Wasn't the Lincoln Mark 2 of the mid fifties one of the first cars to get that honor?

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

As a long time Ford fan, and Falcon restorer I'd like to take offense at that comment---but I can't.
However, the Falcon must be understood in its historical context to be fully appreciated. Look at where the standard American sedan was heading size-wise iin the late 50s and early 60s.
The Falcon ( along with Corvair and Valiiant) were much more efficient in their use of space than the standard cars.
At the time of its introduction Ford was hoping to sell a few thousand a year--they ended up with over a million in two and a hald years, IIRC. Until the Mustang came out, the Falcon was the most sucessful new car, in terms of sales, in auto history. ( Replacing, incidentaly, another Ford which had held that honor--the Model A).
Read the road tests at the time of its introduction, and you find very favorable reports, not only on the USA, but in Canada, as well as the UK.

Your Deere is probably a half a century newer than that 1960 Falcon--it should be more technologically advanced.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

yep, my 70 mustang will get you from point a to point b very fast, as long as it has a point c a long way past and in a straight line because if I have to brake or turn there's big trouble....... I did run a Saleen this weekend though, the fool let me start on a roll, he never had a chance.....

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

Totally, I'd rather hit the track in my X300 than a 'Stang. Twin-Touch auto tranny coupled with an iTorque 17-HP V-twin air cooled Kawasaki beast, yo! I'd lower the cutting deck for some extra downdraft around the corners.

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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

I have a push mower where I live, but don't make me bring out the New Holland from over at the farm. That thing is a beast. Also... I think Ford Falcons look cool, and would be a neat car to own someday.

When I was in Argentina in the mid-70's, new early 60's style Falcons were being manufactured there.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

That is because the body dies for them got sent there after Ford in the USA got done with them; The '60 Falcon in black with a yellow top was THE taxi you looked for in Buenos Aires for years and years.

As late as 1982 they were still sold with updated styling and rectangular head lights..





They also bought the 1968 Ford Torino sedan body dies,

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-83417332-_JM

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-83739420-ford-fairlane-ltd-_JM

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-82644664-ford-fairlane-nafta-1972-excelente-oportunidad-santa-fe-_JM


and even the 1966-1969 Galaxie 500 LTD dies and mildly restyled them, though a LOT less of them were sold.

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

I think most cars are a work of art, especially older ones. The amount of planning that goes into them inside and out is just remarkable. I certainly appreciate the effort of the many minds and hands that go into the creation of a car.

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-Typos courtesy of my mobile phone.

Range Rover Classic-Put display in the Louvre.

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

This one:
1956 Continental Mark II.

The Continental Mark II was a unique and exclusive personal luxury car produced by a newly formed Continental Division of the Ford Motor Company during 1956 and 1957. Many aficionados of the automobile consider the Continental Mark II one of the classics of the postwar period.

The new Continental was not intended to be the largest nor the most powerful automobile, but rather the most luxurious and elegant American car available. What emerged was something quite unlike other American cars of the period. While other makes experimented with flamboyant chrome-laden styling, the Continental Mark II sought to evoke a European simplicity of line and understated grace consistent with its name.

The Continental sported a Lincoln style spare tire hump, shared the new Lincoln Lincoln 368 in (6.0 L) V8 and running gear, and was sold and serviced at Lincoln dealerships, causing many to think of the Mark II as a Lincoln when it was technically not. Although designs of a four door and convertible version were explored by Ford, they were never manufactured and marketed. The Mark II was offered and sold only as a two-door hardtop coupe.

Most of the car was effectively hand-built to an exacting standard, including multiple coats of paint hand-sanded down and double-lacquered and polished to perfection. Due to this manufacturing process the Continental Mark II cost US$10,000, as much as a Rolls-Royce or two top-of-the-line Cadillacs. All units were fully equipt with power steering, power brakes, automatic windows, automatic transmission, motorized radio and antenna, and luxurious interior of imported Scottish leather. The only option available was air conditioning which evidenced itself in the 1956 units by "nostrils" for air intake located on the upper rear fenders. Cool air from a trunk mounted evaporator coil enterred the passenger compartment from four vent registers located in the corners of the roof headliner.

Famous owners included Elvis Presley, as well as Frank Sinatra, the Shah of Iran, and a cross-section of the richest men in America.

Today, it is estimated that 1800 of the original 3000 cars still exist. A "parts car" can command up to $10,000. A running vehicle depending on condition will range from $20,000 to $90,000. Examples judged to be "concours" minimally command $125,000.

Owners and enthusiasts of this rare car are active on their web forum Mark II Forum

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

Ummm---@#^#$&$^!$@!~^$%&%#&*#%$&

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Anybody up for posting their personal list?
IIUC, the purpose is that the list contains a car for everyone and every purpose; not just 10 favorite cars.
It would seem that the list needs a commuter car, a large sedan, a sports sedan, a sports car, a SUV, and a real pick up truck at the very least.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

Attempting to make a list like that for me is currently not physically possible by any means known to mankind. Those kinds of calculations would give Nasa techies a woodie. Say, a nice woody wagon with a flat head 8 wouldn't be bad on the list..... NO>>>> OJROFUIDEBguizvogfsouegrz MUST RESIST!

Commuter car: 2010 Honda Civic Si sedan



Large sedan: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400



Sports sedan: 1988 BMW 735i - 5 speed



Sports car: Ferrari California



SUV: 1978 Ford Bronco



Real pickup truck: 2008 Dodge Power Wagon



Big American convertible: 1966 Ford Thunderbird 428 c.i.

I like the way your mind works.
We have to have at least one classic flat head V8 on the list.
How about a list of cars by number of cylinders?
1 easy the Patent Motor Wagon by Benz
2 Citroen 2CV (2 cylinder opposed, right?)
3 unknown--unless we use a 3 rotor Wankel
4 too many possibilities from Ford Model T, to Type 1 VW, to dozens others
5 another easy one the 5 clyinder turbo diesel 300SD W116 or W126
6 early Corvette with the Blue Flame Special
7 didn't someone adapt a 7 cyl aircraft rotoary to a motorcycle?
8 Oh boy Many choices here, too
9
10 Viper, or Ford F150 Lightning ( pick up!)
11
12 Ferrai (almost any)
16 Marmon

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags