The automotive world is fascinating, and many knowledgeable people have written millions of words on manufacturers’ various design, engineering, and marketing approaches. Some of their creations become instant classics, while others are considered cheap and reliable daily transport. This… more»
Runabout
Jul 6, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Optional Sunroof: Spotless 1976 Ford Pinto Runabout
Lee Iacocca was a complex individual with the innate ability to intimidate those whose views didn’t align with his own. This trait cost him the corner office at Ford World Headquarters that he had coveted since the day he… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Hatchback Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout
By the late 1960s, all the U.S. automakers were cooking up ideas on how to compete with the surge of small, imported cars coming from Japan and Europe. Chevy was working on the Vega, AMC was planning to chop… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Mile 1974 Ford Pinto Barn Find
Whether you love it or hate it, the Ford Pinto was a car that had to happen. American manufacturers had turned producing large cars into an art, and buyers were happy to hand over their cash for those vehicles…. more»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hatchback Survivor: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout
By the early 1970s, the U.S. auto manufacturers were coming out with all sorts of products to defend against the onslaught of fuel-efficient subcompacts originating in Japan and Europe. The Pinto would be Ford’s entrant and it had a… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hiding Since 1984: 1925 Ford Model T
The Ford Model T, built between 1909-27, is one of the world’s most-produced cars of all time. In no less than 17 body styles or editions at one time or another, 14.7 million of the little machines were built… more»
Jun 24, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve: 1912 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout
Hiding away in this garage is a classic car that was restored by a previous owner. This 1912 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout is a rust-free survivor, and it seems that it would take little effort to return it… more»
