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automotiveamerican · 11 hours
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Big-Name Distributor Caught Stealing Small Shop’s Part Design and Selling It on Summit (UPDATED) - Nico Demattia @TheDrive
Jay Robarge designs and builds upgraded Ford transmission parts, mostly for drag racing, under the Broader Performance name. Since Robarge only sells directly to customers, leaving out middle-man distributors, you can imagine his surprise when someone contacted him about a faulty valve body they bought from Summit Racing. Robarge doesn’t sell to Summit Racing, so he immediately knew something was…
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Innovations - Automotive Navigation
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automotiveamerican · 2 days
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Innovations - The Speedometer
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automotiveamerican · 3 days
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Forgotten Automakers: ReVere Motor Car Corporation - Brett Berk @Car and Driver
The innovative Indiana carmaker that turned out to be (mostly) a scam. The ReVere Motor Car Corporation of Logansport, Indiana, may have been one of America’s first supercar makers. The marque was founded 100 years ago by Adolph Monsen, who toured the streets of Logansport in the first bare chassis on August 25, 1917. Monsen was a vehicular obsessive who got his start in the Chicago bicycle…
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automotiveamerican · 4 days
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"THE THRILL OF A LIFETIME" ULTRA COOL 1966 FORD MOTOR CO. PROMO FILM FORD MUSTANG XD86435 - @PeriscopeFilm
Dating to 1966, “The Thrill of a Lifetime” presents the Ford Mustang as a sports car to be reckoned with — a hard-driving, adrenalin producing, heart-pumping car that drives like a dream and has the soul of an untamed horse — a car that will take you anywhere, attract the ladies and most importantly leave other drivers in the rear view mirror. The film also emphasizes Ford’s racing heritage and…
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automotiveamerican · 5 days
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Limited Edition Ford Mustang® Appearance Package Marks 60 Years Of Performance And Driving Freedom
Sixty years and seven generations after the Ford Mustang debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, Ford is celebrating the heritage of one of the most iconic vehicles in automotive history with a limited-edition Mustang 60th Anniversary appearance package. “We took inspiration from the original Mustang and applied some of the most special design elements to the latest in this limited production…
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automotiveamerican · 6 days
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Bicester Heritage April Scramble 2024
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automotiveamerican · 7 days
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60 Years of Mustang - Brooklands
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automotiveamerican · 8 days
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Don’t Miss This Auction: 1925 Ford Model T Speedster, a The Race of Gentlemen Veteran - Tara Hurlin @Hemmings
Resembling the Model T-based race cars from the early days of racing, this 1925 Ford Model T Speedster was built in 2019 for participation in The Race of Gentlemen, commonly known as TROG. It is described as having serious flathead V8 power and is fully functional, ready to race again. The Race of Gentlemen is an annual vintage car race that celebrates Americana, hot rods and beach racing on the…
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automotiveamerican · 9 days
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Secret Crush — Chevrolet HHR - Daniel O'Callaghan @driventowrite
The author confesses his liking for a deeply unfashionable car. This article really struck a chord with me. A family friend’s Dad across the pond had a red/maroon HHR (very much like the one below :)) that he used to drive us around in during our visits to Naperville. I absolutely loved it, so much better than a PT Cruiser IMHO! Thanks for the reigniting the memories Daniel! Despite my well…
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automotiveamerican · 10 days
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History of Automobiles Ford Motor C0. Documentary "The American Road" Henry Ford Model T - Periscope Film
Originally released in 1953 and then revised with a new ending in the 1970s, this film recounts the beginnings of the Ford Motor Company. The movie opens with a horse pulling a cart. The American Road, and MPO Production. Music composed and conducted by Alex North. Script by, Joseph March. Re-created scenes directed by George Stoney. Narrated by Raymond Massey
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automotiveamerican · 11 days
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Could the 1956-57 Lincoln have saved a dying Packard? - Steve @IndieAuto
Stéphane Dumas has been displaying his broad knowledge of web-based sources of automotive history for quite a few years. As a case in point, back in 2015 Dumas posted a comment over at Hemmings that linked to a discussion about a proposed Packard based on the 1956-57 Lincoln platform. A Studebaker Drivers Club discussion included a Richard Teague illustration of the proposed 1957 Packard (Golden…
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automotiveamerican · 13 days
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Dallas Dig Out April 2024
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automotiveamerican · 14 days
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Sustainable Fuels 101: The Apex Interviews Guy Lachlan
The majority of enthusiasts get quite excited at the prospect of sustainable fuels, and for good reason. Their success could ensure the survival of the internal combustion engine. To find out more about the development of these fuels, and what is really going on behind the scenes, we spoke to Guy Lachlan. Guy is the Managing Director of Motor Spirit and the Executive Director of the Historic and…
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automotiveamerican · 15 days
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The Consulier GTP - Making a Dream Come True!
The Consulier GTP, produced from 1985 to 1993, was a unique American sports car. Designed by Warren Mosler, it featured a lightweight composite body, making it one of the first production cars to use carbon fiber extensively. The GTP was powered by various engines, including turbocharged Chrysler four-cylinders and later a 300-horsepower V6. Known for its performance and aerodynamics, the…
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automotiveamerican · 16 days
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The Stanley Motor Carriage Company 1897 - 1927
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automotiveamerican · 17 days
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Market Snapshot: Early Mustangs from 1965 and 1966 - Terry Shea @Hemmings
We take a deep dive into recent collector car market performance of the first Mustangs The Mustang was a remarkable success for Ford from day one. The relatively simple, sporty car proved a hit with the booming youth market, as Ford sold an astounding 681,989 Mustangs during an extended first model year in 1965. The following year was every bit as successful, with 607,568 sold for 1966. In…
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