Can't afford a Mustang Fastback

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 11/23/2016 at 17:25 • Filed to: Muscle

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So this might have to do! Kinda looking for a muscle car for my next beater.

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That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 17:28

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Cyclone > Mustang. Do it.

lone_liberal > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 17:36

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That’s a solid choice but you might also take a look for the siblings of the Cyclone, pre-catalyst Torinos and Gran Torinos. Their prices have never really gone up and they will take whatever old school Ford engine you throw at them.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 17:46

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That’s hot. What Ford is that? A Galaxy?

Found the answer in the comments. Torino.

JR1 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 18:02

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Yes!

RallyWrench > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 18:06

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These and fastback Torinos are surprisingly still affordable, you can get drivers without much rust for under $7k.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RallyWrench 11/23/2016 at 18:18

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Here’s hoping! I think they’re super cool. Most cars that were in NASCAR in the 60s really appeal to me.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/23/2016 at 18:19

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It’s actually a Mercury Cyclone, but yes, basically a Ford Torino or Fairlane

adamftw > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 18:25

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Get a coupe. They command a lot less money. I never really liked the 64.5-66 coupes until I drove one a few times (it’s my father in law’s). Granted, has a 400 horse, 347ci small block and 3800 RPM stall C4 in it. That wood steering wheel tho. Stewing.

Something about the “tightness” of the first gen narrow body coupes that just look right.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > adamftw 11/23/2016 at 18:27

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I’m really not a fan of the Mustang coupe, they look funny to me. Plus getting a coupe because I can’t afford a Fastback is kinda lame

adamftw > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 18:30

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I wasn’t either. My favorite Mustang is a 68 390 Fastback (cue Bullitt) but actually spending time with one changed my mind. If it wasn’t built to run 11s I probably would hate it.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > adamftw 11/23/2016 at 18:37

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Yeah a 68 Fastback is the dream, which is probably why the prices are so high. I would have any year fastback, and I have a real soft spot for the MACH 1, AKA Eleanor. The real Eleanor, not that Nick Cage BS.

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 19:59

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Personally I’ve always thought theses Cyclones and Torinos look better than Mustangs, but that’s just me.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 20:33

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Well yeah I was asking what it’s Ford counter part was. That’s usually my first question when I see a Mercury.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > shop-teacher 11/23/2016 at 20:47

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The rear looks really cool, like a 66 Chevelle

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/23/2016 at 20:48

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Oh sorry I didn’t catch that, haha.

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 11/23/2016 at 20:49

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Good call! I’ve never noticed that, but you’re right.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 12/02/2016 at 15:59

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REALLY! I JUST sold the Montego (with cyclone package). It was a formal roof, but it came with an OPPO discount!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/02/2016 at 16:37

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Yeah it’s gotta have the fastback for me unfortunately!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 12/02/2016 at 16:43

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I wanted a fastback when I was looking too, a lot harder to find, definitely cooler. Mine was unique and I think the black vinyl roof helped it out a lot for not being a fastback.

I’m ALL FOR more MERCURY MUSCLE around here tho!