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[phideaux]

In my opinion, this is the "muscle car" that really got the ball rolling. Nothing like a "goat!!"

1964 GTO was the first muscle car I ever rode in.
398 ci, 3 deuces, 4 speed. FAST.
It was not even originally a model.it was an option package on a Tempest.

I believe it was THE FIRST muscle car.


Jim

 

[Bacpacker]

The 76 Stang was my first car Jim. But it wuz Black and Gold.

 

[VenomJockey]

1964 GTO was the first muscle car I ever rode in.
398 ci, 3 deuces, 4 speed. FAST.
It was not even originally a model.it was an option package on a Tempest.

I believe it was THE FIRST muscle car.


Jim

I believe you're correct...it was an, option package, not a separate line. The 389 tri-power was one o'f the best engines Pontiac ever built. That 6 cylinder overhead cam engine was a maintenance nightmare, but a very good engine in its own right and a hotrodder's delight!!

 

[phideaux]

Jim

 

[Bacpacker]

69's were my favorite Camaro. I had a 68 SS for a while, but it was full of rust. Did make a little money on it when I sold though.

 

[Woody]

1950 Willys advertisement

 

[Woody]

 

[VenomJockey]

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Jim

I would have to agree 100% with that, but would add that the whole "muscle car lineup" looks beter than the cheap pieces of garbage they produce today (but charge an arm and a leg for).

 

[Sentry18]

 

[Sentry18]

 

[threetango]

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My new version and I like the Classic.

 

[threetango]

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Jim

My 09 SRT

 

[phideaux]

What a boat...

Jim

 

[phideaux]

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[phideaux]

Jim

 

[phideaux]

Jim

 

[Supervisor42]

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Jim

That is one baddass sleeper car. If it's got the v-12 under the hood, look out!
Out accelerate, and out corner everything (of the day) foolish enough to race it.
Watched a lot of friends get spanked.
The only thing I can tell you, if you push it hard, (like above) the spokes in the wheels will break.
(...and nobody is going to have sex in it)

 

[phideaux]

That is one baddass sleeper car. If it's got the v-12 under the hood, look out!
Out accelerate, and out corner everything (of the day) foolish enough to race it.
Watched a lot of friends get spanked.
The only thing I can tell you, if you push it hard, (like above) the spokes in the wheels will break.
(...and nobody is going to have sex in it)

Back in the 90s a friend of mine had one , v12..he took me for a ride once..OMG , yep, fast and fun.

But a fortune to keep it running ..high maintenance.

Jim

 

[phideaux]

My wife's dream..

Jim

 

[phideaux]

Lambo excitement..

Jim

 

[threetango]

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My wish list.
On the "Bucket List". Always
wanted a 55 "Gull Wing SS", that and a "63 Split window Corvette coupe

 

[SheepDog]

That Jag is a six cylinder, note the hump on the right side center of the hood. The 12 didn't have that but the hood was just a tad higher in the middle.
The XKE was my favoite car until 1967 - that is when they came with the aluminum radiator and had way too many problems with it. That was also the year the GT-40 was presented to the world. Now THAT is my favorite car. I will never own one because as long as it is a dream it is more than just another car.

 

[phideaux]

I'm looking for another cruising machine all the time to add to my Caddy.
I found this C4 Corvette locally 1988 , like new in and out. 57,000 original miles at 32 years old. I can get it for $7500 or little less.
I don't know much about all the different vette's .

Y'all got any input or advice for me ?

Jim

 

[Supervisor42]

I'm looking for another cruising machine all the time to add to my Caddy.
I found this C4 Corvette locally 1988 , like new in and out. 57,000 original miles at 32 years old. I can get it for $7500 or little less.
I don't know much about all the different vette's .

Y'all got any input or advice for me ?
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Jim

The TPI (Tuned Port Injection) engine came in the 88 TA I had that you may have seen.
It's a torque motor with a narrow power band.
Feels very impressive pinning you back in the seat when it peaks but it's not that fast.
I pulled it out and put real 'old-school' horsepower in it's place.

 

[phideaux]

I'm always looking for something to cruise in at the cruise ins in the summer.
Speed is not that important...just old and like new, purty is nice.
Like my 30 year old Eldorado with 20k miles on it.
A 32 year old Vette , low miles all original would be nice....if I can enter and exit..

Jim

 

[Supervisor42]

I'm always looking for something to cruise in at the cruise ins in the summer.
Speed is not that important...just old and like new, putty is nice.
Like my 30 year old Eldorado with 20k miles on it.
A 32 year old Vette , low miles all original would be nice....if I can enter and exit..

Jim

Well, with the top down, you could take the Mrs. on a great ride that would make her hair stand up.
I should mention that the TPI engine also performed flawless with no problems.
Ran it in the 1/8th mile strip before I pulled it; clocked 9.55 .
Just needed 100 more horsepower for me.

 

[Sentry18]

A Corvette is for a life crisis, this is for cruising.

 

[phideaux]

Hmmmm,
1988 Vette, may be my next toy. Nice. Like showroom new.

Gotta go look once more and gotta take the wife.

Jim

 

[threetango]

First muscle car is debatable, some say 49 Oldsmobile but to me the fastest I saw back in the early 60's was a 64 -426 wedge Hemi Plymouth. Easily a 11 second car with a few mods. Actual HP pegged the Dyno needle at 600hp.You could buy this version and race it anywhere but the Street version came out in 66.


https://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/classic-muscle-cars/1964-dodge-426-hemi.htm

 

[threetango]