The Truth About Cars

APRIL 22, 2024

Today's Junkyard Find is a first-generation B-van, found in a Colorado boneyard. Ford and GM stuck with their B-Series competitors for similar spans. Ford's E-Series (best known as the Econoline) stayed about the same from the 1975 through 1991 model years, then lived on a version of the original chassis through 2014.

Dodge 91

Dodge Colorado St. Louis Chrysler 91

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is an example of the second type of Marauderization (not to be confused with Moroder ization ) within the world of Ford's Mercury Division. Starting in 1958, Ford's new MEL ( M ercury- E dsel- L incoln) big-block V8 engine was given the Marauder name when installed in Mercury models. Louis on November 7, 1963.

Mercury 111

Mercury Colorado Denver St. Louis 111

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is just such a van, a Colorado second-generation Econoline called BIG CHEESE. Perhaps it started out in St. Louis or Salt Lake City and moved to Colorado after its delivery days were over. The build tag says it was built at the Lorain plant in Ohio. Penney sold Pinto mopeds during the 1970s.

Ford 78

Ford St. Louis Colorado Denver 78

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Large automakers based in Michigan, including GM, Chrysler, and Ford, will receive a total of more than $400 million to manufacture thousands of advanced hybrid and electric vehicles as well as batteries and electric drive components. Ford Motor Company. Manufacturing: Warren, MI and St. Louis, MO; Deployment: 11 partner fleets.

Grant 317

Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis 317