Ford Thunderbird Archives

A trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggests… Here at The News Wheel, we have previously discussed how automakers look… When it comes to quintessentially American bands, The Beach Boys are definitely… From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly… Not just any band can carry the…

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1963 Ford Thunderbird Archives

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly… In July 1963, Arthur Lampitt was involved in a severe accident while… Not just any band can carry the label of “The Only Band…

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eBay Calling: Joe Strummer's 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Got $30k or so to burn? You can buy Joe Strummer’s 1963 Ford Thunderbird on eBay  Source: eBay Not just any band can carry the label of “The Only Band That Matters,” but for the better part of an all-too-short decade, The Clash were just that. Inarguably one of the greatest bands to come out…

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Ford Mustang Finally Going Racing in NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series in 2019

There’s perhaps no vehicle more associated with high-octane performance and speed than the Ford Mustang, which might make it all the more confusing when you turn on a NASCAR race and don’t see the original pony car prowling the track. Well, come February 2019, that’s set to change. Ford took the opportunity of National Mustang…

With 65 Years on the Job, Willie Fulton Jr. is Ford's Most Senior Employee

Willie Fulton Jr. has been working at Ford for 65 years Ford is celebrating 100 years at its Rouge complex, which now has the honorable distinction of being the only American vehicle manufacturing facility to operate for a consecutive century. While celebrating this particular milestone, Ford also shone a spotlight on another, no-less-impressive feat: The…

A Mustang Turned Air Force: 2014 Mustang Thunderbird

2014 Mustang Thunderbird Photo via Ford This April, the Air Force sadly announced that they would be suspending all their 2013 Thunderbird jet demonstration shows. Federal budget cuts limited the number of shows the team could perform, so the team suspended the tour all together. In order to make up for the sadness a lot…

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Ford Is Bringing a “Rocket Car” to Oshkosh 2015

The 2015 Ford Mustang Apollo Edition Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed! From the lunar surface to the open roads of Earth, the Apollo edition Mustang has arrived, and it’s no ordinary rocket car; this car sports a seriously cool Saturn V paint job. Ford has fused two American icons—the Apollo mission rockets…

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The West Wing Wheels: John F. Kennedy

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…

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Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for August 2021

Love all things automotive? Check out these car-related movies and television shows coming to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney Plus in August. With summer winding down, there’s no better time to settle in and find something new on your favorite streaming service. Silverado Showdown: Find out how Chevrolet’s bestselling truck beats the competition…

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American Graffiti Archives

From beloved classics to brand-new releases, October will usher in plenty of… Today marks the 43rd anniversary of American Graffiti, the greatest movie that… If you’re a fan of American Graffiti, you’ll remember Toad and the… As soon as you finish watching American Graffiti, there is a lingering…

Impala Archives

Recently, a woman sent her boyfriend’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala to the junkyard while he was away on business. It didn’t go over particularly well.… No Country for Old Men isn’t just an Oscar-winning period piece filled with brilliant performances, it’s a visual treat for retro car enthusiasts.… Around 8:30 this morning, the final Chevrolet Impala…

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Which Monopoly Board Game Editions Are Car or Racing-Themed?

Monopoly might not be the perfect board game, but its design and layout make it perfectly customizable. In fact, hundreds upon hundreds of unique editions of the  classic board game have been created over the years. For die-hard petrol heads, plenty of unique Monopoly editions exist to satisfy inner auto-racing cravings (in addition to the…