Fixing Up An Old Ford

[@themilkman3118]

Watching almost every bolt on the exhaust manifold snap and not hearing obscenities was something else.

[@Cimmerian415]

Simon says!! Nothing.

[@mikewilliams2072]

Don't worry too much I helped you out with the obscenities just watching!!

[@DaniilAKein]

Amen

[@manoman0]

A silent prayer.

[@paulcarter2907]

Discipline 007, discipline....[Goldfinger]

[@GuildOfCalamity]

It's refreshing to see a good mechanic who actually knows how to use a camera properly.

[@BillySBC]

Well he's getting it done, should have done a few things differently, would have been a lot less work for him, but give him an "A" for trying his best. Although I will say his best would probably either be an "F" for you or me or in numerous states in America it would most likely get us arrested.

[@valuepack2]

@BillySBC: this kid is the future, you and I are the past. Go easy, he's trying and succeeding at what we've done and no doubt learning along the way. Be giddy he's not screaming like a lunatic in front of video games. Too easy to forget there's human beings on the other side of the keyboard.

[@rizkyputriutami6975]

😊❤

[@North49191]

No annoying commentary and music. Someone actually just working. Great job.

[@rhumesable]

Your videos are breath of fresh air. Finally, someone who just works and doesn’t love to hear themselves talk and blabber on! Keep up the good work.

[@DSGLABEL]

Great patience with those head bolts. I was getting frustrated just watching.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

DSGLABEL you mean exhaust manifold bolts ??? He did not take the head off !!! DUUUHHH!!!!!!

[@DSGLABEL]

@@wilburfinnigan2142 my bad. LOL!

[@nunyabuziness8421]

​@@DSGLABELhead bolts??

[@QBRX]

I knew what you meant...exhaust manifold bolts. I would have been using a bunch of 4 letter words.

[@ДимитьрМинков]

Exhaust bolts

[@MichaelNewsome-n8q]

I love these early Falcons, they're so easy to work on. My first car was a 1960 Falcon 4 DR Sedan, bought it for $200 in 1976. Watching you do all this work brings back fond memories. You're quite the mechanic and are very talented with a camera. Please keep going on the Falcon, we're all watching.

[@SimonFordman]

Cool! Thank you. The falcon will be back

[@mattrowan2680]

@@SimonFordman Great video Simon. I totally agree with the comments concerning your talents. Your approach and dedication are awesome and your friend is quite lucky to have you. Show a little more of yourself if you can...it's way realistic to see a grimace or a smile when things go south or when they go north and exceed your expectations. What is your cat's name? He/she deserves some of the accolades as well lol.

[@rcrai0547]

You point out the real frustration, the same car you paid $200 in 1976 is priced over $2000 today but employers price you for as little as possible.

[@rn1poa]

My friend, I can't tell if you are an excellent mechanic or an excellent director of photography, but your videos bring me internal peace, hugs from Brazil

[@fhangorn]

crazy the amount of classic cars that there are available. Here in Europe/Netherlands cars just disappear to outside the borders. Can't really find classics like this.

[@perotekku]

As a Canadian, sort of cuts both ways. I find myself envious of all the classic Volvos, German, French, and British cars in Europe I imagine Japanese enthusiasts have it the same way, tripping over Skylines and Supras, unable to find a Mustang.

[@christiann7320]

@@perotekkuthe forbidden fruit. I in eastern part of Eu have myself some 70s communist cars, which i am tired of, and would love a japanese or western classic car.

[@wills5482]

They're all in the balkans smuggling drugs and cigarettes

[@christiann7320]

@@wills5482 nah man, usually its golfs , passats, transporters and sharans (preferably all 1.9tdis) that do that 🙃

[@nygelmiller5293]

​@christiann7320 good luck in finding (or swapping!) a car!

[@larryclark6113]

Thanks again Simon. I continue to love watching your work. You were so calm and patient over all those broken bolts. Amazing! You mentioned the possibility of a Part Two. Yes, please.

[@r.weaver3769]

I learned from oldtimers back in the 70s, start spraying penetrant on exhaust bolts a week before day of removal, spray several times a day every day without running engine till day before, then spray between running every few hours of cool off time. The day of removal, nuts and bolts will be hand tight and will never break off, I've done it 20 or 30 times, never had one break in 40 years as a mechanic. I've got to fix a few that others failed at following directions. The sounds of those old 6s brought back memories, I had a 68 Falcon Futura, and a 66 f100...

[@dottiegilyard8218]

I agree totally especially with vehicles sitting for a long time I hate headaches lol but good to watch sura young man saving these old cr

[@brucemcclary3260]

You’ve made every attempt and mistake imaginable trying to get those bolts out,,,guess how I know

[@r.weaver3769]

​@@brucemcclary3260 Really? Explain why I'd never broke a bolt in 40 years doing it, as you say, the wrong way.

[@rappers5719]

I knew it was going to be a good episode when the bolts started shearing. I do like a happy ending. Love your tenacity.

[@Lauterec]

I would have given up on that first broken stud. Your persistence is astounding, and you are an incredibly talented mechanic and videographer.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good job Simon, older Cars like the Falcon have style unlike the modern crap, all plastic, soft curvy lines & everything electronic. Prefer a classic Car everytime

[@timkruse4548]

These videos are therapy to me.

[@eventhorizon2218]

100% Cheers!

[@MartinKlein-o2p]

LOVE how he keeps them original. Wheel covers and all. Far, far too many getting butchered and modified these days.

[@FireandFrostHVAC]

Hey Simon, a word of advice. I’ve been in the same position with exhaust manifold bolts before. Next time, mix yourself up a 50/50 mix of ATF & acetone and apply it to the bolts. And I don’t mean five minutes before you start, I mean two or three applications per day for a week or more if you can. Do that and hit them with some heat and you’ll be amazed at the results. Great video, thanks!

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you for the tip.

[@chadrhode779]

I feel your pain on the broken bolts, good job

[@manoman0]

...yet not one bad word comes out of his mouth when it's common to use any bad word under the sun. O mores O tempora!

[@tangotango168]

Me too

[@sergiomaruan5843]

Saludos de Argentina !! El Ford Falcon en nuestro país, fue el auto más vendido !!

[@standards1234]

Saludos Argentina! De Ohio Se que hay muchos Ford Falcons en tu bonito país. Has visto el Vintage Oliden Garage?

[@sergiomaruan5843]

Hola, no eh visto Vintage Oliden Garaje. EEUU es un hermoso país. Gracias por su saludo !

[@bossdog1480]

Tambien en Australia.

[@franciscocabrera5494]

jajaja estaba buscando un argentino y no tuve que buscar mucho, yo soy de La Plata, mucha alegría ver a extranjeros trabajando en el falcon, y ver las diferencias con los modelos que llegaron aca, saludos!

[@sergiomaruan5843]

@@franciscocabrera5494 saludos hermano. Un abrazo grande !!

[@danobrien3109]

Your patience with those snapped bolts is commendable. Old Falcons are one of my favourite cars. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@hcombs0104]

I’m another one complimenting you on your composure with all the broken bolts. Good God, I would have lost it!

[@richardbenson4048]

Parents gave me a 1961 falcon when I graduated from college. Same as below over 100000 miles without a problem. Wish I had enough money to keep it but traded it on a 1965 Falcon. Thanks for renewing some great memories for me.

[@pablopianesky653]

Great work. I'm from Argentina, and here it was produced from 1964 to 1991. There are still a lot a falcon in Great shape

[@marianoayastuy3986]

Muy buenos videos, excelente fotografia y tomas, que lindos quedan los autos, saludos desde Argentina!

[@michaelcherry8952]

Seriously, you have the patience of a saint! This brings back memories of working on my 1965 Falcon Six (although I think my exhaust manifold studs were much better behaved!) There's a certain "domino effect" when working on older cars. One thing kind of leads into another and the next thing you know, you've pretty much dealt with every system in the car. "While I'm at it..." syndrome is very strong and hard to resist! Looking forward to Part 2.

[@jamestapscott9400]

What a great friend to have. Watching the exhaust manifold removal was very frustrating. I love old Ford vehicles. Great work!

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

New subscriber glad to be here ,1984 Australia my father promised me if i passed my licence he would help me purchase a car and help out to get it roadworhy and registered for the road ,he surprised me with a Ford XK Falcon ute ,pale blue and three on the tree a lil 144ci straight six drums all round it was the best ,my father helped me get it on the road and within 6 months he suggested to customise it ever so slightly ,3 months later i was driving around with a ute with front discs a 9 inch in the rear a cammed up 289 under the bonnet with a top loader ,i felt awful as he really loved it but i kind off liked the way it was before ,i drove it for a bit and eventually traded it in for a Datsun ,my father was beside himself ,he never forgave me ,like never

[@b-genspinster7895]

It seems it was your dad’s car.

[@graeme02]

I share your father's grief. My son did the same thing with a HR that we built together when he was in his teens in the 90s. He still talks about that car to this day.

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

@@b-genspinster7895 your spot on mate ,my brothers and i tried to find a similar one and then replicate it but it was all yap yap yap and it all fizzled out ,the ol boys in heaven now laying rubber in hes ZD Fairlane

[@b-genspinster7895]

@@Tonyclifton-q4f I’m sorry you lost your dad. But, you have all those great memories, or I hope they were, of spending time together.

[@garycamara9955]

What is wrong with you. That would have been a cool little Ranchero. A datsun, really?

[@maxmason6053]

Excellent video. Most of us know exactly what you're doing so thanks for not narrating every step. No music made this a very relaxing 51 minutes.

[@SimonFordman]

Great to hear that, thanks

[@bargey]

Really enjoying the chilled content and old cars Thanks

[@SimonFordman]

Hey thank you!

[@ProjectFairmont]

You had me at the sound of the old Falcon 6. Iconic in a way. More show, less talk. I like your style, and perseverance…

[@MikeyMack303]

That car is in unbelievable condition considering it's age and it's in the state of Minnesota! Good work! Would like to see more of the old Ford!

[@Darthvolvo]

Binged watched nearly every video on your channel. Nice work. That hammer has earned its keep.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you very much!

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

I'm glad to see a young man who isn't afraid of rebuilding what you got, that's the way I was taught and it just makes my Ford tattoo shine a little brighter! Good job!😊

[@edwardbroyles9738]

I just came across your channel. The 60 - 63 falcons are my favorites from this era. The body lines are just fantastic. This video reminds me of all the broken bolts I found on my 62 Futura. I did a ground up restoration and took off plenty of skin but the finished car made me smile every time I drove it, coast to coast twice. I installed a 200 cubic inch 6, C-4 auto & a holley 2 barrel. Plus headers. I could cruse all day at 29mpg. Those engines were virtually impossible to kill.

[@SimonFordman]

Wow, great job. 29mpg is amazing, I always wanted to test what this one gets.

[@flee.The.Cities]

Cruising with the sunset in the end was priceless ❤ 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@perotekku]

I sold my 1962 Mercury Meteor last Summer, had the inline 6, 170ci. Toyed with the idea of installing the 1bbl CFI Ford offered on 2.3l engines from the 80s.

[@ThyDEMARCK]

I have been working on vintage motorcycles for almost 25 years. I am impressed by ALL your skills and your determination. ( Thy from Belgium)

[@tommccall4005]

Awesome video…you have great patience young man. My Dad bought a brand new 1961 Falcon when I was 10 years old, he rebuilt the engine a couple times over the years. He had that car so long that we thought we were going to burry him in it. It was a great little car. Thanks for the memories.😁

[@jlisehrl]

I just fell asleep for some minutes. Your videos are so relaxing yet entertaining at the same time. Would love to see a part two. Cheers from Germany.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you, cheers.

[@juliocesarcannaveri9533]

Here in Argentina the Ford falcons are quite the legend. They where produced here up until 1991 i believe, and there are a lot of them stil roaming the streets. Also some people dislike them because in the late 70s and early 80s, during the defacto military goverment, the army would use green falcons without licence plates to kidnap and disapear people, so to some they bring up bad memories. Also i love your chanel, i've beeing watching your videos and learing a lot!!

[@joecarr9476]

My dad bought one of these in 1969 but it was a station wagon, I was just a year old but he kept it until I was 7. I still remember it and have old photos. I would love to have an old car as a daily driver, I only drive 40 km roundtrip 3 times a fortnight but they are simply too expensive to purchase already fixed up and I'm disabled so I can no longer do my own work. I guess watching videos like this helps with the nostalgia.

[@harryireland1935]

I didn't think anything could be added to the oversaturated mechanical repair/will it run genre, but your channel and videos are truly outstanding. The wise choice not to add music or hysterical over the top intros clearly shows you know your stuff. The quality of your shots and of course, your tinkering is excellent. Looking forward to more purchases for yourself because the truck series is magnificent. Thanks very much for the effort you put in your videos and I hope you're here to stay.

[@bobgreen3116]

You seem like a really decent guy. Helping your friend out I felt your pain with all those broken exhaust manifold bolts

[@rickreynolds6100]

Blast from the past. I had a 62 Falcon - my first car. The neighbor who sold it to me lost the key, so my dad's friend permanently hot-wired it. :) Drove it several years before t-boning a drunk driver. So sad. Thanks for posting this. Lots of details I have forgotten.

[@terencemahoney7073]

It took a few minutes for me to get used to the "wordless workshop" approach, but I found it refreshing. Excellent video and editing. Hope your friend lets you continue.

[@davidlj53]

We’ll done! Just stay at it. Nice, quiet, guy working on his car. Perfect!

[@bossdog1480]

Ah the best sound in the world. The snapping of manifold bolts...always so much fun removing the old bolts. You've shown great patience. In Australia that model was designated as the XK. I had one, it was a little slow, but it got the job done. This video brings back memories of working on old cars. At least they were easy to work on, but they needed constant attention. We continued building Falcons in OZ up until about 2017.

[@oldodger]

In 1960, I was 6 years old. My father bought a car just like this one. We had the Canadian version and it was called a "Frontenac". Thanks for the memories this car brings back.

[@theviking614]

Another solid video. Really like the perspective of shots in the final ride section. Like a kid looking out of the car.

[@SimonFordman]

I really like that interpretation, didn't think of that when filming.

[@johnsampson1096]

Brings back fond memories! I owned a 1962 Falcon in 1968 I bought from a dealer. The price? Four Hundred bucks. Inflation aside, it was a good price. The body was perfect, the only thing I remember was it did not have much heat in the wintertime. Great job on that exhaust! Adjust those valves properly and you won't even hear it run!

[@rudytorres5753]

Love your patience. Dad, a Ford die-hard, got a 62 Falcon he let me use when I joined the USAF in 1964. We worked on our cars then & helped each other. Loaned out the car for a date for $20 and got stains on the backseat, not appreciated at all.

[@stevezaranec8966]

In 1972, my first car was a '61 Falcon, green, pretty much a strip out base model. Three speed on the column. Was driving my brother and I to school one morning and as I threw it up into second, the gearshift came off in my hand! That little knob on the column had cracked thru where the roll pin held the gear shift in its socket.... trying to clutch, stay in my lane in rush hour traffic, all while trying to stuff the end of the gearshift back into the column - and my brother in the passenger seat has this look of "Why'd you do that?" on his face.... Wish I'd gotten that one on video... Ended up pulling the steering wheel, blinker assy, to get that bezel ring off the column to replace it with a new one. Loved that car. Could stand next to the engine under the hood and tune it up by ear while leaning on the inner fender. Really enjoyed watching you adjust all four brakes thru the backplate! Four wheel drum brakes! Wow! Lower A-frames finally rotted out and wasn't worth fixing. Had a 170 cu inch straight six with a 3 speed manual transmission. Was great to drive it though, was like sitting inside a bubble - you could see everything all around the car!

[@stevezaranec8966]

Oh! Forgot to mention the all steel dashboard and the choke control! Classic stuff!

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

OMG. Those stuck exhaust manifold bolts! Bad memories came back to me. Glad you got them out.

[@taradactyl5690]

I commend your perseverance on the bolt removal of the exhaust manifold. Often being a good tradesman isn't about skill as much as it is about not giving up and seeing a job to completion. It builds confidence.

[@ganasb645]

I like the way he takes videos, without talking about this or that or whatever which sometimes makes us bored but they let the images speak and tell us. I felt like I was watching a big screen movie.

[@jamesb3511]

Thank you for the memories!!! In 1973 I bought a 1962 Falcon. $595.00 at the local Dodge dealer. Owned by the proverbial little old school teacher! I drove it right at 3 years . Sold it to a couple they had it about 6 months then got hit and totaled.

[@JimmyWatches2102]

What amazing patience you have in extracting the broken bolts. Amazing!

[@RobWool]

I hope your friend lets you do some more on this car its going to be a stunner. Its also refreshing to see a young man doing this kind of work today with such diligence and reverence for the work itself. You channel should be pushed to a bigger audience.

[@klaustombrink]

I admire your patience and dedication with those broken bolts!

[@paulbeykovsky7419]

Well done. It's nice to see a falcon and a cat so well taken care of.

[@coplandjason]

An excellent reminder of why I hate working on exhaust systems, well done for persevering with removing the broken studs/bolts. Great videography as always with your videos - the use of black and white footage switching to colour around the 30minute mark to distinguish between old and new - before and after was very clever

[@mattparoz4246]

Mate, enjoyed the video. 29:42 should be a “donut” that gets sandwiched between the manifold and the plate to seal the exhaust. rock auto should have em. 🇦🇺🤙🏼

[@SimonFordman]

The manifold I got from the junkyard was designed for a donut, yes. The pipe on the car and the old manifold was designed for a regular gasket, so a donut wouldn't fit. I may go back and weld on the proper pipe end to take the donut because I think the connection was leaking by the end of the video.

[@mattparoz4246]

That’s right, the donut style has the flange on the pipe. I usually put headers and twin system my old Falcons, and let the exhaust shop deal with the broken studs 🤫🤙🏼

[@Rick-S-6063]

Never sell Aerokroil penetrating oil short. ;) Thank you for putting up the video. It brought many memories of my '63 Falcon Squire, my '64 Falcon 4-door, dad's '65 Falcon 4-door and his '66 Mustang 200 L6.

[@thomaswermager1819]

Great job on that exhaust system, from the broken bolts to the exhaust tip! Nice that you have an old bone yard close by. Makes getting parts a little cheaper. That little Falcon is a nice car!

[@wingrider1004]

I'm in the middle of restoring a 72 Ford GTS....nice to see these old cars getting the respect they deserve.

[@TheNickLavender]

I just stumbled across your videos and I really enjoy them. I know it has to be a lot of hard work using the camera while working but you do a great job with all of your camera work and transitions! Please keep the videos coming. I enjoy them and I also learn from them. Thanks!

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@douglascary7945]

i've had 5 falcons over the years. First one was a 62, then a 66 and later on a 65 and 64. you video makes me want another one!!!

[@andyshort]

I know those bolts. Never give up, is the only reason. Wonderful to see you work like this.

[@MrZlooze]

Those broken exhaust bolts and cracked manifold...man, do I feel your pain! 72 mph of reliable awesomeness.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Ford Falcon with a 409 is a Beast I can't tell what's in this car that you're working on. Your work on that manifold was amazing what a challenge.

[@restoringaclassicswedishsn3310]

Hi Simon, great to watch you see all those things fixing without getting frustrated. I owned a Grand Wagoneer and now a F250 from 1982. I really like the classic cars. I live in the Netherlands but getting parts locally is really difficult or very expensive..

[@SimonFordman]

I can only imagine, but very cool that you own some old American iron way over there.

[@RonRussell-sj1zf]

You do good work Simon, very savvy, I enjoy watching you make these repairs. like your kittys too!

[@t-rodzgarage]

Nice old school repairs for a young man ! Keep up the good work.

[@waynemorgan5733]

Job well done on that exhaust manifold. My first car was a 62 Falcon. Really appreciate the flash back in time.

[@ColinBarrett001]

So great to see the job being done right without all the blabber! Thanks for sharing! From Colin in France 🙂

[@SimonFordman]

Greetings! Thanks for watching

[@richardbenson4048]

Second car I owned was a 1961 Falcon 2 door. Put over 100,000 miles on it without a major problem. Great gas milage with the 6 cylinder and 3 speed manual. Still have fond memories of it.

[@nygelmiller5293]

To Richard Benso. Hello! I was wondering exactly what you call excellent gas mileage!

[@richardbenson4048]

18-19 per gallon with top speed limit of 55 in those days.

[@rosieone5670]

Beauty, my father had a brand new 1962 black 4 door Falcon, blue interior. Fond childhood memories.

[@geodavid51]

Wow, some of that exhaust manifold battle was painful to watch. Great job!

[@nygelmiller5293]

Really well illuminated , and clear pictures!

[@mikewilliams2072]

You are doing very well with the few tools you have available to you out here!!

[@bryan17293]

Twelve little nightmares. Roll of wire, wasted tank, two cans WD, hammer and vice grips. You must really like this friend a lot

[@Mattbe72]

Was waiting for it :) Thanks MacGyver !

[@ShahriarFarkhan]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air. I watch these and relax with just the gear head sounds and no talk. P.S. I am amazed how hard you worked on that manifold!

[@buddyheath7584]

Wow…just plain determination to get those broken exhaust manifold bolts out…nothing was gonna stop Simon …

[@markthompson9032]

Aluminum Fuse Holder on VW's Corrode & Have to Be Cleaned Somtimes. Your Stick To It-ness is Amazing! Another Fine Video!

[@nachoc.9406]

Love your touch when at the end, the beauty cat takes a key role!

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

I have a 1960 ranchero. Thankfully my exaust manifold bolts were not seized. What a chore. Well done

[@russelblackwell6041]

Top marks extracting those broken studs you did a wonderful job i love that car the body style we have old Fords here in Australia the XK XL XP Falcons with the 171-pursuit inline 6 these cars so deserve restoration classic not plastic i am sure your cars in good hands Sir

[@paulcarter2907]

It's not until you do this sort of work on cars, that you can appreciate just how many tools a man needs..Now I think Simon is a bit of a minimalist when it comes to it, but occasionally you need to get help and get the big guns out..Love your stuff Simon, thanks..UK

[@andreaswerz7878]

Relaxation and Learning at its best. I am glad to find your KZbin channel. It is my favorite hobby to work at old mechanical cars, so I made an subscription right away. In difference to many other oldtimer videos it is fine, that there is no silly comment or annoying music.Only the sound of working. Many greetings from Germany Andreas

[@luismrodriguez7360]

The last ear metal tap that broke off installing the exhaust manifold will not let me sleep at nights. I would have immediately replaced The cylinder head . I like the techniques he used to weld a nut on a flush broken stud, this is what cause me to rate this video a 5 gold stars. Congratulations on a challenging job without removing the cylinder head. Although I highly recommend fixing it right later in the future. The Ford Falcon is a legendary Car , best wishes and long safe journeys ahead.

[@zerkfitting]

I love seeing new life brought back to old iron. Who needs a $500-$800 a month payment when you can breathe new life back into old cars or trucks. They still get a guy up and down the road, back and forth to work just fine. Keep up the good work. Between your Vlog and Vice Grip Garage I'm in hog heaven.

[@theprisonernumbersix996]

The sound of this motor is magnificent! It has a superb patina. It should not be repainted. Just sand it lightly and varnish. Thank you for her .

[@KenthGustafsson300]

in my -60 the carburator has a glas house not steel. and another aircleaner without that pipe...and the fuelfilter is sitting connected to the intake of the fuelpump and you posted this on my 63,s birthday!

[@JWimpy]

I love that little car. That's one of two cars I have always dreamed of owning. The 1960 Falcon and a 1949 Ford Coupe.

[@Hotdaddy536]

I have to say I've had the entire row of exaust studs break off and i feel your pain..good job on removing studs..👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SimonFordman]

Yikes. Thank you

[@kennethewertz9313]

Your filming style reminds me of a U tuber I really like: Mr. Chickadee, he doesn't say a word through his video, but the camera does a great job capturing the struggle and persistence of the project. I can't tell how many emotions I went through while you were doing this. It was awesome. Great job.

[@bobwilliams-jf4jv]

Well, you had a fight on your hands with the exhaust! Excellent video Thanks

[@halkneeble7612]

For once KZbin gives me a great recommendation ! Great work, and I look forward to future videos.

[@lucsurmon2623]

I just discover your channel and this video. Very well filmed and edited ! 👍. No choice, I subscribe... an old french man

[@eielson1978]

I had a 61 Ford Falcon for my first car. I lived just north of Boston, Mass. I drove it intown all week and to So. Maine on the weekend 100 miles one way. After Basic training and tech school in the U.S. Air Force I drove it to Las Vegas, Nevada. It only had a 144 ci. Straight Six Cylinder engine that wouldn't get it up to 70 MPH. My girlfriend/wife called her "Isabelle". I called her "Was-a-Belle". Always got us there, and Back! Baby Blue just like in the video.