Ford Recalls And Collector Car Reality Check
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Don Armstrong and the crew dive into a massive list of recent Ford recalls affecting everything from F-150s to Lincoln SUVs. The team then plays their signature game, "Guess What the Hemmings Car Sold For," testing their pricing knowledge on classic vehicles like a 1986 Chevy K10, a modified 1941 Cadillac, and a shockingly expensive 1966 Ford Bronco that went for six figures. With banter about Barrett-Jackson auctions and personal project car struggles, this session offers a fun reality check on the current collector car market.
A recall list can feel like boring paperwork until you realize it’s your brakes, your lights, your transmission, and the way your vehicle behaves when you think it’s safely parked. We kick things off with a Ford-heavy slate of safety recalls, talking through what’s affected and why issues like daytime running light behavior, window reversal systems, hands-off detection alerts, unintended vehicle movement, and unexpected downshifts matter for real drivers and real families.
Then we jump into the most addictive way to understand the collector car market: our “Guess What The Hemmings Car Sold For” game. We size up everything from a clean 1986 Chevrolet K10 square body to a heavily modified 1941 Cadillac, an ’86 Monte Carlo, a 2005 Chevrolet SSR, and more. The results are a reminder that auction prices are a cocktail of condition, originality, restoration quality, nostalgia, and timing and that one outlier sale can reset expectations overnight. Yes, the 1966 Ford Bronco number is as wild as you’ve heard.
From there, we round out the car talk with weekend racing plans (including NASCAR at Sonoma and holiday-week events), quick auto history that connects past innovation to today’s engineering, and the headlines shaping the buying landscape: a Tesla crash investigation, Nissan governance drama, the steady shift toward hybrid vehicles, and why new car prices keep climbing. If you’re trying to make sense of recalls, trends, and what cars are really worth right now, you’ll feel right at home with us.
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1986 Chevrolet K10
"SothefirstupthisuhthismorningisgoingtobeaifIcouldturnthepage,a1986ChevroletK10. Thereitis,an86ChevyK10,whatwecallasquarebody."
This is a classic, boxy Chevrolet pickup truck from the 1980s with four-wheel drive. It is highly prized by collectors today for its vintage, rugged look and simple mechanical parts that are easy to fix.
The Chevrolet K10 is a classic third-generation C/K series four-wheel-drive pickup truck, affectionately known by enthusiasts as the 'Square Body' due to its boxy, muscular styling. Built from 1973 to 1987, these trucks are highly collectible and celebrated for their rugged simplicity, solid front axles, and small-block V8 engine options.
1941 Cadillac Series 61
"Nextup,Jeff,a19and41Cadillac61. Dothat,baby. Lookatthat. Anditanduhit'sgottheit'sgotblacked-outregularsteelwheelswithwidewhitesonit."
This is a luxury car from the early 1940s made by Cadillac. It has a sleek, curved back design and a smooth, quiet V8 engine that was so reliable it was actually used to power military tanks during World War II.
The Cadillac Series 61 was introduced in 1941 as the brand's entry-level model, replacing the Series 62 as the most affordable Cadillac. It featured a streamlined fastback 'torpedo' body style and was powered by Cadillac's famous 346 cubic-inch flathead V8 engine, which was also used in Allied tanks during World War II.
flathead V8
"IsthatisthataflatheadV8? Itkindoflookslikeone,yeah. Itisaflathead,soit'sprobablygotafactoryoriginalflatheadinit,Iassume."
This is an older style of V8 engine where the valves that let fuel and air in and out are placed next to the cylinders instead of on top of them. It makes the engine simpler and cheaper to build, but it doesn't breathe as well as modern engines, limiting its top-end power.
A flathead V8 is an internal combustion engine configuration where the valves are located in the engine block next to the pistons, rather than in the cylinder head (overhead valves). This design, popularized by Ford in 1932, results in a simpler, more compact engine cylinder head but is less efficient at high RPMs due to poor airflow.
1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"Nextuprealpopular,right? Nextupisthe1986ChevroletMonteCarlo. Itshadsomemodstoit."
This is a popular mid-sized, two-door sporty car from Chevrolet in the 1980s. It is famous for its long hood, short trunk, and comfortable cruising ride, often modified by car enthusiasts for drag racing or custom looks.
The fourth-generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a classic rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe built on GM's G-body platform. The 1986 model year is highly regarded by enthusiasts, particularly in its SS (Super Sport) trim, which featured a high-output 5.0-liter V8, aerodynamic nose, and rear spoiler.
2005 Chevrolet SSR
"Uh,thisisa2005ChevroletSSR. Andin2005,whenthiscamecameout,wethought,wow,thatisreallycool."
This is a quirky, retro-looking vehicle from Chevrolet that is part pickup truck and part convertible sports car. It has a metal roof that folds away at the push of a button, making it a highly unique cruiser.
The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a retro-styled retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck produced from 2003 to 2006. While early models (2003-2004) used a sluggish 5.3-liter V8, the 2005 and 2006 models received a major performance upgrade with the 390-horsepower LS2 V8 sourced from the Corvette.
1966 Ford Bronco
"Nextup,a1966FordBronco. Ohboy. Nowyouknow,theyForddidn'tspendalotofmoneyonthisthingwhentheybuiltit."
This is the very first version of the famous Ford Bronco SUV. It was built to go off-road, climb over rocks, and drive through mud, featuring a very simple, boxy design that has become incredibly popular and expensive among collectors today.
The 1966 Ford Bronco represents the debut year of Ford's iconic compact off-roader, designed to compete directly with the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. First-generation Broncos (1966-1977) featured a simple, boxy design, standard four-wheel drive, and a coil-sprung front suspension that offered a better ride than its leaf-sprung competitors.
1968 Mercury Cougar
"Uhokay,nextup,a1968MercuryCougar. Youknow,IjustlearnedrecentlythatthisisnotaredooftheFordMustanginaMercury."
This is a classic muscle car from Ford's upscale Mercury brand. It is very similar to the Ford Mustang underneath, but it was designed to be more luxurious, featuring cool hidden headlights in the front grille and fancy sequential turn signals in the back.
The first-generation Mercury Cougar was introduced in 1967 as a more upscale, luxury-oriented sibling to the Ford Mustang. While it shared a platform and powertrains with the Mustang, it featured a longer wheelbase, hidden headlights, sequential rear turn signals, and a more refined ride.
1940 Ford Deluxe
"Well,thefirstoneisa40Ford. Okay,40FordDeluxe. Thislookslikeit'sacompleteuhstockcar,uh,Iguess."
This is a beautiful, classic car built just before World War II. It is famous for its rounded, flowing shape and pointed front grille, and it is highly loved by people who build custom hot rods.
The 1940 Ford Deluxe is a highly celebrated pre-war automobile famous for its beautiful, flowing styling designed by Bob Gregorie. It featured a distinctive pointed grille, integrated headlights, and a flathead V8 engine, making it a favorite platform for hot-rodders and customizers for decades.
1935 Ford Model 48
"It'sbasicallythesamebodystyle,butuhthisonehereisfiveyearsolder. Thisisa1935Fordmodel48. AndIassumeit'sgotaflatheadFordinit,V8."
This is a vintage car from the mid-1930s. It was one of the first affordable cars to offer a powerful V8 engine, which helped make it incredibly popular during the Great Depression.
The 1935 Ford Model 48 was a major refresh of Ford's V8-powered lineup, featuring a more integrated, modern look with a pushed-forward grille and windshield. It was powered by the legendary 221 cubic-inch flathead V8 and helped Ford outsell Chevrolet in the mid-1930s.
Volvo P1800
"Thenin1966,IrvGordonpurchasedhislegendaryVolvo. NowyoumaynotknowaboutoldIrv,butheboughtabrandnewVolvoP1800in1966."
This is a gorgeous, sporty two-door car from Sweden. It is most famous for being incredibly tough and reliable—one owner actually drove his 1966 model for over 3 million miles, setting a world record.
The Volvo P1800 is a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Volvo between 1961 and 1973, famous for its stylish Italian-inspired design and legendary mechanical durability. A 1966 model owned by Irv Gordon holds the Guinness World Record for the highest certified mileage on a non-commercial vehicle, surpassing 3.2 million miles.
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