The Chrysler Imperial: "The raised truck lid....." ( trunk? ) Yeah, It does look like a truck. Perhaps it is the wheels that detract from the overall look of the car. The wheels look like they belong on a truck - not looking elegant at all. The height of the vehicle also lends to an SUV/ crossover look. Maybe a different color would help. The head lights and very similar tail lights remind me of a "Push me - Pull you". ( pushmi-pullyu ) https://dankresge.com/2019/08/22/pushmi-pullyu/ .......and please remember; this is just my opinion. ... View more

Very well said........ ... View more

I was not sure where the term came from. In fact the only Shoebox I really knew about was the Hot Wheels 1950 Ford that Mattel called a Shoebox. I had never heard it used on anything else until now. I was always into the the cars of the 60's and 70's...... ... View more

Wasn't Raul Julia in "The Gumball Rally"? Also I think Gary Busey drove a 70 or 71 Z-28. Also saw a similar movie entitled "Double Nickels". ... View more

I thought a Shoebox was a Ford..... ... View more

I would suggest reading the Chrysler wind tunnel tests regarding the "useless, gaudy rear spoiler". Although not very useful for a street version,  the physics behind the nose cone and wing ( not spoiler ) cannot be denied. During the Aero Wars of the late 60's and early 70's, the wing cars could not lose due specifically to the nose cone and wing. It was all about the aerodynamics. Also suggested reading is: NASCAR Homologation Rules.  Wkiipedia: In racing series that are "production-based", meaning that the vehicles entered in the series are based on production vehicles for sale to the public, homologation not only requires compliance with a racing series's technical guidelines (for example engine displacement, chassis construction, suspension design and such), but often includes minimum levels of sales of that model to the public, to ensure that no vehicles in the competition have been designed and produced solely for racing. Since such vehicles are primarily intended for the race track, practical use on public roads is generally a secondary design consideration, so long as government regulations are met. ... View more

No - I had a 1970 Roadrunner with a 383 automatic on the floor. There was a 150 MPH speedometer and the Tic-Toc-Tac. Tachometer with a clock in the center; tick-tock......Pretty sure the name was Mopar only. I see many others talking about other makes with a Tic Toc Tac which I think is incorrect. I have seen post's with people claiming Tic Toc Tac being originated by GM but have not seen any supportive evidence. Oldsmobile had a small clock in the instrument cluster below the tach in the guage cluster in the late 60's. Otherwise, my belief is that the Tic Toc Tac was another of Mopar's brilliant marketing names that were so prominent in that era. (Please remember that this is my opinion and not hardcore fact. I could be wrong....) From YEARONE website: The Tic-Toc-Tachometer is the popular option found on 1968-70 models with a Rallye dash. This reproduction features an original appearance with an integrated clock in the middle and a tachometer around the outside. The clock has been upgraded to quartz mo NOTE: Will not fit models without the Rallye dash. ... View more

....lunch that day...... ... View more

Totally agree - My dad worked at a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in the late sixties and early seventies. Mom took me and my little brother to the dealer to meet dad for lunch. Our jaws hit the floor when we waked in and saw an orange 1970 Superbird on the showroom floor! Dad and I always watched the STOCK Car races on Sundays. The better part of our conversation at lunch that dad consisted of me and my brother badgering mom and dad to "Buy that Superbird!" ... View more

I think the question should be: What are some of the coolest cars........How can you pick just one? I graduated in 1978. At that time, there were so many cars that had already been thrashed and sold for just a few hundred bucks: 67 Charger 383 that my parents would not let me buy for $200! 66 Hemi Belvedere with 42K. Friends uncle wanted $1000 - I only had $700 so I ended up with a 68 Roadrunner coupe 383 auto. Some of the nicer cars in the Senior lot were: 70 Cuda 340 4 Speed, blue with white interior. Rumor is that it is still in the hands of same owner. Tripe black 71 Cuda 440 auto with billboards. 69 Firebird 400 4 speed. 69 Super Bee 383 4 speed. Lots of Mustangs and Camaros. In 78, an acquaintance was Graduation Gifted with a 77 Pontiac Can Am which survived about 6 months before being totaled. Also lost to a tree was a really nice 67 GTX  440 4 speed. Where do I stop? ... View more

Let's talk about the latest pony car wars: ( in no particular order ) Mustang, Camaro, Challlenger. I fail to understand why Dodge did not offer a factory "drop top" with the very popular Challenger. They offered the convertible in the 70's - Why not now? I have seen many "verts" done by custom companies and one company did a less than stellar conversion. It seems as if Dodge could have lost a significant piece of the pie by not offering the convertible option on the new gen Challengers. Just an opinion......   ... View more

Summer of 1980: 20 years old and street racing at night on West Dodge Road past the 76th and West Dodge Drive In. Paid $700 for a 69 Buick GS. 400 Ram AIr automatic on the column, bench seat with air conditioning. It's not what you drive; It's how you drive. I did not get beat very many times. Probably because I was young, dumb, and had no fear. ... View more

It really bothers me that the automotive community treats the gen 1 and gen 2 SHO as the red headed step child. A really phenomenal sport sedan. I had a 95 ATX that my oldest daughter learned to drive in. She had no idea what is was other than her dad's 4 door and did not understand why all the boys at school were drooling over her dad's car. We drove it up to a little over 200,000 miles before the A/C compressor failed and the transmission started to slip. I now have a 93 ATX with 57000 miles and thoroughly enjoy driving it and love the attention it garners. .....and I do not have to have classic car insurance. I have agreed value with my homeowners, business, and other vehicle insurance for $38.00 per month with no restrictions and a $500 deductible. Where did I go wrong? Ha! Ha! ... View more

I still don't understand why the first and second gen Ford Taurus SHO is still not being acknowledge and is completely overlooked. Nice low mile (if you can find one) examples are still in the 10k or less range. To me, that is money well spent for a very unique automobile that is rarely seen on the street anymore. ... View more

Very glib and very funny - This is what the hobby is about, the love of your car! ... View more

Agreed - Please check out my comment that was posted minutes ago - Thanks! ... View more

I still do not know why the first and second gen Ford Taurus SHO is completely ignored. It seems that there are not many low mile clean examples left, maybe that is why the market for these cars is limited. When the SHO first arrived on the scene, it was well respected and delivered great performance for the era. Really nice examples can still be found for under $10000. A great bargain considering the cost new for a second gen started at $24000 in 93. ... View more

damn is spelled D A M N. ... View more

There always has to be someone with a negative attitude - perhaps a "thinly veiled"  cry for help?  I thought we were here to have fun and share some positives in this effed up world. jeeeeez. ... View more

I am getting close to retirement age and wanted to find something fun and affordable. I found in my search that to find anything in decent condition with low miles was at least 15 to 20 grand. I have been on the hunt for about a year and was considering a classic car loan to buy something nice for sunny day cruising. Well, I recently stumbled upon a California survivor 1993 Ford Taurus SHO with 57000 original miles. Talk about bang for your buck! How does $8000 sound for a car that is just plain fun to drive and draws comments almost everywhere I go. It helps that it is "stop me red"! Full coverage insurance ($9500 replacement value) with no restrictions and $500 deductible is $34 per month through my homeowner/ auto insurance agent. I honestly had been thinking about a Camaro or Rally 350 Olds. My brother has a 1968 Roadrunner that he has had since 1986 and it is valued on his Hagerty policy at $35000 and it is just a nice driver, not a show car or trailer queen. I am completely satisfied with my SHO and I am ok if it gets rained on occasionally. This car was $28000 new in 1993 and I bought it for what I think is a steal. I had a 95 15 years ago and even then I thought they were undervalued. Just my opinion - I know there are a lot of folks that don't like the Taurus SHO. Again, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just wanted to share my inexpensive find. It is not brutally fast, but it is FUN! ... View more