Before owning a Ford, R-code meant nothing to me. I’ve since been enlightened. Seeing this Ivy Gold ’67 Fairlane 500 “sleeper” on eBay hit me like a shot of espresso. An original 427 paired with a 4-speed hidden beneath… more»
About Curtis Green
I was raised in a staunch GM family in Kansas in the 80s. My dad drove old cars (and trucks) because he had to—not because they were cool. I learned a lot of cuss words at an early age while he was wrenching in the driveway. Somehow this led to a lifelong love of all things related to automobiles. These days, I live in Marin County, just across the Golden Gate and spend a lot of time doing car-related things in my 1962 Ford Falcon Futura.
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Simple Beauty: 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe
You’ve heard the story about the guy who bought a car, was forced to sell it, and never got over it? That’s how things went down with the ‘51 Chevy I briefly owned back in 2014. Seeing other 51s,… more»
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Not-So-Long Roof: 1962 Falcon Wagon
As the owner of a ‘62 Falcon Futura, I’ve encountered a range of opinions from car enthusiasts regarding the significance, or lack thereof, of Ford’s early ’60s compacts. That said, I think most of us would agree that this… more»
