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Auto Factoid 9/8/2013 – 9/14/2013

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Auto Factoids are back!!!!   Lets just get started.

Happy Birthday (Sept. 8, 1903) Preston  Tucker – nice cars!!!

 

On Sept 9th 1935 Studebaker put the first car on a Pennsylvania RR rail car headed to NYC  but the final destination was London.  (Actually there were 163 cars in that shipment.)

These are what were shipped

These are what were shipped

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Studebakers on the ship headed for London

 

On September 13, 1945 Pontiac began producing cars again after WWII.   Well sort of. From 1946 to 1948, all Pontiac models were essentially 1942 models with minor changes – like interior and bright-work.  The next “all new” Pontiac was the 1949 model.

Looks a like the the '42 model you say? Yup.

Looks a like the the ’42 model you say? Yup.

 

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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The 1948 Tucker Torpedo was a unique model which sported 3 headlights! #tbt http://t.co/Zly6WuxBtG
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1948 Tucker Torpedo, ahead of its time….. http://t.co/U0wH1KLAJq
Documentary Tells the Real Tale of the Tucker Torpedo/48 [w …

Of all the great cars that could have been, the Tucker is right there at the very top of the list. Only around 50 cars were ever made, despite the fact that the company had the largest single-space factory in the world (at the time) …

 

 

 

 

2016 Corvette Z07 to offer 600 hp :: Safelite AutoGlass®

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2016 Corvette Z07 to offer 600 hp :: Safelite AutoGlass

2016 Corvette

2016 Corvette

New details are starting to emerge about the next-generation Z06. According to Car & Driver, the the Z06 replacement will be called the Z07 to reflect that it is based on the seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette.

The magazine also believes the car will use a turbocharged or twin-turbocharged V8 engine which could develop 600 hp from significantly less than 6.2-liter of displacement. Regardless of the engine’s output, it will be mated exclusively to a Tremec TR-6070 seven-speed manual transmission.

To take advantage of the added impetus, the Z07 will be equipped with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, lighter wheels and larger Michelin tires.

The Corvette Z07 is expected to be introduced in early 2015 as a 2016 model. While the outgoing Z06 costs around $76,000, the Z07 will have a starting price of $100,000.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

New Chevrolet 2016 Corvette Will Have the Name, Price Tag, and Power

General Motor Co.’s (NYSE:GM) 2016 Chevrolet Corvette may not have the most creative name, but the U.S. automaker is confident that what it lacks in name creativity, it makes up for under the hood. Autoblog reported Monday on the new C7 Corvette, …

 

 

 
The magazine also believes the car will use a turbocharged or twin-turbocharged V8 engine which could develop 600 hp from significantly less than 6.2-liter of displacement. Regardless of the engine’s output, it will be mated exclusively to a Tremec TR-6070 seven-speed manual transmission.

To take advantage of the added impetus, the Z07 will be equipped with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, lighter wheels and larger Michelin tires.

The Corvette Z07 is expected to be introduced in early 2015 as a 2016 model. While the outgoing Z06 costs around $76,000, the Z07 will have a starting price of $100,000.

The Life and Death and Life of the U.S. Auto Industry

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I had one of my readers send me this graphic.  Thought I’d share.

 

The Life and Death and Life of the U.S. Auto Industry.

The Life and Death (and Life) of the U.S. Auto Industry

 

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Tim

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Car Feature: Jacobo Herrera’s Lincoln Is “The Missing Link” – RodAuthority.com

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Whether you like chopped, dropped or lowered car or not (they really aren’t my thing) you have to marvel at the workmanship that goes into one.  This Lincoln is unbelievable.

 

Car Feature: Jacobo Herrera’s Lincoln Is “The Missing Link” – RodAuthority.com.

 

When it comes to popular customs and lead sleds, one car stands above the rest as far as the most iconic in the industry, at least for most. After all, the 1949 Merc is no stranger to the hobby and finds itself accompanied by many of its same kind at virtually any show you attend. But just because the late 40s Mercury is one of the more notable lead sled designs amped up by today’s popularity doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have some stiff competition out there for the most gorgeous low-slung design.

AWESOME!

AWESOME!

 

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Tim

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Sittin Pretti draws custom cars for charitable cause | SLIDESHOW

ARLINGTON — Hundreds of auto enthusiasts turned out again to generate thousands of dollars for the Arlington Boys & Girls Club at the annual Sittin Pretti Summer Slam car show at the Arlington Airport on Saturday, Aug. 17. “It’s been a pleasure to …

 

Curb Weight – Packard Wins – 09-02-13

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Curb Weight is frequent blathering of car stuff – current and maybe some old stuff.  I hope you enjoy it.

If you are a car show buff and painful attention of fender/door gaps is what you are into then you’ll be glad to hear that  a Packard 1106 Twelve won the Pebble Beach Concours car show.

The 1934 Packard started life as a Taxi in Puerto Rico.  That is a long road to winning a Concours event.

The winner.

The winner.

Other winners were:

1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 Vanvooren – what?

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Best in Show

Best in Show

1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Va den Plas

Great looking car. Huge headlights

Great looking car. Huge headlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last but not least a 1932 Lincoln KB

These are beautiful cars. This isn't the car that won, just an exsample

These are beautiful cars. This isn’t the car that won, just an example

 

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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Ruxton has been announced as a Featured Marque for the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Stay tuned for more info!
2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – Autoblog

The culmination of the 2013 Monterey car week took place yesterday at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Pebble Beach Concours: 1934 Packard Wins Best of Show …

Winner of Best of Show honors at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance was a 1934 Packard with Dietrich bodywork.

Vintage Hood Ornaments

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I love hood ornaments.  The big heavy chrome or chrome on pot-metal ones, that let you know that the car behind it was something special.

Now days if your car is lucky to have one,  your hood ornament will be a cheap chrome coated plastic with a flexible base.   But I’m betting, if you walk around to the front of your car and look at it straight on, you will fine a 2D plastic logo belonging fixed as part of your grille.

But the older ones helped identify the car and gave you an indication of what the engineers had as an inspiration for the building rest of the car.

I have a few.  Started  as a photo project my son started.  Check them out, I have them for no other reason than I liked them.

Check them out.

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I don’t have a favorite, well maybe the Chevy ornaments.

Got a couple laying around on or off a car?  Drop me a note.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

 

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Addictions – The Classic Hood Ornament — D’Scoop

Addictions – The Classic Hood Ornament. March 8, 2013. I will admit to having many many addictions. Sadly, for most of them, there are absolutely no cures for my sort of addictions. Take toilets, for example. It’s a passion of mine to find the …

Pawn Star – 1969 Lola T163 Can-Am For Sale

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via Pawn Star – 1969 Lola T163 Can-Am For Sale.

A true race car.

Lola 1969

Lola 1969

Chassis SL163/20 was delivered to American Lola importer Carl Haas on June 6, 1969. Its first owner, G Auto USA didn’t utilize the car, so in 1970 it was sold to SCCA racer Steve Weaver of Indianapolis. Weaver drove SL163/20 to 3rd place in the SCCA Central National Division points standings, with two outright wins at Michigan and Indianapolis Raceway Park. At the completion of the season, Weaver sold the SL163/20 chassis to Gregory Hodges, who campaigned it in SCCA California events. In 1973, Tony Settember acquired the car and entered it in the 1973 Laguna Seca Can-Am, where it blew a head gasket on just the second lap. SL163/20′s last appearance in Can-Am was under the ownership of Charles Semple, whose driver Bob Kemple qualified for the 1973 Riverside race but failed to start. After retiring from active racing, the car had a number of documented owners within America, New Zealand and France, who displayed it in their personal collections. In 2009, SL163/20 returned to California when it was sold to its latest owner. He had the car prepared for vintage racing by Toluca Lake Historics.

via Pawn Star – 1969 Lola T163 Can-Am For Sale.

 

I'm wonder if this is the same one I recently say on Ebay? Can't be that many around.

I’m wonder if this is the same one I recently say on Ebay? Can’t be that many around.

 

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Tim

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1971 | European Formula 5000 Championship 1st Lola T192 Chevrolet Lola T300 Chevrolet | Lola Race Cars | T300 Chevrolet | Lola Race Cars | …
Lola race cars: Mac McClendon – the worlds most renowned Lola …

MyCarHeaven.com highlights this wonderful video that looks at Mac McClendon, the worlds most renowned Lola historian and restorer, and give a history of him, the cars and his business. Great stuff.

New Monza Concept is Opel’s Idea of a Coupe with Wings for Doors – Carscoops

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New Monza Concept is Opel’s Idea of a Coupe with Wings for Doors – Carscoops.

 

My first experience with an Opel was  in 1984 when I met my wife Jill. We were in Germany and she was driving a yellow Opel Manta.  They’ve come a long way since then and I like the look of this car!!!

Monza Coupe

Monza Coupe

 

 

 

 

 

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Tim

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Unrestored Shelby Cobra 260 sells for $2.07 million | Hemmings Daily

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Unrestored Shelby Cobra 260 sells for $2.07 million | Hemmings Daily.

 

That is just a LOT of dough, I know it’s a Shelby and unrestored but that seems a bit high too me.

Let me know what you think, is it worth over 2 million dollars?

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1962 260 survivor

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tim

 

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The Brock Coupe (also known as Superformance Coupe or Superformance Shelby Daytona … title 1964 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe Tribute Car: …

 

Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Debuts With 500 Horsepower TT V8

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I’ve never been a “caddy” guy.  Well that’s not true.  I’d would drive a 60’s or less Caddy.  But I haven’t seen anything I’d take over  a Corvette since then.

But what do you think?  Here is the video:

http://youtu.be/Ec4SsKL3byI

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Thanks for reading.

Tim