Posts Tagged: power
Get ready to drool over this all-original 1960 Chevrolet Corvette! Under the hood, you’ll find a mighty 283 engine with two 4-barrel carburetors, because why settle for one carburetor when you can have two? Backed by a four-speed standard transmission and a posi-track rear end with 3.70 gearing, this beauty is ready to burn rubber and your eyeballs. And thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, you can feast your eyes on these glorious images that are guaranteed to rev your engines!
In 1966, Chevy rolled out the Nova SS, a lean, mean machine inspired by the Super Nova concept. With a standard 194 cu in inline six-cylinder engine, it was ready to purr on the roads. Of course, Chevy offered the option to pack more punch with its array of big and small blocks. The Base SS was a steal, costing just $159 more than the entry 400 version. Thanks to Gateway classic cars, you can feast your eyes on these beauties. Because nothing says ’66 like a Nova SS – the car so nice, they named it twice!
In 1962, the Buick Invicta wagon turned heads with its factory-equipped 401 cu in nailhead V8 engine and two-speed turbine drive automatic transmission, making it the luxury cruiser of its time. The model in our spotlight is the legendary Air Ride Technologies “Airwagon” Invicta, famed for magazine stardom. Although it retains the original 401, it now boasts a four-speed automatic for a little extra zoom-zoom. Fancy a ride? This beauty is up for grabs – just click the link and make it yours!
Buick’s 1987 Grand National is the final hurrah, a sleek, black vision on the Regal platform. Among the 27,590 Turbo Regals, the lighter WE4 (Turbo T) stands out with its aluminum components. Even rarer is the GNX, with only 547 units boasting special interiors and performance tweaks straight from McLaren Performance Technologies. This “Darth Vader car” sports a turbocharged V6, achieving 0-60 in 4.3 seconds, proving V6s can rule the road, even when V8s were all the rage!
The 1973 Plymouth Barracuda rolled in with energy-absorbing bumpers to survive the urban jungle’s 5 mph love taps. Under the hood, the Barracuda offered the 318 and 340 engines initially, with a spicy 360 joining later, all adjusted to sip unleaded fuel and keep the EPA smiling. For those keen on doing the gear dance, a four-speed manual with a Hurst shifter was available for the 240 and 360, and, in a plot twist worthy of a detective novel, a few 318s snuck in with the same setup. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars for the eye candy!
Get ready to rev up your nostalgia engines with this 1923 Ford T Bucket, a real-life star of the ’60s TV hit “77 Sunset Strip.” Known as the “Kookie Kar,” this hot rod isn’t just another look-a-like—it’s the genuine article! With its signature narrow front motorcycle wheels and beefy rear tires, this Model T is a classic in the world of custom cars. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, you can feast your eyes on this iconic piece of automotive history. It’s like stepping into a time machine, minus the flux capacitor!
Reviving a legend, the 1964 Pontiac GTO restoration is a nostalgic trip down muscle car lane! Originally an optional powerhouse for the Tempest, this beast flaunts a four-barrel Carter AFB carburetor or the iconic “tri-power” setup. Add a four-speed Hurst-shifted transmission, and you’re ready to leave tire tracks in history. With dual exhausts and red line tires, this GTO is not just a car; it’s a statement. Dust off that wrench and let’s relive the glory days, one bolt at a time!
