The first Model T rolled off the assembly line in 1908, and over a century later, the Model T stands not as a relic, but as a gothic monument—an iron coffin for the age of craftsmanship, resurrected by sparks and oil. Drive it at night and you’ll feel the past following close behind, its yellow […]
If you grew up watching gritty cop dramas or late-night detective reruns, this 1970 Ford Torino sedan should look familiar—it’s basically the default “bad guy car” Hollywood ordered in bulk back then. Finished in a shade of green that screams both “government issue” and “criminal accessory,” this four-door packs Ford’s 351 Windsor V8 under the […]
What you’re looking at is a third generation (1961-1963) Ford Thunderbird that decided factory flair wasn’t nearly outrageous enough, so sometime in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s it got the full George Barris–inspired makeover treatment. Gone are the elegant lines of the “Bullet Bird,” replaced with a long snout, tunneled headlights, a honeycomb grille, and a […]
This next feature is one you don’t see at Cars & Coffee very often—a 2005 Ford Focus Saleen N2O. Yes, that’s right, back in the mid-2000s Steve Saleen’s crew decided America’s economy car needed a factory nitrous setup, and just 300 of these hot hatches were produced. This one, #44, has since ditched the laughing […]
The Mazda MX-6 was one of those underappreciated gems from the 1990s—a sleek, front-wheel-drive coupe that offered sporty looks and a surprisingly refined driving experience. First introduced in the late 1980s as a replacement for the Mazda 626 coupe, the MX-6 hit its stride in the second generation (1993–1997), when it shared a platform with […]
If you’re in the market for the ultimate surf wagon—or just a rolling slice of late-’70s Ford weirdness—this Ford Fairmont Wagon might be the one. Built on the very first year of Ford’s Fox platform (yes, the same bones later shared with Mustangs, LTDs, Capris, and even Lincolns), this wagon originally won its way into […]
The Ford Probe was Ford’s attempt at a modern front-drive performance coupe built on Mazda’s GE platform with styling influences from the Mustang. Introduced in 1989 and redesigned for 1993, the second-generation Probe GT got a gutsy 2.5 liter Mazda V6, four‑wheel disc brakes, and a swoopy aero shape that still looks like a ’90s concept […]
Ford’s fourth-generation Thunderbird introduced for 1964 traded the previous “bullet bird” curves for a more squared‑off, formal look that previewed Ford’s move toward personal luxury. Under the hood sat a 390 cubic‑inch FE V8 paired with an automatic transmission, while options like power seats, tilt‑away steering, and sequential rear turn signals kept Thunderbird buyers happy […]
When Ford decided to end the Ranchero after 1979, some Blue Oval enthusiasts weren’t ready to give up on the car-based pickup. Somebody at Ford decided that a pickup variant of the Fairmont Futura was the answer, and Ford contracted National Coach in California to build the Durango—a custom pickup conversion sold through Ford dealers […]
If you grew up in the ’90s and wanted something with the comfort of a personal luxury coupe but the guts of a muscle car, the Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe was your answer. This one’s a rare bird indeed—factory 5-speed manual, supercharged 3.8L V6, and just 98k miles on the clock. All original and finished […]