In a recent article about using the metric system on American cars, the 7 Litre Ford came up in the comments. It was available as a separate model for one year only, 1966, and as an option package in 1967. The numbers I found on how many were produced and still exist seem to vary a bit, but it's definitely a small number and dwindling as the years go by, so when I saw this one … [Read more...]
Open Letter to Ford – Use Cubic Inches for Cobras and Shelby Mustangs
Dear Ford Motor Company, You're rightfully proud of the new engine for the Shelby GT350 Mustang. With 526 horsepower, a new flat plane crankshaft and a redline of 8250 rpm, it's a performance monster, but you seem to be a little confused about who you're appealing to. In recent years you've reintroduced all of the most famous muscle car era names, Shelby, Cobra, GT500, GT350, … [Read more...]
Boss 429 Mustang – Red and Rare for Sale
Back in the 60s, when many muscle cars roamed the streets, an elite group existed, with engines the manufacturers were offering to the public just so they would qualify as "stock" for racing, and one of those special cars was the Boss 429 Mustang. To find one today with under 5000 miles in unrestored and perfect condition just doesn't happen, well, except for right now, because … [Read more...]