happythoughts 0 #1 January 9, 2006 clicky As the former owner of 1970 model Challenger, I would snap one up. The last of the muscle cars returns. Anyone remember Vanishing Point? (the original cult classic movie, not the made-for-tv drivel) Mine had a 383 mag. If you could kicked it at 45mph, it would light 21 inches of rubber for 100ft, push out of shape, and then torque the body over when it caught. QuoteAfter numerous rumors and leaks, DaimlerChrysler today officially announced the new Dodge Challenger Concept, on display this week at the Detroit auto show. The car features a 425 horsepower 6.1L Hemi, capable of propelling the car to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, and through the quarter mile in 13. Top speed is 174 mph. “Challenger draws upon the initial 1970 model as the icon of the series,” said Tom Tremont, Vice-President of Advanced Vehicle Design at Dodge. “The 1970 model is the most sought after by collectors. 174 mph... mmmm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 January 9, 2006 SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #3 January 9, 2006 As soon as I have a chance to grow a mullet, I'll head right out and buy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #4 January 9, 2006 Gawd that thing looks awesome! I love these retro cars. I think Ford did the right thing in '05 w/ the mustang. But this thing, it REALLY rocks. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 January 9, 2006 There are several cars that seem to be timeless. The Mustang is a prime example. Some Mustang models were changed too much from the original while trying to cash in on the Mustang name. Example - The 427 was way too big a motor and had no hole shot because of the light rear end weight, but it was generally fun. The Charger was another classic, but eventually it was slowly evolved into a powerless grocery cart for soccer moms. Corvettes have never lost their appeal. Regardless of the body style changes, they have always had a loyal following. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 January 9, 2006 QuoteAs soon as I have a chance to grow a mullet, I'll head right out and buy one. A mullet and a pair. The second part will take more time to grow. I always laugh when I hear the new rice-rockets go by. A Briggs-and-Stratton lawn mower motor with a noisy muffler. Someone once told me that a redneck girl uses a Coke bottle full of bees for a vibrator. I chuckle about that every time I hear a high-pitched "zeeeeeeee" go by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #7 January 9, 2006 i hate those stupid rice-burning civics and what not w/ those stupid loud exhausts. how f*cking pointless is that. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #8 January 9, 2006 I have never understood it. I think the irritating noise and paint jobs are for the attention. It's not about driving. (edited to add) I used to see kids with their mothers car. 4-cylinder motor and glass-packs. "You wanna race." "Not until you get a car." In one with the car, I went through a transmission, a rear end, and 3 sets of rear end tires. Still brand new on the front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #9 January 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteAs soon as I have a chance to grow a mullet, I'll head right out and buy one. A mullet and a pair. The second part will take more time to grow. I always laugh when I hear the new rice-rockets go by. A Briggs-and-Stratton lawn mower motor with a noisy muffler. Someone once told me that a redneck girl uses a Coke bottle full of bees for a vibrator. I chuckle about that every time I hear a high-pitched "zeeeeeeee" go by. I don't drive a rice rocket ...but I do laugh at people who think that performance only involves straight line speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 January 9, 2006 Driving straight and jumping over stuff. Haven't you seen that fine automobile documentary "The Dukes of Hazard"? People have no sense of history. I blame the public education system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #11 January 9, 2006 QuotePeople have no sense of history. I blame the public education system. *** "Fuckin' A Bubba"! And the worse part is... They don't even KNOW that they don't know! Ya know...I almost picked up a GTO this year, neat car, nice performance package....but the body style reminded me of my SISTER'S Oldsmobile.... This MoPar on the other hand.... DAYANM!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micro 0 #12 January 9, 2006 I agree the GTO body styling leaves a lot to be desired... that's too bad... I hope hope they fix it. it's too good of an "idea" to go bad like that. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #13 January 9, 2006 QuoteI agree the GTO body styling leaves a lot to be desired... that's too bad... I hope hope they fix it. it's too good of an "idea" to go bad like that. *** Yeah...if they put that drivetrain & interior in a '66-67 ragtop body style...I'd buy TWO! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rmsmith 1 #14 January 9, 2006 QuoteAs the former owner of 1970 model Challenger, I would snap one up. The last of the muscle cars returns. Anyone remember Vanishing Point? (the original cult classic movie, not the made-for-tv drivel) Years ago a friend at an auto wrecking yard called to say that they just brought in a 1970 Hemi-Cuda. I rushed down to look it over. The driver lost control of it, and a telephone pole stopped it. It had a 426-hemi, a close ratio cast iron four speed gearbox with a pistol grip shifter, and what I was after...a 4.10:1 Dana Spicer 60 series posi rear axle. I those days I was real hard on the cars going through more than a dozen of them and probably 50+ engines. However, through all that punishment, car after car, the Dana Spicer 60 never got broken, and the free-play in the pinion gear was still tight. I eventually sold it for about 3x what I paid for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dumpster 0 #15 January 9, 2006 By gawd I think they got it right! - Any idea what the ballpark MSRP might be? I feel a mid-life crises coming on here! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jraf 0 #16 January 9, 2006 Very, very nice car. I hope they follow through with it. Its in the best tradition of really appealing american cars. Has character and style - pretty....shiny!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #17 January 9, 2006 Yeah... did you see this one in there too...dang. I'm not so sure what the deal is. Kinda 70's meets mid 80's camaro? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/07/detroit-2006-chevrolet-camaro-concept-revealed/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #18 January 9, 2006 QuoteYeah... did you see this one in there too...dang. I'm not so sure what the deal is. Kinda 70's meets mid 80's camaro? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/07/detroit-2006-chevrolet-camaro-concept-revealed/ Quote No way...that's a '69 with a funky grill! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveStMarys 0 #19 January 9, 2006 I'm tellin' ya people you gotta watch (you can telephone bid too) the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction on the Speed Channel, talk about sweet cars......The amount of $ a Cuda brings in sweety restored....swoon. ANYTHING with a Hemi in it brings the big bucks too. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thanatos340 1 #20 January 9, 2006 The Ultimate Car EVER: [Swoon] 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible. [/swoon] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveStMarys 0 #21 January 9, 2006 The ultimate car restoration guys...Chip Foose, really talented guy, nice too. Boyd Coddington is a talented guy, but he is a prick. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #22 January 9, 2006 I saw that the other night. There was a guy on there who "won" a 56 Chevy for 90 G's. Sweet car but totally overpriced. The whole point of having a classic car is to take credit for the preservation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryoder 1,590 #23 January 9, 2006 QuoteAnyone remember Vanishing Point? Ever take a good look at that climactic scene with the bulldozers? When the rear of the car flips up on impact, you can see that it is really a Camaro. The Camaro was pulled into the bulldozers by a steel cable that passed between the blades and was attached to a tow-car behind the bulldozers."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thanatos340 1 #24 January 9, 2006 Even the directors couldnt bring themselves to destroy The Challenger. Yep. Vanishing Point is my all-time favorite movie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #25 January 9, 2006 QuoteEven the directors couldnt bring themselves to destroy The Challenger. Yep. Vanishing Point is my all-time favorite movie. Quote Ever see the 're make' of that movie?? Came out a few years ago...went straight to video... Slightly updated...but NO WHERE NEAR as good as the original!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
airtwardo 7 #11 January 9, 2006 QuotePeople have no sense of history. I blame the public education system. *** "Fuckin' A Bubba"! And the worse part is... They don't even KNOW that they don't know! Ya know...I almost picked up a GTO this year, neat car, nice performance package....but the body style reminded me of my SISTER'S Oldsmobile.... This MoPar on the other hand.... DAYANM!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #12 January 9, 2006 I agree the GTO body styling leaves a lot to be desired... that's too bad... I hope hope they fix it. it's too good of an "idea" to go bad like that. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 January 9, 2006 QuoteI agree the GTO body styling leaves a lot to be desired... that's too bad... I hope hope they fix it. it's too good of an "idea" to go bad like that. *** Yeah...if they put that drivetrain & interior in a '66-67 ragtop body style...I'd buy TWO! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #14 January 9, 2006 QuoteAs the former owner of 1970 model Challenger, I would snap one up. The last of the muscle cars returns. Anyone remember Vanishing Point? (the original cult classic movie, not the made-for-tv drivel) Years ago a friend at an auto wrecking yard called to say that they just brought in a 1970 Hemi-Cuda. I rushed down to look it over. The driver lost control of it, and a telephone pole stopped it. It had a 426-hemi, a close ratio cast iron four speed gearbox with a pistol grip shifter, and what I was after...a 4.10:1 Dana Spicer 60 series posi rear axle. I those days I was real hard on the cars going through more than a dozen of them and probably 50+ engines. However, through all that punishment, car after car, the Dana Spicer 60 never got broken, and the free-play in the pinion gear was still tight. I eventually sold it for about 3x what I paid for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #15 January 9, 2006 By gawd I think they got it right! - Any idea what the ballpark MSRP might be? I feel a mid-life crises coming on here! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #16 January 9, 2006 Very, very nice car. I hope they follow through with it. Its in the best tradition of really appealing american cars. Has character and style - pretty....shiny!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #17 January 9, 2006 Yeah... did you see this one in there too...dang. I'm not so sure what the deal is. Kinda 70's meets mid 80's camaro? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/07/detroit-2006-chevrolet-camaro-concept-revealed/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #18 January 9, 2006 QuoteYeah... did you see this one in there too...dang. I'm not so sure what the deal is. Kinda 70's meets mid 80's camaro? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/07/detroit-2006-chevrolet-camaro-concept-revealed/ Quote No way...that's a '69 with a funky grill! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #19 January 9, 2006 I'm tellin' ya people you gotta watch (you can telephone bid too) the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction on the Speed Channel, talk about sweet cars......The amount of $ a Cuda brings in sweety restored....swoon. ANYTHING with a Hemi in it brings the big bucks too. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #20 January 9, 2006 The Ultimate Car EVER: [Swoon] 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible. [/swoon] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #21 January 9, 2006 The ultimate car restoration guys...Chip Foose, really talented guy, nice too. Boyd Coddington is a talented guy, but he is a prick. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #22 January 9, 2006 I saw that the other night. There was a guy on there who "won" a 56 Chevy for 90 G's. Sweet car but totally overpriced. The whole point of having a classic car is to take credit for the preservation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #23 January 9, 2006 QuoteAnyone remember Vanishing Point? Ever take a good look at that climactic scene with the bulldozers? When the rear of the car flips up on impact, you can see that it is really a Camaro. The Camaro was pulled into the bulldozers by a steel cable that passed between the blades and was attached to a tow-car behind the bulldozers."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #24 January 9, 2006 Even the directors couldnt bring themselves to destroy The Challenger. Yep. Vanishing Point is my all-time favorite movie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #25 January 9, 2006 QuoteEven the directors couldnt bring themselves to destroy The Challenger. Yep. Vanishing Point is my all-time favorite movie. Quote Ever see the 're make' of that movie?? Came out a few years ago...went straight to video... Slightly updated...but NO WHERE NEAR as good as the original!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
