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Dive into the restoration journey of a 1968 Mustang 289 2 bbl A code, originally a Meadowlark yellow beauty, now revived in a vibrant 1967 Spring Time Yellow. MCF Charles humorously recounts transforming this rust-free gem from Virginia into a reliable daily driver and track day beast. With innovative handling tweaks and a 1997 Ford Explorer 302 engine, this Mustang is as fun at Virginia International Speedway as it is on road trips. Who says you can’t have a vintage car with a modern twist?
George struck gold in Lisbon, Ohio, when he nabbed a classic 1970 Buick Skylark GSX tribute. The car, already boasting a GS455 engine upgrade, was spotted with a “for sale” sign before its owner had even listed it. George, now a proud MCF, plans to keep the powerful 455 engine under the hood while preserving the original 350 engine for a potential factory reset. With a few tweaks like an electric cooling fan, George is ready to hit the road by summer 2016, promising to keep us updated on his joyride journey!
John C from Bloomington, MN, shares his first car adventure with a ’71 Plymouth Satellite Sebring, purchased for $700 from paper route savings and a dad’s loan. Despite its mild 318 engine and a sticky automatic choke, John jazzed it up with aluminum slots, chrome rims, and a leopard-skin interior. A proud “fix-it” ticket for being too jacked up was a badge of honor among friends with their own quirky rides, from a ’68 Mustang GT to a project V8 Vega.
