While there were an abundance of Mustang and other Ford products at Fords on 4th Ave, missing was the Ford sub-culture of Mercury’s. For the past few years you could find a small group of Montereys, Montclairs, Park Lanes, Marquis, Turnpike Cruisers, and Montegos. I think I saw first Park Lane and Turnpike Cruiser at that event a few years gone. They were there this years.
That being the case there were some stunning examples Falcons and their spinoffs, as well as Cougars, trucks and everyone favorite Ford Fairlane/Galaxies 500’s.
On of the larger groups were the Ford Fairlanes/Galaxies, everything from the 500’s GTA’s and GT’s it was a great representation of what I think was one of Ford best designs. Check these out:
Cobra Le Mans
Check out the specs!!!
One of my favorite wheel types.
Here one more up close:
This is a GT.
That is the 390!!!
Interior is well restored. Original steering wheel.
Stacked Headlights and Stacked Tail lights
I do have to show you one custom version – lowered.
Galaxie 500 Stacked Headlights – Single Tail lights
Perfect Interior. Nice to see the steering wheel with horn rim.
Lowered with lots of chrome in the engine bay.
Here is the group shot.
An awesome sight!!
Still more to come. Drop me a note if you a favorite Ford!!!
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