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1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Beginning mid year 1970, and ending with the 1971 model, there also was the Barracuda Coupe A93, a LowEnd model which included the 198ci Slant Six as a base engine, lower grade interior, and like other Coupe series Chrysler Corp. offered that year had fixed quarter glass instead of roll-down rear passenger windows. The high performance models were marketed as Cuda deriving from the 1969 option. The E-body's engine bay was larger than that of the previous A-body, facilitating the release of Chrysler's 426 cu in 7.0 L Hemi for the regular retail market.
1957 Cadillac
Classic American Muscle Cars 2021 - 1957 Cadillac The Cadillac Eldorado is a luxury car manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 1952 to 2002 over 12 generations. The Eldorado was at or near the top of the Cadillac line. The original 1953 Eldorado convertible and the Eldorado Brougham models of (1957–1960) had distinct bodyshells and were the most expensive models that Cadillac offered those years. The Eldorado was never less than second in price after the Cadillac Series 75 limousine until 1966. From 1967 on, the Eldorado was built in high volumes on a unique two door personal luxury car platform.
1938 Chevy
Classic American Muscle Cars 2021 - 1938 Chevy The Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe are American passenger vehicles manufactured by Chevrolet between 1933 and 1942 to replace the 1933 Eagle. It was the more expensive model in the Chevrolet range at this time with the Mercury and Standard providing a cheaper and smaller range between 1933 and 1937. From 1940 a more expensive version based on the Master Deluxe was launched called the Special Deluxe.
1957 Chevy Pickup
1957 Chevy Pickup The Chevrolet Task Force was Chevrolet's successor to the Advance Design series. The Task Force Series ran from late 1955 second series through 1959. At GMC dealers, it was called the Blue Chip Series. The 1957 Only year for more open grille. Hood is flatter with 2 spears on top, similar to the 1957 BelAir. Fender emblems are still above fender line, but are now oval-shaped, as opposed to previous versions in script.
1959 Chevy Impala
1959 Chevy Impala The 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned. Sharing bodyshells with lower-end Buicks and Oldsmobiles as well as with Pontiac, part of a GM economy move, the Chevrolet's wheelbase was 1 1/2 inches longer. Using a new X-frame chassis, the roof line was three inches lower, bodies were two inches wider, and curb weight increased. Its tailfins protruded outward, rather than upward. The taillights were a large "teardrop" design at each side, and two slim-wide nonfunctional front air intake scoops were added just above the grille..
69 Plymouth Road Runner
69 Plymouth Road Runner The standard engine was an exclusive Roadrunner 383 cu in 6.3 L. B-series V8 engine with a 4-barrel Carter Carburetor rated at 335 bhp 340 PS; 250 kW at 5200 rpm and 425 lb⋅ft 576 N⋅m at 3400 rpm of torque. Its extra 5 hp 4 kW rating was the result of using the radical cam from the 440 Super Commando and 25 raise in compression to 10.5:1 (vs. 10.25:1 with the 330 hp (246 kW) 383). When air conditioning was ordered, the cars received the 330 hp 246 kW version, as the radical cam specs of the 335 bhp 250 kW version did not create enough vacuum to accommodate air conditioning. A $714 option was the 426 cu in 7.0 L Hemi with 2X4 Carter AFB carburetors rated at 425 bhp 431 PS; 317 kW at 5000 rpm and 490 lb⋅ft 664 N⋅m at 4000 rpm of torque.
1972 Vega GT
72 V-8 Vega GT The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GM's Chevrolet subdivision from 1970 to 1977. Available in 2-door hatchback, notchback, wagon, and sedan delivery body styles, all models were powered by an inline 4-cylinder engine with a lightweight, aluminum alloy cylinder block. The Vega first went on sale in Chevrolet dealerships on September 10 1970. Variants included the Cosworth Vega, a short lived limited production performance model, introduced in the spring of 1975
1970 Olds 442
70 Olds 442 1970 was the pinnacle of performance from Oldsmobile.In order to keep up in the horsepower arms-race, General Motors dropped the cap on engine size in 1970, and Oldsmobile responded by making the Olds 455 V8 the standard 442 engine. Output was 365 hp and 500 lb⋅ft 680 N⋅m, with a 370 hp variant available with the W30 option.
1956 Ford Victoria
1956 Ford Victoria The Ford Fairlane was introduced as the premium Ford model range. Slotted above the Victoria two-door hardtop, the Crown Victoria debuted as the flagship trim of the Fairlane. In place of the popular hardtop roofline, the Crown Victoria was fitted with a B-pillared roofline. Similar to the Mercury XM 800 concept car (though changed in angle), the B-pillar was fitted with a wide stainless steel band ("crowning" the roof), giving a sleeker appearance to the roofline.
1955 Chevrolet 210
1955 Chevrolet 210 The 1955 model year marks the introduction of a new chassis and the debut of the small block V8. The center door frame was beefed up for more safety. Brakes were 11-inch (280 mm) drums. The 210 buyer was free to choose any powertrain option available. The ammeter and oil pressure gauges were changed to warning lights.
