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All-new 1972 Ford Torino didn’t rank well against older intermediates
The 1972 Ford Torino was a particularly big deal. The automaker had bestowed upon its mid-sized offerings the first all-new platform since they were introduced in 1962. Ford ditched unit-body construction and increased exterior dimensions […]
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SAH shows difficulties of creating a discussion board
In June the Society of Automotive Historians launched a discussion board (go here). This is a valuable new service — particularly during a pandemic. Rubén Verdés (2020) welcomed readers by saying, “I look forward to reading […]
Well, it’s about time! My grandson can’t understand why there are vehicles you have to manually shift into gears. I had a truck with roll up windows. He wanted to know if my truck was older than me. It took awhile for him to master the door lock. Push down the button. Hold the outside button in as you slam the door. Voila! Locked up solid! Now how do you get this thing unlocked???