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In the early ’60s, the mantra “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” was the gospel truth for American automakers. Enter the 1964 Ford Fairlane 427 Thunderbolt—a car that looked like your neighbor’s Fairlane but had the muscle to leave competitors eating dust on the drag strip. It might have looked like a sheep, but under the hood, it was the wolf of Super Stock racing. This Thunderbolt had the power to not only win races but also to race its way into car enthusiasts’ hearts and garages.
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?