Posts Tagged: street
In California, where “seasons” are more of a suggestion than a reality, car enthusiasts kick off the year with the Grand National Roadster Show in January. This event is like the automotive version of a mixed bag of candy—you’ll find everything from street rods to muscle cars, and even a woody or two for good measure. It’s the ultimate car show buffet, offering a feast for the eyes with customs, trucks, low riders, and rat rods all vying for attention. So grab your shades and rev up for a wheely good time!
Chrysler’s “Elephant” Hemi made a heavy comeback in 1964, boasting a whopping 426 cubic inches and enough size to need its own zip code. Known for its robust power, this engine was a hit in NASCAR until it got benched in 1965 for being too exclusive. Revamped for the streets in 1966, the Hemi roared into drag racing fame, proving itself the heavyweight champ. Despite its hefty price tag and appetite for parts, the 426 Hemi remains a legend that left competitors in the dust, or at least eating plenty of it!
The AC Cobra Mark III is the car that put the ‘zoom’ in ‘vroom’ and made Corvettes cry. Born from a British roadster, it was beefed up in Los Angeles with a Ford engine, transforming into a racing beast. Detroit Ford worked with Shelby to craft the Mark III, boasting a 427 engine that could hit 185 mph on race tracks and leave a trail of awestruck spectators. The British government even imposed speed limits after one Cobra hit 186 mph on the M1! Talk about leaving a mark—or a skid mark, in this case.
I’ve managed to ruin quite a few cars, each in its own unique, disastrous way. From overzealous engine mods that left me stranded, to paint jobs that looked more like abstract art gone wrong, my automotive adventures have been a series of unfortunate events. Take my Dodge, which went from roaring beast to a sputtering mess after a DIY turbo install. Or the time I tried to give my old Civic a lowrider look, only to end up with a suspension that had more bounce than a trampoline. Ah, the memories!
Get ready to rev up your nostalgia engines with the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L68 427 Tri-Power C2 Convertible! This beauty packs a numbers-matching Big Block punch with its 427 cubic inches of pure American muscle, cranking out a whopping 400HP. It’s like a time machine on wheels, taking you back to the days when hair was big, and horsepower was bigger. So, buckle up and enjoy this iconic ride cruising down the street—guaranteed to turn heads faster than you can say “classic car show-off!”
Rev up your engines and travel back to the 1950s with the Devin Roadster! Crafted by Oklahoma’s own Bill Devon, this kit car legend and SCCA-C-modified class racer wasn’t just about speed. Bill was a trailblazer, becoming the first to use a rubber-toothed belt for overhead camshaft duties. Under the hood, you’ll find a roaring 383 CID V8 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Check out the stunning images, courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars, and marvel at this retro beast!