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 Silver Springs has a faux...  Silver Springs has a faux mansion set up as a stage for its concert series, where a different model is prominently displayed every year. This year the oh-so-heavenly Ford GT was the recipient of the valuable display location. Two of the cars were untitled dealer models, but the rest, including the ultra-sweet silver one on the end, were driven in by their owners (as many of us stood by drooling).  Walking the show field, we...  Walking the show field, we came across some unbelievable cars, like this '57 Custom 300 of Jim Walters of Athens, Tennessee.  Long gone is the factory engine...  Long gone is the factory engine (whether a six, 272, 292, or 312 V-8, we don't know), and in its place is a 427 FE with dual fours. This is one low-key ride that we're sure moves out in a quick way.  Mavericks are getting hotter...  Mavericks are getting hotter by the day, and we saw some really cool examples at Silver Springs this year.  Check out this '72 two-door...  Check out this '72 two-door owned by Ken Germany of Ocoee, Florida.  The chrome late-model Cobra-R...  The chrome late-model Cobra-R wheels look just right with the yellow topcoat and blacked-out grille work.  There were a few Fairlanes,...  There were a few Fairlanes, including this pristine big-block GT...  ...and this over-the-top '67...  ...and this over-the-top '67 sporting none other than a Boss 429 engine with a huge 8-71 blower perched on top.  These Fairlanes served each...  These Fairlanes served each end of the spectrum as ultra-clean examples of this fine line.
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