Posts Tagged: power
Meet Scott Cawley, the mastermind behind the 1950 Studebaker Bullet Nose Custom, a car that blends vintage flair with modern performance. Scott, a dedicated Studebaker enthusiast, has transformed this classic into his daily ride. It boasts the iconic 1950 look but is equipped with a modern suspension for a cruise as smooth as butter. Under the hood, a new engine adds a hefty dose of horsepower, turning every drive into a joyride down memory lane—with turbocharged nostalgia!
Meet the 1966 Ford Mustang GT Restomod, affectionately dubbed the “Stylin’ Stang.” This vintage beauty roars to life with a 289 HiPo V8 engine, bored .030 over, and paired with a Tremec T170 Top Loader 4-speed. It’s like giving a classic a shot of espresso! With an 8″ rear end and 3.55 gears, it’s built to thrill. Not just a car, it’s a time machine with attitude—guaranteed to leave both the competition and your bad day in the dust. Get ready to smile as wide as its iconic grille!
Did Google just spill the beans on the 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500? It seems like the cat might be out of the bag, as Ford enthusiasts have been spotting camouflaged prototypes zipping around for a while now. Most folks thought this beast would roar into 2018, but surprise—2017 might be the year! Is Google playing Santa with this muscle car secret, or are we all just jumping the gun? Either way, it looks like Ford’s gearing up to unleash something wild pretty soon!
Get ready to rev your engines with the Screaming Yellow 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1! This beast boasts a roaring 429 CID engine, guaranteed to turn heads and maybe even wake the neighbors. With a fresh coat of paint and a new stripe kit ready to amp up the nostalgia, this classic muscle car is just itching to relive its glory days. Plus, with a 9″ rear end and 4.11 Posi gears, the power hits the pavement like a rockstar on stage. It’s not just a car; it’s a rolling, rumbling piece of art!
The 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 is a true classic, offering a variety of body styles, from the rugged Rancharo to the breezy convertible. If you’re feeling fancy, go for the pillar-less two-door hardtop, a doppelgänger of the convertible. Under the hood, choose from the standard K code 289, a modest six-cylinder, or unleash the beast with the 390 CID FE V8. Mid-year thrill-seekers could even opt for the R-code 427 with a four-speed manual. Check out these beauties, courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars!
Rev up your nostalgia engines with the 1968 Ford Torino GT, a two-owner classic that’s got more power than your coffee on a Monday morning! This beauty boasts a 390 V8 engine with 335hp—enough to make your neighbor’s lawn gnomes duck and cover. Equipped with a C-6 automatic transmission, power steering, and brakes, it’s like driving a comfy couch with a jet engine. While the A/C might be playing hard to get, the almost flawless interior and a recent motor rebuild more than make up for it. It’s a time capsule on wheels!
The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino, a true “Cowboy Cadillac,” rides into the classic car sunset with its original bench seating and paint job as fresh as morning dew. Under the hood, it packs a GM Goodwrench 350 crate engine that purrs smoother than a cowboy’s lullaby. Equipped with air conditioning, power steering, power front disc brakes, and windows, it’s as modern as a time machine gets. And for those long cattle drives? The optional AM/FM Delco Cassette Stereo with Equalizer will keep you tapping your boots! Yeehaw!
The Chevy II, born to rival Ford’s Falcon, sprinted from design to dealership with the agility of a caffeinated squirrel. This compact car, showcasing semi-unibody flair, rolled out in various styles, from sedans to convertibles. Initially powered by engines as thrilling as a lukewarm latte, it eventually embraced V8 power, revving up to 300 hp by 1965. With six engine options, a facelift featuring a snazzy grille and dazzling tail lights, the Chevy II was a hit among families and speed enthusiasts alike.
Hold onto your helmets, speed demons! D3 Performance Engineering’s F1X Procharged Gen V Viper is tearing up the tarmac like a caffeine-fueled cheetah! This beast, armed with a Nitrous Express kit (though it decided to play nice today), is pumping out a jaw-dropping 900+hp. D3 has officially claimed the crown for the world’s fastest Gen V Viper. So, if you blinked, you probably missed it zoom past. Hats off to the D3 team for this lightning-fast achievement!
Sweet Lord, this ’66 Pontiac GTO is one groovy machine! Dave and I take the GOAT retro cruising and travel back to the late 60s and early 70s here in Dallas, Texas. Sold new at Moody Pontiac in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, this classic American muscle car is the epitome of cool. Equipped with a 389/335HP V8, power steering, power brakes, and factory air conditioning, it’s a ride that screams ‘awesome’ with every rev. Hop in and enjoy the nostalgic tour—it’s as close to a time machine as it gets!