#1949 ford coupe

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1949 Ford Coupe

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Cadillac was founded in 1902 by Henry Leland, who named the company after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, who happens to be the founder of Detroit. Just 6 short years later Cadillac brought the idea of interchangeable parts to the automotive industry and laid the ground work for modern mass production of automobiles. As a result, Cadillac became the first American car to win the prestigious Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club of England. After earning such high praise Cadillac adopted the slogan "Standard of the World."

In 1910, Cadillac became the first company to offer a passenger car with a fully enclosed cabin, a major change from the vehicles of the time. Two years after that, in 1912, the company released the Model Thirty, the car with no crank, which was the first production car to feature an electronic self-starter, ignition, and lighting. By dropping the crank starter, Cadillac opened the door to women drivers, and was able to bring the prestigious Dewar trophy back to Detroit, making Cadillac the only car manufacturer to claim the award twice. Nearly three years later, Cadillac brought the world the V-type, water-cooled, eight cylinder (V8) engine, which would become the signature of the Cadillac brand.

The Roaring 20's was not only a big decade for the country but was also important for Cadillac. In 1926, Cadillac branched out and offered customers more than 500 color combinations to choose from. As the famous Henry Ford saying goes, you can have any color you want, as long as it's black. Cadillac changed this mentality. That same year, the company brought in designer Harley Earl to design the 1927 LaSalle convertible coupe, which made the car the first to be designed from a designer's perspective rather than an engineering one. What Earl created was elegant, with flowing lines, chrome-plate fixtures, and an overarching design philosophy, that made the Cadillac brand known for beauty and luxury.

In the middle of the 1930's a midst The Great Depression, while most companies and families were struggling Cadillac created the first V-type 16-cylinder engine for use in a passenger car. This engine would go on to be one of the most iconic engines in Cadillac history. Shortly thereafter, Cadillac released a V12 version to give buyers something between the already popular V8 and new V16 engines.

Cadillac went quiet in the 1941's when they suspended automobile production to help produce planes for the war. After the war ended Cadillac adapted some of the aircraft technology and created the first ever tailfin on a vehicle. This feature is now found on almost every car and was one of the biggest reasons that Cadillac was given the first ever Car of the Year award in 1949.

The tailfin took off rather quickly and by the mid to late 1950's it was being featured heavily in the design of nearly every vehicle. Also in the 50's Cadillac began developing power steering, which helped the automaker take third, tenth, and eleventh places at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After Cadillac's stunning "victories" power steering quickly became the new standard of the industry.

Small but meaningful innovations filled the 1960's for Cadillac. In 1963, the company made front seatbelts standard in their vehicles, which lead to the eventual passing of a federal law requiring front seatbelts in all vehicles just one year later. Then, in 1964, Cadillac brought to market automatically controlled headlamps and redefines luxury with Comfort Control, the industry's first thermostatically controlled heating, venting, and air-conditioning system. Over the next few years, Cadillac introduced variable-ratio power steering, electric seat warmers, and stereo radio.

While the 1960's were fairly quiet, with only some smaller, luxury items being introduced, Cadillac started out 1970 with a major bang. Cadillac opened the decade by unveiling the 400 horsepower, 8.2-liter engine Eldorado. With its completely redesigned axle this model boasted the highest torque capacity of any passenger car available at the time. Closing out the decade, Cadillac brought to market the 1978 Seville which used onboard microprocessors in its digital display. This started the era of the computerized automobile.

Throughout the 1980's Cadillac laid low, working on some new technologies that would come to market in the early parts of the 1990's. The first feature to debut was an electronic traction control system on front-wheel drive vehicles. Cadillac began offering this as a standard feature on the 1990 Cadillac Allante. This same year Cadillac would go on to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Two years later, in 1992, the company developed a feature that allowed the engine to run for up to 50 miles without coolant, and a unique induction system for near-perfect fuel distribution. The Seville Touring Sedan of that year would become known as the "Cadillac of the Year" thanks to features such as an all electronically controlled Powertrain, traction control, anti-lock brakes and speed-sensitive suspension. Closing out the decade, Cadillac introduced the, now iconic, Escalade SUV.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS AS 'THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD'

Coming up on the 100th anniversary of the Cadillac brand, the company had to do something big or the decade, and they did not disappoint. Cadillac started off the 200's by introducing the F-22 stealth aircraft inspired Cien Concept, which ended up winning a few design awards. Later in the decade, in 2008, Cadillac expanded the Escalade SUV by making it the world's first full-size luxury hybrid SUV. In the same year, the company redeveloped the CTS Sedan. This redesign has been incredibly popular and even won the coveted 2008 Car of the Year award. A short year later, the performance edition CTS-V, becomes the fasted V8 production sedan in the world, establishing a record lap time of 7:59:32 on Germany's famed Nürburgring.

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Ford Coupe 239 Flathead V-8 1949. - source Pacific Classics.

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1949 Ford Coupe. I completed this model August 4, 2024

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Classic~Up Close 1949 Ford Coup 🚗

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1949 Ford Tudor Custom Coupe I think is the real name of this beauty with a nice lil flathead  YES SIR ! 

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Novembre MMXXIII "November Who"

Films

Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) de Gordon Flemyng avec Peter Cushing, Roy Castle, Jennie Linden, Roberta Tovey, Barrie Ingham, Michael Coles et Yvonne Antrobus

Ripoux contre ripoux (1990) de Claude Zidi avec Philippe Noiret, Thierry Lhermitte, Guy Marchand, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Grace de Capitani, Line Renaud, Michel Aumont et Jean Benguigui

Coup de foudre et Conséquences (Fools Rush In) (1997) d'Andy Tennant avec Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek, Jon Tenney, Carlos Gómez, Tomás Milián, Siobhan Fallon et John Bennett Perry

Au-delà des grilles (Le mura di Malapaga) (1949) de René Clément avec Jean Gabin, Isa Miranda, Véra Talchi, Andrea Checchi, Robert Dalban et Ave Ninchi

Clemenceau, la force d'aimer (2023) de Lorraine Lévy avec Pierre Arditi, Emilie Caen, Elizabeth Bourgine, François Marthouret, Serge Riaboukine et Arthur Choisnet

L'Argent des autres (1978) de Christian de Chalonge avec Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Deneuve, Laura et Michèle Kornbluh, Claude Brasseur, Michel Serrault, Gérard Séty et Jean Leuvrais

Mort sur la piste (2023) de Philippe Dajoux avec Jason Priestley, Eléonore Bernheim, Olivier Marchal, Roby Schinasi, Adèle Galloy et Olivia Courbis

Sylvia Scarlett (1935) de George Cukor avec Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Brian Aherne, Edmund Gwenn, Nathalie Paley et Dennie Moore

La Cité sous la mer (City Beneath the Sea) (1953) de Budd Boetticher avec Robert Ryan, Mala Powers, Anthony Quinn, Suzan Ball, George Mathews, Karel Stepanek, Hilo Hattie et Lalo Rios

Second Tour (2023) de Albert Dupontel avec Cécile de France, Albert Dupontel, Nicolas Marié, Scali Delpeyrat, Jackie Berroyer, Christiane Millet, Philippe Uchan, Renaud Van Ruymbeke et Bouli Lanners

Seuls les anges ont des ailes (Only Angels Have Wings) (1939) de Howard Hawks avec Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Richard Barthelmess, Rita Hayworth, Thomas Mitchell, Allyn Joslyn, Sig Ruman et Victor Kilian

Un pyjama pour deux (Lover Come Back) (1961) de Delbert Mann avec Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams, Jack Oakie, Jack Kruschen, Ann B. Davis : Millie et Joe Flynn

Le Couteau dans la plaie (1962) d'Anatole Litvak avec Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Gig Young, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Régine, Yolande Turner, Tommy Norden, Mathilde Casadesus et Elina Labourdette

Garde à vue (1981) de Claude Miller avec Lino Ventura, Michel Serrault, Romy Schneider, Guy Marchand, Pierre Maguelon, Jean-Claude Penchenat et Elsa Lunghini

La Sanction (The Eiger Sanction) (1975) de Clint Eastwood avec Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee, Jack Cassidy, Heidi Brühl, Thayer David, Reiner Schöne, Michael Grimm et Jean-Pierre Bernard

Deux Hommes dans la ville (1973) de José Giovanni avec Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Michel Bouquet, Mimsy Farmer, Victor Lanoux, Ilaria Occhini, Guido Alberti, Cécile Vassort, Bernard Giraudeau et Christine Fabréga

JFK (1991) de Oliver Stone avec Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Laurie Metcalf, Jay O. Sanders, Michael Rooker, Sissy Spacek, Joe Pesci et Jack Lemmon

Le Juge et l'Assassin (1976) de Bertrand Tavernier avec Michel Galabru, Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renée Faure, Cécile Vassort, Yves Robert, Jean-Roger Caussimon et Jean Bretonnière

Le Fugitif (The Fugitive) (1993) d'Andrew Davis avec Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, Jeroen Krabbé et L. Scott Caldwell

Un singe en hiver (1962) de Henri Verneuil avec Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Suzanne Flon : Suzanne Quentin, Gabrielle Dorziat, Hella Petri, Marcelle Arnold, Charles Bouillaud et Anne-Marie Coffinet

Doctor Who (1996) de Geoffrey Sax avec Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Daphne Ashbrook, Yee Jee Tso, John Novak et Michael David Simms

Séries

Doctor Who Saison 19, 20 Series 1, 3, 11, 5, 4

Castrovalva - Four to Doomsday - Kinda - The Visitation - Black Orchid - Rose - La fin du monde - Des morts inassouvis - Earthshock - Time-Flight - Destination: Skaro - Ark of Infinity - La Famille de sang - Smith, la Montre et le Docteur - The Day of the Doctor - Snakedance - The Star Beast - The Ghost Monument - Le Colocataire - La Chute de Pompéi

Top Gear Saison 20

A l'abordage ! - Ils ont roulé sur l'eau - Mission Camping-Car

Brokenwood Saison 8, 5, 4, 3

Quatre incendies et un enterrement - Dix petits héritiers - Tu ne tueras point - Un Noël rouge

Affaires sensibles

Les étonnantes enquêtes du bureau des ovnis - 1975, l'année de la femme - Caravelle Ajaccio-Nice : un crash secret Défense ?

Coffre à Catch

#140 : "Elles répondaient au nom de Bella" (avec Max MK) - #141 : Qui sera le futur Mr Money in the Bank? - #142 : Y'a R les amis!! Y'a R ! - #143 : Tiffany prend les rennes et Finlay prend la Trique !

Happy Days Saison 4

De l'huile sur le feu - Remise des prix : première partie - Remise des prix : deuxième partie - Le Jour J est arrivé - Les Mauvais Garçons - Howard inventeur - Le Chien de Fonzie - Ralphy a de sacrés ennuis - Le Baptême de Fonzie

Downton Abbey Saison 4

La Succession - Lettre posthume - Faste et Renaissance - Le Prétendant - Rien n'est terminé - Une vraie surprise - Dernières Festivités

Professeur T Saison 1

Anatomie d'un souvenir - Un poisson nommé Walter - Règles d'or - L'amour d'une mère - Sophie sait tout - Le fils dévoué

The Crown Saison 6

Persona Non Grata - Deux photographies - Dis-Moi Oui - Onde de choc

Spectacles

Prom 10 : Doctor Who at the Proms (2010) avec Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill et Matt Smith

Taratata 30 (2023)

La symphonie des jeux vidéos aux Chorégies d'Orange (2021)

Doctor Who at the Proms (2013) avec Neve McIntosh, Dan Starkey, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Carole Ann Ford, Peter Davison, Nicholas Briggs, Ben Foster et Murray Gold

Le vison voyageur (2023) de John Chapman et Ray Cooney avec Michel Fau, Sébastien Castro, Armelle, Nicole Calfan, Anne-Sophie Germanaz, Alexis Driollet, Delphine Beaulieu et Arnaud Pfeiffer

Doctor Who: A Celebration (2006) avec David Tennant, Murray Gold et Russell T Davies

Drôle De Genre (2023) de Jade-Rose Parker avec Victoria Abril, Lionnel Astier, Axel Huet et Jade-Rose Parker

Prom 13: Doctor Who Prom (2008) avec Freema Agyeman, Noel Clarke, Camille Coduri et Catherine Tate

Livres

Doctor Who le dixième docteur, Tome 1 : Les révolutions de la terreur de Elena Casagrande, Nick Abadzis et Arianna Florean

Les contes du vortex de Pepperpot x Friends (Pauline Cadart Serizel, Marie Valerio, Rémi Germain, Robin Brou, Manon Segur, Julien Cadart Serizel, Flavia Valerio et Gökan Martin)

Le docteur Who entre en scène de Terrance Dicks

Doctor Who le dixième docteur, Tome 3 : Les fontaines de l'éternité de Elena Casagrande et Nick Abadzis

Les Daleks de David Whitaker

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Events 11.3 (before 1960)

361 – Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever at Mopsuestia in Cilicia; on his deathbed he is baptised and declares his cousin Julian rightful successor. 1333 – The River Arno floods causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani. 1468 – Liège is sacked by Charles I of Burgundy's troops. 1492 – Peace of Etaples between Henry VII of England and Charles VIII of France. 1493 – Christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea. 1534 – English Parliament passes the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Anglican Church, supplanting the pope and the Roman Catholic Church. 1783 – The American Continental Army is disbanded. 1793 – French playwright, journalist and feminist Olympe de Gouges is guillotined. 1812 – Napoleon's armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma. 1817 – The Bank of Montreal, Canada's oldest chartered bank, opens in Montreal. 1838 – The Times of India, the world's largest circulated English language daily broadsheet newspaper is founded as The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce. 1848 – A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed. 1867 – Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers are defeated in the Battle of Mentana and fail to end the Pope's Temporal power in Rome (it would be achieved three years later). 1868 – John Willis Menard (R-LA) was the first African American elected to the United States Congress. Because of an electoral challenge, he was never seated. 1881 – The Mapuche uprising of 1881 begins in Chile. 1898 – France withdraws its troops from Fashoda (now in Sudan), ending the Fashoda Incident. 1903 – With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia. 1908 – William Howard Taft is elected the 27th President of the United States. 1911 – Chevrolet officially enters the automobile market in competition with the Ford Model T. 1918 – The German Revolution of 1918–19 begins when 40,000 sailors take over the port in Kiel. 1920 – Russian Civil War: The Russian Army retreats to Crimea, after a successful offensive by the Red Army and Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine. 1929 – The Gwangju Student Independence Movement occurred. 1930 – Getúlio Vargas becomes Head of the Provisional Government in Brazil after a bloodless coup on October 24. 1932 – Panagis Tsaldaris becomes the 142nd Prime Minister of Greece. 1935 – George II of Greece regains his throne through a popular, though possibly fixed, plebiscite. 1936 – Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected the 32nd President of the United States. 1942 – World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal Campaign and ends on November 12. 1943 – World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate Wilhelmshaven harbor in Germany. 1944 – World War II: Two supreme commanders of the Slovak National Uprising, Generals Ján Golian and Rudolf Viest, are captured, tortured and later executed by German forces. 1946 – The Constitution of Japan is adopted through Emperor's assent. 1949 – Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. 1950 – Air India Flight 245 crashes into Mont Blanc, while on approach to Geneva Airport, killing all 48 people on board. 1956 – Suez Crisis: The Khan Yunis killings by the Israel Defense Forces in Egyptian-controlled Gaza result in the deaths of 275 Palestinians. 1956 – Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many members of banned non-Communist parties participate. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich form a counter-government in Moscow as Soviet troops prepare for the final assault. 1957 – Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first animal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika.

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The Rarest Muscle Cars Ever Made – Do You Have One of These Hidden Gems?

  Did you know the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 was the first muscle car? It had a 135-horsepower engine. This car could hit 97 mph, and that's just the start. We're diving into the world of rare muscle cars that have won over fans and collectors. Alongside the well-known Dodge, Chevrolet, and Ford muscle cars lie hidden treasures. Brands like AMC, Plymouth, Pontiac, and Mercury made their mark too. For instance, the 1955 Chrysler C-300 was a standout in NASCAR. And the speedy 1963 Dodge 440 showed off American auto creativity at its peak. This article delves into the muscle car phenomenon's beginnings. We'll reveal the tales of classic models and uncover hard-to-find gems. For any muscle car lover, this look at the rarest, most desirable muscle cars is a must-read. It promises to excite and inform, no matter your experience with muscle cars. Key Takeaways - The 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 is widely regarded as the first muscle car, igniting the trend of powerful V-8 engines in smaller cars. - The 1955 Chrysler C-300 was one of the first "supercars" and became a dominant force in NASCAR, showcasing its extraordinary capabilities. - The 1963 Dodge 440, despite its obscurity, was one of the fastest muscle cars ever made, with a range of engine options and impressive performance stats. - There are many forgotten gems from manufacturers like AMC, Plymouth, Pontiac, and Mercury that deserve recognition as muscle car unicorns. - Preserving the legacy of these highly-coveted muscle car gems is crucial to honoring the rich history of American muscle.

The Birth of Muscle Cars

1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88: The First Muscle Car The 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 is known as the first muscle car. It had a big 304ci V-8 engine that fit in smaller 78 coupes. This made the Rocket 88 very powerful. It's said to have started the V-8 high-performance cars era. The Olds Rocket 88 won NASCAR races from 1949 to 1952. Other car companies then saw the value of factory muscle. Ushering in the Era of V-8 High-Performance Cars The 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 changed the game. It combined a powerful V-8 engine in a smaller car. This started the muscle car origins. It opened the door for a brand new type of V-8 high-performance cars. These cars would go on to excite car lovers for years.

Chrysler's Supercar Dominance

In 1955, the Chrysler C-300 first hit the scene as a Chrysler supercar. It quickly took hold as a star in NASCAR. This sleek two-door hardtop featured a 300 horsepower Hemi V-8. It was designed with two four-barrel carbs to meet NASCAR's rules, with a goal of leading the pack. At the time, NASCAR races featured cars that people could easily buy. This made the battles on the track thrillingly fair. Every car was like the others, coming straight from the showroom floor. Homologation for NASCAR Success The 1955 Chrysler C-300 wasn't just a car; it was built for high-performance supercar tasks. With its mighty Hemi engine and special tweaks, it was ready to race. Any success in NASCAR would mean showing off Chrysler's ability to make top-tier muscle cars for both the road and the track.

Studebaker's Surprising Power

Studebaker was once a famous name, especially for its affordable cars that were not as fancy as others. But in 1956, everything changed when they introduced the Studebaker Golden Hawk. This car packed a lot of power like the top cars in its class but was cheaper. 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk: A Sleeper Hit In 1956, Studebaker built 4,071 Golden Hawks, with only 786 having a special transmission. These rare ones, with a certain transmission and gear setup, could go from zero to 60 faster than a Chevrolet Corvette and a Ford Thunderbird. Outperforming Thunderbird and Corvette The Golden Hawk had a V-8 engine with 275 horsepower. This, combined with its lighter weight, made it quicker than the Ford Thunderbird and the Chevrolet Corvette. It was truly a hidden gem from Studebaker that showed it could beat top cars in a race.

AMC's Distinctive Muscle

In the late 1950s, American Motors Corporation stood out. While others focused on big luxury or small cars, AMC chose a different path. They came out with the AMC Rambler Rebel, a mid-size model. It didn't fit into the usual category of rare AMC muscle cars. Yet, AMC did something special. They added a large 327ci V-8 engine. This made the AMC Rambler Rebel the first true muscle car of those times. 1957 AMC Rambler Rebel: The First True Muscle Car In 1957, the AMC Rambler Rebel changed the automotive world. Between large and small cars, it was just right. It had a powerful V-8 engine. This mix created the first mid-size muscle car. It opened the door for more mid-size muscle cars to come.

Rarest Muscle Cars

The 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe Z11 and 1963 Dodge 440 are among the rarest muscle cars. They stand for top power and rarity from the peak of American muscle cars. 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe Z11: Drag Strip Domination In 1963, Chevrolet stepped it up with the Z11 version of the Impala. It featured a special 427 engine for top drag racing performance. Only 57 of the 1963 Chevrolet Impala Z11 models were ever made, adding to its legend. 1963 Dodge 440: The Obscure Speedster The 1963 Dodge 440 is tough to pin down but could pack big power under the hood. Models could range from a modest 318 to the mighty 426 Max Wedge, giving it impressive drag strip dominance.

Ford's Unsung Muscle Heroes

Not just the famous Ford muscle cars like Mustangs and Cobra Jet Mavericks are special. There are lesser-known, equally remarkable models. For example, the 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt and the 1970 Ford Falcon 429 Cobra Jet stand out. 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt: The God Of... The 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt was a beast for drag racing and NASCAR. It had a light body and a huge 427 V8. With only 57 made, these Thunderbolts are rare and sought after by collectors. 1970 Ford Falcon 429 Cobra Jet: Compact Power The 1970 Ford Falcon 429 Cobra Jet wasn’t as loud as the Ford Mustang or Torino. But, it was a powerhouse with a 429 V8. Its small size but big power made it shine on the drag strip, proving Ford's skill at creating unsung muscle car heroes.

Mopar's Forgotten Gems

The Mopar muscle cars like the Dodge Challengers and Chargers are famous. But, not all fans know about gems like the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda. These cars are significant too. 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona: Winged Warrior The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was a unique Charger made for NASCAR. It had a special nose and rear spoiler. With a 426 Hemi V8 engine, it was built to rule the racetrack. 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda: The Ultimate Muscle Car Many see the 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda as the best. Its 426 Hemi V8 made it extremely powerful. Its design is known all over, making it a must-have muscle car from that time.

GM's Underappreciated Muscle

The well-known GM muscle cars like Chevrolet Camaros and Pontiac Firebirds shine bright in car lore. But, a few hidden gems from General Motors need their time in the spotlight. The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 and the 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge are two perfect examples. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6: The Heavyweight Champ The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 stood as a heavyweight muscle car champion. It featured a huge 454 cubic-inch big-block V8. This engine roared to life with 450 horsepower, making it incredibly strong. It was at the top among GM muscle cars at that time. It ruled the drag strip, showing off its immense power without peer. 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge: The Rebel Rouser The 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge was the fiery alter ego of the GTO. It came with a unique look and incredible drag strip abilities. This muscle car symbolized the rebellious spirit of its time. It attracted fans looking for something different yet powerful.

Rare Muscle Trucks

While we usually hear about famous muscle cars, rare muscle trucks are just as impressive. These unique trucks combine high performance with the features of a regular pickup. They're like special, powerful gems in the car world. 1993 GMC Typhoon: The Turbocharged Tornado The 1993 GMC Typhoon stood out as a turbocharged SUV. It carried a V6 engine that could match up with some sports cars. The Typhoon was not just any truck. It was a top performer among rare muscle trucks. 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS: The Muscle Pickup The 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS showed us pickups could also be muscle cars. It featured a powerful 454 cubic-inch V8 engine. This gave it muscle car strength and pickup truck use. It proved Chevrolet could redefine a turbocharged muscle truck.

Conclusion

Preserving the Legacy of Rare Muscle Cars Mustangs, Camaros, and Chargers are well-known in car history. But, there are many others like Studebaker's Golden Hawk and AMC's Rambler Rebel. These less-known models show the creativity and power of American cars from the muscle car era. It's important to remember these rare cars. They highlight the amazing history of American muscle cars. The Enduring Allure of American Muscle Muscle cars, like the 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird, always draw people in. They represent the best in American car design and technology. These special cars, such as the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, are top examples. They show why people love American muscle cars. By valuing these hidden gems, we keep the spirit of muscle cars alive. It inspires those who love cars for years to come. Read the full article

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Cadillac was founded in 1902 by Henry Leland, who named the company after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, who happens to be the founder of Detroit. Just 6 short years later Cadillac brought the idea of interchangeable parts to the automotive industry and laid the ground work for modern mass production of automobiles. As a result, Cadillac became the first American car to win the prestigious Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club of England. After earning such high praise Cadillac adopted the slogan "Standard of the World."

In 1910, Cadillac became the first company to offer a passenger car with a fully enclosed cabin, a major change from the vehicles of the time. Two years after that, in 1912, the company released the Model Thirty, the car with no crank, which was the first production car to feature an electronic self-starter, ignition, and lighting. By dropping the crank starter, Cadillac opened the door to women drivers, and was able to bring the prestigious Dewar trophy back to Detroit, making Cadillac the only car manufacturer to claim the award twice. Nearly three years later, Cadillac brought the world the V-type, water-cooled, eight cylinder (V8) engine, which would become the signature of the Cadillac brand.

The Roaring 20's was not only a big decade for the country but was also important for Cadillac. In 1926, Cadillac branched out and offered customers more than 500 color combinations to choose from. As the famous Henry Ford saying goes, you can have any color you want, as long as it's black. Cadillac changed this mentality. That same year, the company brought in designer Harley Earl to design the 1927 LaSalle convertible coupe, which made the car the first to be designed from a designer's perspective rather than an engineering one. What Earl created was elegant, with flowing lines, chrome-plate fixtures, and an overarching design philosophy, that made the Cadillac brand known for beauty and luxury.

In the middle of the 1930's a midst The Great Depression, while most companies and families were struggling Cadillac created the first V-type 16-cylinder engine for use in a passenger car. This engine would go on to be one of the most iconic engines in Cadillac history. Shortly thereafter, Cadillac released a V12 version to give buyers something between the already popular V8 and new V16 engines.

Cadillac went quiet in the 1941's when they suspended automobile production to help produce planes for the war. After the war ended Cadillac adapted some of the aircraft technology and created the first ever tailfin on a vehicle. This feature is now found on almost every car and was one of the biggest reasons that Cadillac was given the first ever Car of the Year award in 1949.

The tailfin took off rather quickly and by the mid to late 1950's it was being featured heavily in the design of nearly every vehicle. Also in the 50's Cadillac began developing power steering, which helped the automaker take third, tenth, and eleventh places at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After Cadillac's stunning "victories" power steering quickly became the new standard of the industry.

Small but meaningful innovations filled the 1960's for Cadillac. In 1963, the company made front seatbelts standard in their vehicles, which lead to the eventual passing of a federal law requiring front seatbelts in all vehicles just one year later. Then, in 1964, Cadillac brought to market automatically controlled headlamps and redefines luxury with Comfort Control, the industry's first thermostatically controlled heating, venting, and air-conditioning system. Over the next few years, Cadillac introduced variable-ratio power steering, electric seat warmers, and stereo radio.

While the 1960's were fairly quiet, with only some smaller, luxury items being introduced, Cadillac started out 1970 with a major bang. Cadillac opened the decade by unveiling the 400 horsepower, 8.2-liter engine Eldorado. With its completely redesigned axle this model boasted the highest torque capacity of any passenger car available at the time. Closing out the decade, Cadillac brought to market the 1978 Seville which used onboard microprocessors in its digital display. This started the era of the computerized automobile.

Throughout the 1980's Cadillac laid low, working on some new technologies that would come to market in the early parts of the 1990's. The first feature to debut was an electronic traction control system on front-wheel drive vehicles. Cadillac began offering this as a standard feature on the 1990 Cadillac Allante. This same year Cadillac would go on to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Two years later, in 1992, the company developed a feature that allowed the engine to run for up to 50 miles without coolant, and a unique induction system for near-perfect fuel distribution. The Seville Touring Sedan of that year would become known as the "Cadillac of the Year" thanks to features such as an all electronically controlled Powertrain, traction control, anti-lock brakes and speed-sensitive suspension. Closing out the decade, Cadillac introduced the, now iconic, Escalade SUV.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS AS 'THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD'

Coming up on the 100th anniversary of the Cadillac brand, the company had to do something big or the decade, and they did not disappoint. Cadillac started off the 200's by introducing the F-22 stealth aircraft inspired Cien Concept, which ended up winning a few design awards. Later in the decade, in 2008, Cadillac expanded the Escalade SUV by making it the world's first full-size luxury hybrid SUV. In the same year, the company redeveloped the CTS Sedan. This redesign has been incredibly popular and even won the coveted 2008 Car of the Year award. A short year later, the performance edition CTS-V, becomes the fasted V8 production sedan in the world, establishing a record lap time of 7:59:32 on Germany's famed Nürburgring.

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IPs That Could Benefit From LEGO Speed Champions

Speed Champions sets have been known to be both detailed and relaxing builds by the community.

Besides making F1 vehicles and expensive cars from Lamborghini, AMG, BMW and so on, LEGO has also ventured out into making licensed IP Speed Champions cars: two from The Fast & The Furious films and the Aston Martin DB5 from the 007 films.

What if I said there's opportunities for other cars that had the potential to become Speed Champions sets if LEGO were to fork out for the licensing but that potential is sitting on the table with nothing being done? You'd be as surprised as I am.

Some of the following IPs are of my own opinion that could benefit from being turned into a Speed Champions set.

Dumb & Dumber

Known as one of the best and funniest films of 1994, Dumb & Dumber is known for the infamous Mutt Cutts van that Harry drives until he is laid off and him and best friend Lloyd go on a road trip to Aspen to return a briefcase full of money.

A concept for the van itself could be somewhere in the 300 piece range with some stickers representing the Mutt Cutts logo on both sides of the van and a license plate sticker as well as some interesting building techniques for the outer design of what is essentially a dog. The minifigures of Harry & Lloyd could be them on the road trip or even one of Harry in his dog suit with a dog in the back, a red and yellow container set that represents the ketchup & mustard and other nods to the film. The van is based off of the 1984 Ford Econoline.

Rain Man

Known as one of the best films of the 80's and one of the best representations of ASD, Tom Cruise & Dustin Hoffman knocked it out of the park with Rain Man. Cruise's character Charlie acquires his father's car after his father's death but also discovers he has an autistic brother named Raymond and they take a cross country road trip discovering and bonding with one another and becoming real brothers.

The car in question is the 1949 Buick Roadmaster that could follow the new formula of Speed Champions being 8 studs wide with a mixture of both stickers and prints with interesting building techniques and pieces to build the inside (especially the red seating) and can include a removable top that on the car itself went up or down. As far as minifigures, Charlie & Raymond are given and an optional third could be Charlie's girlfriend since in one scene, they're all in the car at once so they could find a way to design & build a car to fit 3 minifigures instead of only 2.

Mad Max

Possibly one of the most iconic cars of any action film, Mad Max's Interceptor/Pursuit Special is based off the 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe and became Max's iconic ride starring Mel Gibson.

Alongside the Max minifigure (which could include a wrench and maybe a creative piece that could look like a double-barreled shotgun), this could work using the 8-stud wide concept LEGO uses for Speed Champions with the built engine on top of the car along with rust-like stickers seen in the ECTO-1 set to show its' look through the wasteland and either stickers for the headlights or printed pieces and a sticker for a potential license plate on the back of the car.

The Hangover

This trilogy of films took off and became one of the best comedic films of the late 2000s directed by Todd Phillips who has been known for comedic style films.

The car in question that the movie has is the 1965 Mercedes 220SE and can work based off the new SC formula and can work either as a top up or top down vehicle depending on builder liking. You'd have your set of stickers representing the doors and the inside dash along with brick colored seating that matches the film. The minifigures would be the core four characters of Doug, Stu, Phil and Alan and if LEGO wanted to, throw in Mike Tyson's tiger or even stickers that represent when the tiger destroys the inside of the car and even some references to the film that each of the 4 characters can hold in one of their hands.

The Dukes Of Hazzard

This is gonna be a controversial choice for one major reason: The Confederate flag. If you're unaware of what the General Lee is, it's probably the most famous fictional car in all of pop culture (or at least ranks as one of the top ones).

Based off of the 1969 Dodge Charger, the General Lee could be a standard for the 8-stud wide model of Speed Champions cars seen in current LEGO sets as long as they get around the issue of showing off the Confederate Flag but still make it authentic to the show so fans and builders know it's the General Lee. The obvious minifigures would be Bo & Luke Duke with the "01" on the sides of the car being stickers and a generic flag sticker atop the car.

These are only my thoughts on some IPs that could be turned into Speed Champions sets if LEGO can acquire the licensing to but I'm aware people will have differing opinions so let's discuss them.

Have an awesome day and build the brick on...

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Ford Custom Business Coupe 1949. - source 40 & 50 American Cars.

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1949-1950 Ford Coupe

Family camping at the Rogers Rock Public Campsite

Hague, New York

1955

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FYNALLY - Mike and Jess's '49 Chevy

The Chevrolet Special Deluxe Series AH Fleetline is an automobile which was produced by US automaker Chevrolet from 1941 to 1952. From 1946 to 1948 it was a sub-series of the Chevrolet Fleetmaster rather than a series of the Special Deluxe and from 1949 to 1951 it was a sub-series of both the Chevrolet Special and the Chevrolet Deluxe. In its final year it was offered only as a sub-series of the latter

The Fleetline was introduced late in the 1941 model year as a four-door sedan only. In 1942, a fastback two-door "Aerosedan" was also offered while the sedan was renamed "Sport Master".In 1947, the Fleetline made up 71.26% of Chevrolet's sales. For the years' 1949 through 1952 models, the fastback was the only one offered, and Chevrolet dropped the Fleetline for 1953. Production was indefinitely delayed in 1942 due to World War II, after 110,000 had been made, though several thousand Chevrolet coupes and sedans were produced during the war years for military staff use. In 1945, production for civilians resumed. The original series was produced through 1948.

A redesigned Fleetline with reduced body contour and integrated rear fenders was offered for the 1949 through 1952 model years.[4] It was referred to as a "fastback" because of its distinct sloping roof which extends through to the trunk lid. The Fleetline during the 1949 to 1950 years also has a lower look than a sedan, with the windshield being one inch shorter in height than a standard contemporary sedan. The 1949 to 1951 models were made in both four-door and two-door models, with only the lower portion of the doors being interchangeable with a sedan door. The Fleetline series is currently highly collectable. Many are made into street rods, with the common Chevrolet 350 small block V8 and the 350 or 400 turbo transmission being used.

1949 total U.S. production:

Fleetline Deluxe - two-door sedan 180,251

Fleetline Deluxe - four-door sedan 130,323

Fleetline Special - two-door sedan 58,514

Fleetline Special - four-door sedan 36,317

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