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Shutter Speed: My own wheels!

October 9, 2009

Jumping straight from the cavernous back seat of my old man’s car to when I held a driver’s license in my anxious hands would only bypass some rather wild and hilarious times. My Mother and Father went through a number of interesting cars after the suicide doors. Several Anglia, a Ford Sedan Delivery, a beautiful [...]

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Forgotten Sporty Cars XIV: Capri (or Where is My Badge?)

May 4, 2009

Welcome back to Forgotten Sporty Cars at The Garage! In this space we recall an era where small, economy car-based based vehicles were sold with zippy styling. Whether there was any substance to the sizzle we’ll leave for you to judge.
(Ford) Capri 1970-1977

Imagine you are a top-level executive at Ford of Europe, and you have [...]

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Forgotten Sporty Cars XIII: Mercury Capri

April 25, 2009

Welcome back to Forgotten Sporty Cars at The Garage! In this space we recall an era where small, economy car-based based vehicles were sold with zippy styling. Whether there was any substance to the sizzle we’ll leave for you to judge.
1991-1994 Mercury Capri

Mercury has the dubious honor of being mentioned three times on the Forgotten [...]

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Forgotten Sporty Cars Part X: Mercury Cougar

March 18, 2009

Welcome back to Forgotten Sporty Cars at The Garage! In this space we recall an era where small, economy car-based based vehicles were sold with zippy styling. Whether there was any substance to the sizzle we’ll leave for you to judge.
1999-2002 Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar started life as an upscale Ford Mustang in 1967, but [...]

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Forgotten Sporty Cars Part I: Ford EXP/Mercury LN7

December 15, 2008

We had so much fun with the ‘Forgotten Marque’ series, we couldn’t leave well enough alone. Our new series puts the spotlight on “sporty” cars-they never earned the sports car designation, but they were a diversion from the otherwise mundane offerings by mainstream manufacturers. We kick off our series with the Ford EXP and Mercury [...]

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Ford Trims Models

December 6, 2008

Jalopnik reported that Ford Motor Company intends on ceasing production of two models as of Spring 2009. First up?
Ford Taurus X

 
Known to us first as the Freestyle in 2004, the Taurus X was Ford’s first attempt at a crossover. Critics praised the Taurus X for its packaging and handsome looks. The general consensus was that [...]

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Concept Merc

November 19, 2008

Not long ago we saw some sketches of what the interior of Aaron Von Minden’s Mercury will look like, now we get the full view of the outside. Clean and straight at the front, with no hood ornament to create distraction from the classic shape.
I could dream about this ride all day long!

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Interior planning begins for the Savage Speed Garage 49 Mercury

October 10, 2008

Its been a while since we’ve had an update on Aaron Von Minden’s 49 Mercury. Last update, they had just started shooting the sinister looking black paint that you see above. Now that Von Minden settling in after his move to the San Fran area, thoughts are returning to getting the Merc cruise ready. Normally [...]

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Savage Speed Merc is looking sinister in black

May 17, 2008

Remember that stripped down 49 Mercury that Aaron Von Minden was cruising in? Well, things have taken a slightly different direction with a coat of shiny black. More images to come when the wrapping is off!

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On eBay: Savage Speed Garage 49 Merc

July 17, 2007

Our west coast contributor, Aaron Von Minden from Savage Speed Garage has been working on this 49 Mercury for the past few months. The list of projects in The Garage has grown too long and it’s time for Aaron and the Merc to part company. This super clean retro machine is almost ready to roll, [...]

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