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I needed a truck. Bought one. Now I need to sell my car. This has been my daily for the last 2 1/2 years. The car has been maintained to a high standard and as proven to be extremely reliable. The undercarriage is quite rust-free, the rear quarters being the only area of rust-through. I removed the entire front end and painted/coated the entire area when I bought the car. I also replaced the entire brake system, radiator, heater core and repaired any item that was not functioning to factory standard. All fluids were changed within a week of purchase.

Factory options include the 170 cid Six, Ford-O-Matic, heater, electric wipers with washers and Deluxe package.

The interior remains largely as bought, and is complete, with the addition of carpet, sound deadening, and a modern stereo (hidden in the glovebox) with 4 speakers. No original panels were cut. The front seat is covered, due to deterioration. The rear seat has a rip on the upper bolster, left side. The headliner came part at the rear, and is therefore 1/3 missing. The trunk is solid, still retains the original mat, though it is not perfect, and quite hard, actually, yet it IS there. The spare tire and tools are present and properly restrained. There are 8 tires with the car, 4 highway tires and four snow tires. only five rims, however.

The car is still in use, and I use it for the long-distance runs I make to Princeton occasionally (200 miles round trip). It runs perfectly, stops straight and true, is in alignment, and has remained very, very reliable. The 170 is quite peppy, the automatic no handicap, and highway speeds are no problem (I do stay near the speed limit [65 or 70], don't need tickets).

To sum up, I believe this is a very drivable car, with the usual cosmetic issues of an older car. However, this particular one has fair low miles (67,xxx) and has been cared-for it's entire existence. I would rate the car 'good', yet my "good" may not be your 'good'. It is recommended that you inspect the car prior to purchase.

If you are wondering if the car is capable of long-distance travel, the answer is Yes. I will not, however, deliver the car. Payment is expected at the close of auction, or very near after. Storage for any longer than a week may prove problematical, as they are preparing to tear-up my street.

Thank you.

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2016 was full of talk of autonomy, but little action beyond crazy, futuristic concept cars and announcement after announcement from automakers. If this year's CES is any indication, 2017 is going to focused on connectivity. More than that, CES showed that traditional barriers between automakers are breaking down in favor of universal and open source technology standards that will benefit both consumers and developers. CES, traditionally a showcase for the latest and greatest technology and gadgets like flat-screen refrigerators or televisions that broadcast in the fifth dimension, has become so intwined with the auto industry that we at Autoblog cover it like any other auto show. At every CES event I attended and nearly every booth I went to, there was some talk, display, or demonstration of how cars will connect to your phone and your home, and eventually each other. It seems we're heading toward the tech singularity where all devices work under one cohesive ecosystem – the Internet of Things, if you like. The difference between autonomy and connectivity is how real the latter feels because so much of the connected tech on display at CES is either here already or will be here by the end of the year. There were dozens of demos, both big and small, that allowed us to test and explore what's on the horizon. Bridging the gap between home and car, Ford is integrating the Amazon Alexa personal assistant straight into its vehicles. That means you'll be able to talk to Alexa in your car just like you would through an Echo or Dot at home. It also means you can shop on Amazon by voice while you're driving (since that wasn't convenient enough already). Samsung is developing smartwatch applications for Ford, BMW, and others. Toyota is adopting Ford's SmartDeviceLink smartphone connectivity system for its vehicles. That means developers can have one app that works across multiple infotainment systems. The Linux Foundation is developing an open-source operating system that will be free to use, making it easier for developers to connect smartphones and apps across multiple manufacturers' systems. Automotive Grade Linux, or AGL, is available for download right now. Major automakers like Toyota and Daimler (who usually are set on competing with one another) are partnering to further the development of the project. Bosch, Hyundai, and Chrysler showed connected car concepts at CES that preview the future of automobiles.

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