71 HEMI Cuda Convertible 4 speed

[57BORNTORUN]

The GTO, Superbird, Challenger,Camaro, Nova, AMX, Daytona, 442, GTX, 427 Impala, factory installed special orders, dealer installed such as Yenco, Baldwin Motion ect.What did I leave out?I get a pass since I know the original owner`s Brother of the 3.5 Mill.Cuda.

[FUNX650]

Wandering from the Cuda is fine.
There was more original muscle cars than Hemi Cuda's, Chevelle's and Corvette's.

Thanks...

Anyone that was around in those day's can relate to this thread and could be a learning curve for those that were not. All 3 major manufacturers had a hand in the game and everyone had their favorites. These days there are still favorites but anyone can and should admire any make of vehicle that has survived as it is part of our heritage. I do not want to leave American Motors ( Rambler) out of the mix as they also had a hand in this and should also be recognized no matter the feeling of that brand. All of those vehicles were true U.S.A muscle.

Dave

Sometimes I do wish I still had one of my favorites:
My 1970 Plymouth GTX (440 Magnum)...

Bob

[davidc]

Sometimes I do wish I still had one of my favorites:
My 1970 Plymouth GTX (440 Magnum)...

Bob

I feel for you on that one, they are still a lot of fun. Pretty difficult finding that .29 cent fuel tho.

Dave

[57BORNTORUN]

I forgot the Buick model GS.

[MPBGT]

I looked at the Cuda at Mecum Indy, great looking car.
For me I guess I'm less concerned with matching numbers. I would be fine with a 69 Hemi Charger recreation. It would probably be better for me because we drive our old cars.
It is going to be interesting how the collector car hobby will fare over the next 20 years as it's core demographic cashes out.

[Klasse Act]

I forgot the Buick model GS.

Buick was right there in 65' with the 442 and SS396 Mailbu, along with the GTO for its 2nd year. The 442 was called "The doctors muscle car" because it was a better quality car, wonder what the Buick should've been called, LOL! Buick was also the king of torque and in 70' had 510 ft/lbs of torque @2800 rpm in its GS455 stage I, the most "rated" torque for any muscle car of the era! Then flash forward 17 years to the 87' GN, 355 ft/lbs of torque at just 2000 rpm!

The aluminum V8 they (Buick) had in the early 60's was bought by Land Rover and used in their rides well into the 90's too!

Did you guys know Olds had a turbocharged engine in the early 60's?

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[57BORNTORUN]

Question without going to Google(no cheating) what did the original 442 and second gen. and GTO stand for (no cheating)

[FUNX650]

Did you guys know Olds had a turbocharged engine in the early 60s

I remember that the 1962 Monza Spyder had a turbo version of the Corvair's air-cooled Flat Six.

Bob

[FUNX650]

Question without going to Google(no cheating) what did the original 442 and second gen. and GTO stand for (no cheating)

I used to be able to quote this stuff off-the-cuff...

I'll take a stab at 442:
4-speed (manual), 4-bbl carb, dual exhaust.

GTO:
G-ran T-ouring ...something or the O-ther...LOL!

Bob

[wlshephard]

I know what GTO is I just can't spell it!