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Head Lice said:
If you jammed the throttle wide open on your TJ and filmed it 'till it died, it may be entertainment for some . . . but would also be pointless. :cool:
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Some would say that spending tens of thousands of dollars buying and building a Jeep, then taking it out on trails and damaging it is pointless, too (I'm not one of those people). It's a matter of personal preference.
 
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Some MMR 358ci Billet Ford Coyote to get your weekend started right! These Bad boys will support 4000hp+ with forced induction, Rev 10,000+ RPM and pretty much make you the coolest guy on the block, oh, almost forgot, it will run 3.70's in the 1/8 and 5.60's in the 1/4 if you are brave enough to keep the loud pedal to the floor!

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In 1932, Packard’s Ninth Series line included the traditional Standard Eight, which was offered in two different wheelbases – 129.5 inches and 136.5 inches, priced between $2,485 and $3,450. Despite the Great Depression, Packard managed to sell 7,659 cars that year, with the Standard Eight accounting for most of the sales.
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The car was available in 13 different factory body styles, one of which was the stylish Coupe Roadster (body style number 509), featuring roll-up side windows and a rumble seat for those who enjoyed the wind in their hair. The design of the 509 Coupe Roadster, created by Werner Gubitz, was inspired by the previous year’s “catalogue custom” by LeBaron and was the first Packard convertible to bear the now-famous name.
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1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse​


The Convertible Victoria body style is an iconic example of the Classic Era, and Waterhouse of Webster, Massachusetts was a master of executing this style to perfection. As a boutique firm, Waterhouse only produced around 200-300 bodies during its five-year run. They are credited with being the first to bring the Convertible Victoria design to the US from the Belgian firm, Vanden Plas.
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What set Waterhouse’s Convertible Victoria apart was its low line, achieved by building it over the frame rails rather than atop them. Additionally, the convertible top was ingeniously engineered to fold flush into a “notch” at the rear of the body. Crafted with the superior workmanship of a small shop, every Waterhouse Convertible Victoria was one of the most exquisitely beautiful convertibles money could buy, inspiring imitations by other competitors.
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray L89 Tri-Power​

There were 16 of the 1967 RPO L89 Corvettes manufactured by Chevrolet, thus establishing the 1967 L89 Corvette in good company in the list of the rarest of Corvettes ever produced. Regular Production Option (RPO) L89 was a standard option on the 1967 Corvette that turned it into the ultimate C2 road car.

The L89 aluminum head 427 motor was GM factory rated at the same horsepower of 435 HP as the L71 cast iron version. But it is believed that the L89 had an increase in horsepower over the L71. The L89 heads had bigger exhaust valves at 1.84 in. versus the 1.72 in. exhaust valves on the L71 cast iron heads. Although the L89 and L71 motors were basically the same other than the heads; the bigger exhaust valves had to guarantee more horsepower. With the L89 aluminum heads yielding a weight saving gain of approximately 75 pounds off the nose of the car, plus the performance increase; the 1967 L89 Corvette was in a league of its own.

The engine in the RPO L89 was known as the L71 427/435 HP Tri-Power engine. In standard spec, it offered 450 bhp, but the RPO L89 added $389.65 to the price and raised power by 25 bhp. Furthermore the aluminum heads saved considerable weight, so much so the engine was lighter than the cast-iron 327. Note that L89 option listed for $368.65 but had to be ordered with option L71 at its cost of $437.10, which gave a total of $805.75.

Although the L89 was not nearly as radical as the revered L88 performance, it was more streetable. The L88’s came with no radiator shrouds. The L89 at less compression and with a radiator shroud; allowed you to stop at a traffic light without the fear of it overheating. The L89 was equipped with the ever-popular tri-power carburetion, which combined with the unpainted aluminum heads; appeared ominous when one popped the hood open.

Given there were only 16 Corvettes in 1967 that were ordered with the L89 option, this makes for a pretty rare and special machine.

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Squatch said:
As much as I love some patina, every now and then a true "show car" just does it for me. That little pickup is one of those rides!
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You know my feelings on patina. In the right amount and under the right conditions it's fine but IMO it's been way over done.
There are some paint jobs as you said that just hit you.
 
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