riley
By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith Some collectible cars and trucks lead charmed lives. They have been driven, pampered, and renewed over the years by the people who have been and who currently are their caretaker. Such is the case with a very solid 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger, owned for the last 16 years by…
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Bellissima! The 2022 Concorso Italiano

Bellissima! The 2022 Concorso Italiano
By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith The 2022 Concorso Italiano can best be described with superlatively positive Italian words - abbondanza, magnifico, bellissima, and bellissimo, perfecto, and delicioso come to mind. Though I don't speak Italian, there is so much about Italy - Italian food, Italian culture, Italian art, Italian architecture, Italian motorcycles,…
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1979-1986 Mercury Capri History – Mercury’s Second Pony Car

1979-1986 Mercury Capri History – Mercury’s Second Pony Car
By D. Brian Smith Photography: Courtesy of Mecum Auctions Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. The lead photo is of a 1983 Mercury Capri RS. A high-output 5.0L V8 that is backed by a five-speed manual transmission powers the low production Capri RS. Ford Lincoln-Mercury's second pony car was the 2nd generation Mercury Capri. For the…
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1960-1970.5 Ford Falcon History – It Flew High for a While

1960-1970.5 Ford Falcon History – It Flew High for a While
By D. Brian Smith Photography: Courtesy of Mecum Auctions Photos courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. The Ford Falcon was introduced on September 2, 1959, a full month ahead of its American foes, the Chevrolet Corvair and the Plymouth Valiant. Ford’s extensive market research is what led to the Falcon’s promising creation. Read on as we take a look…
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