Incredible find! Super rare, 1969 Ford Torino Talladega barn find! Recently purchased from estate. Dry, indoor storage for 30 years. Last registered in 1983. Always a Texas car, this Talladega is virtually rust free. The previous owner of this car purchased it in the early 80's as an engine donor for his Cobra Jet Cyclone. After he did some research, he realized the car's rarity and parked it, where it stayed until his passing this fall. The few non-original pieces include the front bucket seats that replace the car's original bench, the air cleaner, the steering wheel, the GT wheel center caps, an accell distributor, and a chrome air cleaner. The car is missing it's original smog system, distributor, air cleaner, one "T" door emblem, and bench seat. A correct set of plain wheel centers are included, as well as an original steering wheel with ring and pad. Most of the car's original paint is there, and with lots of work, could be professionally restored and saved, in my opinion. The only significant body damage is to the car's right quarter. The one-off Talladega front sheet metal, grille, and bumper are near perfect. The Talladegaspoilerregistry.com lists the car as number 397. The original selling dealer was Horn-Williams Motor in Dallas Texas. The car's authenticity has also been confirmed with a Marti report, showing the car's 2/11/69 built date, and confirming its delivery to Horn-Williams Ford in Dallas. This car received the only option available to a Talladega, the am radio, which it still has.

The only spot of rust is along the rear edge of the deck lid, and is easily repairable. I have fully inspected the car and I've found ZERO rust-through anywhere else on the car. Date codes and casting numbers indicate that the 428cj is original to the car. I cannot read the vin on the left rear of the block, but the intake and heads carry the correct casting numbers and similar November 68 dates. The carburetor is a correct, service replacement 428cj Ford carb with a 70 date code. Even the valve covers are date coded to match the heads and intake. I have no reason to believe that the engine is not correct. It still has the 3.25 open 9" rear end with Nodular case. I had the carb rebuilt professionally with plans of making the car drive, but I chose to list the car before taking the next step in making the car road worthy. The engine turns. I have verified that the car WILL RUN with starter fluid, but it won't draw fuel from the tank. It will most certainly need major mechanical service before it can be driven.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly collectible Ford. This is a very solid example of the coveted Nascar Fords. This car is the real deal, and will make a fine restoration project, or, with a little work, driveable survivor.

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Tier 1 suppliers call GM the worst OEM to work with

Mon, 12 May 2014

Among automakers with a big US presence, General Motors is the worst to work for, according to a new survey from Tier 1 automotive suppliers, conducted by Planning Perspectives, Inc.
The Detroit-based manufacturer, which has been under fire following the ignition switch recall and its accompanying scandal, finished behind six other automakers with big US manufacturing operations. Suppliers had issues with trust and communications, as well as intellectual property protection. GM was also the least likely to allow suppliers to raise their prices in the face of unexpected increases in material cost, all of which contributed to 55 percent of suppliers saying their relationship with GM was "poor to very poor."
GM's cross-town competitors didn't fare much better. Chrysler finished in fifth place, ahead of GM and behind Dearborn-based Ford, which was passed for third place this year by Nissan. Toyota took the top marks, while Honda captured second place.

Spy shooter claims proof of upcoming aluminum Ford F-Series Super Duty

Thu, 26 Jun 2014

Ford has already confirmed that the 2015 F-150 (pictured above) was just the beginning for its more extensive use of aluminum. CEO Alan Mulally said it himself during the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. We've even already seen the future Raptor testing with an aluminum body. But a recent discovery from an intrepid spy photographer might indicate that the lightweight metal is coming to the Blue Oval's Super Duty pickups in their upcoming generation, as well.
According to Automotive News, a spy shooter in Colorado spotted a prototype for the next-gen F-350 testing. He happened to have a magnet on hand and got close enough to check the truck out. When he held it up to the metal in the bed, it didn't stick, which signaled to him a switch from steel to aluminum.
Obviously, this claim raises some questions. Given that it was a test vehicle, one possibility is that the Blue Oval is just evaluating the feasibility of switching to aluminum for the Super Duty trucks, not necessarily committed to it yet. Ford has been testing it quite exhaustively, after all. In fact, much of the rest of the truck in question was covered in camouflage, so it's possible that the magnet failed to work along the rest of the body not because it was aluminum, but because it wasn't powerful enough to get through the disguising material. Thus, the lightweight metal's use could be far less substantial than on the new F-150. Still, it was a clever idea for the cameraman to check things out and might have given us the first hint about brand's next heavy-duty models.

Ford to auction Mustang Cobra Jet prototype for charity [w/video]

Mon, 16 Sep 2013

Prototypes developed by major automakers typically remain in said company's custody, but every once in a while, one trickles out into private hands. And that's just what we have here. Ford is donating a one-of-a-kind factory prototype for the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet that will be auctioned off later this month by Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 mated to a T4 competition gearbox, this rare Cobra Jet prototype includes a wheelie bar, chromoly roll cage, Weld wheels, three-link rear suspension, racing brakes, 9-inch rear axle and more. It's painted in a unique satin orange with reflective gray striping scheme, bears the serial number 2014 BJMS CJXX1 and is fully ready for NHRA competition on the drag strip.
To be offered with no reserve on Saturday, September 28, 2013, the Cobra Jet prototype's winning bidder will also receive tutelage at Roy Hill's Drag Racing School in Sophia, NC, along with tours of the Ford Product Development Center, Ford Racing headquarters and Ford Design Studios with Mustang chief engineer Dave Pericak. Scope out the video and details below for what could be the ultimate Mustang experience for a good cause.

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