1st Gen. Wikipedia
Photo: Brian Miller
Thursday, March 31
Submission 3 of 3: 1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero
1st Gen. Wikipedia
Photo: Brian Miller
Submission 2 of 3: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura Wagon
1st Gen. Wikipedia
Photo: Brian Miller
Tuesday, March 29
1964 Corvair Monza
Most famous for Ralph Nader's campaign against it, the Corvair exemplified the forward-thinking American auto industry in the 60's: rear-mounted aluminum air-cooled flat 6, unibody structure, doors and front & rear windows are stressed members, among the first turbocharged American cars. While the developments were great, the Corvair wasn't without problems. Mounting bad press and safety concerns pushed GM to shutter the line in 1969 after 9 years of production.Santa Fe, NM
Photo: Bill Stengel
Sunday, March 27
2 2's in 2 Days - VW Type 2 Flat Bed Pick-Up
Judging by the wheels, brakes & exhaust, there's a pretty good chance that a flat-6 Porsche powertrain lives at the back of this classic grocery-getter.
Also popular amongst Type 2's are Subaru transplants, however, the P-car conversion is more appropriate.
Santa Fe, NM
Photo: Bill Stengel
Friday, March 25
IT AIN'T EASY BEIN' GREEN: 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Along with the CJ Jeeps, the Toyota FJ40 is one of the templates against which all off-road vehicles are measured. Yes, that's a lofty statement, but its undeniable. Toyota hit the nail on the head with nearly all the FJ models (current mall-buggy 'FJ' Cruiser blatantly excluded). They have nearly indefinite service lives, are engineered to be repaired in the field with whatever is on hand, and are about as basic a vehicle as one can find.This one's clearly had a happy life.
Santa Fe, NM
Photo: Bill Stengel
Monday, March 21
1973 Ford Econoline 300 Super Van
By far my favorite generation Econoline. I had a '72, same color with a high top. It was a superb van.
San Diego, CA
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Photo: Gardner Murray
Sunday, March 20
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