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1961 Galaxie Starliner. z-code 390 4 barrel carb, 3-speed with overdrive. out of 16 year storage. shows 98850 miles. previous owner states that to be correct? this car was gone through about 18 years ago. at that time the original engine was replaced with a fresh rebuilt 1966 390 engine. it retained the correct exhaust manifolds and generator. it has an alum 4 barrel intake. is starts right up, and runs very well. no smoke, rattles or other noted defects. trans is 3-speed with overdrive. overdrive works MANUALLY. electrical parts needs some looking at. rear end appears to be correct 9 inch with the factory tag. (see picture) car runs and drives fine. brakes stop the car and the clutch works fine. key were lost, so it is hot wired under the hood to start. will need a lock and key set. electrical system will need to be checked out as gages, siginals, and other components need the key turned on to work. (I do not fool with electricity) interior is real nice. seats and door panels were redone, new carpet was installed, (non original) headliner is fine, rear package shelf is fine. the dash is beautiful. it is unmolested and has a clock and radio. after market radio and speakers added UNDER the dash. no holes cut. car has rare full length factory, one piece, vent shades, rocker panel mouldings, fender skirts, duel rear mounted antenna, and power steering, that works like a new car. plus other factory options. the car was stored wraped up in a heavy tarp. it could not breath, therefore it sweat. that is why the paint is coming off in large pieces. it was painted at the time of the do over. ( might not of been a good job?? ) you can blow the paint off with an air hose. there was rust in the front floor pans. it was fixed with sheet metal and sheet metal screws. amature work even 20 years ago. trunk floor has some rust. see pictures. frame and body mounts all appear to be fine. all glass is in good condition. no cracks, chips or foging. windows roll up and down fine. doors open and close fine. car could be a driver with a little work or a great resto. project on a rare body style. comes with a set of 4 NOS red seat belts and a 1961 shop manual. car is sold as is where is with no implied or given warrenty. you are welcome and incouraged to come or send your reprosentive to inspect the car before bidding. ask questions BEFORE BIDDING. you can call with questions. (919) 622 0815 winning bidder is buying the car, not a chance to come and look and make an offer. this car is 53 years old and is not represented as anything but a restorable car . car is for sale locally, therefore the auction could be ended at any time. a $500.00(non refundable) deposit is required within 24 hours. this is a NO RESERVE auction. so bid to win.delivery is possiable, time permitting, at #2.00 a mile

several people have asked about the front brake line and gas line. the front brake line crosses under the front crossmember.( under the radiator) and the fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump is 3/8 in diam. I'm told these things makes it a higher horsepower motor and more sought after??

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Our love of SUVs is killing people in the streets

Tue, Jul 17 2018

Americans are fond of supersized fast-food meals and colossal convenience-store fountain drinks, even though they're clearly bad for our health and U.S. adults keep getting fatter. We also like large vehicles, and our love affair with SUVs is killing people in the streets. According to a recent investigation by the Detroit Free Press/USA Today, the increase in SUV sales over the past several years coincides with a sharp rise in pedestrian deaths in the U.S. — up 46 percent since 2009, with nearly 6,000 people killed in 2016 alone. With SUV sales surpassing sedans in 2014 and pickups and SUVs currently accounting for 60 percent of new vehicle sales, it's no wonder Ford announced in April plans to cease U.S. sales of almost all passenger cars. And this followed Fiat Chrysler's move to virtually an all-truck, -SUV and -crossover lineup. While the Freep/USA Today investigation found that the simultaneous surge in SUV sales and pedestrian deaths comes down to vehicle size, it also points to a lack of action on the part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), even though it knew of the dangers SUVs pose to pedestrians. Also blamed are automakers dragging their feet on implementing active safety features. Using federal accident data, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) determined that there was an 81 percent increase in single-vehicle pedestrian fatalities involving SUVs between 2009 and 2016. Freep/USA Today's analysis of the same data by counting vehicles that struck and killed pedestrians instead of the number of people killed showed a 69 percent increase in SUV involvement. As far back as 2001, researchers at Rowan University forecasted a rise in pedestrian deaths as Americans began switching to SUVs. "In the United States, passenger vehicles are shifting from a fleet populated primarily by cars to a fleet dominated by light trucks and vans," the researchers wrote, with light trucks comprising SUVs.

2014 Saleen George Follmer Edition Mustang debuts at Lagun Seca

Sat, 17 Aug 2013

Saleen used the occasion of the race-fueled Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to announce its new Heritage Collection Lineup. The event was punctuated with the debut of the collection's first member, the 2014 Saleen George Follmer Edition Mustang.
Follmer's name will likely sound familiar to fans of American racing in the 1960s and '70s. The driver competed in Formula One with the Shadow team in 1973, ran the Indianapolis 500, was the Can-Am champion in 1972 and drove stock cars in NASCAR's Winston Cup as well. The multi-disciplined driver is now one of three -the other two being Mark Donohue and Swede Savage - with the honor of upcoming, limited edition Saleen-tuned vehicles..
Follmer's name will likely sound familiar to fans of American racing in the 1960s and '70s.

Ford EcoBoost smashes records at Daytona

Thu, 10 Oct 2013

Some mighty machines have lapped the banks of the Daytona International Speedway over the years: thunderous V8-powered stock cars, Le Mans-conquering Group C prototypes, open-wheel Champ Cars, knee-dragging superbikes... heck, the infield lake has even hosted powerboat racing. But this - this is the fastest car ever to lap the legendary raceway.
What you're looking at is the new Daytona Prototype being prepared by Riley Technologies for the new United SportsCar Championship. The car, released just last week, is powered by a new 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 from Ford's EcoBoost family, and just obliterated the top speed at the track with a blistering 222.971 miles per hour through the traps.
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