Name that Car – #7Sup

Ok…this one is older than what I’ve been serving up.

Again, this is not one of the top 3.  This car was also very prone to rust because of the body structure.

Good luck.

Name That Car #7sup

Thanks for playing.

Tim

Error and Correction – Name that Car #7

So I’m pretty sure I got that image wrong on what I called a 1966 Rambler.  It was not.

So I’m going to toss that one and a new one will come up shortly  as #7sup.

Thanks for Playing.

Feature Car – 1978 King Cobra

This was a  4 cylinder wonder.  A common misconception was that the Mustang II was just a Pinto.  I’ve even call them that myself. But in reality they only shared a few parts.
Of course these were all either 4 (2.3L) or V6 (2.8L) powered

Ok stop right now.  I know what some of you are thinking.  A 1978  Mustang II….. oh please!!  There were no muscle cars in the mid and late 70’s.  There were no power house Mustangs on the market at that time.

While that is true, the Mustang II did sell over 1 million copies.  We had one in our family when I was in college.  A 1974 Mustang II Ghia:

It was a 4 cylinder and the picture above is an exact match.
The design of the Mustang was developed by Gene Bordiant with help from the Italy based Ghia studios. Good thing, because Ford started out looking at having Pinto as the base model Mustang II or the Maverick.
By 1975 Ford realized that offering only a 4 or 6 cylinder Mustang wasn’t going to cut it. So they made modifications to squeeze the 5.0 L (the famous 302) back under the hood.  Of course long gone (at the time) was the massive horse power of the old 5.0L.  The 1975 Mustang only mustered 122 to 139 hp’s.
By 1976 I guess Ford was feeling it oats and designed a Cobra II package for the Mustang II.  It was a looker:

1976 Mustang Cobra II

But is labeled “all show and no go” by most critics.  I like the look!!!   Just to make less exciting you could get the package on a 4 cylinder!!!  WHY??? WHY??? WHY????  Oh well.   The package was added by Jim Wangers’s Motortown company but only for 1976. (Can you say “collector status”? – yes.)  Ford began adding the kit at the plant.

1978 the company wanted to one up the Cobra II and created the King Cobra.
The “Boss of the Mustang stable” came only in a hatch back (no coupe). It held the 302 with a 4 speed manual transmission, power brakes and steering.  T-tops were an option ($587) and an automatic transmission could be added for $225.
Want to talk about the 700 pound monkey (or snake?) in the room?  Ok…what about that hood?  Oh the scoop was just fine, in fact it made it look almost normal. You either loved or hated that cobra on the hood.

The Snake!!!

1978 King Cobra

For 1978 Ford sold 4318 units.  1979 saw the first Mustang Fox body, which is now legendary.
Thanks for Reading.
Tim.

Name That Car – #7 Answer

And the answer is:

1966 AMC Rambler

John F Comeau won this one for the blog.

No winner on AFCC.

Remember to win the DVD or other prize you have to collect 5 wins.

Another coming up tomorrow night.

Thanks for playing.

Tim

Name that Car – #7

Ok…we are rollin’ along  now.  I’m also running these over on Armed Forces Car Club, so there will be two winners, one for this site and one for theirs.

Here is the next car.

This is (again) a 60’s era car.  This is not of the Big 3 but this company brought us some excellent cars with some healthy power plants  under the hood.

In it natural state (right off the assembly line), this car was not a muscle car, but now days you can find them with all kinds of transplants.

Name that Car #7

Good luck with this one.

Thanks for playing.

Tim

Name That Car – #6 Answer

1966 Studebaker Cruiser

Not a real great looker was it?

1966 Studebaker Cruiser

Name That Car – #6

Ok..here is the next round.

This is a tough one and I’ve given a little bit larger image.

This is an American made car.  It is not one of the big three but it did have a good run.

It is a 60’s era car but was never considered a muscle car.

Remember we need the car and the year.

Name that Car #6

Have fun.  Good luck.

Thanks for playing.

Tim

Name that Car – #5 Answer

Too easy?

Maybe.

Good guess Jeff G.

My 1970 Mustang.

1970 Mustang

Thanks for playing.

Tim

Name that Car – #5

Ok here is the next one.

This is one of the  Big 3.

Toward the end of the muscle car era.

Name That Car #5

Good Luck.

Tim