Original everything, except tires, radiator, and battery. A mature lady’s husband bought this for her as a Christmas present in 1974. They were living in Germany and he ordered it through the PX. Moving to a new assignment in Massachusetts in January 1975, they took delivery at the Ford dealership near Macguire Air Force Base in New Jersey. Her needs were for a reasonably priced means of transportation to go back and forth to work and to church on Sunday. This car served that purpose nicely. She opted for the V8 on the advice of the dealer since she wanted a car with A/C that would not be underpowered.

During her ownership from January 1975 to October 2006, her accumulated mileage was 33,411 miles total, this being less than 1200 miles per year. The lady’s husband died in 1976 and she moved back to Blytheville, Arkansas. Eventually she got too big and too old for her to comfortably get in and out of the car, so she replaced it as her principle means of transportation in 1997 with a Ford Explorer.

Realizing the mint condition of the vehicle, she decided to keep it. It had been garaged in Blytheville, AK since it arrived there. Routine maintenance, tires and battery have kept it in good running condition. Since 1997 the only driving has been an occasional drive up the road to keep the battery charged. Minor body issues have not been professionally restored… this car is just as the original owner had it… minor scratches and all. She gave it to her son in August and he immediately “gave it away” to a wholesaler in Memphis, Tennessee.

I acquired the car in October from the wholesaler in October 2006, transported it to Brunswick, Georgia, and knew there would be many people who would enjoy seeing this true, rare "COLLECTOR CAR".

Options: AM/FM Stereo, clock, A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Full Vinyl Roof, Vanity Mirors, Luggage Rack, and Pinstripes.