1967 Ford Galaxie & 1972 Ford Thunderbird

[cawimmer430]

Shot these babies today for a classic car magazine. 

The Galaxie was a 6-cylinder and column-shift manual, the Thunderbird had the 429cid V8. Both the 6-cylinder and the V8 sounded great. I was surprised that the Thunderbird had such a small fuel tank given the extremely poor fuel economy it gets. The Thunderbird was also very cramped inside - surprising given the almost boat-like exterior dimensions (I am 6'4" by the way).

Nevertheless, I'd take the Thunderbird because I love '70s American iron. Look at it! She's so hot! 


Snapshots from the shoot, behind the scenes etc.





























This is the garage where the Thunderbird sleeps. Look at all the wonderful GM products in there! 

[Soup DeVille]

Should try to snag a ride in the Eldorado some time.

[CaminoRacer]

I'm a big fan of the mid-to-late 60s Ford coupes. A well-built Galaxie or Torino is stunning.

[cawimmer430]

Should try to snag a ride in the Eldorado some time.

Perhaps one day. I look forward to shooting the cars of the members of that local American Car Club. They have over 60 members.

[cawimmer430]

I'm a big fan of the mid-to-late 60s Ford coupes. A well-built Galaxie or Torino is stunning.

Yep, the Galaxie was hot and a beautiful car. But you know me, I am a sucker for the '70s! 

Sadly nobody in the club has a '74 Dodge Monaco! 

[FoMoJo]

Love the Galaxie 500, too bad it's not a 427 R-Code, but the '57 Buick Special just might be my first choice.

[cawimmer430]

Love the Galaxie 500, too bad it's not a 427 R-Code, but the '57 Buick Special just might be my first choice.

The 6-cylinder sounded good. I was surprised that this was a 6-er, I was expecting a V8. Second surprise was the column-shift manual.