1973 Plymouth Duster
1973 Plymouth Duster
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1966 Chevy Chevelle SS
1966 Chevelle SS In Canada, sporty Chevelles continued to wear - Malibu SS badges for the 1966 and early 1967 model years. These Chevelles were available with the same equipment as non 'SS' Malibu models in the U.S., and did not get the domed hood or the blackout front and rear treatment. Redline tires were not available on Canadian Chevelles in 1966. The Canadian Malibu SS got its "SS" name from the Sports Option package under RPO A51 and was primarily a trim option. This A51 option came with bucket seats, a center console except when the 3-speed manual transmission was ordered, standard full wheel covers and the ribbed rocker panel moldings. The Malibu SS emblems were carried over from the 1965 Malibu SS series. The Canadian option could be ordered with any 6 cylinder or V-8 engine available at the time. Starting in January 1967. The Chevelle SS 396 took over and became its own 138xx series, the same as in the U.S. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production fac...
1970 Dodge Challenger RT
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Challenger R/T "Road/Track" with a 383cu in 6.3 L Magnum V-8, rated at 335hp 250 kW; 300hp 224 kW for 1971, due to a drop in compression. The standard transmission was a 3 speed manual. Optional R/T engines were the 375hp 280 kW 440 cu in 7.2 L Magnum, the 390hp 291 kW 440 cu in (7.2 L) 6-Pack and the 426 cu in 7.0 L Hemi rated at 425hp (431 PS; 317 kW) at 5,000 RPM and 490 lb⋅ft - 664 N⋅m of torque at 4,000 rpm. The R/T was available in either the hardtop or convertible. The Challenger R/T came with a Rallye instrument cluster that included a 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer, an 8,000 rpm tachometer and an oil pressure gauge.
Chevy Vega
Chevrolet Vega The Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GMs Chevrolet from 1970 - 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 Chevy Vega received praise and awards at its introduction, including 1971 "Motor Trend Car of the Year"!
1965 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS
1965 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS The Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. The Chevrolet Caprice was introduced as a topline Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn remained above the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet Biscayne. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular fullsize model through the mid 1980-s.
Sweet Cuda 440
Sweet Cuda 440 For 1970 and 1971, the Barracuda and Barracuda Gran Coupe had two 6-cylinder engines available — a new 198 cu in 3.2 L version of the slant-6, and the 225 as well as three different V8s: the 318ci, the 383ci with two-barrel carburetor and single exhaust, and the 383ci with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust 330 hp 246 kW SAE gross. The Cuda had the 383ci 335 hp 250 kW SAE gross same as Dodge's 383 Magnum as the standard engine. It also had the 440ci four-barrel Super Commando, the 440ci six-barrel Super Commando Six Pak, and the 426ci Hemi. The 440- and Hemi-equipped cars received upgraded suspension components and structural reinforcements to help transfer the power to the road.
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
66 Chevrolet Chevelle 1966 saw a complete restyle of the Chevelle on the previous frame that included smooth contours, a broad new grille and bumper treatment and curved side windows. Bulging rear fender lines and a flying buttress roofline tunneled into the 'C pillar were highlights of the 1966 hardtops, shared with other GM A-body models. The new body reflected the Coke bottle body shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid 1960s. A 4-door hardtop-styled Sport Sedan joined the Malibu series. It was an attractive car and was offered through 1972.
1969 Firebird
Crazy Purple Firebird The Pontiac Firebird was an American automobile built by Pontiac from the 1967 - 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar, it was introduced on Feb 23 1967, simultaneous with GM's Chevrolet division platform-sharing Camaro. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's upscale, platform sharing version of the Mustang.
55 Chevy Nomad
Classic American Muscle Cars 2021 - 55 Chevy Nomad 1955 Chevrolets received all new styling. Advertised as The Hot One the boxy new Chevy was crisp, clean and thoroughly modern looking and its popularity was shared with the Tri-Five Chevrolets of this generation. The base V8 had a 2-barrel carburetor and was rated at 162 HP and the Power Pack option featured a 4-barrel carburetor and other upgrades yielding 180 bhp. Later in the year, a Super Power Pack option added high-compression and a further 15 bhp. It had room for 6 passengers.
56 Chevy Nomad
Classic American Muscle Cars 2021 - 56 Chevy Nomad 1956 Chevys received a facelift. This gave Chevrolets a more conventional full-width grille pleasing those customers who did not like the 1955 front end. Nomads now carried the same interior and rear wheel sheet metal as other Bel Airs lacking the original s unique trim. A padded dashboard was now available. For 1956 Chevy hid the gas cap behind a flipdown tail light on the left side.
