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I wouldn't call a family living in a tent in the woods or the back of their car "free spirits ".

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Nice car. It's not a shaker hood, it's a T/A replica. True to the original.

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Great story. Always loved AMC's.

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Repulsive. Nauseating. Think of all the housing they could have built for the homeless, 1 example, with money left over from purchasing a standard Rolls.

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What a cool idea. Hope people respect and enjoy it. Something to expand classic car awareness and positive history is a good thing.

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DGAF, guibo?

Billthecat707 · ‎06-05-2021

What a great story. A true tale of doing what you love and loving what you do. Why we all got in this hobby to begin with. Go Amber! More, please.

Billthecat707 · ‎01-05-2021

My first thought, 4 seat DeLorean limo.

Billthecat707 · ‎01-05-2021

That's because LED's, HID's are brighter ,whiter light. Toyota's are particularly irritating.

Billthecat707 · ‎16-04-2021

Really nicely preserved cars. Good to see AMC getting some recognition. My first muscle car ride was in my friends 70 Rebel "The Machine" , 390 4spd and 3.91 gears. Only one I've ever seen in dark green. Bought new by his dad. Saw that Spirit auction RM a couple years ago. Amazingly well preserved and very rare.

Billthecat707 · ‎14-04-2021

I was at my local dealer for service on my Charger. In the showroom they had a tarted up Wrangler and Renegade w/$98k stickers. I almost fell over.

Billthecat707 · ‎23-03-2021

Hemi Under Glass (spell check did it to me ,too). Leno wasn't driving. But yeah, kind of a low speed " oh crap!!" moment.

Billthecat707 · ‎23-03-2021

Based on the amount of bonds, it looks like it's not the first time it's been on it's side. That rear suspension deflection is just scary. You're a brave man Smith. Its obvious the Tatra ran out of "talent " long before you did .

Billthecat707 · ‎15-03-2021

Really, I didn't know they turned off the wind at sundown.

Billthecat707 · ‎15-03-2021

What a fantastic story! A great example to all , and a great role model. So refreshing to see good news. And thank you to her parents for raising a child with such a good heart.

Billthecat707 · ‎14-03-2021

You can, it's a Scat Pak Challenger, or R/T, or Hellcat

Billthecat707 · ‎14-03-2021

Like a Camry. The only car I ever drove that I couldn't remember driving. Did everything it was designed for, but totally forgettable.

Billthecat707 · ‎25-02-2021

Yuck!

Billthecat707 · ‎15-02-2021

Hard pass.

Billthecat707 · ‎15-02-2021

Happy to see Michael get his first win in Cup, and at the most important race of the year. Biggest smile I've seen in a while.. Well deserved,he's really put in the work for a mid pack team. The owner and crew looked as happy and amazed as he was. Congratulations on surviving another superspeedway wreck fest.

Billthecat707 · ‎31-01-2021

What a great car! Great looking, affordable, and drivable. Your lucky to have a daughter who's into cool classics. My kid just wants a more powerful PC.

Billthecat707 · ‎26-01-2021

Don't see why you need 2 GT classes if your going to neuter the engines and set a single weight. Just give them all the same tire and power and make it a more interesting and easily understood class.

Billthecat707 · ‎25-01-2021

Once again Jack, a fascinating article. Though I truly enjoy racing, I abhor blocking. If your junks not fast enough, suck it up, hold your line, and let the other guy work his way around. If you want to drive like Joey Logan, race NASCAR.

Billthecat707 · ‎20-01-2021

As a Mopar guy I'd say none of the above, but I give Mr Treworgy credit for putting together a very nice collection of beautiful and rare GM vehicles. Even if the name of his facility is a little misleading, he did what we all try to do and collected what he enjoyed. Bravo.

Billthecat707 · ‎15-01-2021

As an owner of a Charger R/T and a Challenger Hellcat I am very happy Chrysler made the change from LH to LX. Despite the bones being 15 plus years old they are both a pleasure to drive and do not feel dated at all. RTSO!

Billthecat707 · ‎15-01-2021

As the previous owner of an AAR Cuda and current owner of a Hellcat Challenger, this type and the Mopar and Fordshakersare my favorites.

Billthecat707 · ‎13-01-2021

Dyno- stupid auto correct.

Billthecat707 · ‎13-01-2021

and every dynamic gives out different numbers depending on brand,location,weather,etc.

Billthecat707 · ‎13-01-2021

Used to short track stock car race a gen1 month. 2 of us could stand under the hood in the rain. Raced at Riverside Park,Stafford,Thompson,Westboro, and Monadnock. Great fun in the late '70's early '80's. Saw a lot of now classics,but back then just used cars torn up.

Billthecat707 · ‎04-01-2021

Thanks Jack. This is a great idea to let people know there affordable ways to havefun in your car w/o getting arrested. The Firm in Central Florida puts on some very accessible events.

Billthecat707 · ‎27-12-2020

The government didn't develop technology, just mandated improved mpg standards that forced it to be developed.

Billthecat707 · ‎23-12-2020

Hmmm, net zero carbon. Does that include all their private jets and transporters etc.

Billthecat707 · ‎23-12-2020

Wow, what a wonderfully novel idea, stock cars for the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. Or at least stock appearing cars.

Billthecat707 · ‎23-12-2020

A truly touching story and great video. So nice to see the car preserved and kept in the Qualls family to create more memories.

Billthecat707 · ‎19-12-2020

Yes Jack, but the Mustang name has come to be identified as something more enjoyable than a fancy crossover or compact car. Using it this way dilutes the brand, even if the majority of Mustangs are base models.

Billthecat707 · ‎19-12-2020

Totally articulated my daily experience here. And add in the huge number of people for whom there phone is of primary importance and driving a distant second.

Billthecat707 · ‎15-12-2020

No such thing as too much power. Just the courage and skill to use it. Sensible,no. Awesome, hell yes. Hellcat everything! RTSO!!!

Billthecat707 · ‎15-12-2020

Read the title again, "17 of our favorite..."

Billthecat707 · ‎15-12-2020

Bitchin'. Darn spell check. Should be 3,54 gears and alloy axles.

Billthecat707 · ‎15-12-2020

Batching. A real hot rod. Love amc's.

Billthecat707 · ‎29-08-2020

Excellent articles. Having worked in the back end of new car dealers for 25 years I'm fairly familiar with these scenarios. Most people just don't understand, the dealer is like any other business, they're just selling a product to make a profit. It's just a more expensive product than most other businesses. Like the sub-prime home loans or time share industry, nobody makes you sign the contract. Unfortunately not enough sales department personnel are ethical enough to fully explain your problems. They just want to close a deal. Welcome to reality in most businesses. This is the world we live in. Thank you Hagerty for showing a little understood side of the business.

Billthecat707 · ‎12-08-2020

Also the rx-2 and rx-3

Billthecat707 · ‎10-08-2020

Very enjoyable article. Have enjoyed your work since the '70's @ Car and Driver.

Billthecat707 · ‎13-07-2020

The "average" driver today desperately needs and would love self-driving cars since there too self absorbed or incompetent to control there vehicle anyway. As Jack said,not likely in our lifetime. Btw , best use for any lawyer is to be used as an anchor for an artificial reef.

Billthecat707 · ‎03-07-2020

Decisions,decisions. Dodge continues to raise the bar and stretch the envelope of attainable performance. I love my 2017 Hellcat Challenger despite its mediocre build quality . All is forgiven when I can take to the track and run 10.86 @ 125.74 on street tires in 100% stock trim. Just imagine what another 100 hp and drag radials can do. Despite its porky 4450# weight,and it feels it. Go Mopar!

Billthecat707 · ‎09-06-2020

If they would just find a way to use real stock sheet metal with realistic ride heights and keep them safe at the same time. So tired of cars that get a slight crease in a fender and then are "undrivable". Every time they "rub" someone it cuts a tire because clearances are so tight. They're going to restrict engines so there's parity anyway, so a common crate engine isn't much different than what they have now. And it would save a ton of money. The unfortunate side effect is a lot of engine and fan specialists out of work. They can already laser measure bodies now so having honest stock contours could be readily enforced. If the cars ran 25 mph slower and were more recognizable and competitive I believe fans would return to the races as well as encouraging greater manufacturer participation.( FCa,Honda,VW,Mercedes?) Just my 200 cents as a 45 plus year fan and former short track crewman.

Billthecat707 · ‎07-06-2020

No offense,,but I fell asleep 1/2 way through...zzzzz.

Billthecat707 · ‎07-06-2020

As Brandon said,like many articles here"they are fishing for comments". And the community comes through. Love this part of Hagerty, the passion ,knowledge, memories of the participants. Some of my favorites: Burt's Trans Am, the Milner coupe and Falfa 55, the Cobra, Daytona, and Camaro from Gumball. Bullit's Mustang and Charger and the Audi,etc. from Ronin for the awesome chase scenes. Remembering the driver's eye of the Ferrari hammering through Paris still gives me chills.

Billthecat707 · ‎07-06-2020

Couldn't agree more. Short tracks and(egad!) road courses consistently have the most exciting and unpredictable racing.