Archive for August, 2013

Original Raptor – 1962 Ford Falcon

August 3, 2013

Recent reading led me to see if I could find a usable, affordable Ford Mustang. However, it appears that as we approach the 50th anniversary of the Mustang, the slightly mangy but affordable ones are gradually disappearing, leaving complete projects, nice drivers, and beyond. So what to do? AMC AMXs or Javelins might be cheaper, but unfortunately hard to find. Maybe an average sedan with a powerful engine, like a Nova? Guess again, it appears most anything beyond a basket case is over $4000. And then I realized I’d forgotten the Ford Falcon (approved by 9 out of 10 Argentinean government spooks!). The Mustang’s more dowdy older sister, the years have been kind to it and it now looks like a tidy little compact sedan. Save yourself some time poring through all kinds of listings and reach out to the seller of this 1962 Falcon two-door, listed at $3900 (still not cheap!) in Port Orchard, WA, just west of Seattle.

1962 Ford Falcon left front

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Ugly Bullfighter – 1978 AMC Matador (plus bonus 1975 Hornet!)

August 1, 2013

Have you ever wanted to be part of the exclusive club in which you can meet owners of such rare classic automobiles as Lancia Beta sedans and Lloyd Goliaths? Then we have a couple of affordable options for you, my friend! And you need look no further than the first letter of the alphabet to find your ticket into this club, with a couple of products made by AMC. First is the AMC Matador, recognized by several publications as one of the ugliest cars around. Find our lovely, flesh-colored (hey, nude-color shoes are in, why not nude cars?) 1978 example for sale in Sunland, near Los Angeles, CA for a mere $1400.

1978 AMC Matador left front

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