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Sadly, only five original Grand Sports were built in 1962 to compete against AC Cobras before GM brass pulled the plug when they learned of Zora Arkus Duntov’s secret program known as The Lightweight. These cars were 800 – 1350 lbs lighter than stock, several powered by a 377 cu. in. aluminum small block engine with four cross-ram Weber carbs, turning out 485-550 hp. All original Grand Sports survive, valued at about $5 million. This is an awesome recreation, and very compelling.
Turns out that swap meets have many interesting cars to photograph. This one was in Grand Prairie, Texas. 1964 Mercury Montclair Hardtop “Fastbacks” were sold with either 390ci or 427ci V8s. Note the lake pipes and the reversed chrome wheels, love this car!
Only 3,138 produced this year. Lincoln offered four-door convertibles, with suicide doors, were offered from 1961 to 1967.
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