Car Enthusiasts

Every kid growing up in the 1950s and 1960s dreamed of owning that big-block muscle-car on the cover of "Hot Rod." However, the vast majority of those kids wound up with small-block V8s and, 500...

The 1965 Ford Mustang is a classic sports coupe that captured the public imagination upon its unveiling by Lee Iacocca at the 1964 New York World's Fair. The Mustang has gone on to become part of...

The Ford Motor Company's Oakville Assembly Complex, located outside of Hamilton, Ontario, is a 3,800-worker facility with a history dating to the post-World War II consumer boom.

Identifying an engine can come in handy. For one, if it's at a junkyard and you're looking at it for a future project, knowing what you've got is helpful. For two, it helps find parts for your...

You love your Ford. You gave her a girl's name, bought her new billet valve covers for your third anniversary and would probably marry her if you lived in Massachusetts. So what can you do at this...

Each auto manufacturer assigns a specific code to paint colors. This number may change from year to year, as minor differences in paint colors may occur. You'll need the paint color code if you...

Ford makes a number of variations in body style and door configuration for each of its F-Series pickup trucks. The company gears each toward a different demographic.

The Ford Mustang and the AC Cobra debuted in the 1960s. However, while the British-made Cobra ceased production in 1967, Ford still continues to make the Mustang, which has become the company's...

The Ford Motor Company has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s and has produced hundreds of different vehicles. The era of the early Fords is generally thought of as the time from Ford's...

Dealing with the fuel pump issues in your Ford vehicle can be stressful. After all, a faulty fuel pump can render a car or truck useless, and the telltale signs of fuel pump problems aren't often...

The first modern automobile was introduced in 1886, but it wasn't until the Ford Model T was mass-produced beginning in 1908 that the car became an affordable mode of transportation for...

The Edsel automobile, created by The Ford Motor Company left its mark in history, though it was only created for a short period of time. During production, the car was a failure. Today, an Edsel...

Ford Mustangs are one of the most popular American cars in history. They were an instant hit, bringing style and dash at a price most people could afford. Both classic and newer models can be...

Steve McQueen's 1968 movie, "Bullitt," is now a cult classic with a chase scene that set the bar for car chases ever since. The movie's dark green Mustang GT was much admired and even replicated...

The Ford Mustang 2+2 fastback was introduced in mid-1965, about four months after the March production launch of the coupe and convertible. The coupes and convertible outsold the fastback between...

The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular and recognizable vehicles ever produced by an American automobile manufacturer. First introduced in 1964, the Mustang was a relatively inexpensive...

Most Ford vehicles come with a standard CD player/radio installed in the dashboard of the vehicle. And while this can be convenient for some, others who prefer a CD player with a few more bells...

Since its introduction in 1964, with the distinct "1964-1/2" model year, the Ford Mustang has been an iconic American muscle car. It became increasingly beefy and powerful before sinking in the...

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) system has been used worldwide since 1981. Many vehicles had serial numbers prior to 1981, but lack of industry regulation led to an overhaul of the system....

The company that made Jaguars originally began as a motorcycle attachment company, making sidecars. Following World War II, the company moved to the luxury vehicle industry. Jaguar was successful...

The Mazda MX6 was a small, front-wheel drive economy coupe sold by Mazda Motor Corporation until 1997. The Mazda MX6 was primarily known for its reliability and sports car looks. The MX6 shared...

The Mustang convertible, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1964 through 1974 and 1983 onward (as of 2009), is an American icon of 1960s pop culture. More than 100,000 convertibles were...

Hyundai is a Korean car manufacturer. Although a recent newcomer to the American car market, Hyundai has made a name for itself both through dramatic improvements in quality and through a 10-year,...

The introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964 changed the buying habits of the American consumer by offering a sporty vehicle affordable to everyone. The Mustang launched Ford's aggressive...

The Shelby Ford Mustang GT500 can trace its roots to the original Shelby Mustang GT350s, which was built beginning in 1965 when Carroll Shelby modified factory Mustangs with high-performance...

The 1962 Ford Falcon was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company as part of the first generation of Falcons produced from 1960 through 1963. The 1962 model proved to be a hallmark year for the...

Of the three major U.S. auto companies in existence 2009, the Ford Motor Company had managed to expand globally and remain relatively successful after more than 100 years in business despite...

The abbreviation "GT" has a close association with performance among Ford enthusiasts, something the car maker encourages and continues to foster through several models.

The Ford Mustang was first unveiled on April 17, 1964, to an audience of thousands at the World Fair in New York City. Originally developed in the early 1960s as a two-seater, the Mustang was...

The United Kingdom-based TVR manufactures lightweight convertible and coupé sports cars. Its concept of equipping a compact, extremely light roadster with a powerful supercharged engine...

No brief history of antique cars would be complete without an examination of the American classics. Throughout the history of American automotive production, the world has been exposed to...

The Ford Model T is considered the most successful vehicle in automotive history, transforming the automobile industry and American culture forever and making Ford Motors a runaway industrial...

Lincoln has a long history of producing automobiles. It began early in the 20th century and quickly became a division of the Ford Motor Company. Named after its founder's hero, Abraham Lincoln,...

Code named "Allegro," the 'Stang, as it is known by many Mustang sports-car enthusiasts, is an American icon of 20th-century transportation technology. Nearly meeting its demise in 1979, it was...

The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Ford Motor Company that has been deemed the most reliable truck in the U.S. The Ford F-150 is part of the 6th generation of the...

Ford Motor Company is a United States-based automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The company produced the world's first "assembled car" in 1908. This vehicle was...

Immediately following World War II, most American automakers were producing the same old thing they had been selling before the war. In 1947 Studebaker came out with the first new car design. The...

Station wagons were invented around the same time as the automobile itself. The first station wagons, called depot hacks, were used as transport vehicles at train stations to haul luggage. The...

The Ford Y-block is a V8 engine. The Ford Motor Company introduced this overhead valve piston engine in 1954 as a replacement for the Ford Flathead engine, which was a side-valved engine. The...

Henry Leland founded the Lincoln Motor Company in 1917. During World War I, Leland left his job with Cadillac to form Lincoln with his son. The company originally built Liberty aircraft engines. ...

It's a bit of a an oxymoronic quest--the point of the V8 Ford Sierra was about as far away from fuel economy as an auto could be. Especially in the few XR8 sedans that were built, they were about...

The high-performance Ford Mustang SVT Cobra and the Cobra R are limited production vehicles manufactured by Ford to serve as a step up from the Mustang GT in performance packaging. With the...

The definition of a customized car is loose. Any vehicle that departs from the factory production model with aftermarket mechanical components, accessories or custom body styling is considered...

The Ford Motor Company produced passenger cars and trucks with its primary line the Model T and its successor, the Model A, which featured design innovations and a low price. Thousands of Model Ts...

The Ford Motor Company produced its first vehicle, the Model T, in 1908 in Detroit, Michigan. The engine used in that first car was incorporated into more than 15 million vehicles over the next 19...

Every one knows about the Ford Mustang, It's sleek and yet sporty look and through he years this car has become an icon, With more then 40 years and still going strong this has to be one of the...

Automobiles--self-propelled vehicles--have actually been around since the time of the Revolutionary War. They began as steam-powered artillery transports and have continued to progress until today...

The Ford Mustang--who doesn't love this classic car? The first of its kind, the Ford Mustang has somehow become one of the most popular sports cars ever. But no one thought it would achieve cult...

With more than 1 million cars on U.S. roads today, it's hard to imagine that there once was a time before traffic jams and high gas prices. However, the invention of the automobile was a long...

The Detroit-based Ford Motor Company is a multinational company with plants operating throughout the world. In addition to Ford brands, it owns the Lincoln and Mercury marques. Up until 2008 it...