In the quirky world of muscle cars, few are as unique as the 1968 Oldsmobile FWD Fouranado 442. An experimental hybrid of front-wheel drive and classic muscle, it was a one-off brainchild of Oldsmobile engineers and the Hurst team during the inaugural Hurst/Olds collaboration. Fred Mandrick, its proud owner since 2012, stumbled upon this “barn find” while flipping through a history book. Now restored to its former glory, this peculiar beast was the star at the 2013 Muscle Car and Corvette National.
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Get ready to feast your eyes on the legendary 1969 Dodge Super Bee! Born from the Chrysler “B” body platform, this mid-size marvel took a page from the Roadrunner and Charger playbook, cruising onto the scene with an irresistible swagger. In ’68, it strutted as a pillared hardtop, but by ’69, it went topless—pillarless, that is! Under the hood, you’ll find engines that roar louder than a rock concert: the 383 Magnum, 440 Six Pack, or the mighty 426 Hemi. Our thanks to Gateway Classic Cars for these drool-worthy images!
The Jaguar XKE, a British marvel, underwent some quirky transformations from 1969 to 1974. The Series II ditched glass headlamp covers for a shiner look, while the Series III roared to life with a V12 engine—think of it as two XK6s in a V-shaped tango. The E Type’s evolution also meant more comfort, but alas, U.S. regulations demanded rubber bumper extensions, making it the car equivalent of a sumo suit. Fast and furious, the 1972 V12 could hit 135 mph, leaving you grinning like a Cheshire cat.
Behold the 1966 Shelby GT350 Mustang Convertible: a car so legendary, even its rear-view mirror reflects pure awe. Originally a humble 23,000-mile C-code convertible, its Texan owner decided it needed a little more vroom-vroom and embarked on a quest to build the ultimate Shelby GT350 convertible. Armed with genuine Shelby Hi-Po components, this Mustang now roars with the spirit of a thousand horsepower horses. It’s the automotive version of a superhero origin story—minus the spandex.
