True, but compared to the rear-engine beetle... I'd rather have 100hp in the rear to the rear wheels, than in the front to the front wheels.
Actually, I'd rather have it in the front to the rear wheels.
Personally, I just think the fact that it is an air cooled engine, with 100 horsepower, in the 60s... Is pretty amazing. It's too bad they only used the technology on one car, that could have really become something, maybe even slightly as popular as the Beetle in America.
Some AMC Javelin lovin'
[img]http://image.hotrod.com/f/15663245+w750+st0/hrdp_0401_01_z+1969_AMC_javelin+driver_side_view.jpg[/img] [img]http://image.hotrod.com/f/17422081+w750+st0/hrdp_0401_03_z+1969_AMC_javelin+rear_view.jpg[/img]
[editline]17th August 2011[/editline]
Bonus:
[img]http://americanclassicars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/1969RoadRunner.jpg[/img]
Superbird? I thought this topic was [i]1969[/i], not [i]1970[/i].
I loved when each of GM's branches had their own cars, instead of everyone having clones with different badges.
[img]http://americanclassicars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/1969DodgeDaytona.jpg[/img]
This car DESTROYED in Nascar, it was one of the main reason the 426 Hemi was banned from Nascar. I'm pretty sure it was the first car to reach 200 mph on the NASCAR circuit, today I think a 426 4 speed Daytona is worth around a upwards of 1mil.
superbird is cooler
i always get huge boners over mustangs/chargers
[QUOTE=NSalt;31777183]i always get huge boners over mustangs/chargers[/QUOTE]
in-fucking-formative.
[QUOTE=Valon Kyre;31776783][img]http://americanclassicars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/1969DodgeDaytona.jpg[/img]
This car DESTROYED in Nascar, it was one of the main reason the 426 Hemi was banned from Nascar. I'm pretty sure it was the first car to reach 200 mph on the NASCAR circuit, today I think a 426 4 speed Daytona is worth around a upwards of 1mil.[/QUOTE]
The 426 hemi, 4-in-the-floor Daytona is worth about $225-$250k, nowhere near a million. Not even as much as the '70 Challenger R/T convertible with the same 426 Hemi/4 speed setup.
Also, some AMC love:
Rebel
[img]http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/11/24/14/20/1969_amc_rebel-pic-16019.jpeg[/img]
Ambassador
[img]http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/8889335/0710phr_07_z+1969_amc_ambassador+front_right_view.jpg[/img]
Rambler American
[img]http://image.carcraft.com/f/10106027+w750+st0/ccrp_0712_10_z+high_performance_muscle_cars+1969_amc_rambler_american.jpg[/img]
Fun fact: I almost bought one of these with a Dodge 318 and 4 speed in it once, but instead I settled on some other big V8 car, that was either when I got my '76 El Camino with the Laguna S3 nose or when I got my '84 black and gold Z28.
The AMX, AMC's Corvette Killer
[img]http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/843/843_main_f.jpg[/img][img]http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/1969_AMC_AMX_Vintage_Race_Car_Front_1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.carsplusplus.com/pictures/1969/53113/photo.jpg[/img][img]http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/04/16/00/13/1969_amc_amx-pic-44301.jpeg[/img]
Always wanted an old Rambler, might end up owning one someday, you never know. :D
[editline]17th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=MightyMax;31776713]I loved when each of GM's branches had their own cars, instead of everyone having clones with different badges.[/QUOTE]
But the G-body :(
At least the only similarity was the frame with the G-body, I guess. Even though from a distance the entire G-body lineup looks the same, if you squint real hard.
[QUOTE=Norfair12;31732028]What, no love for the 70' Challenger?
[img]http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/05/22/16/54/1970_dodge_challenger-pic-20157.jpeg[/img][/QUOTE]
Tons of love here!
Is there a reason none of you faggots have posted about the greatest American muscle car ever?
Fucking Oldsmobile 442
[img]http://s3.hubimg.com/u/885574_f520.jpg[/img]
I am the biggest Olds fan there is when it comes to my American loving side, but even I think the 442 was too little in an era of excess. It didn't stand out very much from the standard Cutlass, IMO. I'd prefer a regular ol' Cutlass myself, 442's are overrated, ~390hp out of a 455 big block? The Super Bee was getting nearly 350hp out of the 383 Magnum, and the 440 six pack did ~400hp with 15 less cubes. Granted, it was a mess of carbs, but I guess I'm just not that into the 442...
Although, I once had a chance to get a '76 442. At the time I had a '76 Cutlass Supreme, and I wanted it really bad, and it was the only black and yellow one I've ever seen.
It was just like this:
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_1.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_2.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_3.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_4.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
Always liked the later look of Oldsmobiles, especially 73-77 and the G-body.
Plus, you gotta love a Hurst Olds
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/1983_Hurst_Olds.jpg/800px-1983_Hurst_Olds.jpg[/img]
I nearly forgot about this.
[img]http://www.carpictures1.com/var/albums/1961-renault-alpine-a110-6w_c_1024x768.jpg[/img]
Well the 442 and the regular Cutlass are pretty much the same thing obvs. I just love them sorry :(
However, a 1970 Buick GSX?
[img]http://gallery.carphotos.org/data/1083/1970_buick_gsx_stage1-front.jpg[/img]
I might kill someone for it.
[QUOTE=bradley;31797795]I am the biggest Olds fan there is when it comes to my American loving side, but even I think the 442 was too little in an era of excess. It didn't stand out very much from the standard Cutlass, IMO. I'd prefer a regular ol' Cutlass myself, 442's are overrated, ~390hp out of a 455 big block? The Super Bee was getting nearly 350hp out of the 383 Magnum, and the 440 six pack did ~400hp with 15 less cubes. Granted, it was a mess of carbs, but I guess I'm just not that into the 442...
Although, I once had a chance to get a '76 442. At the time I had a '76 Cutlass Supreme, and I wanted it really bad, and it was the only black and yellow one I've ever seen.
It was just like this:
[t]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_1.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/t]
[t]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_2.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/t]
[t]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_3.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/t]
[t]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_4.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/t]
Always liked the later look of Oldsmobiles, especially 73-77 and the G-body.
Plus, you gotta love a Hurst Olds
[t]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/1983_Hurst_Olds.jpg/800px-1983_Hurst_Olds.jpg[/t][/QUOTE]
Those cars make me want to drink Budweiser and smoke Marlboro's at the same time.
[QUOTE=Second-gear-of-mgear;31800679]Those cars make me want to drink Budweiser and smoke Marlboro's at the same time.[/QUOTE]
come over mgear
come over to the south
it calls
[QUOTE=bradley;31793579]
Also, some AMC love:
[/QUOTE]
My dad owned an American, Javelin, and Ambassador :v:
[t]http://i.imgur.com/g9jAi.jpg[/t]
[t]http://i.imgur.com/sCcxv.jpg[/t]
[t]http://i.imgur.com/74WNf.jpg[/t]
Never had an AMX, but he drove them a lot since he worked at an AMC dealership.
[QUOTE=bradley;31797795]I am the biggest Olds fan there is when it comes to my American loving side, but even I think the 442 was too little in an era of excess. It didn't stand out very much from the standard Cutlass, IMO. I'd prefer a regular ol' Cutlass myself, 442's are overrated, ~390hp out of a 455 big block? The Super Bee was getting nearly 350hp out of the 383 Magnum, and the 440 six pack did ~400hp with 15 less cubes. Granted, it was a mess of carbs, but I guess I'm just not that into the 442...
Although, I once had a chance to get a '76 442. At the time I had a '76 Cutlass Supreme, and I wanted it really bad, and it was the only black and yellow one I've ever seen.
It was just like this:
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_1.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_2.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_3.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
[img]http://mecum.com/auctions/CH1009/CH1009-84316/images/CH1009-84316_4.jpg?lastmod=090809115947[/img]
Always liked the later look of Oldsmobiles, especially 73-77 and the G-body.
Plus, you gotta love a Hurst Olds
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/1983_Hurst_Olds.jpg/800px-1983_Hurst_Olds.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
I jizz over that last one, I almost bought one of them at one point. Was also looking at that same era monte carlo, same body style if I'm not mistaken? Awesome fucking cars. Love the t-tops, too. Never even seen a car with t-tops in person..
Man, heavy shame on me, how could I forget this car, even when I have one sitting in my garage right now:
[img]http://www.moparpowerclub.com/Thomas_Ms_1969_Superbee.JPG[/img]
A 1969 Coronet Super Bee, most radical car to come out of 1969, right next to the daytona. Though mine is a 1968 R/T it looks just like the one in the picture except with a larger hood scoop, centerline front rims, and rear street drag radials.
[QUOTE=justin1992;31806460]I jizz over that last one, I almost bought one of them at one point. Was also looking at that same era monte carlo, same body style if I'm not mistaken? Awesome fucking cars. Love the t-tops, too. Never even seen a car with t-tops in person..[/QUOTE]
Similar body, all G-body cars (Caprice, Cutlass, Eighty eight, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal/GN/GNX, El Camino, Grand Prix, Le Mans, Bonneville) were identical except for the shape of the body. Some even had similar bodies, IIRC some regals and Olds had the same doors/fenders. And you can take a windshield out of two similar G body cars and it'll fit both. El Camino doors will fit a two-door Malibu if you change the door glass.
G-body GM is like LEGO, tons of pieces, they all fit together, and they're fun as hell.
Not sure if it hurts to step on a G-body though.
[QUOTE=Second-gear-of-mgear;31800679]Those cars make me want to drink Budweiser and smoke Marlboro's at the same time.[/QUOTE]
For the longest time, I really didn't like the G body platform but with this comment, I now look at these cars all differently. Thank you and now I must own one.
I'm on my third :smug:
[t]http://atomic.uirpg.com/files/IMG_20110813_144006.jpg[/t]
Previously I had a '79 Cutlass with a 350 Vortec swapped in it, and a '78 Monte Carlo original 305/two barrel floor shift auto car.
[editline]20th August 2011[/editline]
1969 YOU SAY
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0jpm1moFw8[/media]
My personal favorite:
[img]http://www.streetmachine.com.br/2008/images/rsgallery/original/Overhaulin%20Chevy%20Nova.jpg[/img]
[editline]21st August 2011[/editline]
[img]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yZjGC-d5hVY/SbbhOUkAFHI/AAAAAAAAAH0/yvRBcy0cZWY/s400/chevy_nova_ss.jpg[/img]
Everything in this era is amazing. Doesn't matter what, there is literally no bad car from this era.
[QUOTE=MightyMax;31878981]Everything in this era is amazing. Doesn't matter what, there is literally no bad car from this era.[/QUOTE]
Subaru 360.
[img]http://image.internetautoguide.com/f/auto-news/how-consumer-reports-tests-cars/28897246+w527+st0/1969-subaru-360.jpg[/img]
It's like the Volkswagen Beetle's retarded cousin.
[editline]22nd August 2011[/editline]
Eh, I'd still drive it.
[QUOTE=MrWhite;31879238]Subaru 360.
[img]http://image.internetautoguide.com/f/auto-news/how-consumer-reports-tests-cars/28897246+w527+st0/1969-subaru-360.jpg[/img]
It's like the Volkswagen Beetle's retarded cousin.
[editline]22nd August 2011[/editline]
Eh, I'd still drive it.[/QUOTE]
I hated that thing in GT4. Fucking lawnmower engine in the back.
What was the car that looked just like that, but the whole front hood and windshield was a door? You had to get in and out from the front. May have been 3 wheel drive, don't remember.
[QUOTE=justin1992;31881276]What was the car that looked just like that, but the whole front hood and windshield was a door? You had to get in and out from the front. May have been 3 wheel drive, don't remember.[/QUOTE]
bubble car
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