On January 27, 1999, Ford decided to go Swedish and acquired Volvo for a whopping $6.45 billion, proving that you can indeed put a price on safety and sensible station wagons. This corporate marriage was akin to a muscle car enthusiast suddenly opting for a sensible sedan—unexpected but intriguing. The acquisition was Ford’s attempt to add a touch of Swedish sophistication to its American brawn, hoping to create a car lineup that could juggle both strength and sensibility without dropping the keys!
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Prostreet 347 CID V8 4 Speed Manual
MCF thanks Gateway Classic cars for this image.
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