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hazy · 07-06-2016, 07:13 PM

So my ol' man retired in October of last year. One of the lucky ones who has braved the ups and downs of the oil markets through the past 3 decades or so, and taught me the value of hard work. He's always been a car guy, but since getting rid of his old Nova looong before I was even a thought, he's not had a nice sporty car since.

Until now. I won't go into how he stumbled upon this car, I'll just let the pics do the talking on how awesome it is. Wanna go fast? Drop a 428ci monster in a 2,300lb car. I'm 99% sure that this thing will light up these 295s out back at just about any speed/gear/rpm. It's beastly. And fun as hell.

He won't let me drive it, but I can't say that I blame him...if I busted my ass for 35 years to get something like this, I'd have a hard time letting anyone else sit in it, much less drive it...Might also be because I gave him shit about getting a "Ford" but it's all in good fun, bc this is one "Ford" that I'd park in my driveway ALLLL DAMN DAY

Him and my kid (4yo) loving it. I love that my lil kid is into cars, and that he is able to enjoy it with Grandpa. I also love just as much that the feeling is wholly mutual in the opposite direction- grandpa LOVES enjoying it with my kid. This is them just getting back from a quick trip around the neighborhood.

One seriously happy old dude.

Spec · 07-06-2016, 07:16 PM

That is one gorgeous ride!

witenite · 07-06-2016, 07:19 PM

Very cool

Quicksilver-SS · 07-06-2016, 07:26 PM

Very nice! Congrats Dad!! About the only Ford I would have too.... then drop in a LSX....

Black_SS10 · 07-06-2016, 07:31 PM

Awesome car! Hard work does pay!

Slovnek · 07-06-2016, 07:32 PM

Good for him nice ride.

Coors9 · 07-06-2016, 07:32 PM

Far as I'm concerned, the greatest car ever built.

Whoomba · 07-06-2016, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coors9

Far as I'm concerned, the greatest car ever built.

+1

Reaper85 · 07-06-2016, 07:40 PM

Is it numbers matching or replica. Wicked car regardless. I'd take one.

Rrm20151le · 07-06-2016, 07:48 PM

Congratulations to your Dad. This car will create opportunities to make some lasting memories for you, your Dad and your son. Good times for everyone.

NC_SS · 07-06-2016, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coors9

Far as I'm concerned, the greatest car ever built.

Not convinced it's my absolute favorite but it's one of the best damn cars you could ever own for sure

OPs dad has a beast on his hands for sure

1Coopgt · 07-06-2016, 07:51 PM

Sweet

Welker2 · 07-06-2016, 07:51 PM

Very nice

JLSuperfly · 07-06-2016, 07:54 PM

Awesome!

07-06-2016, 07:13 PM	#1
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	So my dad got a 'new' car So my ol' man retired in October of last year. One of the lucky ones who has braved the ups and downs of the oil markets through the past 3 decades or so, and taught me the value of hard work. He's always been a car guy, but since getting rid of his old Nova looong before I was even a thought, he's not had a nice sporty car since. Until now. I won't go into how he stumbled upon this car, I'll just let the pics do the talking on how awesome it is. Wanna go fast? Drop a 428ci monster in a 2,300lb car. I'm 99% sure that this thing will light up these 295s out back at just about any speed/gear/rpm. It's beastly. And fun as hell. He won't let me drive it, but I can't say that I blame him...if I busted my ass for 35 years to get something like this, I'd have a hard time letting anyone else sit in it, much less drive it...Might also be because I gave him shit about getting a "Ford" but it's all in good fun, bc this is one "Ford" that I'd park in my driveway ALLLL DAMN DAY Him and my kid (4yo) loving it. I love that my lil kid is into cars, and that he is able to enjoy it with Grandpa. I also love just as much that the feeling is wholly mutual in the opposite direction- grandpa LOVES enjoying it with my kid. This is them just getting back from a quick trip around the neighborhood. One seriously happy old dude.

07-06-2016, 07:31 PM	#5
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Awesome car! Hard work does pay! __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

07-06-2016, 07:51 PM	#12
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	Sweet __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

07-06-2016, 07:51 PM	#13
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Very nice __________________

07-06-2016, 07:16 PM	#2
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	That is one gorgeous ride!

07-06-2016, 07:19 PM	#3
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Very cool

07-06-2016, 07:26 PM	#4
Quicksilver-SS Drives: 2014 1SS / RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 602	Very nice! Congrats Dad!! About the only Ford I would have too.... then drop in a LSX....

07-06-2016, 07:32 PM	#6
Slovnek Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE (Sold) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 88	Good for him nice ride.

07-06-2016, 07:32 PM	#7
Coors9 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland. Canada Posts: 121	Far as I'm concerned, the greatest car ever built.

07-06-2016, 07:40 PM	#9
Reaper85 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 598	Is it numbers matching or replica. Wicked car regardless. I'd take one.

07-06-2016, 07:48 PM	#10
Rrm20151le Drives: 2015 Red Rock 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lakeland Fl Posts: 185 View My Garage	Congratulations to your Dad. This car will create opportunities to make some lasting memories for you, your Dad and your son. Good times for everyone.

07-06-2016, 07:54 PM	#14
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Awesome!