Nostalgia Highway

(April 26, 2014) An incredible collection of 1936 Ford vehicles will go to auction in Sandusky, Ohio, May 16-17. Seventeen Fords owned and restored by the late Emery Ward Jr., who died in 2007, will be on the auction block at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Sandusky.

(April 17, 2014) Covering an old car in pennies — or other coins — seems to be a rather common practice around the country. One of the most famous cars adorned with pennies belongs to Larry and Theresa Thompson of Fort Wayne, Ind. The couple has displayed the car in numerous parades and shows over the years.

(April 15, 2014) DEARBORN, Mich. — As the world honors 50 years of Ford Mustang, what better way to celebrate one of the most iconic car brands than putting one back on top of one of the most iconic buildings? When Ford and the Empire State Building decided to display a new 2015 Mustang convertible on the 86th floor observation deck, Ford turned to a longtime supplier for the unique expertise required to make this happen.

By Jim Meachen
Editor, Abandoned Cars and Trucks
 
(April 12, 2014) It's surprising and, frankly, somewhat amazing how little progress we have made in electric cars over the past century. Not in the cars themselves, which have obviously evolved many times over, but in the electrical system.