Tag: Big Block

  • Big Block Shorty: 1966 Thunderbird

    Big Block Shorty: 1966 Thunderbird

    We are endlessly fascinated with the custom “shorty” cars, and this T-Bird is really something special – love it or hate it – though some serious work remains.

  • Lamper or Contamper? 1960 Lincoln Continental Camper Conversion

    Lamper or Contamper? 1960 Lincoln Continental Camper Conversion

    Yes, indeed, this is a 1960 Lincoln Continental with a full camper on the back. Supposedly, some Ford truck parts might have been used underneath, but the seller isn’t sure. We just know it’s got massive potential and it has a toilet.

  • Rare Sleeper: Big Block, Four-Speed Mercury Montego

    Rare Sleeper: Big Block, Four-Speed Mercury Montego

    First, we admit a 1960s mid-sized sedan isn’t the sleeper it once was; but it’s true that most sedans in this class were built with mild powertrains.  Not this one, however, as it sports a 390 and four-speed manual! This example is essentially stock, but does wear headers and custom exhaust, as well as a…

  • Pontiac What??  Yes, it’s a Laurentian!

    Pontiac What?? Yes, it’s a Laurentian!

    The Laurentian was Pontiac’s full-size car in Canada for decades and usually based on a large Chevrolet platform, although the sheet metal made it look like US Pontiacs.  Why all the work to create something so similar?  We don’t know.  Presumably, plant capacity played a role. This 1970 Laurentian is essentially an Impala in Pontiac…

  • Mercury S55 with Provenance

    Mercury S55 with Provenance

    This is an uber-rare Mercury S55 427 – an awesome find in its own right.  Based on the seller’s claims and documentation, however, this car is even more significant.  This one was driven by Parnelli Jones as a practice vehicle for the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb. The car is claimed to be an unrestored survivor,…

  • 70s Styling Icon?

    70s Styling Icon?

    Ah yes, the Riviera boat tail!  This car is included here because of its highly unusual styling and, well, the fact that I haven’t seen one in a long time.  Pony and muscle cars overshadow the personal luxury coupes of the 60s and 70s, which means that there are big block beauties out there which…

  • Rare Cale Yarborough Special

    Rare Cale Yarborough Special

    Here’s a rarely seen Mercury Cyclone Cobra Jet Cale Yarborough Special with ram air.  Yes, this bad boy features the Ford 428 (that’s seven liters for our fans in Andorra) conservatively rated at 335HP and lots more torque. Personally, I’d be torn between this and a Torino Talladega.  Same platform and same 428. One was…

  • Big Block El Camino Killa

    Big Block El Camino Killa

    Most everyone in the general public is aware of – and perhaps jokes about – the Chevrolet El Camino, but many have forgotten the Ford Ranchero that actually arrived first.  When I think Ranchero, I think mid-70s, so this much more svelte ’68 model is a welcome change. This example has a 390 V8.  Sure,…

  • Dream Car: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E with 427

    Dream Car: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E with 427

    Big block Mustangs, including Shelby Mustangs, are well known as great collector cars, these days.  Their Mercury counterparts, however, tend to be less well known and, while not cheap, bring in less cash.  This GT-E was the ultimate Cougar in 1968, and perhaps ever.  Most of these had a 428, which is no slouch, but…

  • Forget AMG, here’s a REAL S-55

    Forget AMG, here’s a REAL S-55

    If you like the Mercury S-55 we featured back in August, but thought the price was too high, this could be just the ticket.  This one appears to need significantly more work, but can be had for $10K less.  The question is whether you can get it to good condition for that much.  Regardless, these…