Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009
Cadillac DeVille, 1950s Chevrolet, Ford Mustangs. Admit it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
FSU Faces UCF & UAB Sep 11, 2009
Janna Walkup tallied the lone goal scoring on a header in the 80th minute off a cross from Jill Ford. FSU held the advantage in both shots (12-3) and corner kicks (9-2) in the win. (Seminoles.com)
Hot Springs businesses collaborate to nab bad check writers Sep 10, 2009
Fall River County Sheriff Jeff Tarrell, however, confirmed the couple was later apprehended by Hot Springs VAMC police officers, who heard of the incident over the radio and then noticed the couple s Ford Taurus at the VA.. Tarrell said the VA police stopped the couple to question them, and once they confirmed their identity were able to seize the merchandise they purchased with bad checks from Wanda s Finds. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Auto Fest brings more than cars to Hamilton City Park Sep 9, 2009
One of the winners in the Street Rod - Cars Class was this 1931 Ford Cooper, owned by Terry Rashid of Fort Madison ... for a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria ... for a 1995 Ford Mustang GTS; Cory Happs of Keokuk for a 2004 Suzuki Verona FX; Brandon Van Ausdall of Keokuk for a 2002 Ford Mustang; Ethan Hoffman of Hamilton, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Newell Labor Day brings history to life Sep 8, 2009
The row of antique tractors kept to the small-town feel of the event; in fact, Newell's Mayor Roger Monson took home the People's Choice votes for his 1949 Ford N tractor. With more than 50 antique vehicles entered, there was a lot of nostalgia for days gone by as folks were reminded of the cars their families drove them in as children. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rolling toliet among unique features at Threshermen's Reunion Sep 6, 2009
There are piles of them scattered inside his booth, including one for a Ford Model A automobile made in the late 1920's. "It started out as a hobby, then it became a business and now it's back to being a hobby," he said about his pastime for the past 35 years. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Parade lineup Sep 5, 2009
Hamilton High School Band, Dominos Pizza, Lee County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Raeann School of Dance, Crossview Fellowship, Lee County Republicans, Tongass Substance Screening, Withers Broadcasting, Tippeneckers, John Helenthal candidate for mayor, Steelworkers Local 3311, Southeast Iowa Parrot Rescue, Living Word Ministry, Homemade collectibles by Robert Mason and a 1956 Ford Victoria owned by J.R. Boltz. Section 5. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Watercolor artist Joyce Deford shows her art and painting, 6-9 p.m. at the First Friday event at Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise, 147 Main Ave. W. This month's music is by Kenny Saunders, Joel Casserman, and Brett Dewey with acoustic folk ... Features Titan Hot Seven, Blue Renditions, The Midiri Brothers, Bill Allred's Classic Jazz Band, Louis Ford and his New Orleans Jazz Flairs, Claudette Stone, Tom Rigney eau and surprise guests. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Exploring San Francisco Sep 3, 2009
Peek in the windows of Francis Ford Coppola's Cafe Zoetrope, explore the poetry room at the City Lights bookstore, then pick up a warm focaccia at the Liguria Bakery to eat in the sunshine of Washington Square. For something a little cozier enjoy a romantic Venetian dinner at Da Flora. (Suite101.com)
Mansfield man recreates vintage gas station Aug 31, 2009
Some of the cars he currently owns and refers to as ``gas station art'' are a 1949 Buick Super 8, a 1953 Ford Custom, 1953 and 1965 Chevy pick-up trucks, a 1933 Chevy Coupe and a 1963 Buick Wildcat. These antiques can be found resting in front of the antique gas station and easily viewed when driving through Mansfield on U.S. 150. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Monday's Sentinel police log Aug 25, 2009
Melissa L. Black, 40, of Newport received minor injuries when her 1998 Ford Escort hit a utility pole in Penn Township. The crash happened at 6:35 p.m. Aug. 21 as Black was driving west on Newport Road about 950 feet south of Route 347. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Looking Back Aug 20, 2009
Mrs. Arlis A. Swartzendruber and baby son, Cloy Eugene of near Oxford were the honored guests at a shower Thursday evening at he Robert Mishler home ... Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Small and Miriam have returned home after a vacation and visit with relatives and friends in the western states ... Alfred Klein is the owner of a new Ford car. (Kalona News, IA)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Aug 16, 2009
" Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS "NYT WILL SHORTZ PRESENTS ""I LOVE CROSSWORDS"" VOLUME 2" Inside NYTimes.com In 1955, Marianne Moore, the famous American writer, tried to help the Ford... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Offtrack betting in S.F.? Not so fast Aug 15, 2009
Dear Tom and Ray: Last week, I was cleaning the interior of my '04 Ford Escape. To reach a part of. (San Francisco Chronicle)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Aug 13, 2009
Philadelphians attending; Billy Arledge, Pat (Flint) Mioton and Alan Williamson, Lake; William and Kay Hamill, Charles Johnson, Judy (Joyner) Caverhill and guest, Billy Gene Molpus, Sheila (Kinnard) Tidwell, Jean Marshall and guest Danny Ford, Byram, Mack Partridge, Weegie (Payne) Coker, Charles Pearson, Don Perry, Gaynell (Rae) and John White, Loree Robert and Martha Rogers, Melva Ruth (Smith) Gray, Dorris (Smith) and Carl Vowell, Barbara (Vowell) and Jimmy Pou, David Lee and Nancy Williams,... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Low and slow with Gair Aug 1, 2009
Published: Friday, July 31, 2009 2:09 AM HST I found my 1950 Ford custom club coupe on a hot rod Web site in Connecticut while searching for a lead sled, says Jim Gair as he gives his car a final pass with a soft cloth ... Gair s 1950 Ford is lead-free even though he still refers to it as his sled ... Gair s Ford is a very unusual classic because the 50 Ford body sits on a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro frame and chassis. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Cool meets quirky in stylist's home Jul 27, 2009
"Everyone can afford to have nice things in their home if you know where to find them," says Rod Hipskind, a longtime collector and the co-proprietor of the Perish Trust (728 Divisadero St., S.F., theperishtrust. com). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Concern raised over zoning variance Jul 16, 2009
Allowed Police Chief Dickie Sistrunk and Captain Julian Greer to attend a Mississippi Command College in Oxford July 26-31 ... Allowed Sgt. Dan Refre to attend a one day Terrorist Threat Guidelines Class in Oxford on July 21 ... Purchased at state contract price one 2009 Ford F555 XC for street department use at a cost of $25,176 from Butch Oswalt Ford of Gulfport. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Madison County police blotter Jul 15, 2009
Arrest: On July 3, deputy Gary Floyd was patrolling on Crawford W. Long Street, Danielsville, when he saw a car with two men inside traveling slowly with its lights off ... Arrest: On July 3, deputy Jason Ring was patrolling about 5:10 p.m. on Glenn Carrie Road, Hull, when his radar picked up a Ford F-150 pickup going 79 mph ... Arrest: On July 7, deputy Gary Floyd heard a dispatch shortly before 10 p.m. about a possible drunken driver traveling on U.S. Highway 29, Hull, in a Ford Explorer with... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Brief Cases: Italian eatery in Oconee Jul 12, 2009
Brassfield opened the antiques shop with Vic Ford seven years ago, but Brassfield said the economy has taken its toll on his enterprise ... Since opening the Georgia Institute of Cosmetology in Athens, the Elkabbanis have added three locations in Augusta, Buford and Martinez. (Athens Banner-Herald)
OK, guess I should start typin’ again Jul 11, 2009
This oil painting by Ford Madox Brown is called, "Work." That's me in the center, with the sailor shirt and the Bud, preparing for the 7 a.m. blog ... I ve been drinking since 1:30 they still had alcohol at the bar and it was a shame to let it go to waste and one of the women in the painting by Ford Madox Brown is beginning to look sorta hot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
2010 Chevy Camaro: An Instant Classic Jul 8, 2009
Yet General Motors, Ford () and Chrysler all have new muscle cars on the market, and the one I find most intriguing is GM's long-awaited 2010 Chevy Camaro. My prediction: Someday this version of the Camaro will be considered a classic, a collectible coveted by nostalgic baby boomers eager to relive the 1960s and '70s, when muscle cars had their heyday. (BusinessWeek)
Autograph Store Charity Fundraising Helps United Way Exceed Fundraising Goals Jul 2, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Gala attendees spirited bidding for Autograph Store celebrity signed collectibles raises money for United Way projects. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
'Hot Rods on the Hill' show exceeds expectations Jun 25, 2009
To look at Jim Bannerman's 1929 Model A Ford from a distance, the novice, or even a self-proclaimed expert, might conclude the car had lots of attention and work over its 80-year life ... Bannerman says the car was actually manufactured in 1980, one of 5,000 built with the blessing of Ford Motor Co. using a Ford Pinto chassis and drive train ... The Ford dealer network sold the cars for about $10,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Things invade Klamath Falls Jun 24, 2009
Gary Barker, owner of a bright yellow 1930 Model-A Ford, and one of the participants at this year s Klamath Kruise, rebuilt the vehicle over a 17-year period. Community Calendar. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Financial collapse of luxury-resort owners Jun 21, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. 2007 Caravan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Area man celebrates a long, full 105 years of life Jun 18, 2009
His son, Curt Haugestuen, of Chetek, recalled hearing that while he was a teenager, his father and a neighbor drove their Model T Ford to North Dakota and worked the fields and repaired machinery. Over the winter, Haugestuen worked in a logging camp. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Yo ho, yo ho Jun 4, 2009
Back to that Indiana Jones cave you can almost see Harrison Ford hiding behind the boulders ready to crash through in search of adventure. Again, John used remnants of wood and other castoffs. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Prince Harry's Brand Power May 30, 2009
The $75,000 Dream Car Forget GM and Ford ... Small Beers, Big Business High-end beer by smaller brewers offer affordable luxury and a growth market ... The Dunkman: Shaquille O'Neal Shaq talks NBA hoops and why he built a business on affordable sneakers. (Forbes -- Business)
Writer list for WOW is notable May 29, 2009
A Hollywoodized but potent landmark in this historical revisionism was the famous 1956 movie The Searchers, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. It is the story of a quest to recover a white girl captured by the Cochise who turns out not to want to be rescued. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
Seniors in the Swampscott High School TV Production class and Cable Club, now preparing for the annual TV auction, include, kneeling in front, Ayaka Sheehan, Janelle Ford and Fiona Buchanan ... Dinner for two donated by Lisa Green, $40 Twosome, 18 holes, cart included, at Kelley Greens Golf Course in Nahant, $78 Ten hours of professional editing and DVD creation from your home movies, donated by Misha Tenenbaum, $500 One-year family membership to Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA, $1,032 Green glass vase... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Lone Tree Historical Museum opens May 22, 2009
One fascinating exhibit is a farmstead created by Reid Ford, with the interiors and yard filled with miniature pieces of farm equipment and tools, most representing farm practices from the 1890s to 1930s. Ford ran a welding shop and crafted the farming microcosm in his spare time. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Economic woes cast cloud over motor sports' big weekend May 21, 2009
But there would be fewer sponsorship dollars, little or no factory support for teams and a sense of lost loyalty among fans who drive to the track in their Chevrolet Silverados, Ford F-150s and Dodge Rams. "No sport has ever been more reliant on a single industry as NASCAR has been on the automotive industry," says David Carter, executive director of the University of Southern California's Sports Business Institute. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hazel Summer Cruise-In draws large, festive crowd May 19, 2009
Viper, Mustang Cobra, Ford Galaxy, Camaro, two-seater vintage hot rods from the 60s and 70s, Corvettes and many more were the stars of the show and attracted a crowd of car lovers to the downtown area. Mike Neighbors, a visitor from Decaturville Tenn. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
From the archives: Hippies seek perfect high May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009. May 16, 1967 - Chronicle writer George Gilbert continues his monthlong experiment of living as a hippie, with a report back from a pot party in Haight-Ashbury. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
More of this story May 16, 2009
Officials Friday were still investigating why Lull s 2007 Ford Explorer left westbound Interstate 82, traveled 200 to 300 feet through a field, hit a fence and plunged over a cliff. There were indications from tire marks that his vehicle was accelerating after it left the highway. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Dogwood volunteer comes 155 miles from Defiance, Ohio May 13, 2009
"After 40, they turn into Ford Pintos and you back into them wrong" - he mimicks an explosion - "You're done. So I'm enjoying my 30s while they last. I know the Grim Reaper's lurking around every corner, waiting for my odometer to turn over to 40 and for me to eat that last Big Mac.". "Good TV's hard to find," he said. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Swampscott High School TV auction coming May 26-29 May 9, 2009
Seniors in the Swampscott High School TV Production class and Cable Club, now preparing for the annual TV auction, include, kneeling in front, Ayaka Sheehan, Janelle Ford and Fiona Buchanan. In the second row are Owen Welsh, Ilya Smelansky, Tom Boland, Chris Nenshati, Elizabeth Kohler, James Payen and Nick Russo. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Soccer Moms Give Mini-Vans the Boot: This Mother's Day, NADAguides.com Announces Top 5 Rides for Today's Mom May 7, 2009
Taking into consideration practicality, size, price, style and fuel efficiency, the Infiniti FX50, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, BMW X6 and Mazda5 prove that moms no longer need to sacrifice design and aesthetic appeal to drive a safe and functional family-oriented vehicle ... The Ford , starting at $26,635, comes standard with Ford's signature SYNC voice technology and offers available voice activated navigation, SIRIUS satellite radio, power liftgate and panoramic vista roof ... While relatively... (PR Newswire)
No-Frills Day In Mendocino May 3, 2009
If you're not that hungry, grab a cup of coffee, say hi to the inn's resident miniature donkeys and head into town for an morning stroll along the headlands near the Ford House Museum, which has exhibits about the town's early history. Whales hug this coastline from November through April, and their spouts are easy to spot from the bluffs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Merv Griffin belongings to be auctioned May 2, 2009
"People who cannot afford a high-end piece may be able to buy something of Merv's to remember him by," Martin said ... FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Woman Shot At While Driving On Bridge Apr 30, 2009
She said the shots were fired from a black, new model Ford Taurus, but she was not able to get a good look at the gunman because she was trying to avoid being shot. Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Supermodel Kathy Ireland Lashes Out Against Pro Choice Apr 28, 2009
Jamie Foxx performing for guests including Kevin Spacey, "90210's" AnnaLynne McCord & Shannen Doherty as well as "Make Me A Supermodel's" Tyson Beckford at the opening of The Chandelier Room inside the W Hoboken in the Big Apple on Thursday ... Cybill Shepherd, Christina Aguilera, Clementine Ford, Dita Von Teese, Paris Hilton, Kelly and Sharon Osbourne, Eliza Dushku, Rose McGowan, Brittany Snow and Dania Ramirez at the LA Gay & Lesbian Center's An Evening With Women in Beverly Hills on Friday... (Fox News)
Citizen's Canes Apr 28, 2009
When Grozier bought the Boston Post in 1891, it had fewer than 30,000 subscribers and was struggling for survival amid the brutal competition posed by the nearly dozen dailies crammed together on the narrow stretch of Washington Street in Boston dubbed "Newspaper Row." To boost circulation, Grozier relied on creative promotional schemes, such as giving away Ford automobiles to readers sending in the best news items and awarding a rocking chair to New England's oldest couple. By the time he died... (Boston Globe)
Melrose Religion Apr 28, 2009
For more information, call Donna Clifford at 781-483-3133, email dclifford12@comcast ... For more information on the 50th anniversary celebration events, contact Joan Ford Mongeau, chairwoman of the Lead Committee, at 781-662-5347 or via e-mail at. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
For Three Elementary SchoolsRegion 12 Board Tables Action on Lease Apr 1, 2009
Michelle Gorra and Mardie Ford expressed concern about the lists not being included in this package and the unknown estimates. "We have three antiques that we keep functioning because we choose to," David Baron said. (Voices, CT)
Ratto: Owner Who Cried, Wolff Mar 29, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi. 2000 Mustang. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Obituaries for Thursday, March 26, 2009 Mar 26, 2009
and Helen (Orville) Bornbach of Stratford, Wis ... Florence Grossbier of Milwaukee, Mary Grossbier of Wisconsin Rapids, and Virginia (Charles) Ponczoch of Stratford; brother-in-law, William (Eileen) Scholzen of Wisconsin Rapids; and nieces and nephews ... He was employed as a mechanic for the Ford Motor Co. in Cashton for three years, the Karl Kruse Appliance and Implement Co. in Wilton, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Good grief, it's Peanuts Mar 11, 2009
On top of her interest in cute cartoon characters, Miss Aly is also well known around the Melbourne car scene for her blue Ford XR6 Turbo muscle car. $10. (The Age, Australia)
2 Corrections Officers Dead, 2 Hurt In Wreck Following Domestic Stabbing Mar 7, 2009
WCJB-TV ImageThe FHP says Donald Bazell, 42, was driving this Ford F-150 pickup truck when it struck a Florida Department of Corrections van on county Road 231 in Union County ... Bazzell and Ocker both worked at Florida State Prison in neighboring Bradford County. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Community notes: OCAF Thrift Sale set for March 14-15 Mar 7, 2009
Moore's Ford lynching film to be screened. Keith Beauchamp's documentary on the 1946 Moore's Ford lynching tragedy, "Murders in Black and White," will be screened at 2 p.m. March 28 at the Monroe Community Center at 602 E. Church St. in Monroe, with a public forum - which will feature Beauchamp, local civil rights worker Robert Howard, Cynthia Deitle from the U.S. Department of Justice and former Ku Klux Klan member Elwin Wilson - scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ... "Murders in Black and White," a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
No Quick Improvements Mar 5, 2009
FromSan Francisco Ford Used Car Superstore. 2006 Sebring. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
A. M. Braswell, Jr. Food Company, Inc. Recalls Nationwide Peanut Products Because of Possible Health Risk Mar 3, 2009
Recall -- Firm Press Release. FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
Small Beers, Big Business High-end beer by smaller brewers offer affordable luxury and a growth market ... The Dunkman: Shaquille O'Neal Shaq talks NBA hoops and why he built a business on affordable sneakers ... Tata For Land Rover And Jag Tata closes the deal with Ford for the luxury auto brands for $2. (Forbes -- Business)
One-tank trip: Cornelia Feb 20, 2009
Hartford House is a treat ... Meridith Ford Goldman lets you in on her five little secrets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Review: `Fired Up!' is rah-rah-raunchy Feb 20, 2009
The Panthers are the top cheerleading team every year, while the Tigers of Gerald R. Ford High School, where quarterback Nick (Olsen) and wide receiver Shawn (D'Agosto) play, are the perennial cellar dwellers. Team captain Carly (Sarah Roemer) reluctantly lets the guys tag along to cheer camp, figuring it'll improve their performance to add a little muscle. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Girls basketball: Region tournament roundups Feb 19, 2009
Chattahoochee 34, North Gwinnett 29: C (16-10) Erika Ford 14; NG (16-10) Ashley Bureau 14 ... Buford 57, Cross Keys 12 ... Thursday s semifinals (at GAC): Blessed Trinity/Decatur winner vs. Avondale/GAC winner, 4 p.m.; Buford/Cross Keys winner vs. Lovett, 7 p.m.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Woman wanted in ex-husband's fatal stabbing Feb 18, 2009
The GBI says Sosebee is 5-foot-7, 160 pounds with white, short hair and may be driving a white 1997 Ford Taurus. She is considered extremely dangerous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
GM seeks $16B more, will cut 47,000 jobs Feb 18, 2009
The UAW said it reached a tentative deal with GM, Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Co. on contract changes, but discussions were still under way about how the companies would fund union-run trust funds that will take over the companies' retiree health care obligations starting next year. GM said it was making progress but had not yet achieved all the concessions from union workers, lenders, dealers and suppliers that the Bush administration sought in the loan terms provided last December. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Union rolls jump in '08; Georgia defies U.S. trend Feb 17, 2009
Richard Ray, president of the state AFL-CIO, the umbrella organization for unions, estimates that Georgia s union rolls lost about 4,000 members with the Ford and General Motors plant closings in recent years. That s big numbers when you shut down auto plants, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Selig downplays talk of returning HR record to Aaron Feb 17, 2009
But the record situation, if you go back to what Ford Frick did (with Roger Maris in 1961), is a very slippery slope. Changing records is a very difficult process. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Missing DeKalb exec may have been killed Feb 17, 2009
The body of Stewart, 38, of Stone Mountain was found inside a parked Ford Explorer in the 3500 block of Breckinridge Boulevard in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Gwinnett police spokesman Cpl. Ilana Spellman said ... Stewart was last seen leaving his home about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, driving his Ford Explorer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Chamber holds successful banquet Feb 8, 2009
Then, First District Commissioner Dennis Bradford lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Dave Ward presenting the Invocation ... Included in the new awards were: The Vision Award, presented by Paul Hale to Bening Ford, Black River Electric Co-op, Cedar Creek Hardwoods, Interim City Administrator for Fredericktown Jim Dismuke, Country Mart, Covenant Care, Filtration Products, First State Community Bank, Home Care Nursing, John and Deborah Rauls, Kemp s Auto Body, New Era Bank,... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
NH senator eyed as boon in commerce post Feb 7, 2009
A third person with Massachusetts ties, Elliot Richardson, served as commerce secretary from 1976 to 1977 under a fellow Republican, President Gerald Ford. Gregg, a former governor and U.S. House member, would be the first secretary from New Hampshire. (Boston Herald)
Despite the recession, classic cars are still selling Feb 7, 2009
" With a global recession going on, collector car prices along with other collectibles such as fine art, antiques and rare wine are under pressure. Last fall, many were predicting not a softening, but a total collapse as investment markets world-wide reset. By November, vehicles such as 1960s Pontiac GTOs, 1940 Fords and 1957 Chevys had plummeted as much as 50 per cent below what they fetched just a few years ago. With financial markets in turmoil, stock markets bouncing up and down like yo-yos,... (Globe and Mail)