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This is my "barn find", but I'm just never going to get to it with all the other projects, so it's time to let someone else restore and enjoy the car. I purchased this car in eastern Nebraska from the grandson of the original owner about 30 miles from the town where it was originally sold off the lot. Before I purchased it, it was garage kept for approximately 60 years. The grandson remembers taking trips out to the west coast with his grandparents in this very car. He wasn't 100% sure why it was parked, but my guess is that the engine is just plain worn out. It turns over, but compression seems to be very low. You won't find many originals with the body in this kind of condition. The pictures tell the story, but the wood and the metal are some of the most solid I have ever seen (used to restore these professionally).

Now for the details. This is a very early 1929 Model A Fordor Leatherback with a Briggs body. From what I can tell, everything is there except for the original horn and the radiator cap. As I mentioned, the motor is free and so are all the wheels. The transmission does shift as well. The glass is all original and will need to be replaced. The main wood pieces seem to be very solid. There are bits and pieces of the wood that will need to be replaced (top kit, seat rails, see pics). As you can also see in the pictures there is a little bit of rust in the cowl area and in the floor pan, but this is all an easy repair. I do have a clean title. There is not much more to say that the pictures don't tell. Please contact me with any questions.

This is an original car that is 85 years old, so please understand that what you see is what you get. I can only tell you what I have seen from the little that I have played with the car; and I cannot guarantee that I have listed all of the issues that you will run into when you restore this beauty. The bottom line is that this car needs a complete restoration, but it's a great starting point for doing one! There is no warranty, and no return on this vehicle; but I will be happy to answer any questions or provide other pictures upon request. You are also welcome to view the car prior to bidding if you can arrange it. Buyer is responsible for pick up or for arranging transport. Non-refundable deposit of $500 required through PayPal within 3 days of auction end. Remainder must be paid by PayPal or cash prior to or at pick up.

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Ford Focus refresh shots leak ahead of Geneva

Sun, 23 Feb 2014

In case you haven't been paying attention, Ford has been gradually redesigning its lineup to sport a familiar face. The Aston Martin-inspired grille shape debuted on the Fusion and was soon applied to the Fiesta. Even the front end of the new Mustang takes its cues from the same, and we're sure other models will soon be made-over to fall in line. The next on the docket? The Focus.
Set to be unveiled in little over a week at the Geneva Motor Show, the revised Focus has leaked out a tad early, revealing a mild facelift that bears that same trapezoidal grille with horizontal slats. Along with the new grille, the headlights, lower fascia and hood appear to have been reshaped. Around back there appears to be a new rear bumper and taillights, but otherwise the shape remains largely the same as the current model.
Expect the updates to be applied to all bodystyles offered around the world, including the hatchback, wagon and sedan. The engine lineup is expected to carry over largely unchanged, though the plug-in hybrid powertrain from the C-Max Energi could port over to the revised Focus. Plus Ford seems to have taken the opportunity to spruce things up in the cabin some. Check it out in the image gallery above and watch this space for the official announcement as we pack our bags for Switzerland.

Ford Mustang to get four-cylinder in Europe, but not US

Thu, 07 Mar 2013

Fans of the Ford Mustang SVO, which was produced from 1884 through 1986 with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and a manual transmission, may be interested to know that Ford is reportedly going to introduce something similar for 2015. But don't get too excited if you live in the US, as Edmunds reports that the vehicle will be offered in Europe only. Boo!
According to the report, Ford will put a version of its EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder into the engine bay of the Mustang. The engine would be enlarged from its current 2.0 liters to 2.3 liters, taking horsepower from 252 to around 300. The well-known 5.0 V8 engine will also be available in Europe.
"The Mustang is uniquely Ford and has a huge fan base here in Europe. Now those fans have something to look forward to and we look forward to providing more details in the near future," says Ford of Europe CEO Stephen Odell. That's great... but why not offer buyers in the States the (likely) fuel-efficient turbo option, too?

The history and future of the Ford Bronco

Tue, 17 Jun 2014

Some have suggested that the Bronco's demise was hastened by the fallout from the O.J. trial.
Twenty years ago today, ex-NFL linebacker Al "A.C." Cowlings drove his friend and onetime running back Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson on a parade lap of the Los Angeles highway system and onto an ignoble page of the history books. If you're in your late 20s or older, or a fastidious young student of 1990s American history, you're absolutely aware that Al and O.J.'s steed for the 'chase' was a white Ford Bronco. The white Ford Bronco, even.

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