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Ford Starliner 1961

General description : 1961 Ford Starliner When you say "muscle cars" people instantly think Mustang but forget an earlier classic Ford that still had that all american tough muscle car look.  The vintage 1961 Starliner fitted with 2 doors and a large V8 motor commanded just as much attention rolling down the road as the later muscle cars of this decade.  Accented with some of the nicest body lines and trim pieces ever designed these cars always stand out in the crowd.  With the largely reduced fins in the back you can still see hints of the 50's through its tough exterior and looking at the front end there is no doubting Ford was a little inspired by the Chevy Impala.  This very well maintained 1961 Starliner is in great condition.  It has been a Texas car its whole life and continues to be entirely rust free.  All of the metal is very straight and coated in a Monte Carlo Red that really pops out in the sun.  All of the chrome work is in beautiful condition as is the stainless trim.  The rear fender pieces almost appear to stem from the rear bumper creating an incredibly unique side profile look that is enough to make anyone fall in love with design work put into classic cars.  Dual headlights are found up front and large circle taillights in rear all of which are working properly.  All of the glass is in food condition and rolling down the side windows you can easily see why it is considered a hardtop.  Polished out Cragar SS wheels sit under each corner and are the perfect addition to a car like this.   The drive train on this classic consists of the original style 390 V8 300hp motor that has no problem getting those wheels spinning.  It is topped with a 4 barrel carburetor and is fitted with vintage style valve covers.  Multiple components throughout the drive train were just gone through and replaced to insure everything is operating smoothly.  These new parts include the new dual master cylinder, new brake booster, new proportional valve, new Griffin aluminum radiator, new ball joints, new power steering control valve, new motor mounts and a new oil pan gasket.  In addition to that the rear end was completely rebuilt with 3:50 gears.  Mating up to the engine is a 3 speed manual transmission with overdrive that shifts well with zero issues.  This really is a smooth driving classic that is very fun to cruise around in.  It has a great sound which is provided through the dual exhaust exiting out of the rear.  Power steering is in place making the car extremely easy to drive.  Everything works with the only exception being the clock which is a very common thing with these old classics.  The interior is just as clean as the rest with the dash all painted Red to match the exterior.  The upholstery is a combo of Red and White that nicely covers the split bench up front and full bench in rear.  All of the original knobs, switches, gauges, etc are in place on the dash and even the original radio.  A custom Hidden stereo system with MP3/Ipod was installed to maintain the original appearance while still being able to listen to your favorite tunes.   The original steering wheel looks perfect sitting in front of the driver and the shifter is mounted behind it on the column.  You don't see these very often so add this one to your collection while you still can for only $38,500.00!  

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1961 Ford Starliner is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Arlington by Classical Gas for $38500.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Starliner Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1961 Location : Arlington Vehicle Registration : Normal

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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com