Kudos to Cadillac for bringing out the V8-6-4 motor, the Seville “bustle-back” sedan, the Cimmaron, the 150hp Fleetwood Brougham and the CT6 Blackwood only to cancel the widely-hearalded car but a few short months later. Cadillac has a history of shoot itself in the foot along with the advances mentioned in the story. ... View more

For several years Jeep brought a dark green prototype 2DR extended cab Wrangler-based pickup to the Easter Jeep gathering in Moab. This was the teaser to garner interest in what would become the Gladiator. Jeep’s big mistake was not building the 2DR extended cab model with a usable 6 foot bed alongside the 4DR version with its virtually useless stub bed. I personally know of several sales that Jeep lost to the Chevy Colorado that would have gone to Jeep had the Gladiator been offered in the 2DR extended cab as they brought to Moab. ... View more

I wonder if the roll would have occurred had the Tatra worn the OEM tires of the 1940’s? ... View more

Not to be overly nit-picky, but E-body cars were available with a 6-way MANUALLY adjustable driver seat. Power assist was offered for brakes, steering and windows but the seat movement was powered by armstrong. ... View more

I agree with a couple of those on the list but Cadillacs? Really? ... View more

I’ve had several various Jeeps over the years including 64 FC170, 67 Gladiator, 77 CJ5, 2004 TJ and a 2011 Rubicon 2DR. I want a Gladiator, but not until Jeep comes out with a 2DR version with a full 6-foot bed like the ones they brought to Moab for several years to tease us with. I like the current Willys model Wrangler the best. ... View more

I once had a restored 1952 Nash Rambler Station Wagon.  Cute as a button.  I found a couple of 50’s vintage beverage coolers in good condition and would place them in the small cargo area along with a vintage wooden picnic box. ... View more

About 30 years ago a friend purchased a small farm in Colorado that had an old chicken coop and stuffed in a corner of the coop was an old micro car that was of unknown make. With my assistance, we dismantled the portion of the coop where the tiny car had been lovingly covered by numerous chickens by applying their own special protective coating over many years. Upon getting the car out in the light of day and giving it some up close and personal time with a pressure washer, we discovered a 1959 Glas Goggomibil T400 2door sedan in remarkably good condition. The doors and windows had been sealed tight over the years and the interior was in surprisingly good condition. It wasn’t long before the tiny air-cooled 2 cylinder motor was propelling the little car down the road, shifted by a stubby gearshift knob protruding from the center of the dash where one would typically expect to find a radio. ... View more

Electrification is coming in greater numbers, but don’t be naive enough to dismiss internal combustion power as long as there is enough demand to turn a profit for those manufacturers savvy enough to seize the opportunity. When EV’s cost no more to own and operate (see outrageous battery replacement costs), when driving range is realistically equal to that of gas powered cars and when recharging times are significantly reduced, then will be the day of the EV as an everyman’s vehicle. Attempts at legislating internal combustion power out of existence by a fringe element won’t go anywhere in the long run. It’s the fringe element itself who’s days are numbered. ... View more

Although a 40+ year rider, I am not a devotee of the big heavy cruiser-type machines. I have owned several varieties of BMW bikes and love them even with their unique quirks. This seems to be a valid attempt at a Harleyesque clone for those dying number of that marques followers. ... View more

Thoroughly enjoyed the descriptive tale of mud, fur and...other substances. Brings back similar memories of my experience helping a friend resurrect a 1959 Glas Goggomobil 2 door from it’s entrenched resting place in a Colorado chicken coop a number of years ago. The need for a big-gulp size tetanus shot was most necessary. ... View more

I noticed one minor error in the description of the 1968 Chevy Impala SS427. The SS427 package did not automatically include the L72 425hp version of the 427. The hydraulic lifter L36, rated at 385 hp came in the SS427 package. The solid lifter L72 rated at 425 hp was a special order engine not even listed in the factory brochure of the day. Although, available in full-size Chevys from 1966-69, it was removed from mention in the 68 and 69 literature for unknown reasons. You had to know that it was still available for order. I have seen it installed in low line Bel Aire and Biscayne models although the Impalas are the more commonly found recipients of the mighty L72. ... View more

The title of the article should read “ Six of our favorite GM brutes...” ... View more

Two bad words apply: Turbo lag ... View more

My favorite is the N94 fiberglass hood that came on the 1970 Challenger T/A. It was very effective and looked awesome. Initially included in the T/A package beginning in February 1970, it was then in April made a regular option on any 4-barrel V8 Challenger except the Special Edition. It was a regular production option again in 1971. One of the rarest Mopar muscle cars is the 1970 Challenger R/T with the N94 hood covering a 426 Hemi underneath. Although the exact number built is unknown, only two have been documented. ... View more

Not long after the 360’s US introduction, an enterprising individual rented a portion of the dirt back lot at Orange County International Raceway in Southern California and opened a dirt track race course featuring u-drive Subaru 360’s. For about $5, one could trash the $1297 car around the track at a not very fast speed for about 5 minutes. After a few months the attraction went out of business. ... View more

I thought of a 49-50 Ford Woody Wagon with that centered bullet protruding from the grille. If only it lit up red! ... View more

Many thousands of GM-built city transit buses were built using a 2-speed heavy duty version of the Hydramatic. All throughout the 1950’s the so-called “Old Look” GM bus carried millions of passengers with GM diesel power transmitted by some 4-speed manual transmissions, but mostly Hydramatics. ... View more

A neighbor who is less of a car enthusiast than myself recently related his tale of woe regarding his Cadillac experience.  He had a gorgeous all-black 2018 CT6 finishing a 3-year lease and went in to the Cadillac dealer where he originally picked it up to get another new 2021 CT6.  The salesman told him they don’t make the CT6 anymore, but how about a nice CT5?  After parking his CT6 next to the CT5 and comparing the interior room, trunk space, and overall aspects of the CT5, he left the dealer in his 3-year old CT6 unimpressed with the car Cadillac was attempting to sell him on.  Cadillac seems to be a brand that has lost direction and is now losing formerly faithful buyers like my neighbor, who is now actually looking at an Audi A7, after many years behind the wheel of a Cadillac. ... View more

Interesting to look at the very similar data tables on the two Honda products in the story, albeit with two less wheels on the CB750. ... View more

Now long gone Saddleback Dodge in Santa Ana CA got my attention in the late 60’s.  They were known as a dealer that always had a wide variety of muscle cars in stock much like Mr Norm was known for back east.  I distinctly remember one day when I was snooping around their far back storage lot where recently unloaded cars were placed awaiting their cleanup for the front display area.  I saw a total of five new 1970 Hemi Challengers fresh off the semi mixed in with various Darts, Polaras, and many other less potent Challengers, Chargers and Coronets.   ... View more

Our new family car in 1968 was a Chevy Caprice 4-door that had a big-block 427 motor.  Built into the side market light on each front fender was a small rectangular callout of the engine size on many Chevys with silver numbers on a black background.  For some reason, our car had a bright pinkish colored background with the silver 427 numbers.  I never saw another like it. ... View more

Eight photos of the exterior and exactly zero showing the various interior design elements Baruth mentions in his text?   ... View more

Although the factory never installed a V8 in the Prowler, there are a number of them on the road with transplanted V8’s. I remember seeing a bright yellow one at a cars and coffee type gathering, and thought it looked so much better since the owner had ditched the ungainly front wing-type bumperetts.  What blew me away was when the owner started the engine to the delight of the onlookers surrounding the car, and the sound of a very healthy V8 was unmistakably heard. It’s a shame that it took a backyard enthusiast to make the car into something the factory couldn’t. ... View more

I would rather have the Wrangler with the new diesel, but until they offer it in the 2-door model, it’s a no go for me. I never have more than one other person in my 2015 Wrangler and have no need for the back seat and much longer wheelbase to get hung up on obstacles when crawling.  Leave the 4-door version for the mall-crawler set. ... View more

Great article, speaking as one who still owns and drives the grabber orange 1970 Boss 302 I bought in late 1969. I too, have owned other vintage as well as modern muscle cars over the ensuing years, but in the final analysis, I would take the original over everything else that came afterwards. ... View more

It seems like I remember Packards being built and sold in South America after their demise in the states.  Does anyone know more about this? ... View more

Like a Wayne Carini, Mustangs put a smile on my face.  I worked at a local gas station in my high school years with the sole purpose of earning enough to have a sizable down payment for an as yet undetermined new muscle car.  I loved Mustangs, Camaros, 442’s, GTO’s, most anything that looked good and went fast.  Finally, in August of 1969 I had the down payment cash, a co-signed loan approval and was able to arrive at a decision as to what I would get.  I went to my local Ford dealer and placed my order for an as yet unseen 1970 Boss 302 Mustang.  All the dealer had was a paper order form listing the options and a small card with little sample paint chips.  No photo of the 1970 Mustang itself.  I loved the 1969 Boss models, so I picked Grabber Orange from the color sample, checked off the options I wanted and my order went in.  I then waited, not very patiently until I got “the call” in early November.  My car was being unloaded and would be ready to pick up later that day.  My smile was ear to ear as I drove out of the dealer in my dream car, the first of many exciting performance cars I would have.  It still resides in my garage over 50 years later and regularly enjoys brief trips around town, letting the high-winding small-block breath deeply like that first day in 1969. ... View more

Some early 60’s Oldsmobile’s also had the ‘ribbon’ style speedo shown on the 1960 Fury. ... View more

I bought a 1976 CB750 K6 new and rode it with a big smile for many trouble-free years.  I have had several so-called super bikes more recently, but I will never forget that 750.  How I wish I still had it. ... View more

69 Charger Daytona from the mullet movie, Joe Dirt. ... View more

The primary white Challenger used in the vast majority of the scenes in Vanashing Point was not equipped with the legendary Hemi motor, but had a 440 Magnum backed up by a pistol-grip 4-speed transmission.  The producers also used a different white Challenger with a 383 motor and equipped with a trailer hitch that was both a stand in as well as a utility vehicle that towed a trailer and also pulled the white Camaro to speed in it’s collision with the two Cat dozers. ... View more

For many years I owned the ultra-rare 4-door cab version of Jeep’s FC170.  Originally built for military use in 1964, it was quite beefy in terms of axles and suspension and had a diesel engine rather than gas. Because it was so nose-heavy I regularly carried several bags of concrete mix in the back of the bed to help out the weight distribution.   ... View more

I believe what avideo is referring to in the engine compartment of the Boss are the belt-driven A.I.R. pump  and the power steering pump.  Boss 429 and Boss 302 models were not offered with factory a/c. ... View more

The inept bosses in charge of Cadillac are slowly killing off what is left of a once great car.  They are continuing a flaccid attempt to be BMW and Audi in a market where those who like BMW’s and Audi’s are going to buy BMW’s and Audi’s not GM products.  Right after the new Blackwing V8 was introduced in the CT6 to sold-out orders, GM discontinues the CT6.  This brand is adrift like a rudderless ship, or in reality, a rudderless dinghy. ... View more

There is a drive-in I go to several times a year here in so-Cal and it has not closed and has been as popular now as pre-pandemic.  You bring your own treats as the snack bar is closed.  The bathrooms, however are open for business. Just keep the appropriate distance from your neighbor. ... View more

It’s interesting to look at how the factory horsepower ratings were advertised in comparison to reality on some of the engines mentioned. Specifically, the Dodge 440 6-Pack and 426 Hemi, Ford’s 428 Cobra Jet and the W30 version of the Olds 455.  Only 5 additional ponies than the standard 455 as used in the Olds 98?  Yeah, right. ... View more

Yes, with the Coyote V8 from the Mustang GT under the hood! ... View more

My uncle had a 1968 Plymouth Fury 2DR hardtop with a 375 hp 440 V8 with a floor-shifted 4-speed.  I was always impressed when he would show off when I was in the car by burning rubber and rowing the 4-speed as if that big boat was a Barracuda. ... View more

GM shot itself in the foot by axing Pontiac and retaining the much weaker Buick brand which has struggled ever since to be relevant.  GM should have sent all Buick manufacturing and sales to China, where people actually want to buy them and kept Pontiac going in the US where it outsold Buick by a 2 to 1 margin in its final years.  Just imagine what a 2020 GTO would be like among the Dodge Hellcats and Shelby Mustangs. ... View more

Yes on the HHR, and also the PT Cruiser.  I miss them both. ... View more

I first saw the Jeep Gladiator, as a yet unnamed pre-production model at the Easter Jeep gathering in Moab UT a few years back.  It was a huge hit with everyone who saw it and I made a decision right then that I would get one if Jeep ended up making it.  Well, was I ever disappointed when Jeep introduced the Gladiator, not with the extended-cab 6 foot bed we all drooled over at Moab, but a 4-door street version with a stubby, virtually useless bed racked on. That configuration is fine for the mall-crawler set, however Jeep needs to also make the 2-dr extended cab model as well. ... View more