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Classic blue oval guests in my garage

Started by GrandpaKevin, February 08, 2020, 11:26:47 AM

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GrandpaKevin

My brother in law is doing some work inside his garage so he needed a place to store a couple of his cars so I was glad to offer a couple spots.
He brought over one of my favorite classic Ford time capsule musclecars

1966 Ford Fairlane GT 390.

47k original miles
original paint, engine/drivetrain and just about everything else.
The car was bought new locally and stored for many many years.
Lots of documentation including original dealership bill of sale and title.

It's a fun car to drive with a peppy, quick revving 390 big block, of course 4 speeds are always fun.

The other car is a 2000 mile 2008 Bullitt Mustang.



screamindriver

Nice car !! One of the most fun cars I've owned was a 69 Cyclone... 390 4spd.. That car was no joke and would come out of the hole in a shot...My buddy still has his 66 fairlane and I get a ride every so often.. I love the sound of the old fords..

JS29



jordan

66 Fairlane 500 XL was my first muscle car.  I wanted a Cuda or Challenger, but I was racing motorcycles at that time and needed a vehicle that could tow my bike, and haul my gear in a large trunk.  It was great on the highway.  Mine was the same vintage burgundy color with black interior.  390 4bbl, top loader 4spd, manual drums, and a peg leg in the back.  I had the 427 fiberglass hood for the cool factor.  It had some torque, but I wouldn't consider it fast.  It had spooky handling on the backroads.  I had to guess what way it would pull when I touched the brakes.  I had some fun times in that car while I was in my early 20s.  It wasn't fun to drive home after I crashed my race bike and broke my shoulder.  Manual steering and the 4spd was difficult to operate with my left arm.  My GF at the time couldn't drive stick.  I wonder why I took her with me to the races?  When I was done racing, I sold it to get my first E-body and haven't looked back in 25 years.  The Ebody is a way nicer and way cooler car. 
     Nice car.  Thanks for the memories.
"Don't brake until you see God!"

gpm6367


torredcuda

I`m a closet Ford guy, love old Mustangs, Torinos, Fairlanes. I had an `83 Mustang GT brand new that was a fun car.
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
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gpm6367

Quote from: torredcuda on February 09, 2020, 05:51:14 AM
I`m a closet Ford guy, love old Mustangs, Torinos, Fairlanes. I had an `83 Mustang GT brand new that was a fun car.

You and me both...


Brads70

Quote from: gpm6367 on February 09, 2020, 01:56:56 PM
Quote from: torredcuda on February 09, 2020, 05:51:14 AM
I`m a closet Ford guy, love old Mustangs, Torinos, Fairlanes. I had an `83 Mustang GT brand new that was a fun car.

You and me both...

I love those years of Torino's as well!  :bradsthumb:

gpm6367

Quote from: Brads70 on February 09, 2020, 02:45:22 PM
Quote from: gpm6367 on February 09, 2020, 01:56:56 PM
Quote from: torredcuda on February 09, 2020, 05:51:14 AM
I`m a closet Ford guy, love old Mustangs, Torinos, Fairlanes. I had an `83 Mustang GT brand new that was a fun car.

You and me both...

I love those years of Torino's as well!  :bradsthumb:
1970 GT 429 SCJ 4 spd 3:91 diff shaker, all from the factory.

JS29


HP2

Ya know, I'm always surprised that despite how many Fairlanes and Torinos were made over all the years, how few you ever see out and about.


RUNCHARGER

I like the look of those cars. Not so crazy about the front end and steering setups on those and Mustangs though.
Sheldon