Archive for August, 2007
1970 AMX
For picture click on “Read more”. The car had a functional Ram Air induction scoop for cold air.
Posted: August 29th, 2007 under Other.
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1971 Ford Torino convertible
For pictures click on “Read more”. Three different engines were available.
Posted: August 28th, 2007 under Ford.
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1969 Chevy Camaro
For pictures click on “Read more”.Chevy built 3675 convertible and about 200-300 coupe replicas of the Indy 500 Pace Car.
Posted: August 26th, 2007 under GM.
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1967 Buick GS400 convertible
For picture click on “Read more”.The only engine was a new high rpm hydraulic lifter 400 cid 340 bhp 4 bbl V8 engine code NR.
Posted: August 24th, 2007 under GM.
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1977 Lincoln Mark V
For picture click on “Read more”.Ok, I know it does not fit my definition of a muscle car, but it does have a 460 cid 208 net horsepower engine.And it is mine.
Posted: August 23rd, 2007 under Definition of muscle car.
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1971 Plymouth Road Runner
For pictures click on “Read more”. As you can see this one has a 440 engine, looks to be the 4-bbl.
Posted: August 22nd, 2007 under Mopar.
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Book Review: Muscle Cars, High Performance Machines
Muscle Cars, High Performance Machines
Review rating: 2 stars
General Editor: Craig Cheetham
Copyright 2003 International Master Publishers AB
ISBN 13 Digit 978-0-7607-4190-0
ISBN 10 Digit 0-7607-4190-5
This a large book 8.5″ wide about 11″ high and 0.875 in thick
It has 11 brands of cars with about 51 different cars. Not all of which I would classify as muscle cars.
Each brand [...]
Posted: August 21st, 2007 under Book review.
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History of cars other than Big Three
A history of cars outside the Big Three.
1950 Hudson Pacemaker had 232 cid six with 112 bhp.
1950 Hudson Commodore had 262 cid Super Six with 123 bhp.
1950 Packard Custom Eight had 356 cid 160 bhp.
1951 Kaiser had 226 cid 112 Thunderhead six.
1951 Hudson Hornet introduces largest six. A 308 cid 145 bhp engine and ruled [...]
Posted: August 19th, 2007 under /Other-History.
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1969 Chevy Chevelle
For picture click on “Read more”. This car is obviously raced.
Posted: August 18th, 2007 under GM.
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1970 Olds 4-4-2 Indy Pace car replica.
For picture click on “Read more”. Oldsmobile built just 626 Indy 500 pace car replicas.
Posted: August 17th, 2007 under GM.
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1970 Plymouth Road Runner
For pictures click on “Read more”. Base engine was a 335 bhp 383 cid (code N) engine.
Posted: August 15th, 2007 under Mopar.
Comments: 2
1970 Dodge Charger
For pictures click on “Read more”. This year the standard Charger only came with a slant six or a 383 cid engines.
Posted: August 15th, 2007 under Mopar.
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1969 Dodge SuperBee
For picture click on “Read more”. Note the rare dual hood scoops.
Posted: August 13th, 2007 under Mopar.
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1970 Mustang Mach 1
For pictures click on “Read more”. The base engine was a 250 bhp 351 cid Windsor engine.
Posted: August 10th, 2007 under Ford.
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1970 Ford Torino GT convertible.
For pictures click on “Read more”. The standard engine was a 250 bhp 2-bbl 302 cid V8.
Posted: August 9th, 2007 under Ford.
Comments: none
Book review: Muscle Cars Field Guide
Muscle Cars Field Guide
Review rating: 5 Gold Stars
Author-John Gunnell
Copyright © 2004 Krause Publications
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004093866
ISBN 13-digit 978-0-87349-869-2
ISBN 11-digit 0-87349-869-0
With the ISBN number any bookstore can get the book for you.
Review by HubcapGT Webmaster
This a small easy to carry around book . 4.25 wide x 4.25 high x .75 thick.
It has 187 pictures [...]
Posted: August 8th, 2007 under Book review.
Comments: none
1968 Mercury Parklane
For picture click on “Read more”. This was a full size car and not considered by many to be a “muscle Car”.
Posted: August 7th, 2007 under Ford.
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