Gone in 60 Seconds..

We would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the first mid sized vehicle with a V8 stuffed under its hood. The Pontiac GTO!

 

When I was a kid and delivering newspapers after school, I would pass a green corvette convertible with a 427 that looked just like the one below. All I could do is dream back then, and I’m still dreaming!

 

No worries... This is what I see every time I walk into my garage.

 

awesome car.when i was in my 20s i scored a 65 hardtop.was missing it's tri power set up and some minor parts.been sitting for years.unfortunately no papers were available so we ended up parting it out.sold every last bolt.last guy to come around bought the frame and bare body..not many get parted around here..a real shame to be honest,but some have to go to save others..

 

as much as i like the 66-7 big block cars, i love the 68-72 models....

 

that is a lovely way to wake up in the morning....love the coupe..those wheels are a favorite,on any mid 60s v-8 falcon or fairlane as well.

 

another fun ford..

 

You don’t see too many Sunbeam Tigers around. Beautiful!

 

no sir,quite rare these days.the red one was at the local brit car show last year..

 

Since we’re on British sports cars and a lot of Fords, here’s a nice amalgamation.

 

The Ford Torino was another beautiful and powerful offering.

 

absolutely awesome 70 torino gt.there is a grabber blue one around here.we see it from timi to time..

 

fab-ulous cobra..

 

Now that’s a dream car!

With a stock 427 cubic inch engine:
0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds
0-100 in 10.3 seconds

That was a real screamer back in the 1960s and is still quite fast by today’s standards.

I want one!

 

absolutely..and the cool factor when you are in one..

 

also a huge truck enthusiast..anyone else..

 

Continuing on the wagon theme, Paul Newman dropped a supercharged 5 litre V8 in a Volvo wagon.



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