Growing up in Sacramento in the 70s and 80s, I heard that it was trailered to Stockton where it was parted out. The Shelby specific body parts and interior went into a lodi car, and the drive train went into a maroon cougar. The maroon cougar was a profitable street racer in norcal, but he eventually got into enough trouble that the car went to the gold country and was parked in a family member's barn in the late 70s. I heard this story from several people in the Sacramento area over the years. A decade later, I moved to Angels Camp CA, and heard the same story, a decade later, 100 miles away, from an entirely different group of people. The barn was in the San Andreas area apparently. Last I heard, the barn and its contents burned to the ground in the early 90s in the old gulch fire. All that is secondhand info, but I got it from two separate sources Long before the internet era. ... View more

1990 was most definitely not the last year of the 80’s. Most dictionary’s define decade as: “A decade is a period of ten years, especially one that begins with a year ending in 0, for example 1980 to 1989.” I’ve never seen anything supporting your definition of a decade. ... View more

The Mustang did more to hurt Corvair sales than Nader.  In 1965, Chevy advertising tried to compare the Mustang's handling (calling it the "Falcon Mustang") with its conventional drivetrain/suspension layout, to Corvair's rear engine/IRS design.  While the Corvair could outhandle the Mustang, the Mustang had a V8 and a more conventional design, so Corvair sales slumped while Mustang's soared.  Also, any car Chevy couldn't put a Turbo-Thrift Six, Turbo-Fire V8, or Turbo-Jet big block into, just cost too much to make and the profit margin suffered. ... View more

Your prediction is still accurate from my perspective. ... View more

I feel lucky I was able to have him on my podcast in 2019 https://letstalkdubs.libsyn.com/ep-54-bruce-meyers-creator-of-the-original-meyers-manx Great guy ... View more

Cool, thanks for letting me know. Take care.  ... View more

You are very lucky to recover 50% of the original cost, now. Especially the Danbury and Franklin Mint, or GMP race cars. Go to any retirement area in the South to a local flea market or swap meet and see. Everybody that wanted one got one, or are just waiting for giveaway prices... ... View more

   I just ran across this (probably because @Reinhold_Weege just posted) and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Too bad that some of the commenters that had other "nominees" couldn't provide photos - I've made my fingers tired switching back and forth over to Google images trying to sort out what they are referring to!  😃    Anyway, I enjoyed the article and the subject matter.  Lots of interesting info to peruse while downing my 2nd cup of morning coffee... ... View more

Amen, @DaveA!  I've no truck with folks who buy and sell vehicles with the intent to profit from it, but I'm 100% with you.  My vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles, go-carts, everything really) were all because I wanted them.  Never a thought for resale value - not even once.  In fact, I lost several pairs of shorts more than once when trading out - and never batted an eye or had a tear in one, except maybe for the "goodbye" mistiness in getting rid of something I'd really enjoyed driving and having. ... View more

And by the time the power grid catches up to charge these on renewable energy, the vehicles will be obsolete and Ford will expect you to buy another one. I also expect them to build in a 10-year kill switch like they did with their Fusion hybrids. ... View more

Cristine!! That Plymouth was amazing ... View more

Hi everyone... FYI.. I worked a long time for a very large oil co. The company was always concerned about customers adding anything at all into their fuel products and if a problem occurred and additives were found in the fuel, warranty was out the window. Now, getting down to some specific details. With regards to diesel, in summer this produce is prone to develop a microbial growth if water is present. On physical inspection it will look like black slime. Condensation inside steel storage tanks is always a problem, especially for truckers and farmers who have private tanks. Water if found at the bottom of a tank must be removed otherwise this slime will grow. If fuel usage is moderate to high through these types of tanks, I would not recommend using any additives, because if something mechanical goes south in an expensive machine, fuel manufacturer warranty will be voided and I know from the experience of some who went through this, you don't want that to happen to you. Always check for water especially during summer / wet periods. Gasoline is different story. Many people story it in small containers and it can sit unused for many months. That's me today. I've an array of 5 gallon / 20 litre containers on a rural property to fuel quad bikes, generator, water pumps, chainsaws etc..... Some of this equipment is used occasionally and seasonally, so I've got the problem of the octane rating of the gasoline reducing, which will make the fuel less combustible and the device hard to start. I have a special problem with a portable Chinese made generator that prefers not to start. I've cleaned the carburetor and replaced the Chinese spark plug with NGK and the same type that fits all of our water pumps - that actually made a difference, but now I've got to do something about the fuel in this cheap piece of crap to be sure it will start when I need it. So, I've decided to use STA-BIL in all fuel that I store for our small machines. Here's another piece of information that might be helpful. Oil companies would not make gasoline containing ethanol if it wasn't regulated by governments. That should tell us something because one thing I know is our major oil co's know how to make really good gas without politicians telling them how to do it. Also, some motor manufacturers actually tell owners not to use ethanol fuels in their engines. EG: I've got a Mitsubishi Triton and inside the fuel cap is states "Use only Unleaded Fuel". That's shorthand for don't use ethanol fuels. I hope this is helpful.. ... View more

Say what you like, the Bullet Mustang, The 500GT, The 1966 Convertible (easy to upgrade to turn into a great handling muscle car that also has style and looks....wish I never sold mine), The 1969 428 Cobra Jet (was lied to and bought a 390 out of ignorance)..... BUT during the 1970's Mustang quality, power, mystique & name fell dramatically. During the 1980's American muscle cars were becoming more joke than germane. That was until the 1987 5.0 Mustang shocked the American Muscle car wars back into life. Chevy IROC's & Corvettes were getting beaten (depending on the driver) on the 0 to 60 drag by the 1987 5.0 Mustangs which cost near half as much. The result?...... The REBIRTH of American Muscle car wars. I personally loved the useful aspect of my 1987 5.0 LX. Lowered the back seats, stuffed the back with camping gear, attached a removable hitch for 2 jetski's and I'd lower them into the water next to some guy in his jacked up 4X4 pickup.(the looks I got...lol) While 275HP isn't so awesome today, 300 foot pounds of tork ain't easy to come by and a stock 5 speed 5.0 (302) can still handle her own better than many newer cars, not to mention handle the corners nicely. 1987 5.0 Mustang  may not be the most powerful but she is the ONE that revived the American muscle car wars. The following year, Corvette jacked up their under the hood power to a more respectable measure...... and the war was on! On a side note, good luck finding a stock 1987-89 mustang. Every teenager with a blow torch thought they were Einsteins of body work with em and NOW?..... let us just say, I had to fly from California (not the state it used to be) to Pennsylvania and drive it back just to get an unmolested black 5 speed w/T-tops (which don't leak) that also didn't look like it went though an ultraviolet shower for 20 yrs.  Loved the 80MPH speed limits of some states.....so civilized. ... View more

I just used the Felpro part number that was the stock replacement. I did take it as an opportunity to get out my grinder and open up the ports to match the gaskets. It may seem frivolous on a 3.8 Ford V6, but it did actually make a difference. That was especially true in the case of the '88. ... View more

Sorry; but the Volt is WAY better than a Prius, especially if you drive less than 45 miles per day.. It blows the Prius away in driving dynamics. And if you drive less than 45 miles a day, you will never use a drop of gas. If you do use lots of gas in a Volt, the Prius will beat the Volt in ICE fuel efficiency. But why buy a Volt if you are regularly using lots of gas? It's a shame GM didn't market the Volt well enough; it is a GREAT car and a tech marvel. ... View more

Very nice summary of the A70 platform! A couple of nit-picky issues, though. First, the Sport Roof was available from day one of the 86.5 and is on the front page of the 1986 dealer brochures. Second, the two-tone Blue (24D), Dark Blue (8E3) and White (042) Pearls were not available until 1987. For 1986, the Beige/Brown two-tone (27A) was also available. Source: importarchive.com Some other updates in the final couple of years of the A70 run: progressive power steering and the super rare Shadow Grey Leather interior. Finally, the 1992 MA70s are far rarer than you think. The 1193 number quoted for USA sales (also seen in the past as 1192 and 1194) is inaccurate as there were only 882 exported to the USA that year. Canada got another 131, EU got 1287, GCC (Middle East) got 230, Australia got 23 and General Countries (South Africa, etc) got 12. The USA and Canada numbers are based on 8/91 - 7/92 production numbers because we are about the only ones that stick to the archaic 'sales year' formula, while the rest of the world usually registers cars based on the date of first registration - no matter what month it was made in. For example, MA70s were made several months beyond the USA/Canada cut off of July 1992, and some of them in Europe are actually registered as 1993s. Note that these figures do not include the GA70 and JZA70 of Japan, since the 7MGTE was an export engine only after 1989. Source: thesupraregistry.com My July 1992 built Turbo/Targa/5spd was one of the last to be imported and came fresh off the showroom floor in September of that year. I had just received a significant promotion in rank and had money burning a hole in my uniform. The future legend JZA80s were months away, but the price point rumors were already out there and it was clear my promotion wasn't big enough to afford one, so I grabbed one of the last new MA70s on the East Coast. Now with over 237,000 miles (and on its 3rd engine - BHG lol), it wasn't my first Supra, but it was where my love affair with the platform began and will never be sold. ... View more

OldCarMan, did you see where a Ford Mustang Cobra Jet EV just went 8.12 seconds in the quarter mile. It carried the front wheels for more than 60'. You could barely hear it run down the track!! Ford sets and resets electric 1/4-mile E.T. record "Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III (yeah, Bob Tasca is his grandfather) changed things up a bit last weekend when he strapped into the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400. His exhibition run at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, set a record for an all-electric 1/4-mile elapsed time when Tasca carried the front tires well past the 60-foot mark and nabbed an 8.26-second time slip. Then he improved upon that record with another pass—8.12 seconds at 171.97 mph." https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-manifold/2021-06-29/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Tuesday_DailyDriver&hashed_email=d96a0e4423a396d1e1ed6479ba325e79971151d8dc2b7c56d1e87ebd8a7f803er&hashed_email=d96a0e4423a396d1e1ed6479ba325e79971151d8dc2b7c56d1e87ebd8a7f803e    EV's are the future, internal combustion engines, and the Climate Crisis they contribute to, are the past!! ... View more

Yes. A windshield that size is difficult to make, and could be a source of many quality issues, not to mention expensive. I've read that it is for visibility close to the vehicle. As you said, it will put a large heat load on the interior, and because of this, it should be made with advanced solar control materials to reduce the heat to the interior. That makes it even more expensive. This is another case of government over-specification. Does anyone know who made the prototype windshields? Or who won the contract for this glass? ... View more

I would think Hagerty and other companies who’s main source of income are old cars would being amassing an army of lobbiests to send to Washington DC. ... View more

I'd like to see a reincarnated Corvair, and I've always been a Thunderbird man (most models) and the Avista is an interesting idea as well. Gremlins because, well, it's a Gremlin, great City car. I've always thought the current Chargers aren't very attractive but the Dodge Brand is not notorious for aesthetics. The Charger shown here is much better. ... View more

Great article about a milestone car. I remember when they first came out. I was stunned then and I still want one now! I own and have had several GMC motorhomes, which used the same Toronado engine and FWD drivetrain.As a testimony to how overbuilt they were, the engine, transmission, and differential easily pull the 12,000 pound motorhome, often with an additional tow vehicle that brings the combination up to 16,000 pounds. NOTHING wears out! Engines, transmissions, drive-chains, differentials, and axles easily go 150,000 miles even with more than double and sometimes over triple the weight! That's incredible! One factual error in the article: The Toronado was not GM's first unit body or unitized car (paragraph 5). That honor falls to the '60 Corvair. Like the Toronado, early model Corvairs are famous for their torsional body stiffness.Reading this makes me want to start looking for a '66 or '67 Toro! ... View more

Or, like the municipality I work for, completely disregard it and then cry poor mouth before extorting even more money from the taxpayers (everything that's wrong in Washington is likely just as wrong in your own back yard).    I showed our director how much money was getting wasted on contracting auto repairs out to a dealership versus letting the four qualified techs they have do the work, and got met with a blank stare, answered with even MORE waste in the form of farming things out, and justified by telling me that "we're not in the business of making money" when I told her that saving money was just as good as making it. ... View more

I also own a white 1970 GSX Stage 3. I was lucky enough to purchase a set of Stage 3 heads from Kenne-Bell in 1975 and they were installed by Doug Jones while I was working in Alaska. It is the only Stage 3 GSX known to exist. Vehicle currently has 69,105 original miles. The vehicle was just returned to me a few days ago after a full restoration, but too late to attend the 50th GSX Reunion in Bowling Green. The restoration shop dyno indicated over 500 horsepower. The GSX will stay in the family; my daughter is the gearhead in the family and she will enjoy the car. ... View more

Your best bet is to get on Instagram and speak to them directly: https://www.instagram.com/bedlamcc/?hl=en ... View more

Agreed. Then you have the GTI and GLH versions. ... View more

One thing to consider with today's styling are (pedestrian) safety and fuel mileage requirements. These drive toward a smooth-ish exterior surfaces and not much space (thickness) between inside and outside. It is hard to be distinct with only a few inches to play with the form. Those amazing swoops and trim details from the 50's and 60's benefited from a much larger design space (so to speak!) to move metal around and no real concern how it might interact in a collision. ... View more

Davin, i know you told me before you don't have anything to do with the production music used in your videos, but I would sure like to know where it can be accessed just to listen to. And maybe even recorded for my own driving pleasure. Love your videos, and sense of humor. Wish I had a shop like yours. ... View more

Re photography: It was a dark and stormy night...er, day. ... View more

Beautiful Taurus! I would put that up for the winter also. I have owned 2 Taurii and a Sable . Great cars and the Ranchero probably would of sold like crazy. They should rename the upcoming Maverick Taurus!!! ... View more

I've seen Mike's videos on Youtube, check it out here to see more pics of this diorama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9aJd7ZlkPo&list=PLwWOhZ8__OPl6si3EdtyoGk2tS6FXTlKL ... View more

Is there a better driving / riding companion than your dog? LOL Nope, they like us, love it! ... View more

I don't know when the last time is that I even thought of Olympia beer, but I did buy a fair amount of it when I was a teenager. "It's the Water," was their slogan. "It's the Water of Beers," was what we used to say when offering one to somebody who hadn't tried it before. ... View more

Great story, thanks for sharing it. Power to you for keeping & restoring it. Enjoy! ... View more

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. ... View more

That would be "Lord Cholmondeley," pronounced in Britain as "Lord Chumley." ... View more

Great eye candy. Sold my old Buick after I rec'd several estimates on paint, rocker panel repair, and replacing the driver seat panel. Estimate was 5X more than I paid for the car. I love looking at them, but have little inspiration to own one anymore. Prices for an old guy have reached "Unobtanium". I replaced the Buick with an an '03 Thunderbird from a collection with 6K miles on it. Runs perfect, looks factory new and cost me less than the updates to the Buick. Still fun to look and dream! ... View more

If it was paint, I'd be impressed. Vinyl transfer? Meh. ... View more

Does this count... Callaway AeroWagen Package for C7 Corvette Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 Coupes, Stock Corvette or Callaway Corvette. https://www.callawaycars.com/homepage/cars/callaway-corvette/callaway-aerowagen-package/ ... View more

Respectively disagree, just because it's, Oshkosh Defense part doesn't mean it can't bid on civilian projects, and if the judging declares it, get the contract. The pork part makes no sense. ... View more

In 1976 we needed a new family truckster so my dad bought a Plymouth Gran Fury Sport Suburban. 400 big block with "Lean Burn". It was the only engine option with no catalytic converter, and ran on what was then regular leaded gas. Good thing, as the first trip that summer was to Alaska, and the Canadians had few stations offering unleaded in '76. (Leaded gas destroys cats.) ... View more

SAKRELIGE! ... View more

EVs would NEVER have spawned side pipes if internal combustion engines had never happened. I would suggest that the only "functional farkle" an EV could inspire would be some sort of heat sink design. Like a side pipe with cooling fins rather than an exhaust pipe inside. In the fashion industry, it is perfectly legal in EVERY way for companies to copy new clothing designs and sell them for $200 - $1000 instead of $2000 or $10,000. Not sure why the auto industry would be treated differently. There is a company that makes a Ferrari 250 GTO that is so freakin accurate you can't tell it's not a real 250 GTO until you open the hood and see a 240-280Z inline 6 in the engine compartment--often with as much or more horsepower than the original 3 liter V-12. Peter Brock's contribution to the design of the C2 involves some sketches. Bill Mitchell had already designed his version that looks a lot like a C2/Grand Sport mix. But Larry Shinoda with Mitchell's eye on the prize were the ones nearly fully credited with the design of the C2. Not to take anything away from Brock... he is a natural designer, interesting speaker, and all-around car nut hero. ... View more

My "XLR ownership experience" did not start splendidly.... (I do recognize that it's unreasonable of me to "blame" Cadillac for the nightmare-experience involved in its cross-country shipment to my address.) - The Toronto, Ontario-based selling Caddy Dealer arranged 'shipping', - The front-end was badly damaged while in possession of the Shipper, - 3-months (Yes! True!) lapsed prior to the car's delivery to my address, - The 3-months included a period of "Auto Kidnapping", by the shipper, - My specified Concours-quality bodyshop "Expertly" repaired the front-end, - My specified Concours-quality bodyshop "Missed" the broken base-of-rad, - Within 24-hours following delivery, my garage received a lake of rad fluid, - The XLR sat in my garage, collecting dust, awaiting 'Spring', - 2-months later, the XLR was fully-repaired and on the road, - I sorta 'hated' the car by now, then... - I discovered 2-areas on the exterior that did not receive paint during assembly, - (Leading edge of Fuel Access Door & Area of Hardtop Below Rear Window), - I also discovered that I wasn't in love with the XLR's front suspension..... After a very-short period of actual ownership, I sold-off my XLR. I'm confident that my "XLR Experience", did nothing good for my overall "longevity".... ... View more

The Toronado! The top of the top “want one” list. A friend’s family owned two I remember vividly. The first was a baby-blue ‘69 (my favorite) and a light green ‘71. I loved the look of both, even though they were so dissimilar. Unfortunately, by the time I could buy a Toronado, the ones in my price range were salvage cars, and the decent ones were out of my price range (not to mention $1.65 gas on a $3.25/hour wage). Maybe someday... ... View more

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

I purchased a 12,000 72 CB750 from the 2nd owner in 2017 after 15 years in storage. It is my everyday rider. Still amazed what a comfortable and reliable 48 year old ride it is. Everywhere I go I hear 750 stories. ... View more

Correct! I am going to make that change.  ... View more