Celebrating National Americana Month with Classic Cars and Culture

August 28th, 2024 by
This restaurant an old fashion diner is Jax's Diner located in Truckee and extremely popular, on this summer day it was full and the food was delicious.

September is National Americana Month, a time to reflect on the American traditions that unite us. From Independence Day parades to summer concerts and county fairs, Americana culture is a tapestry of traditions, nostalgia, and values. In this blog, we explore the essence of Americana, highlighting the iconic role of classic cars. Defining Americana Americana…

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Three Classic Ford Trucks to Celebrate Car Collector Appreciation Day

July 3rd, 2024 by
High perspective front corner view of a 1975 Ford F150 Supercab Pickup at a local car show.

Americans have been crazy for cars since the first horseless carriage was displayed. On Car Collector Appreciation Day this July 12th, we look at some of the most unique classic Ford trucks to date! Which ones are your favorites? 1956 Ford F-100 A wrap-around windshield with curved glass, a smooth rounded hood, and slanted A-pillars….

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Five Ford Innovations that Changed the Game

December 28th, 2023 by

We all know the myth to be false at this point: no, Henry Ford didn’t invent the automobile. He simply perfected the automobile to such a degree that he might as well get the credit for it.  In the early twentieth century, the founder of Ford Motor Company introduced a number of revolutionary inventions and…

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Five Landmark Days in Ford’s NASCAR History

November 14th, 2023 by

It all began in 1901, when Henry Ford stunned the automotive world. In a 10-lap race at the Detroit Driving Club in Michigan, the pioneer defeated the heavily favored, renowned auto designer Alexander Winton. In doing so, Ford’s new company announced itself as a racing line to be reckoned with – nearly fifty years before…

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A Brief History of Car Paint Colors

November 29th, 2022 by

Believe it or not, the colors that you see on cars today are the result of a long and complicated history. In the early days of the automobile, there were only a handful of colors to choose from. But as technology progressed and society evolved, so too did the palette of available car colors. Today,…

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