Ford’s use of the Courier nameplate dates to the 1950s. Beginning in 1972, it was applied to a compact pickup truck which was a badge-engineered version of the Japanese Mazda B series of small transports. The two companies had… more»
Courier
May 9, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Sports Car: 1960s Elva Courier Coupe
Elva Engineering was an English builder of sports and racing cars. The Courier was one of their core products and the autos relied on MG as its source for chassis components and drivetrains. A roadster came first in 1958,… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Last Year Flathead V8: 1953 Ford Courier
Often referred to as a “Sedan Delivery” here’s Ford’s offering for 1953, known as the Courier. I often encounter Chevrolet and Pontiac versions of this special two-door, modified station wagon, but this is the first Ford Courier I have… more»
Aug 16, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Vintage Sedan Delivery: 1955 Ford Courier
Before Ford sold a Mazda-based Courier pick-up in the U.S. in the 1970s, the name was used on a sedan delivery vehicle in the 1950s. It was based on the 2-door Ranch Wagon, without a rear seat or side… more»
Aug 14, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Perfect for Chores: 1979 Ford Courier Pickup
In the 1970s, a new vehicle category opened up – the compact pickup. Lightweight with small motors, these were economical to run but still had enough carrying capacity for that load of bark dust. Toyota and Datsun dominated the… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Former Ambulance: 1954 Ford Courier
Beginning in 1952, Ford used the Courier name on a variety of vehicles, usually delivery wagons or pickup trucks. At first, it was a delivery model based on the base 2-door station wagon, the Mainline. This 1954 edition was… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
1 Of 65! 1964 Elva Courier Mk IV Project
The Elva Courier was the primary automobile built by Elva Engineering Co. between 1958 and 1969. Elva was a British sports and race car manufacturer whose name came from the French phrase elle va (“she goes”). Production was limited… more»
Mar 11, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Classic Mini Truck: 1976 Ford Courier
Ford had plans to sell a small pickup in the U.S. beginning in 1972 and chose to use a mostly rebadged Mazda B-Series truck. Chevrolet was doing the same thing with Isuzu and the imported LUV. The Ford/Mazda arrangement… more»
Mar 2, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stored For 7 Years: 1974 Ford Courier
Introduced in 1972 in response to the success of the smaller Toyota and Nissan/Datsun offerings, the Ford Courier was a knee-jerk reaction that proved to be quite a good one. By collaborating with Mazda, Ford was able to bring… more»
Feb 11, 2019 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Solid Project: 1956 Ford Sedan Delivery
The 1956 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery was the last version of that vehicle to feature the swing-away rear door. From 1957, the rear door was made to swing upwards, which was probably a more practical idea if the vehicle… more»
