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jameswmurphytucsonaz · 4 months ago

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Chevy Chevelle - Iconic Muscle Car of its Era

One of the most versatile muscle cars of its era, the Chevy Chevelle first came off the production line in September 1963, introduced at a Chicago press conference. Built on an A-body platform, the Chevelle shared the same underlying frame as the Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Tempest, and Buick Skylark. Its niche was between the large Impala and compact Chevy II/Nova, and its nearest competitor at launch was the Ford Fairlane. The popular mid-size sold 338,286 units in its first year and remained in production until 1977.

Introduced as a 220-horsepower 283cid, the Chevelle was initially available as a two-door hardtop, the Sports Coupe, or a convertible. A smaller number of four-door sedans and two or four-door station wagon models also made it to showroom floors. One hallmark was that it returned the 115-inch wheelbase of 1955 to 1957 Chevys. This created a smooth ride that backseat passengers appreciated, making it a popular family vehicle. By the end of 1964, the Chevelle was available with a top-line 300 horsepower 327cid engine that solidified it in the performance category.

By 1965, Chevy offered a performance 350hp L79 engine on its Super Sport (SS) trim model. Innovations included vinyl bucket seats with a floor console, a four-gauge cluster, and an optional dash-mounted tachometer that measured revolutions per minute.

In 1965, Chevrolet upped the ante, introducing the Chevy Malibu SS 396 Z16. The Z16 replaced the small-block engine of previous SS models with a big-block V8 engine known as the 396 (or L37). This delivered a full-throated 375 horsepower and is seen by many as the start of the classic muscle car era. The Z16 is also one of the most sought-after models by vintage collectors, as only 201 of the new trim was manufactured in its inaugural year.

The popularity of the higher-performance Super Sport packages on the baseline Chevelle was such that in 1966, Chevrolet made SS its model, which featured a 396 engine and horsepower options between 325 and 375. This more limited version of the first-generation Chevelle, the SS396 series, lasted through 1968.

Spanning 1968 to 1972, the second generation of the Chevelle relegated Super Sport to an engine package again and represented a radical redesign of the vehicle. The 396 cubic inch, 375hp engine remained the top-of-line option. Aesthetically, the taillights were bigger, and the back of the vehicle was shorter and curvier. With a cut wheelbase, the second-generation Chevelle also featured a noticeably longer hood.

The 1970 Chevelle LS6 introduced the iconic twin racing-stripe front hood option, which is familiar from car chase scenes in movies and TV series of the era. Its taillights were bumper-mounted, and with a 450 horsepower 454 block, it had one of the most powerful engines of the era. The highly collected model only lasted a single year: already, United States regulations were on the horizon that would make better mileage vehicles a must, and in 1971, the vehicle returned to a small-block 350 engine.

The mid-1970s oil crisis and further fuel economy regulations stripped the Chevelle line of its power and luster. By 1977, the Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu series had only 145 horsepower, a far cry from their muscle car heydays. The following year, the Chevelle was folded into the Malibu brand as Chevy streamlined operations.

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forzajazzy · 6 months ago

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1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396

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crazy4tank · 4 years ago

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The particular Quick List Of American Muscle Vehicles

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The particular Quick List Of American Muscle Vehicles

By David Ashton

When I first compiled this list, it was really for my own benefit so I could have a quick reference to all of the major American muscle cars produced between the mid-60s and mid-70s. Basically, the most popular makes and years for that golden age of high displacement muscle machines. Now it’ s time to pass it on to you good folks, so you have a quick reference to start to see the most popular muscle cars at a glance. Now, I know there will be a couple of exceptions here and there missing, so if you see any that are not included, please comment below so that we can add them and make the best list on the net of all things muscle car. For the Ultimate list of muscle cars go here .

A AMC muscle cars 1965–1966: Rambler/AMC Marlin 1965-1967 AMC Rambler Marlin 1968–1970 AMC AMX 1968/69 AMX 390 1968–1974 AMC Javelin 1969 AMC SC/Rambler 1970–1978: AMC Gremlin (.. i know! ) 1970–1971 AMC Rebel 1970 AMC rebel the machine 1970–1971 AMC Matador 1971 AMC Javelin AMX 401 1971 AMC Hornet SC 360

B Buick muscle cars 1962–1970 Buick Wildcat 1963–1993 Buick Riviera 1965–1969 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 1965–1975 Buick Riviera Gran Sport 1966-1969 Buick GS 400 (stage 1) 1968–1974 Buick Gran Sport and GTX 1968–1969 Buick Gran Sport 1970–1974 Buick GSX 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 1972–1975 Riviera GS Stage 1 1974 Buick Apollo GSX 1984-87 Grand Country's 1987 Buick GNX

C Chevrolet /GM Motors muscle cars 1961–1970 Chevrolet Impala 1965–1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 1965–1973 Chevrolet Chevelle DURE 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 70 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 1964-1973 2012 chevrolet El Camino 70 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro 1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 1967–2002 The 2012 chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1953- Chevrolet Corvette 1962–1976 Chevrolet Nova 1973 Chevrolet Nova DURE 1966–1967 Chevrolet 2 Nova 1969 2012 chevrolet Nova SS 369 1961–1976 Chevrolet Impala SS 1968 Chevrolet Impala DURE 427 1958–1975 The 2012 chevrolet captiva Bel Air 1965–1976 Chevrolet Caprice 1967 Chevrolet Corvette stingray 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo DURE 454 1966 Mercedes II SS 1966 Chevrolet II SS modified 1962 Chevrolet Bel The air 409 1969 The 2012 chevrolet Camaro Pace car 1968 Chevrolet Camaro pro Avenue 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 1968 Mercedes Chevelle pro Street Chevrolet Corvair 1967 – 1969 Chevrolet Yenko/COPO Chevelle

Corvette BP super 1954- Chevrolet Corvettes

Chrysler muscle cars 1965–1974 Chrysler Newport 1955–1965 Chrysler 300 (B 372 engine) 1959–1971 The chrysler Town and Country (B 372 engine) 1963 The chrysler turbine

September Dodge muscle cars 1969-1970 Dodge Daytona 1962–1965 Dodge Dart 1962–1965 Dodge Dart GRAND TOURING 1962–1965 Dodge Dart GTS 1962–1965 Catch Dart Swinger 1962–1965 Dodge Dart Demon 1968 Dodge Hurst hemi Dart 1963-1965 Dodge Creator 880 1968–1979, 1965–1966 Dodge Coronet 70 Dodge Coronet R/T 1966–1974 Dodge Charger 1968 Dodge Charger 440 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 1969 Dodge Phone chrgr 500 1971 Ficelle Charger R/T 1968–1971 Dodge Super Bee 1970–1974 Dodge Challenger 1966 Dodge Charger modified 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 1970 Dodge Opposition R/T SE 70 Dodge Challenger T/A 1960–1973 Dodge Polara 1971-1972 Dodge Demon

DeSoto 1964–1971

Farrenheit Ford muscle cars 1964–1965 Ford Thunderbolt 427 1959–1969 Ford Galaxie 1968 Ford Universe 500 1966 The ford Galaxy 500 L 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 XL 1966–1969 Ford Fairlane 1968–1974 Ford Torino 1968–1974 Ford Torino (GT, Cobra, and Talladega, Serpent à lunettes Jet Ram Air 429, Move Pack ) 72 Ford Grand Torino Sport 1969 Ford Torino Talladega 1965–2004 Ford Mustang 1971-1973 Ford Mustang 302 1971-1973 The 2003 ford Mustang 351 1967–1971 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1969–1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 1969–1970 The ford Mustang Boss 302 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 1965 Ford Mustang GRAND TOURING 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS 1966–1969 Honda Fairlane GT 1966–1969 Ford Fairlane GTA 1966–1969 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt 427 1967 Kia fairline 427 1966–1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra 1964–1969 Ford Falcon 1963 Ford Falcon GT tuner 1963 Ford Falcon racer 1965 Ford producer Falcon Ranchero 1967–1979 Ford Ranchero Truck 1964-1969 Ford GT40

G GMC muscle automobile 1971–1977 GENERAL MOTOR CO Sprint 1978–1987 GENERAL MOTORS CO Caballero

They would Hudson muscle cars

J Jensen muscle cars 1962-1966 Jensen CV8

M Mercury muscle quicker . 1966–1972 Mercury Cyclone 1969–1970 Mercury Cougar 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 1969–1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1962–1967 Mercury S-55 (1964-1965 Marauder) 1959–1974 Mercury Monterey 1970–1971 Mercury Montego 1964–1977 Mercury Comet 1970 Mercury Cyclone spoiler

Mopars (parts, service and customer care within The chrysler Group. )(Dodge, Chrysler (any), Plymouth, Imperial, or DeSoto)

O Oldsmobile performance cars 1968–1971 Oldsmobile 442 late 1960s Oldsmobile 442 modified 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Oldsmobile Hurst 1961–1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass “ Ram-Rod” 350 1969–1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 70 Oldsmobile Rallye 350 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye three hundred and fifty 1974 Oldsmobile Omega sa S 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire 1966 Oldsmobile Tornado (maybe) 72 Oldsmobile Vista cruiser

P Plymouth muscle trucks 1962–1965 Plymouth Fury 413, 1962–1965 Plymouth Fury 426 Max Sand iron 1962–1965 Plymouth Violence 426 Hemi 1963–1976 Plymouth Belvedere 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX 1962–1971 Plymouth Sport Fury 1967–1971 Plymouth GTX 1967 Plymouth GTX 426 hemi 1968–1974 Plymouth Road Runner late 1960s Plymouth Road Runner 446 BBL 1964–1974 Plymouth Sphyrène 1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda 1971 Plymouth cuda 383 70 Plymouth Superbird 1970–1976 Plymouth Duster year 1971 Plymouth Duster 340

Pontiac muscle vehicles 1961 – 1991 Pontiac Tempest 1962 – 1981 Pontiac Notre Mans 1964 – 1974 Pontiac GTO 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power 1970 Pontiac GTO Appraise 1967 – 2002 Pontiac Firebird 1967 – 2002 Trans Am 1965 Pontiac Catalina two plus two 1968 Pontiac Firebird H. O. 1973 Pontiac Formula 400 1972 Pontiac GP Hurst SSJ 1967 Pontiac Pattern Prix 1978 Pontiac Trans Am lates 1970s Pontiac Trans Am anniversary 1974 Pontiac Trans Pm SD455

Nasiums Shelby muscle cars 1968 Shelby GT three hundred and fifty 1963 Shelby/Cooper California king Cobra 1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350H 1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350R 1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT500 1965 Shelby DC Cobra

The position One particular Quick List Of American Muscle Homes appeared first on your Structure Car .

#Best Muscle Cars #The Ultimate List of American Muscle Cars

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kanaspo · 5 years ago

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Существует негласное правило, что соотношение массы мускул кара к мощности не должно превышать 6 кг на 1 л.с.

Постепенно мировые цены на нефть сделали свое дело — американские мускул кары превратились из доступных и мощных ��ашин в предметы роскоши, осевшие в гаражах коллекционеров. Но они оставили богатое наследие, которое восхищает до сих пор.

Chevy II Nova SS

Год создания: 1968

Двигатель: 396-й V8, 350 л.с.

Разгон до 100 км/с: 6.5 с

Максимальная скорость: 190 км/ч

До 1969 года эта модель называлась Chevrolet Chevy II, а название Chevy II Nova SS носила расширенная комплектация этого авто. Нова была довольно компактной по своим габаритам и, хотя это не был престижный автомобиль высокого класса, Chevy II Nova SS полюбилась многим своим владельцам и заслужила широкую популярность.

Ford Torino Cobra 428

Год создания: 1968

Двигатель: 4V CJ (Cobra-Jet), 375 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 7.0 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 5.7 с

Максимальная скорость: 188 км/ч

Это довольно редкая комплектация могла пох��астаться невероятно мощным двигателем. Официальная мощность двигателя указывалась 250 кВт, но ходят упорные слухи, что на практике он выдавал все 325 кВт. Такое «занижение» должно было удешевить клиентам получение страховки. Среди мусл каров этот прожорливый монстрик мог похвастаться довольно хорошей управляемостью.

Plymouth Road Runner

Год создания: 1968

Двигатель: V8, 335 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 6.2 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 6.7 с

Максимальная скорость: 208 км/ч

Была небольшая дилемма, кому отдать эту строчку: Плимуту или Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack (1969). Выбор был не сложен — Додж и так отъел немалую долю нашего рейтинга. И дело не только в Додже: создатели Plymouth Road Runner преследовали очень благородную цель. Они решили создать мощный автомобиль, который смог бы проехать 400 метров за 14 секунд, и в тоже время стоил бы не больше 3000$. И они это сделали — вот что значит настоящий альтруизм!

Конечно, этот бюджетный маслкар не отличался особым интерьером и красотой, но он был действительно мощным, мог похвастаться гидроусилителем руля и передними дисковыми тормозами.

Chevrolet Impala SS (1967)

Год создания: 1969

Двигатель: Turbo Jet V8, 425 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 6.7 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 6.5 с

Максимальная скорость: 200 км/ч

Импалы 1960-х годов пользуются особой любовью среди американских коллекционеров. По древней коллекционерской традиции, особо ценятся кабриолеты и чуть меньше двухдверные хардтопы (купе с жесткой крышей без боковых стоек). Но не коллекционерам одним приглянулось это авто — Импала является также классическим автомобилем для создания лоурайдера (те самые «скачущие» машины из GTA).

Одной из лучших представительниц своего модельного ряда, несомненно, является Impala 1967 года. SS в названии модели обозначает комплектацию Super Sport, которая включала в себя более мощный двигатель.

Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Год создания: 1964

Двигатель: V8, 450 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 7.3 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 4.3 с

Максимальная скорость: 270 км/ч

Chevrolet Chevelle SS («Супер Спорт») с самого начала позиционировалась как мускул кар. Модель 454, которая выпускалась в 1970 году, комплектовалась самым мощным двигателем в истории этой машины: последний монстр от Chevelle перед началом эпохи экологических, не таких прожорливых машин.

Dodge Challenger SRT-8

Год создания: 2008

Двигатель: Chrysler Hemi V8, 425 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 6.1 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 4.3 с

Максимальная скорость: 270 км/ч

Действительно легендарный автомобиль. В своей популярности он может конкурировать с такими монстрами американских супер-каров, как Камаро или Форд Мустанг. Сомневаетесь? А как вам такой факт: Додж Челленджер можно наблюдать примерно в 30 разных фильмах и даже мультфильмах разной степени популярности.

Модель SRT-8 разбавляет наш рейтинг старых классических американских мускул каров: этот мускулистый американский парень появился в 2008 году. Да, мы тут пытаемся восхищаться старой классикой, но что поделать, если он успел затмить своих предшественников?

Pontiac GTO

Год создания: 1969

Двигатель: V8, 366 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 6.5 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 6.2 с

Максимальная скорость: 196 км/ч

Ровно 10 лет, с 1964 по 1974 года, Дженерал Моторс выпускала Pontiac GTO. В характеристиках авто, чуть выше, указан 1969 год по той причине, что все другие показатели верны именно для модели этого года — все таки она пользуется наибольшей популярностью. Хотя я руками и ногами голосовал бы за Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air III 1970 — уже за один его внешний вид.

Впрочем, не буду предвзят — поскольку большинство любителей маслкаров отдают свое предпочтение именно модели 1969 года, именно ей отдадим ветвь первенства, а заодно и галерею этого подзаголовка.

Chevrolet Camaro Z-28

Год создания: 1967

Двигатель: 302-й V8, 290 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 4.9 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 7.2 с

Максимальная скорость: 205 км/ч

Поставить Шевроле Камаро рядом с Форд Мустанг — это самое верное решение, которое можно принять при составлении подобного рейтинга. Камаро с самого начала не скрывали своих намерений в отношении Форда. Хотя само название происходит от французского «camrade» (друг), в далеком 1967 ребята из Chevrolet на вопрос о значении названия Камаро отвечали, что это такое злобное животное, которое питается мустангами.

Какая из этих машин лучше — тема для вечного холливара. Поэтому воспользуюсь изящным объяснением, что в нашем рейтинге Камаро вежливо уступила 3 место старшему.

Также существовала комплектация «SS», которая включала небольшие визуальные изменения и, самое главное, более мощный двигатель — 325 л.с. Обладателям Z-28 он был недоступен: Z-28 имела спойлер, тонированные окна и еще некоторые «косметические» изменения. Но, не смотря на это, именно эта комплектация стала самой популярной Камаро. С 1969 она стала выходить с круглыми фарами.

Ford Mustang Boss 302/Shelby GT500 «Eleanor»

Год создания: 1969

Двигатель: 351-й V8, 375 л.с.

Разгон до 100 км/с: 6.9 с

Максимальная скорость: 208 км/ч

На самом деле существует куча крутых Мустангов. Из них можно выделить 2 самых лучших — это Ford Mustang Boss 302 и Shelby Mustang GT500 «Eleanor» 1967. Проясним ситуацию с Шелби: Форд выпускал классные машины, а мастерская известного гонщика Кэрола Шелби делала их еще лучше и продавала всем желающим. Модели, которые выходили из их гаража, носили название Shelby Mustang.

Поэтому более справедливо будет выделить именно первоначальную версию: Ford Mustang Boss 302 (именно он занимает 8 фото в галерее чуть выше). Этот мускул кар был создан с конкретной целью: порвать Камаро в гонках Trans AM и наскар. Шелби не остались в стороне и сделали очередную удачную модификацию под названием Shelby Cobra.

Dodge Charger R/T (1969)

Год создания: 1969

Двигатель: 440 Magnum V8, 425 л.с.

Объем двигателя: 6.1 л

Разгон до 100 км/с: 6.5 с

Максимальная скорость: 220 км/ч

Второе поколение культового американского масл кара появилось в 1968 году. Чтобы и дальше нести добро и свет в массы, в смысле популяризировать muscle car, компания Додж решила создать ряд автомобилей R/T, что означало «Road/Track». Это обозначение «R/T» позволяли носить только действительно мощным автомобилям, таким как Dodge Charger R/T. Почему же тогда мы говорим о 1969-м? Через год были внесены небольшие изменен��я в дизайн и, что самое важное, вышел в свет умопомрачительный Dodge Charger Daytona и редкая модель Dodge Charger 500.

Заплатив за расширенную комплектацию, можно было радоваться не «Магнуму», а двигателю «426 Hemi». Впрочем, большинство были весьма д��вольны и с «Магнумом»: ведь он позволял вытворять нечто безумно веселое. Достаточно было поставить широкие задние покрышки, нагрузить заднюю ось и стартовать «с 2 педалей» — если водитель сделал все правильно, «440 Магнум» мог поставить машину на задние колеса!

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itsworn · 6 years ago

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Original Owner Still Enjoys His Unrestored 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

Darn Mick Yonkers! Leave it to that rascal to go and buy the exact car Joe Koski wanted a 1967 L79 Chevelle, down to the color and all. Both gearhead guys ran together on the loud streets of Chicago, growing up during the 1960s. Among their friends and Chevy-lovin’ crew, there was one take on performance: small-block. “They seemed to deliver lots of horsepower without breaking as much as the big-blocks,” explains Joe, who still lives in the Windy City. “Of course, we all knew the great things Grumpy Jenkins and Dave Strickler were doing with them at the dragstrip.”

When 1967 rolled around, Joe was ready to buy his own car (returning his dad’s 1965 Impala). He searched high and low for what he wanted most, a 1965 L79-equipped Chevelle. “I liked the power, and a lot of that was due to the cam, pistons, and the Holley on an aluminum high-rise manifold,’ he says. “Those small-block motors sound and perform great. I still dig the sound of a car with a performance camshaft at idle.”

Shortly after buying the hot car, Joe Koski added an alarm, complete with mercury switches and an ignition cutoff. Gas station staff were foggy on the Z’s equipment, but thieves weren’t. “I didn’t want to lose the car to burglary or somebody with a tow truck,” says Joe. “Chicago’s nice, but I wanted to feel secure parking it on the streets.”

Turns out, he wasn’t alone. Even used, those special Chevelles were few and far between, leaving Joe no choice but to pony up and order one new. “I finished the spring college semester, returned home, and was all prepared to go place my order,” he says. His family’s dealership of choice was nearby Brigance Chevrolet, home of Chicago muscle car sales icon Mr. Ed Schoenthaler.

Then came the news of Mick Yonkers and his shiny new ride, and Joe’s plan screeched to a halt. “I always took Mick for a Mopar man since he drove and raced his father’s 1965 426 Wedge Coronet,” says Joe. “Turns out, he liked Chevys, too.”

Mick’s move ended up being a blessing in disguise. It led Joe to the car he would come to cherish for life.

Wanting to be different from his pal, Joe waited to see what the 1968 Chevelle redesign would bring. His hopes rose when news broke that they’d have the L79, but those hopes dropped fast when he learned it would lack the aluminum intake and Holley carb. “Back to the drawing board I went, thinking, How else I could get that combo?” Ruling out the pricy Corvette, within the Chevy lineup those power parameters zeroed his search to just the Camaro Z/28.

Any time the car needed maintenance, Joe easily got it in the Brigance Chevrolet service department. “Several mechanics were buds, but no motor work was ever done. It has never been apart.” Joe estimates that there’s around 15,000 miles on the car. The odometer broke at 11,780, and he never bothered to fix it.

Joe was in a great spot to see those cars up close. That summer (and the summer of 1969), he worked at Brigance. Most days he could be found in the parts department, then the service department, answering customer calls, bringing cars to mechanics, and occasionally filling in as a service writer and drafting work orders. The daily tasks changed but not the high-powered machines constantly around. “All day long I was surrounded by nothing but performance,” he recalls. “The dealership was moving 435-horse Corvettes and 396/375-horse Chevelles, Camaros, and Novas all day long. I’d come to work on Monday, and first thing in the morning we’d be loaded with cars that had been to the track on Sunday and already needed repair.”

One of the guys responsible for moving that Chi-town muscle was salesman Len Dudas. He was the Koski’s go-to guy, and naturally, Joe sought him to order his 1968 Camaro Z/28. Joe was all of 19 that May, with his birthday just around the corner.

This photo, dated July 1968, shows Joe’s Camaro still wearing its window sticker. He took delivery of his Camaro on Memorial Day, which means he either left the sticker in the window for weeks or, more likely, it took a while to finish the roll of film.

Black was his first choice of paint color, but because it was unavailable, he selected his second favorite, Cordovan Maroon. “That matched Dad’s Impala, also ordered from Len,” says Joe.

Most of his limited teenage budget was taken up by the car’s base price, but he dug deep and tacked on a few options, including tinted glass and an AM radio. Like most heavy right footers buying these cars, Joe left off power steering. “Any added belt on the drivetrain was robbing horsepower,” he recalls with a smirk. “That’s not something I wanted.”

The sports car was delivered on a glorious Memorial Day weekend. Right away, Joe saw firsthand how little people knew about the new Chevy offering. “Driving home, I pulled into a Shell station to refuel.” A curious attendant came out and recognized the car, but because of the stripes he couldn’t figure out just what in tarnation it was. “He walked around and around then finally saw the fender badge,” Joe says. “He paused, looked up at me, and said, ‘What’s a Z-2-B?’”

While many folks Joe encountered sought to know what the car was, many more cared to know what it could do. “People constantly wanted to see how fast it was on the street. I always made sure the motor was in tune, just in case something came up.”

He got plenty of street time to dial it in, but even more on sanctioned strips. On any given warm weekend, he’d be at Oswego Dragway in Oswego, Illinois, competing in the E/Pure Stock class. “You’d remove the hubcaps and trim rings, pop on your seatbelt, and with street tires and closed exhaust, you’d be off and running.” The gearhead was constantly lining up against 400 Firebirds, Road Runners, Super Bees, and ram air 4-4-2s, fighting to be competitive.

“The Z’s tires weren’t wide enough for getting off the line well,” Joe remembers. “I’d pop the clutch at 3,000 rpm and feather and dance with the throttle. Once they hooked and I got going, I’d be fine.”

Although they were close to home, the track’s pits weren’t paved and were quite dusty. “It was never fun lying under the car in dirt.” After hearing of Union Grove, Wisconsin’s Great Lakes Dragaway and its asphalt-coated lots, Joe started frequenting there, as well as the US 30 Drag Strip, just over the state line in Indiana.

His biggest boost in top-end power came from a trip back to the dealership. “Once the car had its 1,000-mile warranty check-in, off came the smog pump and belt,” says Joe. “The parts department sold plugs that fit perfectly into the exhaust manifold.” Another trick he did was swapping in six-cylinder distributor springs, which were stiffer and kept better timing.

When Joe slowed down, he’d be found cruising to the local Topps Big Boy on Ogden Avenue. “I’d back in with the parking lights on and watch the other muscle cars parade through.” The joint was known for juicy burgers, but Joe would instead grab a steaming-hot pie from down the street at Villa Nova, a pizzeria still in business today.

Summertime in the Z was splendid, but come those frigid winters things got dicey. “With those skinny tires, that engine power, and rearend, I’d spin on frost,” Joe recalls. Helping him further take it easy was the 4.88 gear he installed in the rearend. He did it to own stoplight romps, but it did make his highway drives more relaxed. So much so that on December 22, 1969, Joe was interstate cruising, heading home from college, when his mirrors lit up blue and red. “The officer pulled me over for going under the speed limit. I explained the situation and the state trooper laughed, letting me go with a warning.”

Joe would go on to get his degree, leaving Brigance Chevrolet and moving on to his teaching career. His first position was teaching math at the Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights. Now with a 30-mile commute, Joe sourced a well-loved 1957 Chevy Nomad to drive daily.

Decades haven’t changed Joe’s passion for his Z-2-B (as some called it).

Wedding bells tolled for Joe in 1975, followed by four kids in the years to come. The new dad kept the Camaro around, always figuring out a way to keep it garaged. “My single buddies, like Mick, would go from one fast car to another, kidding me that it was time for something,” says Joe. “I’d always reply that my kids are going to drive my car. Sure enough, it’s been around long enough for that to happen.”

Special thanks to model Eva Le Rouge and car owners Mark Knecht, Chuck Casey, Bob Cyr, and Mike Kohanski for taking part in our photo shoot.

At a Glance 1968 Z/28 Owned by: Joe Koski Restored by: Unrestored Engine: 302ci/290hp V-8 Transmission: Muncie M20 4-speed manual Rearend: 3.73 gears with Positraction Interior: Standard black vinyl bucket seat Wheels: 15-inch steel Tires: P215/60R15 Goodyear Eagle ST Special parts: Sun Super Tach

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A pocos días del lanzamiento de Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft ha dado a conocer la lista de autos que estarán disponibles para la salida del juego, siendo más de 400 vehículos con sus reglajes oficial.

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1926 Bugatti Type 35 C

1931 Bentley 4-1/2 Litre Supercharged

1931 Bentley 8-Litre

1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupe

1934 Alfa Romeo P3

1939 Auto Union Type D

1939 Maserati 8CTF

1939 Mercedes-Benz W154

1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe

1945 Willys MB Jeep

1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon

1948 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta

1949 Mercury Coupe

1953 Chevrolet Corvette

1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial

1953 Maserati A6GCS/53 Pininfarina Berlinetta

1954 Jaguar XK120 SE

1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé

1955 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan

1955 Hoonigan Chevrolet Bel Air

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR

1955 Porsche 550A Spyder

1956 Ford F-100

1956 Jaguar D-Type

1956 Lotus Eleven

1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

1957 Ferrari 250 California

1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

1957 Maserati 300 S

1957 Porsche 356A Speedster

1958 Aston Martin DBR1

1958 Austin-Healey Sprite MkI

1958 MG MGA Twin-Cam

1958 Morris Minor 1000

1959 Ford Anglia 105E

1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8

1960 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

1960 Porsche 718 RS 60

1961 Jaguar E-type S1

1961 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

1962 Peel P50

1962 Triumph Spitfire

1963 Ferrari 250LM

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe

1964 Aston Martin DB5

1964 Austin FX4 Taxi

1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport 409

1964 Ford GT40 Mk I

1964 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2

1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII

1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

1965 Hoonigan Ford ‘Hoonicorn’ Mustang

1965 MINI Cooper S

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport

1966 Ford #2 GT40 Mk II Le Mans

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina

1966 MG MGB GT

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427

1967 Ferrari #24 Ferrari Spa 330 P4

1967 Lamborghini Miura P400

1967 Sunbeam Tiger

1968 Abarth 595 esseesse

1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock

1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4

1968 Lancia Fulvia Coupé Rallye 1.6 HF

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe

1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona HEMI

1969 Dodge Charger R/T

1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

1969 Lola #6 Penske Sunoco T70 MkIIIB

1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432

1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug

1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 454

1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

1970 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport 454

1970 Datsun 510

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

1970 International Scout 800A

1970 Volkswagen #1107 Desert Dingo Racing Stock Bug

1971 AMC Javelin AMX

1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1971 Lotus Elan Sprint

1971 Meyers Manx

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI

1971 Porsche #23 917/20

1972 Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49

1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO

1972 Hoonigan Chevrolet Napalm Nova

1972 Land Rover Series III

1972 Reliant Supervan III

1973 AMC Gremlin X

1973 BMW 2002 Turbo

1973 Ford Capri RS3100

1973 Ford Escort RS1600

1973 Ford XB Falcon GT

1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

1973 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-R

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS

1973 Renault Alpine A110 1600s

1974 Holden Sandman HQ panel van

1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale

1975 Ford Bronco

1976 Jeep CJ5 Renegade

1977 Ford Escort RS1800

1977 Holden Torana A9X

1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

1978 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS1800

1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

1979 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

1980 Abarth Fiat 131

1980 FIAT 124 Sport Spider

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

1981 BMW M1

1981 Ford Fiesta XR2

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S

1982 Lancia 037 Stradale

1982 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3

1983 Audi Sport quattro

1983 GMC Vandura G-1500

1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI

1983 Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution

1984 Ferrari 288 GTO

1984 Opel Manta 400

1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

1985 Ford RS200 Evolution

1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A

1986 Audi #2 Audi Sport quattro S1

1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo

1986 Lamborghini LM 002

1986 Lancia Delta S4

1986 MG Metro 6R4

1987 Buick Regal GNX

1987 Ferrari F40

1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500

1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31)

1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

1987 Porsche 959

1988 BMW M5

1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Sport

1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV

1989 Ferrari F40 Competizione

1989 Porsche 944 Turbo

1990 Jaguar XJ-S

1990 Mazda Savanna RX-7

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II

1990 SUBARU Legacy RS

1990 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton

1991 BMW M3

1991 Honda CR-X SiR

1991 Hoonigan Rauh-Welt Begriff Porsche 911 Turbo

1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport

1992 Ferrari 512 TR

1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth

1992 Honda NSX-R

1992 Hoonigan Mazda RX-7 Twerkstallion

1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO

1992 Nissan Silvia CLUB K’s

1992 Volkswagen Golf Gti 16v Mk2

1993 Ford SVT Cobra R

1993 Jaguar XJ220

1993 McLaren F1

1993 Nissan 240SX SE

1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec

1993 Renault Clio Williams

1993 Toyota #1 T100 Baja Truck

1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata

1994 Nissan Silvia K’s

1995 Audi RS 2 Avant

1995 BMW M5

1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

1995 Ferrari F50

1995 Nissan NISMO GT-R LM

1995 Porsche 911 GT2

1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6

1996 Ferrari F50 GT

1997 BMW M3

1997 Honda Civic Type R

1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV

1997 Land Rover Defender 90

1997 Lotus Elise GT1

1997 Mazda RX-7

1997 McLaren F1 GT

1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec

1997 Volvo 850 R

1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR

1998 Nissan R390

1998 Nissan Silvia K’s Aero

1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion

1998 SUBARU Impreza 22B STi

1998 TVR Cerbera Speed 12

1998 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Mk3

1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR

2000 Ford SVT Cobra R

2000 Lotus 340R

2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R

2001 Acura Integra Type-R

2001 Audi RS 4 Avant

2002 Acura RSX Type-S

2002 BMW Z3 M Coupe

2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello

2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari

2002 Lotus Esprit V8

2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II

2003 Audi RS 6

2003 BMW M5

2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

2003 Ford Focus RS

2003 Nissan Fairlady Z

2003 Porsche Carrera GT

2003 Volkswagen Golf R32

2004 Honda Civic Type-R

2004 Maserati MC12

2004 Porsche 911 GT3

2004 SUBARU Impreza WRX STi

2004 Saleen S7

2005 BMW M3

2005 Ford GT

2005 Honda NSX-R

2005 Lotus Elise 111S

2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5

2005 SUBARU Impreza WRX STi

2005 TVR Sagaris

2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR

2006 Audi RS 4

2006 HUMMER H1 Alpha

2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

2007 Honda Civic Type-R

2007 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38

2008 BMW M3

2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe

2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR

2008 Lamborghini Reventón

2008 SUBARU Impreza WRX STI

2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50

2009 Audi RS 6

2009 BMW M5

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

2009 Ferrari 458 Italia

2009 Ford Focus RS

2009 Honda S2000 CR

2009 Lotus 2-Eleven

2009 MINI John Cooper Works

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster

2010 Aston Martin One-77

2010 Audi TT RS Coupé

2010 Ferrari 599 GTO

2010 Ferrari 599XX

2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV

2010 Maserati Gran Turismo S

2010 Morgan Aero SuperSports

2010 Nissan 370Z

2010 Noble M600

2010 Pagani Zonda R

2010 Renault Clio R.S.

2010 Renault Megane R.S. 250

2010 Volkswagen Golf R

2011 Audi RS 3 Sportback

2011 Audi RS 5 Coupé

2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

2011 BMW X5 M

2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is

2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

2011 Ferrari FF

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

2011 Ford Transit SuperSportVan

2011 Koenigsegg Agera

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

2011 Lotus Evora S

2011 Mazda RX-8 R3

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2011 Penhall The Cholla

2011 SUBARU WRX STI

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R

2012 Ascari KZ1R

2012 Aston Martin Vanquish

2012 BMW M5

2012 Bowler EXR S

2012 Eagle Speedster

2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta

2012 Hennessey Venom GT

2012 Jaguar XKR-S

2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

2012 Lotus Exige S

2012 MINI John Cooper Works GP

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

2012 Pagani Huayra

2012 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

2012 Vauxhall Astra VXR

2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8

2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

2013 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro

2013 Audi RS 4 Avant

2013 Audi RS 7 Sportback

2013 BMW M6 Coupe

2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed

2013 Cadillac XTS Limousine

2013 Caterham Superlight R500

2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO

2013 Ferrari 458 Speciale

2013 Ferrari LaFerrari

2013 Ford Shelby GT500

2013 KTM X-Bow R

2013 Lamborghini Veneno

2013 MINI X-Raid All4 Racing Countryman

2013 Mazda MX-5

2013 McLaren P1

2013 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

2013 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG

2013 Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC

2013 SRT Viper GTS

2013 SUBARU BRZ

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

2014 BAC Mono

2014 BMW M4 Coupe

2014 Ferrari California T

2014 Ferrari FXX K

2014 Ford #11 Rockstar F-150 Trophy Truck

2014 Ford FPV Limited Edition Pursuit Ute

2014 Ford Fiesta ST

2014 Ford Ranger T6 Rally Raid

2014 HSV GEN-F GTS

2014 HSV Limited Edition Gen-F GTS Maloo

2014 Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4

2014 Lamborghini Urus Concept

2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter

2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023

2014 Morgan 3 Wheeler

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

2014 Terradyne Gurkha LAPV

2014 Volkswagen Global RallyCross Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Golf R

2015 Alumi Craft Class 10 Race Car

2015 Audi RS 6 Avant

2015 Audi S1

2015 Audi TTS Coupé

2015 BMW X6 M

2015 BMW i8

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

2015 Ferrari 488 GTB

2015 Ferrari F12tdf

2015 Ford Falcon GT F 351

2015 Honda Ridgeline Baja Trophy Truck

2015 Infiniti Q60 Concept

2015 Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé

2015 Jaguar XE-S

2015 Jaguar XFR-S

2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT

2015 Koenigsegg One:1

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR

2015 McLaren 570S Coupé

2015 McLaren 650S Coupe

2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S

2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck

2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS

2015 Porsche Cayman GTS

2015 Porsche Macan Turbo

2015 Radical RXC Turbo

2015 SUBARU WRX STI

2015 Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020

2015 Volvo V60 Polestar

2016 Abarth 695 Biposto

2016 Ariel Nomad

2016 Aston Martin Vantage GT12

2016 Aston Martin Vulcan

2016 Audi R8 V10 plus

2016 BMW M2 Coupé

2016 BMW M4 GTS

2016 Bentley Bentayga

2016 Cadillac ATS-V

2016 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan

2016 Dodge Viper ACR

2016 Ford Shelby GT350R

2016 Honda Civic Type R

2016 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 9 Ford Focus RS RX

2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7

2016 Jeep Trailcat

2016 Koenigsegg Regera

2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV

2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4

2016 Lotus 3-Eleven

2016 Mazda MX-5

2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé

2016 Nissan TITAN Warrior Concept

2016 Pagani Huayra BC

2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

2016 Porsche Cayman GT4

2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck

2016 SUBARU #199 WRX STI VT15r Rally Car

2016 Spania GTA GTA Spano

2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37

2016 Vauxhall Corsa VXR

2016 Volvo Iron Knight

2016 W Motors Lykan HyperSport

2016 Zenvo ST1

2017 Abarth 124 Spider

2017 Acura NSX

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

2017 Aston Martin DB11

2017 Bentley Continental Supersports

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

2017 Ford #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC Fiesta

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford Focus RS

2017 Ford GT

2017 Ford M-Sport Fiesta RS

2017 Jaguar F-PACE S

2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R

2017 Nissan GT-R

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo

2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

2017 Tamo Racemo

2017 Volkswagen #34 Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Beetle

2018 Bugatti Chiron

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

2018 Dodge Durango SRT

2018 Ford Mustang GT

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

2018 Kia Stinger

2018 McLaren 720s Coupé

2018 McLaren Senna

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

2019 Hyundai Veloster N

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Woodward Dream Cruise: Cruising With GM’s Tom & Adrienne Peters

Tom Peters has spent 35 years in GM’s design organization, amassing a portfolio of design icons that includes the first Saturn vehicles, the Corvette Indy, the Pontiac Banshee, the Cadillac Sixteen concepts, the Cadillac XLR, and the C6 Corvette. Today Tom serves as director of design for rear-wheel-drive and performance vehicles. Adrienne, his daughter, inherited all the car-lust chromosomes and now serves as marketing manager for GM performance, essentially helping peddle the fantastic stuff her dad designs. We had the distinct pleasure of cruising with both of them at the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise, and we shot photos of the cars that moWost interested the pair. Herewith: the Peters’ picks of the Woodward litter.

Tom’s 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS396

“Big-block, stick, air!” That’s the rare combo that drew Tom to this particular ’65 Impala, but the impetus to seek one out was the fact that a neighbor had one back in the day, and it made a big impression on Tom. He’d grown up liking GM cars, though his dad was not in the business and did not have any car-guy genes to pass along to Tom. “Everything was amped up in those days of absolutely herculean cars—Cobra Jets, 427s, 396s,” he said. Tom and his friends all got the car magazines and compared notes. He built loads of model cars and began drawing cars almost obsessively. He got good enough at depicting the iconic customized cars of the day, such as Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink, that he’d sell small original sketches for a quarter or draw them in permanent marker on a T-shirt for $3.50. It was clearly time well spent.

Adrienne’s ’70/’72 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

OK, the VIN identifies this car as a 1972 model, but Adrienne prefers the simpler, finer lines of the ’70. When the best body she could get was a ’72 model, she simply replaced all the trim items that differentiate the styling with 1970 bits. At the start of the project in 2009, while she was still in college, she sat at the kitchen counter with her dad. “I talked,” she said. “He sketched.” They came up with a murdered-out matte black minimalist look with a cowl-induction hood, no badging (her dad debadged even his company lease cars), and tall-sidewall wide rubber all around. The frame was blasted, boxed, minitubbed (to accept 14-inch-wide rear wheels and tires), and signed by Adrienne in welding rod. The engine is an LS6 short-block dressed with a GM Performance top end, mounted to a THM400 automatic spinning a 3.73:1 Positraction axle.

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 327

Adrienne first set out to find a ’68 Chevelle. She was particularly drawn to the way the narrow taillamps stretched around the side of the car. “I always wanted to build one, but you see a lot of them,” she said. “I wanted something uncommon and unexpected.”

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

When Tom was a kid during a stint living in the greater Twin Cities region in Minnesota, he recalls one of the kids at his school being dropped off every day in one of two C2 Corvettes. They looked similar except one of them had a TV screen in the dash. He presumes the dad in question might have been a Honeywell exec.

Dodge Vipers

As we pass a gathering of Vipers, we ask the man who’s worked on multiple Corvettes what he thinks of the Viper design. “I like the first one the best,” he said. “With the second one it seemed like they were looking at the Corvette too much. I wouldn’t want to own one, but I appreciate it.”

1969 Chevrolet Nova 502

Ate up with motor! If you zoom in on the engine identifier ahead of the front side marker lamp on this “No. 2” Nova, you’ll see it has been customized to match what it is that has forced the big bulge in that hood: one of the five 502 big-block offerings from the Chevrolet Performance catalog. Tom is friends with the driver’s dad—big-block owners unite!

1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood

“Boy, you don’t see one of those every day.” Tom said as we rolled up on this nicely preserved station wagon example of Ed Cole’s rear-engine VW rival. As we pulled alongside the driver’s window, Tom shouted, “You’ve got the coolest car on the street!”

1999 Chevrolet Camaro

As a GM exec’s daughter, Adrienne was fortunate enough to hop on the company car bandwagon pretty early. Her first car, which she got at the age of 16 and still remembers quite fondly, was a 1999 Camaro. “That might have been a bit too much car for her—she got in a bit of trouble with that one,” Tom said. (Only speeding tickets! Nothing serious.)

1965 Ford Thunderbird

“I’ve always loved those,” Tom said as we rolled by this red beauty. “You mean even before Thelma and Louise?” we asked (and yes, they ruined a perfectly good ’66, not a ’65). “Yeah, I’ve always considered that car a symbol of California cool.”

1965 Chevrolet Impala 283

Tom and this guy exchanged the customary pleasantries, which is extremely easy at the low-n-slow pace of traffic during Woodward Dream Cruise week. The Avenue was lousy with ’65s, but we never saw a single ’63 Impala. We were looking for one because Tom is especially fond of the sculpture on that car, some of which was likely imprinted on him during his childhood when he fondly and frighteningly recalls riding along with older 17-year-old friends and tearing up the back roads at blistering speeds.

1950 Chevrolet DeLuxe

When we asked Adrienne if she had any particular fondness for cars born well before she was, she instantly identified “those fun shoebox cars” such as the 1950 Chevy. They must still be popular because we saw several shoebox-era Chevys on the Avenue, including this little cutie standing guard outside the Sprint store.

C2 Corvette Grand Sport Custom Clone?

This quasi Corvette Grand Sport knockoff had even Corvette expert Peters scratching his head. It featured the radical wheel flares, a rear diff-cooler, contoured clear lenses covering fixed headlamps, and an extreme big-block clearance hood of a Grand Sport, but also this six-lamp rear treatment. And it’s black, not blue and/or white. Alas, you’re likely to see anything on Woodward!

1971 Camaro Z28 RS

“When that generation of Camaro first came out, I didn’t like it,” Tom said. “But over the years, it’s grown on me. Now I really like its almost Ferrari-like lines.” We agree wholeheartedly, and a Z28 with the split bumper and Endura nose would be exactly the one we’d seek out.

1971 Ford Torino GT

As we passed this hidden-headlamp, pointy-nosed Torino, we all agreed that its design, which was inspired by the Jaguar Pirana concept (which led directly to the Lamborghini Espada four-seater), was one of the higher points of Ford styling in its time.

1951 Chevrolet De Luxe convertible

See, matte black isn’t just for murdered-out race cars and bucks-up supercars—it can also make “shoebox” cars with chrome and wide whites look totally cool!

1968 Dodge Super Bee

As we were turning off the Avenue at the end of the evening, Tom spotted a ’68 Dodge. “Man, look at that Super Bee,” he said. “There are some beautiful shapes on that car. It’s one of my favorite non-GM cars.” Like father, like daughter. Adrienne said almost the exact same thing, adding her appreciation for classic, expressive Mopar.

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Woodward Dream Cruise: Cruising With GM’s Tom & Adrienne Peters

Tom’s 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS396

Adrienne’s ’70/’72 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 327

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Dodge Vipers

1969 Chevrolet Nova 502

1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood

1999 Chevrolet Camaro

1965 Ford Thunderbird

1965 Chevrolet Impala 283

1950 Chevrolet DeLuxe

C2 Corvette Grand Sport Custom Clone?

1971 Camaro Z28 RS

1971 Ford Torino GT

1951 Chevrolet De Luxe convertible

See, matte black isn’t just for murdered-out race cars and bucks-up supercars—it can also make “shoebox” cars with chrome and wide whites look totally cool!

1968 Dodge Super Bee

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Oldies But Goodies, Forza Drops New Cars For ‘Vintage Week’

In what Forza is calling “Vintage Week” of their car dump for the upcoming Forza Motorsport 7 we are blessed with some real gems. Not to say that the prior patch of over a hundred cars was to be scoffed at, but this current list of 60 is much more in our wheelhouse. The selection of cars will represent both pre and post-war cars from around the world and run the spectrum from racecars to cruisers.

1968 Abarth 595 esseesse 1934 Alfa Romeo P3 1950 Alfa Romeo 158 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 1939 Auto Union Type D 1959 BMW 507 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export 1953 Chevrolet Corvette 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport 409 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe 1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster 1967 Dodge Coronet WO23 1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona HEMI 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 1969 Fiat Dino 2.4 Coupe 1952 Fiat 8V Supersonic 1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupe 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt 1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 1967 Ford Falcon XR GT 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 1951 Holden 50-2106 FX Ute 1967 Honda RA300 1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8 1961 Jaguar E-type S1 1956 Jaguar D-Type 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE 1945 Jeep Willys MB 1968 Lancia Fulvia Coupé Rallye 1.6 HF 1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 1949 Mercury Coupe 1965 MINI Cooper S 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432 1966 Nissan Silvia 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442 1968 Opel GT 1958 Plymouth Fury 1965 Pontiac GTO 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe 1963 Volkswagen Beetle 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1967 Volvo 123GT

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Forza 7 Garage Opens Up Again to Reveal Vintage Automobiles

The Forza Motorsports Garage has opened yet again to reveal more of the 700 cars that will be included in the game at launch.

Take a look below for a complete list of the vintage cars that will be included! (or here for all the other cars announced so far!)

1968 Abarth 595 esseesse

1934 Alfa Romeo P3

1950 Alfa Romeo 158

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2

1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

1939 Auto Union Type D

1959 BMW 507

1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export

1953 Chevrolet Corvette

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport 409

1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe

1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396

1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster

1967 Dodge Coronet WO23

1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona HEMI

1969 Dodge Charger R/T

1969 Fiat Dino 2.4 Coupe

1952 Fiat 8V Supersonic

1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupe

1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe

1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon

1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

1967 Ford Falcon XR GT

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

1951 Holden 50-2106 FX Ute

1967 Honda RA300

1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8

1961 Jaguar E-type S1

1956 Jaguar D-Type

1954 Jaguar XK120 SE

1945 Jeep Willys MB

1968 Lancia Fulvia Coupé Rallye 1.6 HF

1939 Mercedes-Benz W154

1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR

1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

1949 Mercury Coupe

1965 MINI Cooper S

1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432

1966 Nissan Silvia

1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442

1968 Opel GT

1958 Plymouth Fury

1965 Pontiac GTO

1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe

1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

1967 Volvo 123GT