This site is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of 1960's and '70's Musclecars. I will answer any and all questions about what is original, and what are "Period Correct" modifications. I will also post my personal opinion about what is and is not proper. People are encouraged to debate me or share their own opinions or experiences.
Monday, August 3, 2015
Some Fords I'd like to have.....
I've said many times that I'm primarily a Pontiac guy-I've had GTOs, Trans-Ams, LeMans, Gran Prix's and Venturas. I've also had my Hurst / Olds and an SS396 El Camino over the years. The only Fords I ever owned were a 1966 Mustang GT and a 1982 Mustang GT that I bought and then re-sold for a quick, tidy profit. I never really owned any for a driver ( Other than a couple of '90's Ford F150 pickups, but I'm talking Musclecars.). Not that I had anything against Fords-my dad was a GM guy, and so was I. However-there's a few Fords that I'd like to have-that are actually attainable-I'm not going to waste my time or yours musing about a 427 Cobra or Boss 429-without a Megabucks or Powerball win that's not happening. Anyhow here's some Fords that I think are really cool-and that I may be able to buy someday on my middle-class income. # 1. 1965-66 Galaxie 2dr. These have cool semi-fastback styling very similar to a '65 Pontiac which I always loved. They also have great interiors-buckets seats, an awesome chrome console and most have 390 cubes under the hood. My mom had one when I was a little kid-it was green with Torq-Thrust mags. I always thought it was a cool ride. # 2. 1967-68 Mercury Cougar. These cars classic styling still turns heads today 47 years later. I personally think these are the best-looking cars Ford ever built. And the good thing about Cougars-is they usually have upgraded interiors and cool options like factory air and front disc brakes-as opposed to most Mustangs being strippys. I'd even take a 289 model. I'd be torn between restoring it factory stock as a nice driver-or putting a snarling 347 stroker in it, with some Mini-Lite wheels and making it a badass Trans-Am tribute car. Maybe I should get two....# 3. 1967-69 Thunderbird. These have cool hidden headlight styling, luxurious interiors, and 390 or 428 cubes under their long hoods. Dynamite cruisers in my book. # 4. 1970-71 Thunderbird. These had cool Nascar-inspired fastback styling, and 429 cubes under the hood. This was about the time that American car builders started to care about handling-so for a big car they actually handled pretty good. And did I mention a 375 hp 429? # 5. 1972-73 Mercury Montego GT. These were based on the new for '72 Gran Torino chassis. I think their way better looking than their Torino cousins. David Pearson won a bunch of Nascar races in one for the Wood Brothers. I could dream of one with a 429, and settle for one with a 351C. # 6. 1977-79 Ranchero. These were based on the new for '77 LTD II chassis-which made them longer, lower,wider, and much roomier than the '70-76 Torino based model. Most had 351 / 400M motivation, but I'd look for a 460 model to warm over and torture all those smug big-block El Camino owners with. Maybe my next project will be a blue oval....Mastermind
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