1948 Rolls Royce
Cars We Love
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
1963 Studebaker Avanti
In 1962 Avanti, with a supercharged R3 engine with 335 bhp broke the standard American car's record for speed beating the Bonneville. The V8 engine came in tunes of R1-R5, going from 240 bhp up to 575 bhp. The Avanti is a four seater coupe with two doors, it has a max speed of 120 mph, and only 3,834 were made.
Monday, June 29, 2015
1949 Buick Roadmaster
The 1949 Buick Roadmaster had the starter switch connected to the accelerator. That made the Roadmaster roar when you started it up and put the pedal to the floor. It pushed out 150 bhp and had a 320 cid engine. The 16 valves were quiet because of the hydraulics and had front and rear coil springs for suspension. The maximum speed was only 100 mph and it went 0-60 in about 17 seconds.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
Weighing in at about two tons, the 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire was not quick at all. It was hard to tell that the coupe and convertible came with a V8 Rochester four-barrel carb that gave 345 bhp. The 61' model was fine but around 64' the weight of the vehicle started to take it's toll. It had bucket seats, a center console, power steering, electric windows and leather trim. Unfortunately it lacked in exterior sex appeal compared to the T-Bird and sales were low. Still a Classic.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
1958 Buick Limited Riviera
The 1958 Buick Limited Riviera was just that, limited. Though it looks amazing the weight of the vehicle was too much to reach the listed power of 300 horses and 364 cubic inch displacement. On the interior the extra thick foam rubber made very comfortable seats and the vinyl trim had a nice look. Electric windows, an electrical clock and power steering was a nice touch, things we take for granted now a-days.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
1955 Ford Thunderbird
From 1955 to 1997 the Thunderbird was one of Ford's signature cars. The Thunderbird was huge in the world of racing and by the year 1980 Ford sold more than 2 million Thunderbirds.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Cars We Love
Oh Snap! I know what kind of car this is. First person to name the year make and model will receive a hefty reward of absolutely nothing.
Corvette Stingray
The Corvette was born in 1953, & till this day it is still one of the most desirable cars on the market. Even with the fickle minds of the consumer, Corvettes engineer & designer Zora Arkus-Duntov has managed to keep Corvette relative year after year. From going famous on the big screen with the 1960 convertible, to being famous on the race track with the 1963 Grand Sport, Corvette's have continued to be icons & a symbol of speed.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
2015 Dodge Challenger
The 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT is a 3.6-liter V-6 turbo with four cylinders, a eight speed automatic transmission, it has the power of 305 horses & 268 pound-feet of torque. The SXT will go 0-60 in 6.2 seconds & the redesigned interior is both comfortable and stylish. Expect to pay around $37,000.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Early 50's Pontiac
Not sure but I'm thinking this is a Pontiac, early 50's? I can tell by the 2 doors, the body shape, and the grille.
1959 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is a beautiful automobile. It is sooo long which gives you more reason to drive slow so everyone see you. It has a 130-inch wheel base and weighs about 5,060 pounds. With only 1,320 made the 59' Eldorado is highly desirable. It is a V8 that has the power of 325 horses. The design is very unique from the maticulous grille to the huge tail fins.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
1970 Shelby Mustang GT500
I know people who have old beat up Mustangs and take their precious time restoring them and turning them into masterpieces. Those people are my heroes, enthusiasts who can really appreciate the history of the Mustang. Most of them do a magnificent job restoring these vintage cars, everything from the interior, exterior and under the hood. I must say the mustang especially the Shelby's are my favorite.
Monday, June 15, 2015
What is it?
I would like to think I know a lot about cars, but I don't know everything. Can you guys help me out and tell me what kind of car this is?
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a two seater convertible sports car. Half of them were coups with removable roof panels. It goes 0-60 in about 6 seconds with a max speed of 170. They have those pop up headlights I'm sure we all remember and some of them actually had the exhaust pipe on the side. The design is pretty sweet, it was made to look like a shark because GM chief Bill Mitchell loved sharks.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air 3
The Pontiac GTO Ram Air got a new facelift after 1967. The 68's 400 cubic-inch engine basically remained the same as the 67' accept for the new free flowing intake and exhaust manifolds that gave more horse power. It also received a new technology that allowed for more pollution control. The Ram Air 2 engine was made available halfway through the model year and the Ram Air 3 and IV were to follow in the next two years.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
1909 Ford Model T
Friday, June 12, 2015
Turbine Cars
Turbine cars have jet engines and run on any flammable liquid. Oil, kerosene, alcohol, diesel... These cars had simple engines and didn't need a lot of maintenance. There were no fan belts, radiators, and you never needed an oil change. In 1964 Chrysler innovated this technology but no one really knows why the program died after only 2 short years.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Collectible Cars
The number of fastback coupe production cars to roll off the shelf in the St. Louis line for the '66 model year was half the amount of Sting Rays at 17,762. The Corvette Sting Ray is one of the most collectible cars even until this day the '66 Sting Ray was a 327cid Turbo Fire cast iron block V8 that had an output of 300 bhp. Two speed automatics were offered at an additional cost but three speed manuals were standard.
1968 Ford Falcon
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
1980 Porsche 924
In 1980 the Porsche 924 was one of the baddest cars to ever hit the road. The exterior was revamped offering more colors, a two-toned color pattern was even available. It has a 5 speed gearbox courtesy of Audi and a 2-liter four cylinder engine. It develops 125 bhp at 5,800 rpm and goes about 125 mph.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
1954 Buick Wildcat 2
The 1954 Buick Wildcat 2 has great style that looks like an early corvette. The two seater with the oval grille, drop top and white wall wheels was sure to be a hit with the ladies. It has a 100-inch wheel base with the power of 220 horses and a V-8 engine.
Monday, June 8, 2015
1964 Ford Mustang | The First Year Of The Mustang
Sunday, June 7, 2015
1977 Ford Thunderbird
Saturday, June 6, 2015
2016 Chevrolet Camaro
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is the 6th generation model that's very affordable at around $20,000. This all american car will please everyone offering your choice of a four-cylinder, six, or eight. Very spacious and is an alternative to the much more expensive charger and challenger. It's the Transformer car.
Friday, June 5, 2015
2016 McLaren P13
The 2016 McLaren P13 is going head to head with the Porsche 911. The mid-engined coupe fairs well as far as looks is concerned. It has 12 C's of a twin-turbocharged 3.8 liter V-8 and has the power of 450 horses. The Audi R8 also will give it a run for it's money. Expect to pay around $120,000.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
The Porsche 960
The Porsche 960 is a supercar that's mid-engined and resembles the Cayman but costs a lot more. The 4 wheel drive V8 has the power of 600 horses and is based on a modular sport design. It will cost you around $250,000.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera
This 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera is sweet! Straight from the 993 generation. The 911's timeline is incredible. The 95' Carrera was the last air cooled version, the 96' turbo has a glass roof, the 97' is a widebody, and the 98' was the end of an era with a water-cooled 996.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
2013 Audi S8
The 2013 Audi S8 is an immaculate luxury vehicle. It costs around 6 figures which makes me want to start a ponzi scheme to get it. Much like the A8 this car can operate like a V-4, but essentially is a 4.0 liter V-8. The pound-feet of torque is 481 and has the power of 520 horses. The grill is in one word "sweet" and the interior design is both stylish and comfortable.
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