Today Nice price or no Dice Country Squire is a throwback to an era when horse-drawn carriages ruled the suburbs. Let’s see if this is huge faux wood paneled roofs whose price points will prevail in our poll.
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Speaking of the ordinary, it’s completely normal to see giant wagons running through the streets of suburbs across America. Whether it’s taking the small league team out for pizza after the game, picking up potted soil in the center of the pitch, or just going away for the weekend, the full-size wagon proves versatile enough to do it all.
And why not? With a capacity of up to 10 passengers, flexible seating/storage options, and wood grain trim available on the sides, the big three American manufacturers have pretty much everything you need. need. That was until the gas crisis and increasingly overwhelming emissions standards exposed some of the big wagon’s downsides, namely fuel economy and energy consumption. weight.
These days, the Old wagons rarely appeared on the streets or in suburban driveways. This Ford Country 1978 here to keep the flame alive and, perhaps, to give a taste of what was once for those too young to enjoy luxury in such a splendid beast.
The seller calls this Light Jade Glow Metallic Country Squire their “big country girl”. And big it is. This is the longest and heaviest station wagon Ford has ever produced. Of course, its modern equivalent, Expedition MAX is roughly the same length, with The wheelbase is even longer but the overhang is shorter. It’s not entirely the same, however.
There’s something wonderful about sitting in the back of one of these older wagons, whether it’s the rear-facing bench or, as in the case of this car, the flip-up side seats. Behind that is a Magic Doorgate that swivels and folds when the mood hits.
The ad notes V8 power, but doesn’t offer teleportation. The base engine of this model is the 351 Cleveland V8 that can produce 145 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Above that is a 160hp V8 400 CID and a 460hp 202hp.On the surface, however, this car carries the number plate 351C. That saw some work, including new belts and hoses, gaskets, and new radiators. In fact, the entire heating system, including the cabin core is said to have been replaced.
Other work included new brakes and suspension, transmission flushing and some electrical work. Still on the notebook is the A/C leak (R12, yike!), new duct tape for plastic engine air air intakes and fixed some rust on the large rear bumper. More importantly, though, both the engine and the three-speed automatic transmission (with paddle shifters!) are said to be ready to go.
Aesthetically, except for that bumper, all seems to be in pretty good condition. Only 56,500 miles show up on the odometer, but that can be seen more because it doesn’t have enough bin to show above 99K. All paint and vinyl partitions are usable if the shape is a bit tiredas well as vinyl upholstery, there are a few tears on the driver’s side cushion.
American Racing magazines give the car a hint of rebellious styling, but other than that, the look is purely Ford big, with that company’s penchant for inlaid headlights and there are The roof is evident in the design. Ownership is clean and the car comes with lots of spare parts receipts and original maintenance manuals. All that comes with an asking price of $9,500.
Now, if you want to analyze that by price per weight base then under $2 per pound. Heck, look at it that way, it’s a deadly bargain. Of course, we don’t play like that. We look at the car, its place in the automotive ecosystem (history, importance, versatility, etc.), and conditions to make our decision. That’s just how we got involved, and now is the time for you to cast your vote for the fate of this Country Squire.
What do you say, is this the biggest $9,500 giveaway as presented in the ad? Or, with that much, should this “big country girl” be abandoned?
You decide!
San Francisco Bay Area, California, Craigslistor go This if the ad disappears.
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