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Sunday, March 22, 2026

2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Though it went on sale in January of 2007, the new Ford F-350 Super Duty pickup was a 2008 model. In addition to an all-new body (including the touted tailgate step), the new Super Duty also offered an all-new 6.4-liter diesel engine that replaced the previous diesel engine. It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept

Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

The Ford Shelby GR1 concept car was built at a cost of $2.2 million and was unveiled in 2005.

Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

The Shelby GR-1 is powered by a 605-horsepower 6.4-liter aluminum V10 engine.

Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

The Shelby GR-1 also features an unpainted polished aluminum body.

Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Ford Shelby Cobra Concept

Ford Shelby Cobra Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Ford's Shelby Cobra concept car features a 605-horsepower 6.4-liter aluminum V10 engine powering a 3,000-pound car that is shorter than a Mazda Miata.

Ford Shelby Cobra Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

It is based on a shortened Ford GT chassis and shares many components with its relative, but, like the small 1960s roadster that inspired it, it intentionally lacks such luxuries as a radio, side windows or a roof.

Ford Shelby Cobra Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Ford Shelby Cobra Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Ford Bronco Concept

Ford Bronco Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

The Ford Bronco concept car was introduced in 2004. It is powered by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission. Most of the styling is inspired by the original Bronco from the 1960s.

Ford Bronco Concept at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

The Bronco concept features an intelligent four-wheel drive system that was later used in the Ford Escape. It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Ford E-350 Sportsmobile

Ford E-350 Sportsmobile at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

This Ford E350 van has been converted into a four-wheel drive Sportsmobile motorhome with running water and a pop-up roof by Sportsmobile West, Inc.

Ford E-350 Sportsmobile at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Pricing started at $55,000 and went up from there depending on options.

Ford E-350 Sportsmobile at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Ford Shelby GT500

2007 Ford Shelby GT500 at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

The Shelby GT500, with a 450-horsepower supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, was the most powerful Ford Mustang ever released from the factory at the time. It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.


Racing Gallery at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show

One of the special features of the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, was a road racing gallery put together by the Oregon Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).

Nick Fluge 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Nick Fluge's 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has a top speed of 198 miles per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds.

Nick Fluge 2006 Panoz GTS at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

This 2006 Panoz GTS also belongs to Nick Fluge.

Matt Crandall 2006 Panoz GTS at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Matt Crandall became Oregon Region GT2 Champion in this 2006 Panoz GTS.

Scotty B. White 2006 Dodge Viper at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Scotty B. White set qualifying and lap records at the 2006 SCCA National Runoffs for Touring I Class with this 2006 Dodge Viper.

Gary Bockman Mazda MX-5 Miata at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Gary Bockman's Mazda MX-5 Miata finished first at the 2005 Mazdaspeed Runoffs.

Todd Harris Spec Racer Ford at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Todd Harris finished in third place at the 2006 SCCA National Runoffs in his Spec Racer Ford.

Renny Watt Swift Sports 2000 at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Renny Watt's Swift Sports 2000 competed in the Sports 2000 Division.

Paul Rosen 2006 Stohr WF1-D at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Paul Rosen's 2006 Stohr WF1-D competes in the Class D Sports Racing Division.

John Zupan Porsche 914/6 at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

John Zupan's Porsche 914/6 is a six cylinder version of Porsche's normally 4-cylinder-powered 914 that was built between 1969 and 1972.

Monte Shelton 1986 Porsche 962 LeMans Longtail at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007

Monte Shelton's 1986 Porsche 962 LeMans Longtail was a Le Mans and International racing car. It is powered by a 650-horsepower 3.2-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and has a top speed of 226 miles per hour.

Classic Car Gallery at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show

A new feature of the 2007 Portland International Auto Show was a gallery of classic cars from the 1930s to the 1950s. These cars were displayed by the Road Angels Hot Rod Club of Portland.

1940 Ford Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1940 Ford Coupe

1932 Ford Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1932 Ford Coupe

1947 Ford Pickup at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1947 Ford Pickup

1932 Ford Roadster at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1932 Ford Roadster

1933 Ford Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1933 Ford Coupe

1940 Ford Pickup at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1940 Ford Pickup

1933 Plymouth Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1933 Plymouth Coupe

1937 Chevrolet Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1937 Chevrolet Coupe

1934 Ford Phaeton at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1934 Ford Phaeton

1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

1932 Ford Roadster at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1932 Ford Roadster

1932 Ford Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1932 Ford Coupe

1939 Chevrolet Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1939 Chevrolet Coupe

1946 Ford Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1946 Ford Coupe

1957 Cadillac Hardtop Coupe at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on January 28, 2007
1957 Cadillac Hardtop Coupe

Sunday, August 24, 2025

2006 Ford Taurus SE

2006 Ford Taurus SE in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

The fourth-generation Ford Taurus was introduced for the 2000 model year and received a facelift for 2004. This was the final generation to be derived from the original Ford Taurus of 1986. The Taurus would be discontinued after the 2007 model year. 

2006 Ford Taurus SE in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This 2006 SE model was a rental car and is painted in Silver Frost Metallic with a Medium Dark Flint Cloth Interior.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Taillight in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

Standard equipment included the 155-horsepower 3.0-liter overhead valve 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine with 185 foot-pounds of torque, a 4-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive lockout, power rack-and-pinion steering with variable assist, 4-wheel power front disc-rear drum brakes, 16-inch steel wheels with full locking wheel covers, 6-passenger cloth seating with flip-down center seating console and column-mounted shifter, power windows with one-touch down driver’s-side feature, power door locks, power sideview mirrors, tilt steering column, speed control with steering-wheel-mounted illuminated controls and air conditioning. This example included the optional AM/FM stereo with a single-CD player and digital clock.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Wheel Cover in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car was equipped with the standard 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Steering Wheel in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

With the standard front split bench beat for 6-passenger seating, this car was equipped with a column-mounted shifter.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Instrument Cluster in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car had the Standard Taurus SE instrument cluster.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Pedals in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car had a standard automatic transmission and parking brake pedal.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Driver Seat in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car has the standard manually adjustable driver seat.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Ashtray in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car was equipped with two 12-volt power sockets and an ash tray but had no cigarette lighter.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Flip-Down Center Seating Console in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

With the standard front split bench seat for 6-passenger seating, this car was equipped with the standard flip-down center seating console.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Flip-Down Center Seating Console in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

When opened, the standard flip-down center seating console revealed front cupholders and storage for coins and music.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Rear Seat in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car featured the standard rear seat, without the optional 60/40 fold-down seat backs.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Rear Cupholders in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car featured the standard rear cupholders in the flip-down center seating console, shown here in the closed position. 

2006 Ford Taurus SE Rear Cupholders in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

The standard rear cupholders in the flip-down center seating console in the open position. 

2006 Ford Taurus SE Trunk Interior in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

This car had a spacious trunk with a flat floor concealing the spare tire.

2006 Ford Taurus SE Spare Tire in Salem, Oregon, on August 22, 2006

The car had a spare tire and jack under the floor of the trunk.