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07-16-2010, 11:24 AM
By 1970, the Ford Mustang had grown and gained quite a bit of weight from its 1964 self. Still, it had also reached the height of its popularity, just a year before the Federal Government would stomp down with power-killing emissions standards. Many 1970 Mustangs none-the-less came equipped with engines that lacked much in the way of power. One builder found a way around this, replacing the 351C 2-barrel with a 427 SOHC big block, an engine better known as the “Cammer”. And this car has found its way on to eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/427-SOHC-POWERED-1970-MACH-1-ROTISSERIE-RESTORED-/280534388536?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4151270f38#ht_6573wt_933).
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If you’re not yet aware of what a Cammer engine is, it was essentially Ford’s answer to the Chrysler HEMI. It has overhead camshafts and could reportedly make over 600 horsepower. It was one mean mother, but only a handful was ever built, and original examples can go for over $50,000 on the market. This particular engine, according to the seller, cost him $58,000. So why put it into an otherwise unimpressive 1970 Mustang sport roof?
http://www.stangtv.com/photos/data/515/cammer2.jpg
Well, why not? The car, according to the seller, was clean, straight, and rust free. The engine went in willingly, and then a few minor upgrades were made. The original “Acapulco Blue” paint was tinted just slightly darker than normal to help it stand out. The seats and interior have been upgraded to modern standards, and a Vintage Air Conditioning unit installed to keep the driver cool. As if driving a Cammer Mustang wasn’t cool enough. The Buy It Now on this blue beauty is just under $130,000, so it isn’t cheap, but it sure is pretty to look at, and we’ll bet a lot of fun to drive too.
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http://www.stangtv.com/photos/data/515/cammer1.jpg
Pictures: R & H Collectibles (http://www.rhcollectibles.com/)
If you’re not yet aware of what a Cammer engine is, it was essentially Ford’s answer to the Chrysler HEMI. It has overhead camshafts and could reportedly make over 600 horsepower. It was one mean mother, but only a handful was ever built, and original examples can go for over $50,000 on the market. This particular engine, according to the seller, cost him $58,000. So why put it into an otherwise unimpressive 1970 Mustang sport roof?
http://www.stangtv.com/photos/data/515/cammer2.jpg
Well, why not? The car, according to the seller, was clean, straight, and rust free. The engine went in willingly, and then a few minor upgrades were made. The original “Acapulco Blue” paint was tinted just slightly darker than normal to help it stand out. The seats and interior have been upgraded to modern standards, and a Vintage Air Conditioning unit installed to keep the driver cool. As if driving a Cammer Mustang wasn’t cool enough. The Buy It Now on this blue beauty is just under $130,000, so it isn’t cheap, but it sure is pretty to look at, and we’ll bet a lot of fun to drive too.
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