Oddball Muscle Cars

[BlueOval Ralph]

1957 Mercury 2-door post 3- speed with the M-335 opt and 335 hp
368 cid engine 2x4 barrel carbs ported heads. Bill Stroupe built engines for these production cars this was also the NASCAR package.

There was also a high-performance M-335 version built mainly for racing, named for its horsepower with twin four-barrel carbs and tighter compression.

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

DR289,
On a 'Lite-Weight Odd-Ball',
1965 Ford Falcon (Sedan/Post Car). Only 8 produced, Canadien cars only. 289/271HP ("K" Code or possibly "992 Code").
With 4-speed transmissions and traction-lock rear.
Damn things ran in B/Stock in 65'. Must have 'ripped' up some
'Heinys' up there in Ontario. Only 2600 lbs. and some change.
Dead-on 13.00's, must have grabbed a few GTO Tiger Tails!
PJC