If we need any further proof that station wagons were the SUVs of their day, often loaded to the gills to show the Smiths and the Joneses and the rest of the suburban neighbors that your family was truly doing well and living the American Dream, consider this 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Custom Ranch Wagon for sale on Hemmings.com, plenty flashy with its two-tone paint, red red interior, and all sorts of options thrown at it, all apparently original equipment. From the seller's description:
Very highly equipped for the time including 289 V-8, Cruise-O-Matic transmission, power steering, 3rd Seat, power rear window, courtesy light group, whitewall tires, AM radio, 2-speed electric wipers, and wire wheel covers. Finish is pretty Raven Black with mostly original red interior. Car has 49K miles showing and that is believed to be actual. Only one owner until 1984 when transferred to a family member whose name it remained in until it was sold out of the family in 2010. The family kept all of the original paperwork, and it is included in a 3-ring binder with the sale of this special vehicle.This documentation includes the original window sticker, bill-of-sale, owner's manual, original dealer order, and an original 64 Fairlane brochure.
This car has had a very light cosmetic restoration before it was sold in 2010, and has been in a prestigious North Carolina Ford collection until now.
1964 Ford Fairlane 500
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1973 Porsche 917/30 in the Can-Am Demonstration at 81MM.Photo: PA
Also on track were machines from McLaren, Lola and Porsche, including the iconic Mark Donohue Porsche 917/30.
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In another commemoration, 81MM remembered three-time F1 World Champion, Niki Lauda. 2024 marks 50 years since his first Grand Prix victory in the 1974 Spanish GP, 40 years since his World Championship for McLaren, and 75 years since his birth. Lauda’s 1985 Dutch GP-winning McLaren MP4/2B was demonstrated on track.
The Luke Davenport / Matt Neal car heads a trio of Mustangs at 81MM.Photo: PA
Foreshadowing September’s Goodwood Revival, in which sustainable fuel will be used exclusively throughout the weekend, the fuel was mandated at 81MM in the Ken Miles Cup (Goodwood’s first all-Ford-Mustang race) and the Gordon Spice Trophy for Group 1 Saloons 1970-82.
‘65 Mustang of John Davison / Mike Rockenfeller practises for the Ken Miles Cup. Photo: PA
On Sunday, the Ken Miles Cup celebrated the Mustang’s 60th birthday, with the win going to Michael Whitaker and Andrew Jordan. Ford Motor Company president and CEO Jim Farley, sharing an Alan Mann Racing (AMR) ‘65 Mustang with Steve Soper, finished 13th in a 30-car field. The original AMR, at the time a Ford factory team, first tested a development Mustang at Goodwood in 1964.
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A Goodwood debutant was this 1910 Star Raglan Cup owned by Walter Heale. Driver Alex Hearnden heads to the Assembly Area ahead of the S.F. Edge Trophy. Photo: PA
Another racing highlight was the battle for the S.F. Edge Trophy for pre-1923 Edwardian and Aero-Engined Specials. Julian Majzub took first place in the Sunbeam "Indianapolis".
Away from the track, there was a first look at the newly-rebuilt Tyrrell Shed. The historic home of Ken Tyrrell’s legendary F1 team was recently rescued by the Goodwood estate from its original location, an hour away in the village of Ockham, then transported to the circuit and restored. On display inside were examples of the Tyrrell 001 and 008.
All of Ken Tyrrell’s cars until 1976 – including Jackie Stewart’s 1971 and ’73 F1 championship winners – were built in the Tyrrell Shed. Photo: Goodwood/Peter Summers
At the Bonhams Cars auction on Sunday afternoon, a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren with fewer than 50 miles on the clock sold for well above estimate at £425,500 including premium (around $530,000) but a high-estimate Bentley R-Type and Lagonda LG45 both went unsold. A rare, Goodwood Revival-eligible, 1934 MG Q-Type Monoposto with Brooklands racing history made £103,500 ($129,000). Rather more affordable was a recently restored, V-8-powered, 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupé for £13,800 ($17,200).
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This one-owner SLR McLaren sold by Bonhams Cars is one of only 10 Crown Editions made. Photo: Bonham Cars
The Members’ Meeting kicks off Goodwood’s motorsports year and often features unique demos alongside the race program on the historic circuit. Unlike the publicly accessible Festival of Speed and Revival, it is only open to subscription-paying Members and Fellows of the Goodwood Road Racing Club.
Dario Franchitti debuted Gordon Murray Automotive’s new, track-only T.50s. Photo: PA
In a Harry Potter-style competition, all drivers compete for one of four ‘Houses’ to win the House Shield. There were new house captains for 2024: Andy Priaulx (Aubigny), Tom Kristensen (Darnley), Gordon Shedden (Methuen) and Dario Franchitti (Torbolton, this year’s winner).
Edwardian action in the S.F. Edge Trophy. Duncan Pittaway took the "Beast of Turin" (center), a 1911 Fiat S76 speed-record car, to fifth place. Photo: PA
81MM marked 10 years since the Members’ Meeting was revived in 2014. Future Goodwood dates for the 2024 calendar are the Festival of Speed (July 11-14) and Revival (September 6-8).
Enrico Spaggiari (#41 Lotus-Ford 41X) leads Jason Timms (Brabham-Ford BT21).
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The Parnell Cup is for Grand Prix and Voiturette cars 1935-53. Pictured here is Alexander van der Lof (HWM-Alta F2) chased by Charles Clegg (AC Bristol Monoposto).
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Andrew Tart (#9 Merlyn-Ford Mk9) and Jonathan Sharp (#53 Chevron-Ford B17) competed in the Derek Bell Cup for 1,000cc Formula 3 cars 1964-1970.
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Powertrain Combos
Several generations of Dodge Power Wagons exist with various engine combos. Initially, the PW T202 was powered by a 79 horsepower 201 cubic-inch straight six. The T202 was replaced by the T207 with a more military-spec hood, grille and fenders. These models got a 218 cubic-inch engine making 85-hp. Later upgraded T211 and T215 models were powered by a 230 cubic-inch flathead straight six-cylinder engine making 94 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. Various cabs were available as well, making the Power Wagon suitable for everything from a pickup truck to a ranch vehicle, tow truck, school bus or fire truck. Thankfully, parts are still relatively easy to acquire.
Here is a sampling of some of the latest Dodge Power Wagon listings on Hemmings.com:
1942 Dodge Power Wagon WC-53 Carryall: This 1942 Power Wagon WC-53 Carryall was a capable ¾-ton truck outfitted for battlefield duty and built to carry anything, hence the Carryall name. This particular model is said to run and drive great! It features a sustained 40 lbs of oil pressure, a rebuilt carburetor with original air cleaner, a cleaned fuel system, an electric fuel pump and original wood flooring in good condition. A permanent steel roof and new olive drab paint help to “make it more presentable.”
1950 Dodge Power Wagon WDX Firetruck: This brush-fire firetruck is said to be in great condition with no rust, new tires, Warren front axle hubs, a siren, multiple hoses, a spare tire, multiple hoses and more. It includes excellent upholstery and offers great driving, braking and running. The water tank has been relined. It’s perfect for parade use and might even be good for extinguishing a fire!
1947 Dodge Power Wagon WDX WM300: This 1947 Power Wagon 4x4 is perfect for your next project car. It is sold without engine and radiator although it offers a complete drivetrain including flywheel, bellhousing, transmission, transfer case, axles, brakes and drive shafts. It also includes a service body that would look great in front of a tow truck or stake truck bed. The body, cab-front fenders, hood and grille are all said to be in great shape. It also includes power take-off (PTO) but is missing a winch.
1952 Dodge Power Wagon M37: This 1952 Dodge Power Wagon M37 been a piece of fire apparatus for the Orkney Springs, Virginia, Volunteer Fire Department for nearly all its life. Configured for brush fire service, it has around 17,600 miles and absolutely no rust. It includes a new canvas top, new tires, new clutch, axle seals and is complete with its fire pump. It’s a specialized vehicle for a specialized buyer. At this moment, it is still in service at Orkney Springs.
1947 Dodge Power Wagon 4-Speed Manual: Powered by a 230 cubic inch 6-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission, this 1947 specimen is the rest-o-mod of the Power Wagon set. It features four-wheel drive with hi-lo transfer case, a power take-off (PTO), Braden MU2 winch, locking front hubs, an aluminum fuel tank, Monroe Magnum shock absorbers, dual cowl lamps, a side-mount spare tire, and an oak bed floor.
1953 Dodge Power Wagon M37 The Dodge M37 Power Wagon featured many similar components to the WWII WC series trucks and improved on many of the WC’s faults. These trucks saw action in the Korean and Vietnam War and also saw action in Nicaraguan Revolution and Salvadoran Civil War. This model features an original T245 engine displacing 230 cubic inches and making 78 horsepower. It has less than 20,000 miles since restoration, new upholstery and a host of upfits. The windshield even folds forward, like a Jeep.
1942 Dodge Power Wagon WC-53 Carryall: Built as a Carryall, this 1942 Power Wagon WC-53 was converted to a pickup truck. The seller suggests it might be possible to convert back to the standard Carryall. This example includes the original engine, combat rims, a 12-volt radio and a body said to be in excellent condition. For the most part, it's cancer-free with windows in ok condition, two front seats and bed canvas top bows to support a canvas roof over the bed. The sale will include a working tailgate and bed floor.
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