Vehicle Description
Cost new $105,000 in 1982! This is not a "kit" car. This is factory
built by craftsmen with 1930s design inspiration and modern
reliability and comfort. With such fine appointments as Waterford
Crystal ashtrays, etched glass windows and burled walnut dashes,
this was a car for the rich and famous. Farrah Fawcett, Rod
Stewart, Aaron Spelling, Julio Iglesias, Wayne Newton, Sylvester
Stalone each owned one. This one has a celebrity background too. It
was owned by pro football super star Jim McMahon. It was a gift
from his wife for helping the Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl in
1985. He enjoyed and drove this car for several years. The majority
of the miles were put on by him. We just bought it from a member of
his family with his name still on the title. It was a ststus of
wealth used on TV shows like Dallas and Dynasty. Called the Rolls
Royce of America by Fortune magazine. This is car #135 of only 187
Series lls were made and only 517 Clenets were ever built total.
It's built on Ford Chassis and running gear, service by anyone that
can work on a Ford!
EXTERIOR: What a dramatic appearance. Long sweeping fenders, a hood
that seems to go on forever with chrome pipes flanking each side
and a massive chrome grill in the front. Other features include an
array of lights in front, a glass etched hood ornament, wire
wheels, wood trim and pop up gas cap. There are even etched glass
vent windows. The fenders are substantially thick fiberglass and
the body is metal, both are straight. There are no signs of damage
or rust. The 2 tone paint has a smooth glossy. Although it shows
really well, It is original and if you look for flaws you will find
some stone chips and touch ups. Chrome is exceptionally nice, it
sparkles. The light blue convertible top is very good original.
INTERIOR: I'm sitting inside the car as I write this in a very
comfortable set of Recaro seats and looking at a broad dash full of
instruments and finished in Burlwood. Has quartz clock, tachometer
and only 44,111 actual miles on the odometer. All of the
upholstered surfaces are wrapped in Connolly leather. There are
plush carpet and overlays. The center console extends to the back
and houses the 6-way power seat controls, cruise control and two
Waterford Crystal ashtrays. There is a very unique 4 spoke, leather
wrapped steering wheel on a tilt column. The shifter is unlike
anything I have ever seen, it's a walnut knob on the dash you pull
out to select the gears. All original in great shape showing just
gentle age. Underside of the convertible top is an insulated cloth
headliner that hides all the framework and makes it quieter.
MOTOR COMPARTMENT: Completely stock Ford, from air cleaner to oil
pan it is just as Ford made it. Has a 351 Cleveland 2 barrel
engine. Uses factory Ford ignition, air conditioning system
etc.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It is deep and offers some space. It is wall to
wall lined in carpet.
UNDERSIDE: All Ford components- brakes, overdrive trans,
suspension, rwar end etc. Has recent dual exhaust.
If you don't like attention, do not buy this car! It will certainly
turn heads. It will make you feel like one of the celebrities that
have owned these!
Climate control
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Fog lamps
Wire wheels
Etched glass
Crystal ashtrays
Leather interior
Bucket seats
Full instrumentation
Walnut trim
Tilt wheel
Power seats
