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The 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 is a true classic, offering a variety of body styles, from the rugged Rancharo to the breezy convertible. If you’re feeling fancy, go for the pillar-less two-door hardtop, a doppelgänger of the convertible. Under the hood, choose from the standard K code 289, a modest six-cylinder, or unleash the beast with the 390 CID FE V8. Mid-year thrill-seekers could even opt for the R-code 427 with a four-speed manual. Check out these beauties, courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars!
The Dodge Charger burst onto the scene in 1966, a sleek, fastback beauty that made its Coronet cousin look like the introverted sibling at a car family reunion. Luxuriously priced at $3,100, it was like a Marlin with a snazzier hat. Boasting hidden headlights and a taillight grin, it packed options from a 318-cubic-inch engine to the roaring 426 Hemi. In 1967, the Charger donned fender signals and a vinyl roof, but sales took a nosedive—guess not everyone wanted a car that could double as a disco.
Get ready to rev your engines and take a nostalgic cruise down memory lane with this meticulously built 1951 Ford F1 1/2 ton pickup truck! This beauty is not just a feast for the eyes with its dazzling base/clearcoat Forest green paint, but it also packs a punch with an upgraded 350 engine. Equipped with power steering, disc brakes, and air conditioning, it’s as if this classic truck decided to join the 21st century without losing its vintage charm. It’s the perfect blend of old-school cool and modern convenience!
Get ready to rev up nostalgia with the 1968 Mercury Cougar! Under the hood, you’ll find the original 302 engine now sporting a shiny new 4 barrel carb and a polished aluminum intake manifold, paired with a smooth C4 automatic transmission. This classic kitty purrs through Hooker ceramic headers and rolls on sleek American Racing wheels. With modern perks like Vintage air conditioning and Pro-comp Auto Meters, this Cougar is just as ready for car shows as it is for a weekend joyride. Who needs a time machine when you’ve got a Cougar like this?
In the world of classic cars, the 1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible 440 4-Speed is like finding a unicorn with a penchant for speed. With only 17 of these beasts equipped with the heavy-duty 4-speed manual gearbox, it’s rarer than a snowstorm in July. Sure, it’s not as elusive as the Hemi Cudas, but when you combine jaw-dropping power, killer looks, and a top that folds faster than a poker player with a bad hand, you’ve got a classic car jackpot.
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!
