Posts Tagged ‘muscle cars’

1969 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Paul Teutul, Sr

Jan
26

1969 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Paul Teutul, Sr - Muscle Cars BlogHere is the eBay description of the listing, submitted by R&H Collectibles: Not many muscle cars are as obvious as a bright Hugger Orange ’69 Camaro. Couple that car with a 454, a 3.. exhaust and some bright 17.. wheels and you’re not sneaking around anywhere. And hey–that’s fine with the car’s current owner, Paul Teutul, Sr!

Yes, that Senior, of Orange County Choppers fame. We’re proud to know him, as he’s one of the nicest people in the collector hobby. We’re simply helping him stir his collection–he’s just like everyone else when there’s only so much room in the garage! With the purchase of this car Paul’s throwing in a couple T shirts, a signed letter stating he’s the owner of the car, and he’s even invited the new owner to come up and tour the OCC facility. How many Camaros come with extras like that? Read more and see lots of pictures!

ROUSH 2011 Mustang Supercharger Kit TVS R2300

Jan
26

ROUSH 2011 Mustang Supercharger Kit TVS R2300 - Muscle Cars BlogThe supercharger has been designed for the Ford Mustangs manufactured for model year 2011 and 2012 and wearing the GT badge (that means a 5.0l engine). It is only useable with manual transmission versions. Add serious power to your 2011 5.0L Ford Mustang with the Calibrated ROUSH 2011 Mustang Supercharger Kit. This supercharger delivers 525+ horsepower to the 2011-2012 Ford Mustang GT with the 5.0L, 4-valve V8 powertrain. Read more!

Dodge Challenger – National Geographic

Jan
26

Dodge Challenger - National Geographic - Muscle Cars BlogNGC goes under the hood to inspect today’s Dodge Challenger an American classic reborn 40 years after its inception. Infused with nostalgic design and modern amenities, in just 20 hours this muscle car is fit to burn asphalt. We explore the 3 million-square-foot Canadian assembly plant that pumps out 900 Challengers a day across 20 miles of conveyer belts. Next, NGC treks to the Mexican factory that builds the Challenger’s famed hemi engine. Watch the video!

Dodge Viper – National Geographic

Jan
25

Dodge Viper - National Geographic - Muscle Cars BlogThe hand-built production car, the Dodge Viper, is born, bred and built in Detroit, Michigan. Now NGC takes a unique insider’s look at the Viper factory in the current model’s last year of production. This ultimate factory is comprised of craftspeople who spend two and a half days building each Viper, which is packed with 600 horsepower that can take it from zero to 60 mph in under four seconds. Without any robots on this assembly line, every Viper is truly hand-crafted. Watch the video!

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Black Cat by Felge

Jan
25

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Black Cat by Felge - Muscle Cars BlogThe reinvigorated after the economical crisis US car industry has born some kind of remarkable cars during its history. The made by GM Chevrolet Camaro SS is with good reason also represented in this category. Comparisons with the legendary Ford Mustang are not at all far-fetched, they are even a matter of intention.

In Herten, Germany, you can find the Speed Box car workshop. And it is even there that such a Camaro has been chosen to make all neighbors to have a look at this kind of vehicle.

The dominant power dome on the engine bonnet gives justified reasons forspeculations, because the 6.2 liters V8 engine produces 432 HP standardat a max. torque of 569 N/m. After having passed a power cure with compressor kit (8,999.00 Euro) by Speed Box, the Camaro produces impressionating 625 HP.
The BORLA stainless steel exhaust half-system (999.00 Euro without tailpipe) has its own full up sound. The matt black body paintwork underlines the catlike manner of the Chevy, available starting from 3,500 Euro. Read more!

Bret Michaels’ 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe on Sale

Jan
21

Bret Michaels' 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe on Sale - Muscle Cars BlogThe Barrett-Jackson Auction Company today announced plans for the special appearance of rock legend and television star Bret Michaels at the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 17 – 23. Michaels has consigned his personal 1969 Camaro to be sold as Lot #1288.1 during primetime auction hours on Saturday, January 22, and will be on hand to accompany the vehicle as it makes its way across the auction block. The sale will take place during the SPEED broadcast of 40 hours of live HD coverage from the auction. An avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, Michaels was recently named People Magazine’s “Survivor of the Year” and Fox411’s “Celebrity of the Year.” In May 2010, he was hand-picked as Donald Trump’s Season 3 winner on Celebrity Apprentice.
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2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test – Baja “Hero” Engine

Jan
20

2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test - Baja "Hero" Engine - Muscle Cars BlogThere are four new F-150 engines – all wanting to be called, Built Ford Tough. But getting there is more than a test. It’s torture. The revolutionary new 3.5L EcoBoost knows that as well as any of them. Check back soon to see how it’s holding up. F-150 EcoBoost race truck, with an engine that has the equivalent of 10 years of rugged use, finished the grueling Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in just over 38 hours, traveling 1,061 miles. Read more to watch the video and picture gallery!

Darren Skilton & Sue Mead – First US Ford Raptor Team to Win a Class in Dakar Rally

Jan
20

Darren Skilton & Sue Mead - First US Ford Raptor Team to Win a Class in Dakar Rally - Muscle Cars BlogJanuary 15, 2011; Cordoba, Chile
There is a saying in the Dakar racing circles that goes like this; “To Finish is to Win!” Does it sound cliché? Maybe. But, if you’ve ever competed in the Dakar Rally, or any race for that matter, you know there is no checkered flag for those who don’t finish. It doesn’t matter how fast you went on day #1, or how many cars you passed in day #2, or how quickly your support crew repaired your car on day #3. If you wreck the car or can’t complete on day #10, any hopes of a podium finish, or any finish, will elude the best intentions. Dakar is truly a game of survival of not the fastest, but the fittest. One where the attrition rate is high, and the stakes are higher. If you consider the 430 adrenalin-charged souls who began this marathon of abuse two weeks ago, checkered flags and un-corked bottles of Champaign swirling around in their heads, less than half will be starting tomorrow’s stage. Those who do, who have survived and are still standing, will be heading for the checkered flag in Buenos Aires tomorrow night.
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Special Grabber Blue Mustang Boss at Barrett-Jackson

Jan
07

Special Grabber Blue Mustang Boss at Barrett-Jackson - Muscle Cars BlogA racing legend and a race-inspired car will team up to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz.

A spectacular, one-of-a-kind factory-painted Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca will be sold to the highest bidder with none other than racing great Parnelli Jones providing commentary from the auction stage with Ford’s Mustang team. Jones won the 1970 Trans-Am season opener in a Boss 302 and the Laguna Seca is named after the track where he won that race. The event will be televised live on SPEED channel. Read more!

1964 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept Car

Jan
07

1964 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept Car - Muscle Cars BlogThe concept was created in 1963 on the underpinnings of the Polara and was meant to bring in the spotlights Chrysler’s newest engine at that particular time, the now iconic 426-cubic inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8.

This amazing piece of history will be up for grabs at this year’s Automobiles of Arizona event held at Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, on January 20th. Though the RM Auctions hasn’t revealed its estimate yet, we believe it will trade for more than the $1.1 million (€830,000) it fetched last time it was sold, in 2007.

The car is currently in the possession of the late John M. O’Quinn and has been owned by several collectors over its 47-year existence. It was painstakingly restored by multiple award-winner Fran Roxas and it has one of the original 15 race Hemi engines, rated at 600+ horsepower, under the bonnet. Read more!