Tagged With "Ford"
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 1)
Beautiful collection Ottoman ! Wouldn't the pink Mustang look great in an original colour. Cant stop - back for another look - Thanks !
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 1)
Hi GarryRF I totally agree with your comment. Pink would not have been the color I would have chosen for the Mustang, but it still was a beauty to gaze at and admire. On a side note, I had to laugh out loud when I read the license plate on the "Barracuda" which essentially reads "You are fish bait". Yes, viewing these amazing cars is great fun. I hope you enjoy my last two blogs on "Cruise Night" which I believe are to be posted on September 2 (Cars from the 1960's Part 2) and September 9...
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 1)
Yes - I noticed the plates on the Mustang Ottoman. Sometimes you just look at a picture - and think - that's just not right ! Like photos of mans best friend, his dog, Dressed as a cowboy with a bandana and a Stetson hat ! Makes my toes curl up. Cringe worthy ! So I've put Sept 2nd in my diary. "The arrival of Ottomans Masterpieces ... and Hurricane Cristobal" What a fun day !
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 1)
Hi GarryRF! I do hope that by the time Hurricane Cristobal reaches the UK it will be nothing more than a weak tropical storm. Here's hoping Cristobal misses you altogether and that the only thing that should "blow you away" on September 2 is my "Cruise Night" blog (ya ya I know...really bad joke, right?). Take care of yourself and stay safe. Let us know how you weather this looming storm.
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Re: A stroll through the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail
Does winter arrive early in these gardens ? Is that due to the elevation? Does it remain cool in the Summer too ? I'm thinking of the likes of Mexico City where it should be tropical but its elevation keeps it cool all year. Lovely photos of the Flora and Gardens. Was it really that empty ?
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Re: A stroll through the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail
Thanks for the comments, Garry. Yes, winter arrives early because of the very high altitude. Over a mile and a half above sea level. Summers are very nice -- warm (75-80F) dry pleasant days (no humidity to speak off), and it always cools down nicely at night, so most places don't even have air conditioning. It really was that empty. No more than 6 folks in the garden including my wife and I, and of course not counting the hundreds of birds flying about.
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Re: July 19, 2019: Hillbilly Hot Rod, Murdo, South Dakota
I would think only one owner, GarryRF. Not many would be interested in buying such a customized work of art.
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1920's
Love that onomatopoeic license plate: "Ah Ooga!" Blows my horn, for sure!
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1920's
A very cool collection of classic cars! Look forward to seeing more!!
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1920's
There must be more ! Can we see them soon ? Great photos.
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1920's
Hi Garry RF You are correct in assuming there are more cars. Actually, my next "Cruise Night" blog will be published tomorrow (Tuesday, August 12/14) featuring five cars from the 1930's. That blog will be followed in a few days or weeks with another "Cruise Night" blog featuring cars from the 1940's and 1950's, which will be followed in another few days or weeks with another "Cruise Night" blog or two featuring cars from the 1960's, which will be followed in another few days or weeks with...
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1920's
Ottoman. You must have a production line working overtime ! Remember those happy days when you just had Sunday off work - and you spent it under your car ! Greasing those bits and bobs so you'd survive another week !
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1930's
Wow !! Cant believe you have more of these beauties to share ! Nice, clear pix of metal artwork Ottoman ! I keep going back for another look ! Hope I don't wear them out !!
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1930's
Thanks for the compliment GarryRF. Please feel free to come back and enjoy these photos as often as you'd like. I too have viewed them many times, and if I haven't worn them out by now, I don't think you have to worry. Stay tuned for my next blog...Cruise Night, the 1940's and 1950's (to be published Tuesday August 19/14), which will feature five cars from these two decades. I hope you will enjoy them. I gotta run. I have some "bits and bobs" that need tending to (LOL).
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Spotted on the Road, Acton MA: 1946 Ford Deluxe 8 Coupe
Outside a restaurant in Acton, MA, we spotted this shiny Ford coupe. It actually may not really be a 1946, but if not, it's a '47 or '48. Subject to correction by someone who knows more, here's the theory. Ford introduced basically this model...
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Toronto scales new heights in Tourism
Add Toronto to the list of cities, including New York and London, that have recently reported record new levels of tourism. In Toronto's case, it adds up to over 14 million overnight guests. While its sports teams, the CN Tower, markets and...
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Spotted on the Road. 1932 Ford Coupe
A nicely maintained 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod, spotted in Calgary.
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Spotted on the Road: 1959 Meteor Montcalm, Calgary
A lovely late 1950's 2 door hardtop coupe, a model built and sold only in Canada.
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December 30, 2019: 1935 Ford Pickup, Calgary
DrFumblefinger enjoyed this beautifully preserved 1935 pickup truck.
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April 27, 2020. 1930 Ford Model A, Calgary
The second car made by Ford, replacing the very popular and long-lived Model T. The Model A sold almost 5 million units in its four year run.
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Spotted on the Road, Newport, Washington
On my last roadtrip I traveled through eastern Washington state into the Idaho panhandle as I was returning to my home in Calgary. I spotted this beauty sitting by the road in the small town of Newport, WA. A strikingly...
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April 12, 2018: Lincoln Highway Murals (and more)
George G shares some sights from Pennsylvania's Lincoln Highway.
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May 6, 2018: Old Fire Truck, Gold Hill
DrFumblefinger was delighted to find this ancient fire truck sitting in the Colorado mountain town of Gold Hill.
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Time to Tucker Up
DrFumblefinger's fine article on the Tampa Auto Museum got me thinking about another Florida auto museum I've been to, the Tallahassee Auto Museum. I'll review it on Monday. One of the main attractions there is the the Tucker. For a lot of car...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 13, 2014: An unusual truck, Minturn, Colorado
The small town of Minturn, near Vail, presented us with a variety of unusual motor vehicles. I've previously highlighted a very interesting Chevrolet Impala and a magnificent 1955 Crown Victoria that we enjoyed in Minturn....
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"Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1930's
In the first part of this series, which you can read here , I wrote about the beautiful cars I saw on "Cruise Night" in my hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Today I continue my blogs dedicated to the beautiful automobiles I...
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"Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1920's
Living in the Great White North, one eagerly looks forward to the spring (especially after this last harsh winter that we had). Ahhhh, spring, when snow melts, songbirds return, grass turns green, flowers bloom, and best of...
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A stroll through the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail
The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the world's highest botanical garden, situated at the foot of Vail Mountain in the Colorado Rockies, in gorgeous Vail Valley. The Garden rests at an altitude of 8,200 feet (2,500 m) and is...
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Spotted on the Road: 1929 Ford Model A
A wonderful old Ford and a customized trailer made for a great combination! How would you like to do a roadtrip across America with this rig, like its owner did?
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Spotted on the Road. 1973 Ford Maverick
A budget spots car designed by Ford. The Maverick was a great commercial success, rivaling Ford's popular Mustang. This nicely preserved specimen was spotted in Calgary.
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Aug. 24, 2016: Sights From A Taste of Colorado
An annual Labor Day tradition, A Taste of Colorado combines food, fun and great performances. Samantha shows us her favorites from last year's.
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Spotted on the Road: 1954 Meteor
DrFumblefinger enjoyed this beautiful 1954 Meteor while at a car show in Calgary, Canada
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Spotted on the Road. 1940 Ford Pickup Truck
The truck, newly designed for 1940, was very popular with consumers. Even 75 years after it was made, this Ford half ton truck remains a beautiful vehicle.
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July 2, 2016: A summer visit to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail
Colorful flower blossoms captured in early summer in the thin air of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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July 19, 2019: Hillbilly Hot Rod, Murdo, South Dakota
DrFumblefinger spots a few unusual cars while on the road in Murdo, South Dakota.
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Nov 25, 2019: 1968 Ford Mustang, Calgary
DrFumblefinger comes across a nice example of a first generation Ford Mustang.
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Daytripping in Historic Lancaster
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger takes us on a tour of historic sites in this central Pennsylvania city noted for its Mennonite and Amish heritage.
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Feb. 25, 2019: 1948 Ford Tudor Super Deluxe Sedan, Calgary
DrFumblefinger loves to study and photograph classic old cars, such as this beauty from the 1940s.
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Re: Toronto scales new heights in Tourism
I don't think Rob Ford had anything to do with it. Toronto, like any major city in the world, has enough variety of things to see and do to entertain anyone for a week. Our best wishes to Mr. Ford who is dealing with a malignant soft tissue tumor.
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Re: Spotted on the Road: 1954 Meteor
I suppose it would be rude to ask the owner if that was the final colour ! Looks like primer but ...hmm.... Certainly looks a beauty either way. So much attention being lavished on something so old. Oh I wish !
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Re: Spotted on the Road: 1954 Meteor
This is a bad boy's car, Garry. That's its color, and if you don't like it, I'm sure the car would tell you where to go!
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Re: Spotted on the Road: 1954 Meteor
From time to time I have a dream that I've left my old car parked somewhere. It's never clear whether it's the 2-tone (also gray - very snappy) '51 Pontiac with a sun visor, or the '53 Plymouth, but if I could just remember where it is, it's there waiting for me.
