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Cary Marks and his grandson, Brandon Blehm, share a passion for Vintage Burgundy '66 Mustangs. Marks let his go 15 years ago, but was able to buy it back last April and says this time it's his for good.

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The first time Marks owned his Mustang, he upgraded it with a 4-speed transmission, air conditioning, a center console and the Rally Pac gauges on the steering column. When he got the car back last spring, it was all still intact.

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Marks' extensive model car collection began when his grandfather bought him an AMT 1958 Ford Fairlane kit, which he assembled and painted as a youngster. It's still one of his prized possessions.

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Neither of the Mustangs will be built as show cars, but restored to drive and enjoy.

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Just a portion of Marks' model collection, which ranges from dealer promo models to highly modified plastic kits, high-end diecast models and Hot Wheels cars.

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Even the built-up diecast models aren't off-limits to Marks' considerable customizing skills. This old Ford pickup got the `rat rod' treatment, including flat black primer paint and an Indian blanket seat cover.

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With a little over 58,000 actual miles on its odometer, Marks' 1966 Mustang coupe still has its original upholstery, which is in remarkable condition.

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A quick tune-up of the 289 V-8 was all that was needed under the hood after Marks bought the Mustang back. He plans to clean and detail the engine, but otherwise keep it as it is.

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The Mustang needed fresh rubber, but the Cragar 5-spoke wheels that Marks put on the car the first time around are still in place.

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Brandon Blehm's Mustang doesn't pack quite as much punch as Grandpa's car, but the 18-year-old car afficionado has no plans to swap out the dependable 200 cubic-inch 6-cylinder, preferring to keep his car as original as possible.

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Marks' love of burgundy colored cars is reflected in the top level of one of his display cases, this one filled with promotional models collected over the years.

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