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GREAT RACE'S 1930 FORD MODEL “A” SPEEDSTER

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A "REGULAR" SPEEDSTER, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU. [YOU COULD BUY THEM FOR $14,000.00]

[HOW MUCH WILL COST YOU TO PREPARE A "REGULAR" SPEEDSTER FOR THE GREAT RACE?]

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL SPEEDSTER SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR THE GREAT RACE, THIS IS YOUR CAR

PROBABLY OVER 90% OF THE GREAT RACE WINNERS HAS BEEN SPEEDSTERS OR LOW 30'S V-8 FORDS

THIS CAR WAS PROFESSIONAL PREPARED FOR THE GREAT RACE WITH LOT OF SPACE FOR LUGGAGE, WATER PROOF, LUGGAGE, TOOLS AND PARTS.

THIS IS PROBABLY THE FASTEST MODEL “A” IN THE GREAT RACE WITH ENOUGH GAS TANK FOR THE WHOLE DAY WITHOUT REFUELING

TWO TWO BARREL CARBURETORS [STROMBER 81]

HIGH COMPRESSION HEAD

TWO POINTS MALLORY DISTRIBUTOR

19 GALON EXTRA GAS TANK WITH ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP PLUS ORIGINAL 10 GL. MODEL “A” GAS TANK [TOTAL 29 GLS]

[ORIGINAL 10 GLS TANK DOESN'T MEET THE 200 MILES G.R. REQUIRED RANGE], YOU DON'T HAVE TO REFUEL SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE RACE, JUST ONCE AT THE END OF THE DAY

GAS TANK GAUGES

MODERN STYLE SHOCKS

EQUALIZER MANIFOLD FLAT

ORIGINAL FORD MODEL “A” HEADERS [A VERY RARE ONE, I HAD NEVER SEEN ANOTHER ONE.]

ALL STEEL BODY, NO FIBERGLASS

SEAT BELTS FOR BOTH DRIVER AND NAVIGATOR

TWO STRAIGHT FIBERGLASS MUFFLERS

HALOGEN LIGHTS

REAR OF THE CAR IS TWO 1940 FORD HOODS WELDED TOGETHER

SURI CAMSHAFT

12 VOLT ALTERNATOR

TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS

8 POSITION FUSE BLOCK FOR ALL THE ELECTRICAL EXTRAS

MAIN CUT OFF SWITCH

FIRE EXTINGUISHER INCLUDED

TEMPERATURE PROBE

AMPERAGE GAUGE

POCKETS FOR PAPERS OR NOTES AT EACH SIDE [DRIVER AND NAVIGATOR]

STARTER KEY ACTUATED

SINCRONIZED GEAR BOX [NO NEED TO DOUBLE CLUTCH]

PROTECTIVE ROW BAR

REAR LIGHTED TRUNK SPACE BEHIND SEATS FOR A BOX OF TOOLS, HYDRAULIC HEAVY JACK INCLUDED, PARTS, PLUS TWO CARRY-ON

PLASTIC TOP CAN BE EASILY REMOVED

INCLUDED ARE REMOVABLE SIDES AND REAR PLASTIC WINDOWS TO PREVENT GETTING WET IN THE RAIN

HAS TWO ADDITIONAL PLASTIC COVERS:

1.- PLASTIC COVER TO TOW THE CAR IN A TRAILER

2.- OVERNIGHT PLASTIC COVER JUST FOR DAILY USE DURING THE RACE

THIS GREAT RACE SPEEDSTER PROBABLY IS THE ONLY ONE WHERE IF IT RAINS YOU WON'T GET WET

POWER PAINT COAT WHEELS

V-8 CLUTCH

LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL BY 34 LBS

1939 FORD'S BIG FORK TRANSMISSION

DIAMOND BLOCK BORED OUT 100 OVER WITH ALL NEW COMPONENTS [PISTONS, VALVES, CAM, ETC.]

HEAD IS A 7 TO 1 THOMAS ALUMINUM HEAD

354 HIGH SPEED REAR END

BEAUTIFUL SHINY BLACK PAINT

ALL PLASTIC SIGNS MAY BE REMOVED WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE PAINT IF DESIRED

I HAD DROVE THE CAR UP TO 70 MPH, IT CAN GO HIGHER BUT IT IS UNSAFE

CAR WAS RACED IN THE GREAT RACE

SECOND FASTEST MODEL “A” IN THE SOUTH EAST HILL CLIMB

IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE GREAT RACE IN A SPEEDSTER YOU KNOW YOU GOT WET WHEN IT RAINED [AND IT ALWAYS RAINED]

IN THIS SPEEDSTER YOU WON'T, IT HAS A ROOF AND REMOVABLE SIDE COURTAINS.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DRIVE UP TO 70 MPH WHEN YOU RECUPERATE LOST TIME [ AND BELIEVE ME YOU WILL HAVE TO DO IT]

AS FAR AS I KNOW, THERE ARE NOT ANY OTHER MODEL A SPEEDSTER PREPARED FOR THE GREAT RACE WITH ALL THESE FEATURES

THE CAR HAS TRUNK SPACE FOR TWO CARRY-ON, HYDRAULIC HEAVY JACK, PARTS AND A TOOL BOX IN CASE YOU DON'T HAVE A SUPPORT CREW VEHICLE FOLLOWING YOU IN THE RACE. [I DIDN'T HAD ANY SUPPORT VEHICLE WITH ME]

MY GUARANTEE: PAY THE DEPOSIT, COME AND CHECK THE CAR WITHIN 5 DAYS, IF IT IS NOT IN THE CONDITION MENTIONED, DEPOSIT WILL BE FULL REFUNDED.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE IS A ONE DAY GREAT RACE COURSE TRAINING IF YOU COMES TO MIAMI; THAT TRAINING MAY BE THE DIFFERENCE FOR A ROOKIE TO END IN THE TOP 3 PLACES WINNING SOME EXTRA $$$$$$, ALSO INCLUDED, IS THE RACE CHART USED IN MY LAST GREAT RACE [IF YOU GO TO THE RACE WITHOUT A RACE CHART YOU WILL BE COMPLETELY LOST. A RACE CHART TAKES NO LESS THAN SEVERAL DAYS BY AN ACKNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE RACER TO COMPLETE IT]

GREAT RACE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT INCLUDED,[ WIRES AND MAGNETS ON THE WHEELS ARE INCLUDED]

THE CAR IS COMPLETE AND READY FOR THE GREAT RACE

THIS CAR IS A GREAT RACE VETERAN, AND I'M A FIVE YRS G.R. VETERAN

QUESTIONS?: FELIPE 786 554-5200

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Meet Shelby Mustang GT500 Miller, Iowa's latest hatchet-wielding criminal

Fri, Jul 11 2014

Well, we've found the long-lost cousin of yesterday's Bentley-tattooed criminal from Florida. This is Shelby Mustang GT500 Miller. No, seriously. While his name seems just like the sort of thing we'd expect the Sunshine State to produce, he actually hails from Iowa. Despite coming from the Hawkeye State, Miller was arrested for a decidedly Floridian offense – getting in a bar fight and then returning with a hatchet. The only way this story could be more Florida is if meth, a manatee or bath salts were involved. The fight, which was at the Cheap Seats Sports Bar, started off typically enough, with a verbal argument in the parking lot (please, please let his nemesis be named "Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Smith"). This, naturally, attracted passing police officers. Things were broken up and some friends took Miller to his home, which was apparently just behind the bar. That's when he returned with the hatchet tucked under his shirt. Miller promptly proceeded to take out the implement of destruction in the bar's bathroom and... forget about it entirely. Fortunately, the police hadn't left the area yet. Not surprisingly, Miller was arrested for a parole violation, as well as public intoxication and going armed with intent. Still, cool name, bro. News Source: Iowa City Press CitizenImage Credit: Polk County Sheriff's OfficeTip: Mike Government/Legal Ford crime shelby iowa

GM also sheds parts from its pickups to boost payload ratings

Thu, 31 Jul 2014

The row between Ford and Ram over who boasts the best-in-class tow rating for heavy duty pickups has revealed a number of things. Chief among them is a report that Ford removes items like the spare tire, jack, radio and center console from its vehicles in a bid to lower its base curb weight and therefore keep the truck's gross vehicle weight rating down.
For those that need a refresher, GVWR is the vehicle's curb weight plus its maximum payload. A lower GVWR allows Ford to station its F-450 among the so-called Class III pickups, despite the fact that internally, it has the makings of a more brutish Class IV truck.
Ford explains away these deletions, saying a customer could order their vehicle in such a manner. It has also come to light that Ford is not the only automaker to engage in such practices.

Ford hybrid sales rebound following MPG controversy

Sun, 31 Aug 2014

Ford hybrid customers apparently have very short memories. With two EPA fuel economy reratings in the last year, sales of the C-Max, Fusion Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ haven't been too terribly dented, Ward's Auto reports.
All three vehicles saw sales dips following the August 2013 rerating, although sales of the MKZ Hybrid had begun to rebound as early as November of that year. C-Max sales, meanwhile, took slightly longer, with sales on a steadily improving course as early as February of this year.
The second rerating, in June of this year, has had an even smaller effect on the Blue Oval's hybrids. The C-Max has actually been subject to a sales increase, while both the MKZ and Fusion saw minor sales drops (less than 400 units between the two in the month following the rerating).

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