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FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302

BOSS-A-NOVA!

They called it The Boss and for two short years it ruled the muscle car scene in the US, establishing itself as one of the greatest road and race cars of the era. Now, it’s one of the most collectible.

In 1960s US street lingo, if something was ‘boss’ it was cool, tough, the best. And the 1969 Boss 302 Mustang wore its badge with pride. It launched just four and a half years after the first Mustang was revealed to critical acclaim and record sales. Yearly updates to keep Mustang fresh in the face of tough new challengers from General Motors and Chrysler (particularly the Camaro) resulted in the once lean and pretty ’Stang muscling up, both in body shape and under-bonnet brawn, and the 1969-70 Boss models were the zenith of Mustang styling.

Thereafter, Mustangs became increasingly bloated and anaemic as the 1970s fuel crisis and stricter pollution laws cut horsepower and stylists lost their way; the rippling flanks and thrusting nose of the late 60s/early 70s cars gave way to boxy, bland designs. That early look would not be recaptured until 2005, when new Mustangs were given retro styling.

The Boss 302 was launched at the same time as its big-block brother, the Boss 429. Both were positioned as competition specials; Ford wanted to homologate its 302-cuber for Trans-Am and the 429ci monster for NASCAR. In fact, Ford went wild with engines between 1969-70, offering nine V8s – the ‘economy’ 302, 351 Windsor, 351 Cleveland, 390, 428 Cobra Jet, 428 Super Cobra Jet, 429 ‘wedge’, Boss 302 and Boss 429.

For the Boss 302, Ford’s high-compression 302ci small-block V8 was beefed up with four-bolt main bearing caps and redesigned ‘Cleveland’ cylinder heads with bigger inlet and exhaust valves, and ports that allowed the engine to breathe more efficiently.

These ‘semi-hemi’ heads were based on the Ford 427ci racing engine’s combustion chambers, and a balanced forged steel crankshaft and forged steel conrods allowed the engine to handle high rpms for sustained periods. A single 780cfm four-barrel Holley carburettor sat atop a high-rise aluminium inlet manifold, while a dual-point distributor, high-pressure oil pump, windage tray and screw-in welch plugs were further indications of its competition intent.

A rev limiter was fitted, progressively cutting spark from 5800rpm to 6150, but it was easily bypassed and the Boss 302 could reportedly keep making power up to 8000rpm with minor mods. In the muscle car marketing war, Ford claimed a peak horsepower figure of 290bhp at 5800rpm (the same as the Camaro Z/28), but that was extremely conservative.

Two four-speed manual Top Loader transmissions were available: a wide-ratio ’box with Hurst shifter more suited to street and strip use, and a close-ratio unit for racing. Adding to the race or road options list were four diffs: the stock 3.5:1 nine-inch, Traction-Lok 3.5:1 and 3.91:1 and the No-Spin 4.30:1 built by Detroit Automotive. Axles and diff centres were also strengthened to take the loads.

Suspension was also race-inspired with heavy-duty springs, shocks and sway bar up front, and Hotchkiss-style rear suspension with heavy-duty leaf springs, sway bar and staggered shock absorbers. The left-hand shock absorber was bolted behind the axle and the right in front, to reduce axle tramp under acceleration. Amazingly for such a high-performance car, braking was still only discs and drums with power assistance.

Ironically, the Boss 302’s sexy shape was styled by former General Motors designer Larry Shinoda, who is often credited with coming up with the Boss moniker. When asked what he was working on, he replied, "The boss’s car", a reference to new Ford president ‘Bunkie’ Knudson, who was also ex-GM and had recruited Shinoda to Ford.

While the wheelbase remained unchanged at 2740mm, the ’69 Mustang was 96.5mm longer overall to accommodate all the V8s offered, although the big-blocks still had to be shoe-horned under the bonnet. Shinoda’s ’69 Boss 302 was also one of the first production cars to offer an optional front air dam and adjustable rear wing, and his use of high-contrast black panels, rear window SportsSlats, and go-faster stripes made the Boss a real attention-grabber. The ’69 was also the only quad-headlight Mustang, a feature that was dropped for 1970 models.

In 1970, American Hot Rod magazine dubbed the 1970 Boss 302 as "definitely the best handling car Ford has ever built", while the conservative Consumer Guide called it "uncomfortable at any speed over anything but the smoothest surface". Unique Cars resident Mustang maniac, ‘Uncle’ Phil Walker, never read the Consumer Guide review, but even if he had it wouldn’t have stopped him buying the immaculate 1970 Grabber Orange Boss 302 you see here.

Phil already has his beloved 1966 Shelby GT350H, but the Boss 302 really got his Mustang juices percolating. And he wasn’t alone, because the first Boss he saw, some 43 years ago, is still one of Australia’s most iconic race cars: Allan Moffat’s Trans-Am racer. Phil remembers it clearly.

"I saw Moff race it Calder and I was inspired to own one," Phil recalls. "It was the most aggressive-looking car; its stance was something you had to see to believe. It looked like it was doing a million miles per hour when it was parked.

"My Boss was originally a one-owner car and I bought it from a friend of mine in California, Dave, who I also bought my Shelby GT350H from 19 years ago. Dave found it in a barn with a blown engine, but in otherwise pretty good condition.

"The lady who owned it from new didn’t realise it had a high-compression engine and had run it on standard fuel. When it blew up she just parked it.

"Dave did a nut-and-bolt restoration over two years, then put it up on his hoist. He didn’t want to sell it, but I got my way in the end – unfortunately he had the last say on the price (laughs). I didn’t even bother to test drive it; I knew it was a good car. It had 21 (new) miles on the odo when I picked it up and only 54,000 miles in total."

Since then, Phil has only put a couple of hundred miles on the car, but that’s enough for him to have bonded with it.

"I’ve only had the Boss since January and it’s growing on me. It’s different to the Shelby. It’s bigger and very low.

"The engine is incredible. Dave is one of the best engine builders in California and when he rebuilt the 302 he changed the cam spec. US camshaft technology was okay in the 60s and 70s, but if you had a big-cam muscle car they wouldn’t idle and they were terrible for driving in cities.

"A proper Boss engine can rev to 8500rpm all day and for a V8 that’s pretty serious. But they’re not renowned for low-down torque; it starts coming on from 3500rpm. My car still has a solid-lifter cam, but it pulls like a train from 1200rpm in top gear and I can drive it around at 1500rpm in top all day.

"It’s got the four-speed close-ratio Top Loader with the long first gear and with a 3.7:1 rear end it does about 55-60mph (89-97km/h) in first gear. It bloody goes!"

Phil is a fussy bugger and his cars have to look just right, so Russell Stuckey from Stuckey Tyres has ordered him a set of genuine 15 x 8 Minilites from England to replace the standard Magnum 500s.

"I want it to look like the Parnelli Jones race car, and to get the stance I want it’s going to have 275/60s on the rear and 255/60s on the front. At the moment it’s a pretty car that is tough, but I want a tough car that looks tough. And that’s all I’m going to do to it."

After his first real fang in the Boss, Phil felt that his Shelby would be half a lap in front at the end of a 10-lap sprint at Sandown, but now thinks the Boss would be quicker. We might have to put both to the acid test one day. What do you mean "no way", Phil?

It was a nervous Phil who turned up at a Melbourne storage facility in January to pick up his new Boss 302. So nervous, in fact, that he took along Unique Cars art director Ange and a sturdy tow rope – just in case.

The storage people were even more apprehensive – they had been warned about just how anal he is with his cars, as he explains: "The lady there said, ‘You must be pretty fanatical because we’ve been given strict instructions that no one is to touch the car except you’." Fortunately, the car arrived in pristine condition.

"I was pretty excited, I’d been waiting for seven weeks," Phil laughs. "I took the car cover off it, fired it up, and it drove home like a brand new car. It was as good as I thought it would be. I spent the next three hours washing it."

Sounds like our Phil.

PARNELLI AND ME

Three years ago, my mate Dave and I were invited to a Trans-Am dinner at Portland International Raceway where Dave was racing his 1970 Trans-Am Boss 302 and I was crewing for him.

When we were driving there we noticed this black Mercedes following us. When we stopped it did too and this bloke got out and said, "I noticed you guys back at the hotel. You’re going to the Trans-Am dinner aren’t you? I’m lost." It was Parnelli Jones!

I jumped in with him and when we got there I ‘invited’ myself onto Parnelli’s table, which also included Pete Brock – the guy who designed the Shelby Daytona Coupe. There was I, Mr Nobody, with all these US racing heavies, but Parnelli was a real gentleman, not up himself in any way.

The next day they had free lap time at Portland and, when I saw Parnelli there with Ford’s new ‘Parnelli Jones’ Boss 302 tribute Mustang, I asked if there was any chance of a ride and he said jump in. We did 10 laps and the guy hadn’t lost any of his ability; my eyes were getting bigger and bigger coming into the corners.

It was a great experience that I’ll never forget. – PW

IT's MINE...

Moff’s Mustang is probably the most iconic Australian racecar and after seeing it I was inspired to own a Boss Mustang. Then, about 25 years ago, I went to Pebble Beach in Monterey for the first time and saw a 1970 Grabber Orange Boss 302, which was the colour Parnelli Jones raced in Trans-Am. That day I knew I had to own a Boss. It was the car I’d always wanted after my Shelby, which was my lifelong dream car.

My Boss 302 is fully optioned, including the Shaker, extra side mirror, tacho and rear louvres, and it’s got a lot of wow factor. When you drive down the freeway, you get the thumbs-up from all sorts of different people. I think it’s the colour.

It’s closer to show standard than my Shelby. It’s got the paint marks on the tailshaft and all the little concours details, but I’m never going to show it; I’m not into that.

The 1969/70 body shape is still the best. Ford got it right then, but lost the plot after that and it’s reflected in their collectibility today. – PW

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In the vicinity of the General Motors' assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, a pair of General Motors employees respond vociferously at a union gathering. President Asserts ‘They Must Promptly Return to Ohio’ Following Impacts on Two US Plants and One in Canada Dominic Rushe and Reuters Monday, November 26, 2018, 16:21 GMT (First Published on Monday, November 26, 2018, 15:25 GMT) General Motors has revealed its intention to suspend production at five North American facilities and reduce its workforce by 14,700 employees. This move is a response to declining sales of sedans and the repercussions of Donald Trump's imposed tariffs. GM's decision to cease production at a Canadian car manufacturing plant and two additional ones in Ohio and Michigan will impact over 6,000 blue-collar jobs. Furthermore, the future of two transmission plants in the United States hangs in uncertainty as they are also slated for temporary closure. 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Chicago allow the public to get an early look at the newest vehicles. Whether you're looking to browse the latest models, acquire collectible classics, or spot future concept cars, America offers an amazing diversity of auto showrooms for all interests and budgets. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

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As a car enthusiast, one of life's great pleasures is visiting beautiful, state-of-the-art auto showrooms to admire the latest vehicles. The major car dealerships in America offer more than just sales - they provide an immersive experience into automotive innovation and design. This guide will highlight some of the most impressive new car showrooms to explore in the United States. We'll cover everything from sprawling dealerships showcasing domestic models to posh retailers of exotic imports. Let's take a tour of America's best: Major Domestic Car Showrooms The Big Three U.S. automakers - Ford, GM, and Chrysler - operate dealership showrooms nationwide. Here are some of their flagship locations: Galpin Ford (Los Angeles) This massive facility in LA's San Fernando Valley bills itself as the "world's largest Ford dealership". In addition to a 165,000 sq. ft. main car showroom, Galpin operates a separate facility just for Ford's GT supercar. Serra Chevrolet (Michigan) Located just outside GM's headquarters in Detroit, Serra Chevrolet claims to offer the country's largest Chevy dealership sales volume. Their modern showroom displays the full Chevy lineup including Corvettes and Camaros. Bob Rohrman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Indiana) Spread over 65 acres with a gorgeous franchised showroom, this Midwest dealership is one of the biggest Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram retailers in the nation. They offer substantial discounts on popular models like the Dodge Charger and Jeep Cherokee. These enormous dealerships give domestic car shoppers expansive inventories to browse flagship American brand vehicles. Their facilities cater to customers with on-site dining, lounges, free WiFi and more. Luxury Import Car Showrooms For those seeking ultra-high-end rides, the luxury car showrooms of premium import automakers deliver an unmatched experience. Some stunning examples: Beverly Hills Porsche The epicenter of luxury vehicles on LA's famous Rodeo Drive, the Porsche showroom here caters to Hollywood elites and serious sports car aficionados. Surrounded by other opulent auto dealers, you'll find the latest 911 models along with rare vintage Porsches. Audi of America HQ (Virginia) The pinnacle of modern auto retail architecture, this crystalline all-glass facility designed by renowned architect Bjarke Ingels houses Audi's North American headquarters along with a pristine showroom displaying their full lineup of technologically advanced luxury vehicles. Mercedes Manhattan (New York) Located right on 11th Avenue, the Mercedes-Benz Manhattan dealership offers a cool urban showroom experience showing off the best from the iconic German brand including AMG high-performance and Maybach ultra-luxury models. For well-heeled buyers seeking elite import vehicles like BMWs, Land Rovers and Lexus sedans, upmarket brand showrooms provide exclusive access to test drive their latest models. The service caters to their exclusive clientele. American Auto History Museums In addition to new car dealerships, America has numerous museums that function as showrooms for the most iconic vintage domestic vehicles: Henry Ford Museum (Michigan) - This sprawling complex includes an amazing "Automotive Hall of Fame" exhibit with classic cars spanning eras from a 1886 Benz to a 1970 Mustang Boss 429. Petersen Automotive Museum (California) - One of the world's largest auto-focused museums, the Petersen has gorgeous themed galleries like "Hollywood Dream Machines" with famous movie cars. Lane Motor Museum (Tennessee) - A hidden Nashville gem, the Lane Motor Museum showcases European sports cars from the 1920-1970s including rare makes like Abarth, Frazer Nash, Iso, Panhard and more. Wandering these enormous museums provides an immersive journey through automotive history. Their rotating exhibits and events calendar offer endless sights for auto buffs. Exotic and Vintage Car Showroom

s For lovers of truly rare exotics and vintage vehicles, specialized showrooms across America deal in everything from prewar classics to modern hypercars. Notable examples include: Ferrari Beverly Hills - This authorized Ferrari dealership carries new models along with an extensive showroom of vintage Ferraris available for acquisition. $1 million+ price tags are common. Obsolete Auto (Illinois) - Calling themselves "automotive archaeologists", Obsolete Auto's amazing warehouse showroom contains hundreds of obscure pre-war cars from long gone brands like Dodge Brothers, REO, and Willys-Overland. Miller Motorcars (Connecticut) - With an ever-changing inventory, Miller Motorcars buys and sells blue chip exotics. A recent visit found a $3 million Bugatti Chiron alongside classics like an Aston Martin DB4 and Porsche 550 Spyder. For well-funded buyers and collectors seeking unique vintage machines, specialized exotic and antique auto retailers offer the chance to purchase rare automotive works of art. Auto Shows In addition to dealership showrooms, major auto shows across America provide a special opportunity for the public to preview the latest models and concept cars: Detroit Auto Show - The premier American auto show and a mecca for domestic vehicle debuts held at Detroit's Cobo Center every January. New York International Auto Show - Covering over 1 million square feet at the Javits Center, this springtime show unveils the newest exotics, imports and concepts. Los Angeles Auto Show - Focused on green cars and hybrid/EV technology reveals, the LA Auto Show happens every November/December at the LA Convention Center. Chicago Auto Show - Dating back to 1901, the huge Chicago show spanning over 1,000,000 square feet at McCormick Place has hosted thousands of vehicle debuts. Auto shows give enthusiasts access to see, sit in, and experience tomorrow's models and future concepts today. They offer a rare look at vehicles not yet available in showrooms. FAQs What is the biggest car dealership in the United States? Galpin Ford in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley claims to be the country's largest Ford dealership at 165,000 square feet along with a separate facility just for the Ford GT supercar. Where can I find showrooms for European luxury cars? Major cities like Los Angeles, New York and Miami have high-end import car showrooms for brands like Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc. And most luxury makes have flagship dealerships in their American headquarters cities. Are there car museums that display vintage autos? Yes, renowned public museums like the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan and Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles have expansive exhibits showcasing historic cars spanning decades. Where can I see rare and exotic sports cars for sale? Specialized dealers like Ferrari Beverly Hills, Obsolete Auto and Miller Motorcars deal in rare vintage and exotic cars. Their ever-changing inventory can include million dollar+ classics and modern supercars beyond what typical showrooms carry. What are the major American auto shows open to the public? The Detroit Auto Show, New York International Auto Show, Los Angeles Auto Show and Chicago Auto Show are premier American auto shows where brands unveil concept cars and new models. Key Takeaways Sprawling domestic car dealership showrooms like Galpin Ford offer huge selections of American model vehicles with amenities for customers. Luxury import brand showrooms in major cities cater to affluent buyers and auto aficionados providing white glove service. Auto museums like the Henry Ford and Petersen house amazing galleries showcasing historic cars across eras and genres. Specialized exotic car showrooms deal in rare vintage and modern supercars often with price tags in the millions. Major auto shows in Detroit, New York, Los Angeles and

Chicago allow the public to get an early look at the newest vehicles. Whether you're looking to browse the latest models, acquire collectible classics, or spot future concept cars, America offers an amazing diversity of auto showrooms for all interests and budgets. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

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GearCity November 1988: Apol, Alzam, and Emerson Performance Full-size Saloons Comparison

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The fifth-generation transmission was the first seven-speed automatic transmission ever used on a production passenger vehicle. In all applications, this transmission is identified as the New Automatic Gearbox Generation Two, or NAG2. It initially debuted in Autumn 2003 on five different eight-cylinder models: the E500, S 430, S 500, CL 500, and SL 500. It also soon became available on many six-cylinder models. Turbocharged V12 engines, four-cylinder applications, and commercial vehicles continued to use the older Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic transmission for many years.

The first DCT to reach production was the Easidrive automatic transmission introduced on the 1961 Hillman Minx mid-size car. This was followed by various Eastern European tractors through the 1970s (using manual operation via a single clutch pedal), then the Porsche 962 C racing car in 1985. The first DCT of the modern era was used in the 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32. Since the late 2000s, DCTs have become increasingly widespread, and have supplanted hydraulic automatic transmissions in various models of cars.

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The 1990s was a great decade for sedans. Every manufacturer had a range of sedans on sale, from small sedans to large full-size luxury sedans. The performance sedan market was huge back in the 1990s, and many top manufacturers had their performance sedans on sale.

Nowadays, there aren't too many performance sedans on sale, but in the 1990s they were very frequent. However, which 1990 performance sedans were best? Well, let's find out.

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#EmersonMotors

#EmersonMotorCompany

#EmersonPerformance

#Allure

#GearCity

#kellyroycekey

00:00 Driving up and entering Emerson Motor Company Detroit, Michigan 00:23 Updated transmissions 00:38 Updated engines and motor battery combinations 01:14 Emerson Performance B5 02:30 Emerson Performance R5 Turbo 03:02 Emerson Performance B9 R 03:49 Emerson Performance E5 Tour, Apol Y8333, and Alzam V5252 05:31 Exiting and driving away from Emerson Motor Company Detroit, Michigan

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Sir Vival, the two-piece safety Hudson

Sir Vival, Walter Jerome's Hudson-based concept for the ultimate safety car, last moved under its own power sometime around when he showed the car at the New York World's Fair in 1964 or 1965. Since then, it's been split apart, reassembled, shuffled all over eastern Massachusetts, and remained hidden more or less in plain sight, but nobody's made an attempt to get it running again. That'll change now that longtime owner Ed Moore of Bellingham Auto Sales has sold Sir Vival to Jeff Lane of the Lane Motor Museum.

"It'll be the perfect fit," Lane said. "I've been pestering him about it for a while."

Moore, as we reported in November, has decided to close the doors at Bellingham, which he considers the last active Hudson dealership in the world, and has been either selling off his inventory of cars and parts or transferring portions of his lifelong collection to his house nearby.

In 1958, Worcester-based Walter Jerome decided it was about time somebody built a car designed primarily for safety and not for looks or speed. Rapidly increasing numbers of highway deaths - especially in the postwar period - led many to call for greater automotive safety as early as 1947, but the response from Detroit was tepid at best throughout the Fifties. Ford made a few gestures at improving automotive safety, including funding a study on safety cars at Cornell, but it largely fell to independents and individuals to build cars with safety features designed into the vehicle.

Jerome decided to start with a step-down Hudson - which he bought from Bellingham - and split it into two sections "to anticipate the possibility of collision from any angle." Similar to Bela Barenyi's idea for the crumple zone, Jerome intended the front section, mounted via a hinge to the rear section, to absorb a collision rather than deflect one, noting that the rigidity of typical cars was what led to injuries and deaths in collisions. To each of the two sections, Jerome added steel bumpers that acted, in his words, like a second frame, and rubber bumpers around the steel designed to redirect all but direct collisions. Yes, he built a full-size bumper car.

He didn't stop there. The driver controlled the car from a turret-mounted central driver's seat surrounded by a "full circle" windshield for greater visibility. (According to Jerome's literature, the windshield itself rotated past stationary windshield wipers as part of Jerome's quest for maximum driver visibility.) The exterior is fitted with high-visibility marker and signal lamps; the parallelogram doors are designed not to pop open in a crash; and the interior features seat belts, padding, and even a rollbar.

"It is all too obvious that Detroit has no plans to come up with anything really new," Jerome wrote. "Their 1964 cars are already on the drawing boards and spring from the same rigid frames. I hold that human life is important, far more important than Detroit's worry about the cost of retooling to produce an automobile which will save human lives. Adoption of the flexible Sir Vival design would make rigid vehicles obsolete and create a new market, almost immediately, for 65 million vehicles."

Moore and his family assisted Jerome over the years with Sir Vival, including one episode Moore recalls in which he went to Worcester to retrieve the vehicle from the fourth floor of a warehouse, where Jerome had stored it in two pieces, so it could be reassembled and transported to Jerome's house on Cape Cod. After Jerome's death in the early 1970s, the Moores took possession of Sir Vival and brought it back to Bellingham. While Moore had hoped Sir Vival would have gone to Eldon Hostetler's Hudson museum, it turned out fortuitous that he didn't donate it to Hostetler, given that the museum was closed and liquidated in 2018. Sir Vival has thus primarily sat in its pride of place in Bellingham Auto Sales's garage ever since.

"It needs gone right through," Moore said. "It's not really something I want to take home and just let it sit there. Jeff, he's the guy who'd really appreciate it. He'll build it and do it right."

Lane said he's only seen Sir Vival once in person, when he spent an entire day up at Bellingham Auto Parts four or five years ago. "I recall it as not terrible, but also not in great condition," he said. "It's not like it's been outside for 40 years, rusting away." While he won't have a more definitive plan about what to do with Sir Vival until he picks it up later this month, he said he wants to go through it mechanically without restoring the entire car, if possible.

"I'd say the closest it comes to any other vehicle in the (Lane Motor Museum's) collection is the Dymaxion," Lane said. "It's a really interesting story but it's really been pretty much hidden away from the general public."

Moore, for his part, said he'll continue selling Hudsons from his home garage even after the Bellingham Auto Sales property becomes a warehouse. "I still have my new and used car licenses," he said. "I know I can't keep them all, but I've tried."

UPDATE (6.January 2023): The Lane has started restoration on Sir Vival, according to a Facebook post from the museum. "Sir Vival has been separated into two pieces, and the automotive archaeology begins!"

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Kaiser Darrin - The CAR Henry J's WIFE WANTED

The Kaiser Darrin, also known as the Kaiser Darrin 161 or in short as the Darrin, was an American sports car designed by Howard "Dutch" Darrin and built by Kaiser Motors for the 1954 model year. Essentially a revamp of Kaiser's Henry J compact, the Kaiser Darrin was one of its designer's final achievements and was noted for being the second (behind the 1953 Corvette) American car equipped with a fiberglass body and doors that slid on tracks into the front fender wells. The car was named both for Henry J. Kaiser, head of Kaiser Motors, and Darrin. The Darrin was conceived as part of a movement in Detroit to compete head-to-head with European roadsters being imported to and sold in the United States in the post–World War II period. Among other products developed were the Ford Thunderbird in its initial two-seat form and Chevrolet Corvette. While the Darrin was designed attractively, it was also underpowered and, while a good performer overall, did not measure up to foreign vehicles such as the Nash-Healey or Triumph TR2. The Darrin's high price tag, lack of consumer confidence in Kaiser's viability and practical challenges with the car's design resulted in low sales, though sports cars at the time were generally not fast sellers. ✅ Subscribe to Our Channel for More Cars, Tips & Resources: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoGuysandaRide/ ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuysRide 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twoguysandaride/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twoguysandaride ============================= ✅ SEE all of our HOW TO videos here: CarTechHowTo.com - http://bit.ly/2ZvDrbE ✅ Our Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoGuysandaRide/playlists ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 🚘 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet - https://youtu.be/b_2DiBbHtDg 🚘 POLESTAR 2 - You WILL Buy This Car! - https://youtu.be/SpONzft5iLM 🚘 DODGE Sierra Wagon with Rear-Facing Third-Row “Spectator” Seats - https://youtu.be/-4Zd83xdx2I 🚘 2022 Bennington Tritoon 23RCW - https://youtu.be/S08erqgB9dk ================================= Special Thanks to: ================================= ✅ About Two Guys and a Ride: Two Guys and a Ride’s channel is dedicated to all things automotive. We love driving and reviewing vehicles and sharing what each one has to offer. We give you the facts where others just state their opinions. We also tell the stories of some very cool and interesting classic cars and along the way, we’ll even show you the latest and greatest Boats, Watercraft, Snow Sleds, Side by Sides and Motorcycles. Let’s go for a ride! ================================= #twoguysandaride #carsoftheday #CarReview #CarReviews #ClassicCar #ClassicCars #ClassicBoat #HowTo #TechHowTo #CarTech #Racing #PontoonBoat #Ford #Chevy #Honda #Toyota #Porsche #Honda #Toyota #Chevrolet #Buick #KIA #Hyundai #GMC #Volvo #Mercedes #Polestar #Ferrari #CarReview #CarReviewChannel #NewCars #Pontoon #FishingBoat #4Wheeler #OffRoad #Dirt #Snow #Sand #Water #Technology #Tech #Bentley #Jaguar #LandRover #Audi #BMW **All Specs are preliminary data from MFG available at time of filming this video. Subject to change** Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This Channel contains OUR Copyrighted Material and is not Available for any use outside of our Channel. All Rights Reserved © Two Guys and a Ride https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRjnXrlQP6I

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BACK IN BLACK and Rockin' the ’70's!

1979 Camaro Z28 - Cody's Restoration

The Chevrolet Camaro is a mid-size American automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, classified as a pony car. It first went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed to compete with the Ford Mustang. The Camaro shared its platform and major components with the Firebird, produced by General Motors' Pontiac division that was also introduced for 1967.

Four distinct generations of the Camaro were developed before production ended in 2002. The nameplate was revived on a concept car that evolved into the fifth-generation Camaro; production started on March 16, 2009.

On June 28, 1966, General Motors held a live press conference in Detroit's Statler-Hilton Hotel. It was the first time that 14 cities were connected in real-time for a press conference via telephone lines. Chevrolet general manager Pete Estes started the news conference stating that all attendees of the conference were charter members of the Society for the Elimination of Panthers from the Automotive World and that this would be the first and last meeting of SEPAW. Estes then announced a new car line, project designation XP-836, with a name that Chevrolet chose in keeping with other car names beginning with the letter C such as the Corvair, Chevelle, Chevy II, and Corvette. He claimed the name, "suggests the comradeship of good friends as a personal car should be to its owner" and that "to us, the name means just what we think the car will do... go." The Camaro name was then unveiled. Automotive press asked Chevrolet product managers, "what is a Camaro?" and were told it was "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs," an obvious reference to the Ford Mustang, which created and dominated the Pony car market GM was entering.

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From my days managing that car dealership. Crazy. #blondnblue22 #blondnblue #cardealership #cardealer #cardealerships #salesman #salesmanager #sales #carsales #autosales #automotivesales #automotive #automotivevideo #auto #cars #carsalesman #gaymen #gayman #gayusa #oldgay #oldqueen #car #sell #sellingsunset #carguys #carguy #carporn #carlifestyle #cargram (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0lyPDJBNz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SUV vs. Sedan: Quick Comparison Guide

Both SUVs and sedans have become incredibly popular with drivers all across the country. You probably already have a preference, but the best fit for your needs may be more complicated than previously thought.

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Both SUVs and sedans have become incredibly popular with drivers all across the country. You probably already have a preference, but the best fit for your needs may be more complicated than previously thought. Learn all about how an SUV and a sedan may fit your future needs and budget in addition to your present circumstances with this comprehensive SUV vs. sedan comparison.

Popularity

The first commonality between SUVs and sedans is that they're both incredibly popular. Sedans have always been popular as they're the typical image associated with the word "car," but SUVs have grown quite a bit. Since low fuel prices have been sustained for several years now, more and more drivers are opting for SUVs since the fuel savings of a sedan are no longer a prioritized feature according to US News.

SUVs are becoming so popular that even the big Detroit automakers are investing more in their production. Some are even ridding their lineups of sedans and focusing more on SUVs and crossovers as the central aspect of their brand according to The New York Times. In 2019, SUVs and pickups account for 70 percent of the market, boasting a massive 5.9 million sales from January to June alone as opposed to the 2.5 million sales for cars. In fact, the last time cars outsold SUVs and trucks was 10 years prior in 2009.

Advantages of SUVs

There are several advantages of SUVs to keep in mind while shopping, according to U.S. News. They're generally becoming more car-like, but the following specific advantages are particularly impressive:

Space: One of the most obvious advantages of an SUV is the sheer amount of space. Whether you're looking to carry extra passengers or extra cargo, you'll have the square footage necessary. That means more room for passengers to stretch out and relax on long rides. Cargo capacity is particularly impressive, even when you're looking at more #compact models.

Capability: SUVs tend to generally be more capable compared to sedans. All-wheel drive is fairly standard among modern lineups while many new sedans don't offer the same feature. If you spend a lot of time driving through severe weather, an SUV may be better equipped to handle hazardous conditions.

Visibility: When you're behind the wheel of an SUV, you can enjoy a higher driving position. This grants greater visibility, and the larger surrounding windows and back windshield only enhance this, according to #Valley #Honda.

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Advantages of Sedans

Driving a sedan rather than an #SUV comes with its own set of advantages you can enjoy, according to U.S. News. The following are the most important advantages to keep in mind when deciding which class of car is most important for your needs:

Safety: Sedans tend to be the safer option compared to SUVs. Some SUVs are getting safety features that were previously restricted to sedans, but sedans still have the advantage of closed trunks. Storing your valuables there is always safer than storing them in the back of an SUV's cargo space due to both visibility and security.

Fuel Economy: While low gas prices may have put SUVs into the spotlight, sedans still reign supreme in terms of fuel economy. After all, most sedans come with a four-cylinder, which is always more efficient than the V-6 or V-8 found on an SUV. Even some of the more powerful sedans that feature V-6 engines are more fuel-efficient on average due to the smaller size of vehicles they have to power. This is true even when you consider Volkswagen's weird engines.

Drivability: Since sedans aren't as top-heavy as SUVs are, they're much easier to drive, according to The New York Times. Maneuvering through sharp corners has a lesser chance of rollover, and parking is always much easier.

Budget: Fuel isn't the only thing you'll be saving money on when you opt for a sedan over an SUV. Sedans, in general, tend to be more affordable compared to SUVs, according to Valley Honda. If money isn't that much of an issue, you can use the savings to get a higher trim level sedan with extra features.

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What About Crossovers?

Crossovers combine elements of SUVs and sedans. They offer better drivability than an SUV and more interior space than a sedan, according to #Motortrend. Similar to an SUV, your passengers will certainly appreciate a crossover rather than a sedan. Just keep in mind that only SUVs can offer three rows of seats while crossovers max out at two.

Crossovers come with a few other advantages as well. You'll find AWD as a de facto requirement in recent models, so they're the clear choice if you're interested in all-weather capability. Like SUVs, crossovers offer a greater field of view than a sedan can. This is especially helpful in urban environments, though crossovers are harder to maneuver than sedans are in tight city streets.

If you're interested in hybrid models, there are plenty of crossover options available. Even so, a sedan will always reign supreme in terms of efficiency whether it's a crossover or not.

Style

If your primary concern is style, you can do well with a variety of different options in the sedan class and the SUV class. For drivers who need high levels of customization, sedans tend to have more options. A sedan hatchback with a mild lift kit can be an appealing option for some, and the hatchback distinction alone is a drastic difference that SUVs don't really offer between models.

Additionally, the sheer number of options makes the sedan a better choice in this regard. While there are luxury SUVs available, sedans are more diverse and generally get first dibs on the latest automotive technology.

With these factors in mind, you'll be in a better position to decide which is best for you in the #SUV vs. #sedan comparison. Just don't forget to check out the new offerings in the crossover segment as well when making your decision.

Courtesy: HEARST AUTOS RESEARCH

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Emerson electrification, sales for June 1987, and designs of upcoming 1989 cars:  GearCity July 87

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#EmersonPerformance

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00:00 Driving up and entering Emerson Motor Company GearCity, Michigan 00:17 Electrification 00:41 Sales 00:48 Pension 01:02 Design 03:54 Closing 03:59 Exiting and driving away from Emerson Motor Company GearCity, Michigan

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2019’s Top Rides: Part 3/Buick Regal GS, Subaru Ascent and Golf R

By Michael Hozjan

Buick Regal GS AWD: Buick gets it right

At 12, I wanted to be a car designer. Fate however had different plans for me. With an eye for automotive design, I grew up loving Buicks; from the ’57 Special to the ’59 Invicta, with the ’64 Wildcat stealing my heart time and again. Cadillacs took a close second, Fords were ok but I found Chevs too feminine. Buicks, were masculine with broad shouldered front fenders and creased lines, personifying the designing cues of GM greats, Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell.

Then came the Riviera. One snowy December afternoon as I headed to my post office, there on St. Lawrence Boulevard, with six inches of snow on the ground sat a ’65 Riviera. My heart skipped several beats and I must have studied its lines for what seemed like an eternity.

Well into the ‘70s there were some noteworthy designs that came out of Buick’s design studios however, the last four decades have been anything but exciting. That has all changed with the launch of the Regal GS – the sexiest Buick to come out of Detroit in, well the last four decades.    

The Grand Sport designation is nothing new to the Buick line up, having been associated with ‘70s era muscle cars but this is the first time that it has been used in a European sports sedan context. The stylish GS goes up against some well established rivals like the Acura TLX, Lexus ES, BMW 3 series and the like, a tough field to say the least. The Regal GS is more than just good looks, it’s a bona fide sports sedan. In fact a rebadged, German built, Opel Insignia, so the GS starts with the right genes. European engineered handling makes it the best tarmac gripping Buick ever.

Red Brembo brake calipers immediately tell everyone that this is not your typical Buick.

While different drive options/trim levels are available elsewhere around the globe, we Canucks get only one trim/drive option- also the most desirable one - the all-wheel-drive version motivated by the 310 horsepower DOHC, 3.6L V6 with variable valve timing punching out 282 lb-ft of torque through a 9-speed automatic.  

Entry price is $44,045, my tester came with the Buick Experience Package ($3,495) that included the moonroof, a Bose premium 8-speaker sound system, wireless charging, an 8” touch screen, HD radio, LED leveling headlights, The Driver Confidence Package (yes you read that right) at $1,995 includes adaptive cruise, forward collision alert with automatic braking, lane keep assist, front pedestrian braking and heads up display. The Ebony Twilight Metallic paint was a premium option at $495.

The all-wheel-drive gets a torque vectoring rear axle, which only improves traction in slippery conditions and makes the Buick eat up the corners. Buick has also given us three driving modes to choose from, Touring, Sport and GS 

Inside you’ve got one color choice, black. The supportive Recaros have a massage feature as well as being heated/cooled. Both driver’s and passenger seats have 14 adjustments to suit your body, including adjustable bolsters. Following with the German sport sedan traits, it includes a flat-bottomed steering wheel.

Rear seat passengers get ample legroom, but headroom is tight for taller occupants. With 30.cu.ft of space under the hatch with the rear seats up, with over 60 cu.ft with the rear seats folded, it betters many compact crossovers!

Is it perfect?

Non-functional air intakes in the front valance are mickey-mouse and a step backwards. Why not leave them open and help cool the brakes? No spare tire but a useless tire fix kit –that’ll help when you have a blow out or bend a wheel on Quebec’s pot holes. On the comical side, the audio system had mixed up the Cirius station numbers it’s 60s on 6 and not 660s on six….and the same could be said for 50s on 5 not 550s on 5, as well as 70s, 80s and 90s.

You can go through the gears manually with the console mounted shifter but paddle shifters would have been a nice touch to compliment the smooth 9-speed automatic.

Will the GS steal buyers away from BMW? I hardly doubt it but it does give of us a formidable option to keep our performance dollars with domestic manufacturers, and the GS buyer has nothing to be apologetic for. 

 Price as tested: $52,050*

*Includes destination charges and a/c excise tax

 Subaru Ascent: If at first you don’t succeed…

If you thought that Subaru already had a large SUV you’re right. The magic word here being had. The B9 Tribeca, later shortened to just Tribeca debuted in 2005 to, lets just say a less than stellar sales, and by 2014 had moved into the automotive history books of what once was.

It takes guts to admit that you were wrong, and it takes even big cojones to come back with a similar sized vehicle. Truth be told the SUV market has also changed over the last decade with SUVs growing increasingly larger, just like the population. Subaru appears to have been ahead of its time back in 2005 when 3-row SUV’s didn’t proliferate our roads, and minivans still reigned supreme for getting the platoon to school. But times have changed and so the new Ascent is the company’s answer to the latest trend.

The Ascent is also Subaru’s largest vehicle to date, with 142 mm longer wheelbase and 134 mm longer in length than the Tribeca, so yes passenger comfort has been greatly increased. The midsize SUV is built on the company’s Global Platform, a chassis that is easily adaptable; serving as the basis for everything from their Impreza and Crosstrek to the Ascent.

Available in four trim levels – Convenience, Touring, Limited and Premier - with the entry level 8-passenger Convenience starting at a meager $36,695. Regardless of trim, there’s a new 2.4L direct-injected, turbocharged boxer four cylinder dolling out 260 horses and 277 lb-ft of torque through the High-torque Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission).   

Talk to anyone who’s ever driven a Subie in less than ideal conditions and they’ll swear by the symmetrical full-time all-wheel-drive system. A new feature, X-Mode, pushes the traction envelope even further; at the push of a button, it monitors and controls four different vehicle dynamics, including engine, transmission, torque splitting and braking.

There’s a lot of standard driver-assistance technology in each Ascent without having to step up to trim levels, Items like automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist through the company’s EyeSight system. The base model gets a 6.5 inch infotainment screen while upper trim buyers will see an 8 inch screen. GPS however is only available in the two higher end trims (Limited and Premier). Both Touring and Limited are available in either seven or eight passenger configurations with captain’s chairs taking up the second row. My tester, the Premier trim comes only with the second row captains chairs. While all trims get heated front buckets it’s only the two higher trims that pamper their second row passengers with heated outboard seats. The third row looks a lot more inviting than some of it’s competitors but it’s still on the tight side with limited leg room. Still bear in mind this is a mid-size seven passenger and the seats are padded and comfortable to keep the small fry happy for longer drives. Oh and a pair of third-row USB charging ports become available in the Limited trim and are in addition to the standard two you’ll find in the front and second rows.

Rear cover blind and tow loop are stowed neatly under the cargo bay’s floor, the latter an option on some pricier suvs

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Whether you’re out in the boonies or negotiating city streets, the Ascent doesn’t feel like a large bulky SUV. With above average handling and a minimum of body roll for a three-row SUV, Subaru’s use of the boxer engine and its advantageous low center of gravity immediately become apparent. It’s stable, with a soft luxurious ride and is generally quiet during normal highway cruising. But it does get loud when pushed hard.

Is it perfect?

The drone of the CVT does get annoying but once you get passed that, the Ascent is typically Subaru; it does everything what it’s supposed to and does it well. I averaged 9.8L/100 km which is unprecedented in a 7-passenger sport ute. It may not be overly luxurious but you get what you pay for. I know my Subaru driving friends will all be looking at the Ascent when the time comes to turn in their current drives, and that alone will keep this big Subaru around for a long time to come.

Price as tested: $52,795*

* Includes destination charges

Volkswagen Golf R: You’ll want one

If you’ve missed my installment of the Rabbit GTI, I urge you to scroll down the page and have a read.

Now take the GTI and turn it up a notch, or three. The formula for the Golf R is very simple; take one German built spacious hatchback that already has solid, tight handling, and add gobbs of turbocharged horses to a 2.0L inline four cylinder. How many ponies? Two eighty-eight to be exact – enough to propel you well past the posted speed limit in less time than it takes you to say posted speed limit. Now stir in all-wheel drive to put all that power to the ground. Slam it to the ground for added handling. Dress it up with killer 19” wheels.

Choose between the 6-speed manual available for $42,495 or the 7-speed dual clutch automatic with Tiptronic for $43,895. Now go have the most fun you can with your clothes on.

Doesn’t look like it but there’s nearly 300 horses in there

Quad exhaust tips tell you this is no ordinary Golf

The Golf R is everything you want in a performance sedan and then some. It makes no sense in a country with posted speed limits, but then neither do Porches, Ferraris and the like.   

Price as tested: $49, 290*

*Includes destination charges and a/c excise tax