Oh it takes a lot to upset me, I know these didn’t come with windsors, but I wanted the 1973 with 351 designation. And this was the closest one. If this were a Concourse car I would have done everything 100% but this car only has sentimental value and almost zero retail value.
Nah. This thing was a 250 3 speed car.
We didn't see that one coming! I guess we're so used to V8's in our cars.
That would be awesome!
Food for thought and yes we love spending other peoples money!!
It is on backwards. But I will give the benefit of the doubt that the engine is only in it's mock -up stage. God bless his enthusiasm and really nice work. Great shop as well.
I wish I could go back in time and convince my dad to get a Mach 1 when he bought this one, but my dad grew up in extreme poverty and was always frugal with his money. So he bought the cheapest one he could find. But man I wish he would have bought a V-8 car at least. But hey. He was 18 in 1973 and I was 14 years from being born.
You know, I hear you.I wish I could go back in time and convince my dad to get a Mach 1 when he bought this one, but my dad grew up in extreme poverty and was always frugal with his money. So he bought the cheapest one he could find. But man I wish he would have bought a V-8 car at least. But hey. He was 18 in 1973 and I was 14 years from being born.
I know just what you mean. In 1973, my mom’s 67 Galaxy was making clouds of blue smoke, so we went car shopping. Keep in mind, my thoughts were what I could drive when I get my license, lol. Our first stop was a Buick dealer. Thats where I saw a 67 Impala SS, burgundy with black int. My mom didn’t like it. Then we went to the Ford dealer. I got her to sit in a Mustang Grande, she didn’t like it, complained she sat too low. Next up was a Gran Torino Sport. I got shot down again. Then we went to the Chrysler/Plymouth dealer. She was looking at Dusters. I picked out a Duster 340, again, she said no. She ended up buying a gold one, a “Gold Duster”, 225 ci slant 6. The only thing that could have been worse is AMC pacer. I think my mom was smarter than I thought.I wish I could go back in time and convince my dad to get a Mach 1 when he bought this one, but my dad grew up in extreme poverty and was always frugal with his money. So he bought the cheapest one he could find. But man I wish he would have bought a V-8 car at least. But hey. He was 18 in 1973 and I was 14 years from being born.
It is without a doubt priceless to me and my family. I have a picture of me sitting on the trunk when I was about a year old.
I built this car with my 2 sons over a few years. Belated thanks everyone and welcome aboard Jay!!Ah, yes, the Slant 6 Gold Duster. My dad rented one for a vacation trip down to New Orleans and Florida back in 74 when I was 9. I have very vivid memories of that car. Experienced my very first bout of motion sickness in that thing. Lesson learned: do not eat a whole box of Dunkin' Munchkins Donut Holes and drink a bottle of orange juice right before you start that 12 hour drive to New Orleans.
Car looks awesome!
LOL!! Sure does buddy! Good luck with your build!
