Aerodynamics is a huge deal in vehicle manufacturing today. Slipping through the air as easily as possible helps EVs attain high range and aids small cars in helping score incredible fuel economy ...

For those with far more experience in the realm of modern cars, looking back at a photograph of the 1986 Ford Taurus — or even the genuine article in-person — may prove surprisingly underwhelming.

Introduced at the 1985 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Taurus eviscerated the boxy Granada it replaced. Ford "listened to its customers in developing the car," says Matt Anderson, of The Henry Ford museum.

Really, the seller didn't give too much information at all in his listing, only saying, "This is a one of a kind 94 Ford Taurus/Ranger. 5 speed manual.

The 1989 Ford Taurus SHO (or "Super High Output") swapped out the more sedate 3.0L V6 for a souped-up version of the engine crafted by Yamaha.

Donald Petersen, the Ford Motor Co. chief executive officer who helped pull the automaker out of a financial crisis in the 1980s with the introduction of the Taurus sedan, the best-selling car in ...