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This Not-A-Ford first hit the streets in 1975. It was this car companies answer to the OPEC Gas Crisis of 1973. Meant to be a mid size car with full size luxury it was a sales hit. Over 560,000 were sold between 1975-1979. Trying to go European in theme and styling it had a very Mercedes Benz look. TV ads of the day joked how the parking attendant couldn’t tell this car from a Benz. Sounds like the parking dude was sipping some Boone’s Farm during his break. You could order the very Euro sounding Ghia model. With the Ghia you got leather seats with very tacky fake wood dash, leather 
wrapped steering wheel, vinyl roof and an LED clock. The Ghia also got rear disc brakes. This rear disc set up would become a favorite of street rodders for decades. If you kept checking the option boxes you could get a fancy moonroof or 14 inch alloy wheels. Engines ranged from a 200 cubic inch six cylinder up to a smogafied 351 V8. According to Car and Driver magazine three of the five top execs of this company used the Ghia model as their personal transportation. What Auto is This??
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C-Johnny
Welcome to Carlisle Johnny. My name is Johnny B and I have been an avid car crazed nut since age 13 years old. I purchased my first classic car at age 15, a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible. Since then I have owned, sold, suffered and romanced over a 147 cars, and I haven’t looked back. I always tell people its not the cars or trucks it’s the stories and people behind them. I love all kinds of cars, but I lean more towards classics from the 30’s and 40’s, Triumphs, Old Crusty VW’s and Benz’s. However, I enjoy all kinds of vehicles of various years. I have spent the last 30 years in the Auto Parts Industry but also spent many years as a classic car appraiser in Carlisle Pa.(home of the famous Carlisle Fairgrounds) where I was a sponsor. During that time as an appraiser I traveled across the U.S. appraising wonderful cars and meeting incredible people. I spent time working as one of the head appraisers on the “Harold LeMay” collection. Which is one of the worlds largest collections, with 3,100 plus classic vehicles. In addition I have also worked on the Lincoln Highway 75th anniversary tour and had the honor to do the first leg across the U.S. as well as going to Barrett-Jackson numerous times. On the weekends you can find me singing Karaoke at The Village Way in Port Jefferson,New York. www.me4portjeff.com Through it all I still say its always about the people and the stories along the way. So that’s the main purpose of this site. The people, stories and the old klunkers we love, romance and question. So your invited to join in for a fun ride… Thanks from Johnny B “The Car Whisperer”
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Mecury Monarch Coupe (Ghia)?
Yes the Monarch Ghi..excellent as usual..