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This car was purchased new by my father in 1986 and has been in my possession since he died in 1999. I have been looking after this car since it was new. It has always been a sunny-day summer car, explaining the low 43,000 miles on the odo. In the last 10 years I’ve driven it about 1000 miles each summer so it doesn’t suffer from any long-term storage problems. Amazingly, it starts up every spring on the first try and the turbo boost can still pin you to the back of your seat. It’s in excellent condition, always garaged and adult-owned. It has no accidents, no rust, no paint bubbles, no deferred maintenance and no modifications from stock. Yes, that’s how Ford ran wires in the engine compartment circa 1986! The car has benefitted recently from a professional-quality polishing and application of Opti-Coat Pro ceramic coating which serves as a durable, permanent wax. Additionally the mechanicals were extensively serviced last summer ensuring that the car performs as intended with no expense spared. The tires are recent and have plenty of life left in them. I didn’t plan to sell this car, ever, but I’ve exceeded my capacity to keep all of my family’s toys and a limited-use car has to go. It’s time for someone else to enjoy it. The only mechanical issue is the heater core. It leaks so I bypassed it, leaving the leaking core dormant and the car without a heater. This has not been an issue for me as I only drive in the summer. The car suffers from a couple of minor cosmetic age-related issues. There’s a scuff on the black trim on the front bumper. The lower body paint shrank long-ago leaving it checked in appearance but still durable as it has not changed or deteriorated in many years. One of the spats in front of the rear wheel is damaged, making it stick out slightly. Any rock chips have been carefully touched-up with Ford paint. On the interior, Ford used a fuzzy covering on the vertical dash panels that is not aging well. It feels sticky to the touch and is faded. Finally, the driver’s seat bolster is fraying from wear. This is full disclosure here. If there’s anything else wrong with the car it’s not because I know about it. This car means a lot to me and the strong connection to my late father only reinforces my attachment. I want to see the car go to a fellow enthusiast who will take care of it and add to its story. Don’t call me if you plan to replace the motor with a V8 or if you are a dealer looking to flip it. I will not sell it. Having said that, I am not unrealistic about the price. There are not many in this condition so it’s hard to value but let’s find a fair price. Included with the car is a vintage Custom Colgan bra, Covercraft Dustop padded car cover, original window sticker, maintenance records and log, owner’s manual, KONI shock adjustment knob and original sales brochure. A $500.00 deposit is required within 48 hours of auction close via Paypal. Full payment required within 7 days via wire transfer, cashier's check or cash.

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Ford Mustang hit by Moore' Oklahoma's EF5 tornado lives to do another burnout

Fri, 07 Jun 2013

Oklahoma recently saw the destructive power of an EF5 tornado, but in the aftermath of the devastation, we've also been witness to the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Moore, OK resident Jack Haden survived the storm but found that his 2003 Ford Mustang wasn't quite as lucky. As you can see in the image above, the tornado's 200+ mph winds did quite a number on the car, but while most people would have likely called their insurance company and scrapped the car, Haden had other plans.
After finding the car and seeing that its V6 still fired up, Haden spent a couple hours getting the car, um... roadworthy(?)... by removing the doors and front clip, cutting off the roof and putting on some new wheels and tires. He noticed that driving it around brought some comic relief to an area that needed a reason to laugh and smile. Check out the KSBI TV news report video below showing before and after pictures of the tough 'Stang, as well as a video showing the newly lightweight coupe doing a smoky burnout.

Ford and GM link bonus checks to quality scores

Tue, 29 Apr 2014

The poor first quarter earnings of Ford and General Motors are having an effect all the way up the food chain. Both automakers struggled with recalls in the first three months of the year, and, according to The Detroit News, they have responded by increasing the percentage of bonuses tied to vehicle quality for salaried workers, including top executives.
GM announced that 25 percent of bonuses (up from 10 percent) for all salaried workers would be tied to its vehicle quality standards. The automaker revealed in its financial report that it spent $1.3 billion on recall-related repairs in the first quarter, and net income was down 86 percent.
Ford also increased the quality proportion of bonuses for about 26,000 salaried workers all the way up to CEO Alan Mulally from 10 percent to 20 percent. The company announced in its report that the amount paid out in warranty and recall claims was about $400 million higher than expected in the first quarter. Its net income fell 39 percent from the previous year. "The change reflects how critical quality is to our overall business," said spokesperson Todd Nissen speaking to Autoblog.

'84 MotorWeek Cherokee, Bronco and Blazer comparison indulges your SUV nostalgia

Fri, Jan 16 2015

These days, truck-based, full-frame SUVs are somewhat of a rarity on the auto landscape due to the rapid rise in popularity of easier-driving, car-based crossovers. Although, without the gradually building popularity of these chunky, high-riding vehicles decades ago, it's unlikely that America's roads would be filled with so many CUVs today. In its latest dig into the archives, MotorWeek has found a 1984 comparison test of a trio of these early Sport Utility Wagons, as long-time host John Davis called them, that helped get acceptance of this segment going. This is a red, white and blue test of the SUVs from American automakers at the time and pits the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Bronco and Jeep Cherokee (specifically in Wagoneer guise) against each other. Driving manners and interior usability are considered in the evaluation, but Motorweek actually takes these vehicles off road, too. Among the bigger revelations is the improvement in on-road ability in the past 30 years. While specific 0-60 times aren't given, all three models take around 10 seconds just to get to around 50 miles per hour in the 500-feet on-ramp acceleration test. Check out this clip to see just how far this segment has progressed in the past three decades or just get a blast of nostalgia from these now vintage models. News Source: MotorWeek via YouTube Chevrolet Ford Jeep SUV Off-Road Vehicles Classics Videos Ford Bronco chevy blazer

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