The Better Idea Cars for 1974

The Car	The Facts
	The Mustang II was available in four models, ranging from the 2-door hardtop at $2,895 to the 3-door Mach 1 at $3,518. The 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine was standard, and the Mach 1 came with the 2.8 liter V-6.
	Pinto, America's best selling compact, was available in three body styles: the 2-door sedan ($2,292), the Runabout ($2,418) and the Station Wagon ($2,543). An AM radio was a $59 option.
	Maverick came in three models: a 2-door sedan ($2,441), a 4-door sedan ($2,476), and the Grabber 2-door Sport Sedan ($2,620). The Grabber pictured here has an optional vinyl roof and high-back bucket seats.
	Torino had room for six adults combined with the handling ease of a mid-size! Ten models were offered, ranging from the Torino 4-door Pillared Hardtop at $2,811 to the Gran Torino Squire, pictured here, at $3,936.
	Ford offered steel belted radial-ply tires as standard equipment on the LTD and LTD Brougham models. The Custom 500 4-door Pillared Sedan was the value leader at $3,623. Thirteen other models were offered, all the way up to the LTD Country Squire Wagon at $4,615. The 351 cubic inch V-8 was standard.
	Thunderbird retained its classic look for 1974, and added SelectAire Conditioner, the 460-cubic inch V-8, and solid state ignition as standard equipment. Base price was $6,542. Quick-Defrost windshield and rear window was an extra $303.
	Capri offered European style and performance. A 2000-cc V-6 was standard equipment. The base price was $3,566. The 2800-cc V-6 cost $241 extra.
	Comet came in two models: a 2-door sedan at $2,496 and a 4-door sedan at $2,531. The 200-cubic inch 6-cylinder engine was standard; the 250-cubic inch 6 and the 302-cubic inch V-8 were optional. The 2-door offered a GT package.
	Cougar for '74 was longer, sleeker, and had a wider stance. Base price was $4,301 for the XR-7 with standard 351-cubic inch V-8. The 460 V-8 was one of the engine options ($243), Glamour Paint cost $38.
	Montego came in three series (Montego, Montego MX, and Montego MX Brougham) and 8 models. The Villager wagon was the Flagship car at $3,942. The MX Brougham 4-door Pillared Hardtop is shown here.
	Mercury offered more luxurious interiors, a freshened look, and a more solid ride for 1974. There were 13 models in 4 series: Monterey, Monterey Custom, Marquis, and Marquis Brougham. Prices ranged from $4,063 to $5,294.
	Lincoln Continental sported a new vertical-bar die-cast grille and new wrap-around tail lamps. Four models were offered: 2-door Coupe, 4-door sedan, 2-door Town Coupe, and 4-door Town Sedan. Optional Media Velour seat trim provided a new more luxurious Lincoln interior.
	Continental Mark IV had numerous sound deadening refinements as well as a new rear appearance. At $9,198, most comfort and convenience items were standard. The Silver Luxury Group (shown here) cost an extra $400.