Posts Tagged: Hemi
Rev up your engines, because the 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 HEMI is here to steal the spotlight! This triple-black beauty is like a rock star on wheels, and the legendary 426 HEMI under the hood is its chart-topping hit. Known as one of the most celebrated muscle car engines, it’s ready to party the moment you turn the key. With this powerhouse, every drive feels like a red-carpet event, and you’re the star of the show. Just don’t forget your sunglasses—this beast shines bright!
The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda shed its economy car past, rolling into the muscle car scene with a swagger, thanks to the ‘cuda Hemi power option. Vibrant colors like “Vitamin C” and “Sassy Grass Green” ensured it wasn’t just fast but flashy too. In 1971, the Barracuda sported a grill makeover and four headlights, making it the only year to sport fender “gills.” With engines ranging from a “slant six” to the mighty 426 Hemi, it was a beast on the road, albeit with handling that made tight turns a bit more of an adventure!
Meet Tom Lembeck, the proud owner of a 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 Hemi that sports a paint job so rare, it’s practically the unicorn of muscle cars. Since 2013, Tom’s been cruising around in one of only two ever built with the original F6 Spring Green Metallic color, turning heads and probably causing envy-induced whiplash. This car isn’t just a relic; it’s a rolling piece of automotive art that makes everyone green with envy—literally!
Rev up your nostalgia engines because we’re talking about the Dodge Challenger 1971 R/T 426 Hemi—a muscle car that makes today’s rides look like they’re powered by AA batteries. This beast roars with a dual quad Hemi that could probably power a small country. It’s the kind of car that makes you want to don aviator sunglasses and blast classic rock. While you can’t smell the gasoline or hear the engine growl through this article, trust us, it’s music to any gearhead’s ears!
Get ready to have your expectations flipped with the 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda “Torc.” On the surface, it looks like a sleek street machine, but under the hood, it’s a whole different beast. Forget your typical HEMIs—this ‘Cuda is packing a 6.7 Cummins diesel engine. Yes, you heard that right, a diesel ‘Cuda with a jaw-dropping 1500 rear-wheel horsepower and a monstrous 3000 pounds of torque! It’s the kind of muscle car that defies conventions and leaves jaws dropping at every turn.
Unleashing the Dodge Super Bee from 1968 to 1970 was like giving the Plymouth Road Runner a run for its money—within the same family! Chrysler’s cheeky move birthed the Super Bee, a muscle car with swagger, sporting a slightly heavier frame and a bee stripe that said, “Get out of my way!” With engines ranging from a modest 383 Magnum to the beastly 426 Hemi, it was the muscle car equivalent of a heavyweight boxer in a silk robe. Sales buzzed, then fizzled, but the Super Bee’s legacy stung on.
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!