Category Archives: American

American classic cars

Interested in the Building – Dennis Fring’s Far Out 1944 Chevy Pickup

By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith There is something magical about meeting a skilled hot rod builder. More often than not, the really talented artisans are humble about their abilities. For every famous professional designer and builder like Chip Foose or Roy Brizio, there are many more who fabricate stunning creations in their…
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4th Gen SN95 Mustang History: Development & “Fox 4” Concept Cars

By D. Brian Smith Photography: Courtesy of Mecum Auctions & Ford Heritage Media Center What do these three pop culture luminaries from the 1980s and 1990s have in common: John Rambo, Bruce Jenner, and Arnold Schwarzenegger? One is a famous Olympic athlete who won the Decathlon. One is a famous actor and former governor of…
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1967-1972 Ford F100 Model Years Identification Guide

By D. Brian Smith Photography: Courtesy of Mecum Auctions Car and truck designers and engineers are well versed at evolving and improving vehicles through sometimes subtle and other times dramatic improvements. A vehicle that exemplifies subtle and artful design changes is the 1967-1972 Ford F100. These model years are known as the 5th generation of the…
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