Car pics too cool not to share
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That thing is drop-dead gorgeous, in my eyes. I wouldn't change a thing about it, 'cept the name on the title.
Fun car and pretty good movie , 55 Chevy 150 and Two Lane Blacktop.
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“Tales of Wells Fargo” star Dale Robertson in the 1958 car given to him by his show’s sponsor who equipped it with rifles, cowhide floor and pistols in the door.
Now that's a REAR END you can really LOVE
In the early 1960s, drag racing became a popular sport in America, prompting major automotive manufacturers to see it as a marketing opportunity. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) responded by introducing new classes to distinguish between mass-produced Super Stocks and specially equipped cars with larger engines in lighter bodies. This led to the creation of the A/FX class, standing for "Factory Experimental," allowing manufacturers to test engine and body combinations before mass production. One notable car from this era was Ford's Thunderbolt, which featured a 427ci big block FE motor from a 1963 Galaxie in a lighter Fairlane body. This experimental vehicle set the NHRA A/FX speed record at 121.29 MPH.
Enthusiast Tony Peake recreated a tribute to this experimental Fairlane, building it as if it were constructed in 1963. He purchased a partially built 1963 Fairlane in Western Australia and transformed it into a street/strip machine with a stroked 460ci big block engine, now at 570ci producing 800 HP. The car features modern upgrades like a Pro System SV1 carburetor, a two-speed Powerglide transmission, and various performance enhancements while retaining a vintage appearance. Peake's Fairlane pays homage to early drag racing history, combining period-correct aesthetics with contemporary engineering, creating a unique blend of nostalgia and modern performance.
Enthusiast Tony Peake recreated a tribute to this experimental Fairlane, building it as if it were constructed in 1963. He purchased a partially built 1963 Fairlane in Western Australia and transformed it into a street/strip machine with a stroked 460ci big block engine, now at 570ci producing 800 HP. The car features modern upgrades like a Pro System SV1 carburetor, a two-speed Powerglide transmission, and various performance enhancements while retaining a vintage appearance. Peake's Fairlane pays homage to early drag racing history, combining period-correct aesthetics with contemporary engineering, creating a unique blend of nostalgia and modern performance.
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Imagine actually driving that anywhere in one of the liberal areas of the country. You'd probably get taken out by a SWAT team.
Imagine actually driving that anywhere in one of the liberal areas of the country. You'd probably get taken out by a SWAT team.
Different times for sure.
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"Shutdown" or "I Get Around" would be my request.
I'm not a fan of low profile tires on classics or muscle cars , but this 58 actually looks good . The stance and chrome work , with the polished 5 spokes.
( Like anyone needs my opinion on a high dollar 58 Impala ! )