Took a trip to a local village fair which had a small transport show, a few interesting Yanks were on show.
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HouseOSpeed’s 1929 Ford Roadster Build Blog
Nice 1929 Roadster Build Blog Here
Ford tested an all-wheel-drive Mustang in 1965 – Fox News Auto Jim Koscs
From Jim Koscs at Fox News Auto.
It would appear that Ford built and tested a four wheel drive Mustang back in the day.
Dodge made ponycar history for 2017 by introducing a Challenger model with all-wheel drive. Although equipped with a V-6, it’s sure to please enthusiasts in Snowbelt states. Might Ford follow suit with the Mustang? The company did, after all, test four-wheel drive in the Mustang 52 years ago. The drivable prototype, which also has an early form of anti-lock brakes, still exists.
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Rodder’s Journal – Flatheads Everything you wanted to know about Henry’s first V8, all in one place.
There is a great Flathead resource right here at the Rodder’s Journal
This is a great collection of books on the venerable flattie!
As always Rodder’s Journal is the place to go!
“Lost” Bullitt Mustang surfaces in Mexico | Hemmings Daily
Article from Hemmings about the discovery of the lost Mustang from the film “Bullitt”
The car has been authenticated by Kevin Marti
The Classic Motor Show 2016
Took a trip to the Birmingham NEC to visit the 2016 Classic Motor Show.
A number of celebrities such as Edd China and Mike Brewer were in attendance.
American cars were well represented across the board in terms of both vehicles and clubs.
I popped in and had a chat with the guys on the MAFCGB stand and was made very welcome!
A day out all around!
Steam Rally at Picket Piece Hampshire
Visited a steam rally at Picket Piece in Hampshire and spotted a couple of interesting vehicles.
The first was the 1912 Stutz that often frequents these events
The second was a nice old driver Model T
Waste Not, Want Not | Hemmings Daily
Great story from Hemmings showing that you don’t need to spend the earth to get a great result! Read on here
Tour through the River Rouge Plant (circa 1939) | The Jalopy Journal The Jalopy Journal
Interesting from the Jalopy Journal a tour of the Ford River Rouge Plant in 1939. We went a few years ago and F150 trucks were being built on a vastly different line. The visitor centre and tour is good, as is a look at the nearby Greenfield Village
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