DailyTurismo

August 23 2021

Kurtis Style Kustom: 1961 Custom Replica

DailyTurismo Classic Chevrolet, Custom, Ford, Kurtis, Replica, Small Block 8

This next car comes as a tip from Hugh who also provides some commentary: This thing just looks like so much fun. Looks like the builder had at least seen a Kurtis roadster. Look at that beam axle. Seems that the seller picked it up at this auction. There are a couple of vacuum cleaner patents listed to a Leo G. Krieger who worked for whirlpool in Benton Harbor, MI. So maybe this was a hobby project for an engineer at Whirlpool? I can’t find anything else about it, and just don’t have the resources to acquire and keep this thing but it looks like fun and I am sure has some sort of interesting story. You could probably get invited to some old car events with this thing on the cheap. Personally, I love the combination of biasply tires and finned drum brakes on something powered by a small block Chevy and sporting Batman seat piping plus tail fins. Win, win, win. Those little exhaust pipes should make the perfect hotrod brap-brap-brap sounds as you do limitless burnouts to impress your neighbors. Find this 1961 Custom Replica bidding for $8,850 in Granger, IN via ebay.

August 19 2021

Murican Mondeo: 1998 Ford Contour SVT

DailyTurismo Modern Classic 'Murica, Contour, Contour SVT, Ford, SVT 3

The US market Ford Contour was marketed and sold as a US market version of the European Ford Mondeo, but in truth it only shared a few pieces including the windshield, windows, side mirrors and door handles. Everything else was standard parts bin junk left over from the Tempo or borrowed from the Taurus or Escort. That didn’t stop Ford from making an interesting SVT version that might be mistaken for another 90s domestic piece of junk, but it is a cool car and certainly a bit of a sleeper. Find this 1998 Ford Contour SVT offered for $5,500 in Albuquerque, NM via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

August 14 2021

Roush Modified: 2005 Ford F150 FX4

DailyTurismo Modern Classic f150, Ford, FX4, Roush 2

The 11th generation of Ford’s world recording selling F150 pickup truck was released for the 2004 model year and it was another instant hit. Available engines include a 4.2 liter Essex V6, 4.6 liter or 5.4 liter modular V8, but it wasn’t a performance automobile, it was a junk hauler. But todays F150 has been given an overhaul by the guys at Roush (Roosh or Roash…I dunno how it’s supposed to be pronounced) and given a supercharger and lowered suspension. Find this 2005 Ford F150 Roush FX4 offered for $18,000 in Wayzata, MN via craigslist.

July 27 2021

Euro Import: 1969 Ford Cortina 1300 Deluxe

DailyTurismo Classic 1300, Cortina, deluxe, Ford, German 1

The 2nd generation Ford Cortina was released in 1968 by Ford of Britain with the catchy slogan: “The New Cortina is more Cortina.” The statement was true because the compact sedan used a Kent inline-4 power up front and simple lightweight formula that makes it a great competitor to the BMW 2002..at least across the pond where you could get both cars. Prices of Cortinas aren’t as overhyped as the BMW 2002, but you don’t see them very often and are almost always grey market examples like this next Portuguese migrant. Find this 1969 Ford Cortina 1300 Deluxe offered for $14,600 in Las Cruces, NM via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

July 16 2021

Show Me The Money: 1991 Ford Taurus SHO

DailyTurismo Classic 'Murica, Ford, SHO, Taurus 5

DT’s rule number 772: The original is always the best. Yup, sounds right, but let’s check; Terminator 1984 — yup. Star Wars — no contest. True Grit — John Wayne rules. Aladdin 1992 > 2019. Death Race 2000 1975>2008. The Italian Job 1969>2003. Ladykillers 1955 > 2004. Gone in 60 Seconds 1974 > 2000. Do I need to continue explaining this? Let’s move to cars. The original Mustang is still the best Mustang. The original Camaro — same. Finally we get to today’s feature subject which is a first generation Ford Taurus SHO (1986-1991) which was the original and the best of the SHO Taurii. Find this 1991 Ford Taurus SHO offered for $7250 in Los Molinos, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

July 8 2021

Only In Florida: 02 Caravan El Camino, Excalibur, and 51 Ford Ranchero

DailyTurismo Fun Caravan, Dodge, El Camino, El Caminoization, Excalibur, Ford, Ranchero 9

A Dodge Caravan El Camino, an Excalibur and a ’51 Ford Ranchero walk into a bar. The bartender says…I picked the wrong week to stop huffing paint. Wow. Tipper Matt C (who found this by searching for who knows what) put a crisp summary of the seller’s faceplace marketbork listing here: A Dodge Caravan pickup conversion for $9000, looks fairly well done. A ’51 Ford also converted to a pickup for $12000, looks like more of a hack job. And wait, there’s also an Excalibur kit car for $13000, looking like a prewar Mercedes that has put on a considerable amount of weight and been stuffed full of seriously downmarket interior. In other words, like a typical Excalibur.

July 7 2021

4-Speed, V8, Cloth: 1998 Ford F150 XL

DailyTurismo Modern Classic 4-speed, f150, Ford, Ford V8, Manual, Triton, XL 3

When do you supposed the last 4-speed manual gearbox equipped car left an American assembly line — if you said 1998, I wouldn’t be surprised, but according to Murilee “Phil” Martin at Autoweek it was 1996 with the Toyota Tercel for cars, but the Ford F150 was available with a 4-on-the-floor for a few more years. Find this 1998 Ford F150 XL offered for $3995 in Albuquerque, NM via craigslist.

July 6 2021

Classic Car Fire Sale: 70s Vista Cruiser, 71 Ranchero, 62 Jag MkX, etc

DailyTurismo Classic 325i, BMW, Checker, Collection, Corvette, Ford, Jaguar, Marathon, MkX, Oldsmobile, Ranchero, Vista Cruiser 6

I really hate to be a classic car vulture, but when I see an advertisement like this next one, I feel a tingle on the back of my featherless head. All of these cars are offered for basic sub $7k asking prices and all seem to be not more than a good weekend of wrenching away from driving home. Because that is the dream — fly in to buy a car for cheap in a distant town, fix it on the side of the road and drive it home. Find this collection of “Antique Car sell offs” for $3700-to-$6900, 70s Vista Cruiser, 71 Ranchero, 62 Jaguar MkX, 87 BMW 325, 86 Corvette, 71 Checker Marathon, in Emeryville, CA via craigslist. Tip from Jeff.

July 4 2021

Happy Birthday America: 1967 Ford F250

DailyTurismo Classic F250, Ford, Pickup 4

It didn’t take long on my local craigslist to find something appropriately “America” to feature today, but I did hit a jackpot of freedom. This next car is as American as apple pie — it is a Ford F250 built during the era when America was in the world’s driver’s seat. Additionally the current owner is selling to make room for a new baby, how much more will he/she have to pay to buy this car back again when the kid heads off to college? Happy Birthday America! Find this 1967 Ford F250 offered for $15,000 in Marina Del Rey, CA via craigslist.

July 2 2021

Project Truck: 1964 Ford F250 Long Bed

DailyTurismo Classic 'Murica, F250, Ford, Longbed, Truck 2

With the long 4th of July weekend coming up, I feel like I need to feature more honest American trucks. And what is more honest than a 64 F-series offered for less than 50 cents per pound? It is old, mildly rusty, no title, and doesn’t run — but it is complete and appears to have a useable interior. Find this 1964 Ford F250 offered for $2000 in Albuquerque, NM via craigslist.

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