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Up for auction is a fully equipped/optioned 1963 Ford Thunderbird with full power, brakes, power steering, cruise-a-matic automatic transmission, Acutrack posi differential gearing, power windows, AC, dual exhaust, factory tinted windows, original wheel covers, fender skirts, 390 cu inch engine, 4bbl carburetor, bucket seats & console, and other non listed items. The car has been stored on my RV pad under cover. The pictures, what you see is what you get including 20 years of dust. Although the original owner said it had only 52,130 original miles on it when I purchased the vehicle it now shows 53,707 and when I titled the vehicle in Nevada on May19 1995 I titled it at 153,687 as the DMV would not accept 53,687. If you do the math, I drove the vehicle 20 miles in 20 years. I purchased the car in 1994 from the original owner who garaged it in Tacoma Washington. Shortly thereafter, my brother and myself drove the car to its new home in Las Vegas Nevada as I felt dry air would peserve the vehicle with my intention of someday restoring the car to like new condition. The vehicle was prepared for storage emptying the carburetor, fuel tank, radiator and engine block of antifreeze. I was 43 then and time has passed quickly and I cannot see selling it for parts. Looking on Ebay, the parts are worth more than the car but this vehicle could be a running and driving classic for someone and people love to see them on the road. What I can say about our trip south on I-5 20 years ago was the car ran and drove perfect. What we did find was the engine didn't burn oil rather both the engine and power steering leaked about 1/2 quart each as the seals had dried up over the years sitting in the owners garage. The gentleman from who I purchased the car was older than I'am today did maintain the car and would go out into the garage, start the vehicle, let it run for a few minutes, then turn it off. The moisture from running collected in the exhaust system and damaged it so prior to our trip in 1994 I had 4 new tires put on and a complete new exhaust system installed by Midas which is still under warrenty today. I purchased the car as its never been in an accident or hit. All the bumpers are straight, front and rear, body gaps, fender skirts, doors, hood, trunk gaps all match perfect and are spaced the same either open or closed. Door hinges are tight(not loose) as many cars with wear. All the stainless is perfect and could use a polishing. The bumpers although straight, for a perfect restoration, would need to be re-cromed as the crome is beginning to pit or blacken in places mostly above the exhaust ports. The wheel covers are original and have not been removed since 1993 when I had the tires replaced new. The vehicle is as it was when it rolled down the assembly line in 1963 as nothing has been removed nor parts replaced. I believe the paint was re-done prior to me having it but I cannot verify it as they did quality work. The interior needs to be re-done to include the headliner as all has either cracked or dried due to our dry climate. You get the 20+ years of dust accumlation as you can see and that is free. Being honest, you will not be disappointed in buying this vehicle. I offer a complete money back guarantee. If in anyway you are not completely satisfied or I have misrepresented this vehicle in anyway your money will be refunded no questions asked.... period. If you have ever driven a 1963 Thunderbird you will find they are pure Luxury with the swing over steering wheel and they float on the open road. On I-5 we had her up to 90mph and didn't realize it until we looked at the speedometer. Upon close of auction, a deposit of $100.00 secures the vehicle. The balance either in cash or certified cashiers check is due when the vehicle is either shipped or picked-up locally. Should you have any questions feel free to call me at (702)453-4737 PST ....Douglas.....Thanks For Looking

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Ford F-150 RaptorTrax is Ken Block's ultimate snowmobile

Tue, 21 Jan 2014

Even when Ken Block isn't starring in the latest Gymkhana video or tearing up Global RallyCross courses, he's finding new ways to redefine "awesome" as it applies to motorsports. For evidence of this, look no further than Block's latest Monster-badged creation, the Ford F-150 RaptorTrax.
Billed as the "world's fastest snowcat," the RaptorTrax started life as a Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, and then a set of Mattracks were put in place where the truck's bead-locked wheels and meaty rubber once resided. The goal was to create a truck that made it easier - and presumably more fun - for Block and his buddies to hit the slopes on their snowboards. Aside from the obvious track upgrades, this truck also received a Whipple supercharger, full roll cage, Recaro seats, an in-bed snowboard rack, a roof basket and a rear-mounted winch - you know, just in case something or someone actually manages to get this truck stuck.
The RaptorTrax will be on display later this week at the Winter X Games in Apsen, CO, but we'll have to wait until next winter for a full Block-worthy video of the truck. A full press release from Hoonigan Racing Division is posted below, and a high-res image can be found by clicking above.

Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Sat, Jan 21 2023

Ford's now-defunct Mercury Division first began using the Marquis name in 1967, on a sporty full-size hardtop based on the Ford LTD, then began offering the Grand Marquis beginning in the 1979 model year. These big, boxy luxury sedans were replaced by big, curvy luxury sedans (on the same platform) starting with the 1992 model year, so today's Junkyard Gem is one of the very last squared-off Grand Marquises ever built. The 1991 Grand Marquis (or "Grandma Keith," as many refer to it today) looks nearly identical to its 1979 predecessor at a glance, just as the 2011 model doesn't differ much from the 1992 model. Ford saw no reason to follow short-lived fashion trends with its simple, sturdy rear-wheel-drive sedan. Only two Grand Marquis trim levels were available for 1991: the base GS and the (somewhat) upscale LS. The former listed at $18,741 and the latter at $19,241, which comes to about $41,494 and $42,601, respectively, in inflated 2022 dollars). This interior would have seemed comfortingly familiar to a 1968 (or even 1958) Mercury owner time-traveling to 1991. This is the optional "full grain leather seating surface," which cost an extra $489 (about $1,083 today). Dig those opera lights! Air conditioning was standard equipment in the 1991 Grand Marquis and its wagon counterpart, the Colony Park. The engine is the good old pushrod 5.0-liter Windsor V8, which would be replaced by a far more modern 4.6-liter SOHC mill in the '92 Grand Marquis. This engine was rated at 180 horsepower. A four-speed automatic was the only transmission available. The early 1990s ended up being the last gasp for padded vinyl roofs being considered mainstream equipment on new Detroit cars; this one was called the "Formal Coach" roof and cost an additional 725 bucks ($1,605 now). Such roofs were still available on a few cars later in the decade, but their time had passed. Why would such a clean Grandma Keith end up in a place like this? That's easy: it got T-boned directly into the right front wheel, mangling the body and bending up the suspension. This damage might have been worth fixing when the car was five years old, but it's a write-off when it happens to a 31-year-old Ford Panther. 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis Commercial - Savings Ad The granddaddy of them all, and on sale in South Texas! Related video: 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid test drive Autoblog

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost loses big power on 87 octane

Mon, Jan 5 2015

The 2015 Ford Mustang with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder is a pretty potent package on paper. With 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque, it boasts better performance numbers than the 3.7-liter V6, but with better fuel economy as an added benefit. However, if you're in the market for one of these boosted 'Stangs, you should probably keep in mind that it really prefers to gulp premium, 93-octane fuel. It can drink 87-octane swill in a pinch, but you're going to find significantly less power underfoot when pulling away. While it's not shocking that the ponies are dialed back with a lower grade of gasoline, an alleged page from a Ford training manual obtained by Mustang 6G purports to show just how much power is lost, though. According to this document, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost makes 275 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque when running on lower octane fuel. That's a substantial reduction of about 11.3 percent compared to when the engine drinks 93 octane. Interestingly, according to Mustang 6G, that finding was a bit better than expected, because a Ford engineer reportedly said power would be down about 13 percent without altering peak torque. In speaking with Autoblog, Paul Seredynski of Ford powertrain communications, objected to part of this document. While he couldn't confirm the specific losses listed for the Mustang EcoBoost, "torque remains unchanged" with lower octane gasoline, Seredynski said. He speculated this training manual page was "possibly from before the engine was certified" and therefore showed incorrect figures. Serendynski did confirm that the automaker recommends using 93 octane, and like all modern engines, the software adapts if it's lower. "Peak power would be reduced" by using a lesser grade, he confirmed. Featured Gallery 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: First Ride View 20 Photos News Source: Mustang 6GImage Credit: Copyright 2015 AOL, Ford, Mustang 6G Ford Technology Convertible Coupe Performance ecoboost ford mustang ecoboost

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