The Drive By is new way to spotlight cars. As the name states these are cars that I see where ever I’m traveling.
The 1966 Barracuda wasn’t much when compared to the 1970’s younger brothers.
1966 Barracuda – old school.
Often referred to as the Formula S – 2 door coupe fastback with the V8. I don’t know if this one was the V8, I would have had to see the if it was badged properly to determine. (Small medallion placed below the ‘Barracuda’ script. The V8 would have been the Commando 273 CID with a two barrel carb – about 235 hp and a 10.5:1 compression when topped with a 4bbl Carter AFB.. The 6 cylinder was the Valaint Signet slant 225 CID with about 145 hp with a single barrel carb. They came in convertible as well – only 2570 of those were produced.
Sometimes it’s about help others. This morning it was about two local mom’s/wives stricken with breast cancer and going through various medical procedures. It was about over 150 people showing up with kids in strollers. It all happened as the results of an idea by the owners of Skin and Body Fitness (Christine and Greg) here in Tucson, Az. – called the Pink Pumpkin Run (running and walking kids and adults) and Monster Dash (for the kids). Lots of fun for everyone and even this old guy did well.
This my son and my first 5k together and it was for a good cause. He and I raised $160.00 for the event.
However, we did drive the Mustang there!!!!
So get out there and a do a good turn. You’ll feel good about – and take the classic car and show it off at the same time.
VINTAGE TRUCKS: Pictured (from left) are Pat Morris, Pat Vassalo and Andrew McKenzie with some of the machines which are set to be displayed at Lancefield this weekend. Tweet. Facebook. of. ╳ …
I love just about any car in a 2 door configuration older than 1975. This two door Monterey is no exception.
1963 Monterey – you can see my newer than 1975 two door in the pic.
Tail light configuration. Love the over hang on the rear electric window.
The Monterey was a large heavy car, even the two door configuration, nearly 4000 lbs. It came in 4 door and 2 door body styles with only about 8000 combined production between the 2 door sedan and the 2 door coup. (The Monterey Custom had 3 separate 2 door models – the Mar fsback coup, hard top coup and convertible.)
Engines were V8’s, mainly the 390 with a bore and stroke of 4.05 x 2.94. Compression was 8.9:1 and managed about 101 hp with a ford C3OF-9510 two barrel. (1963 Mercury used the 427 in their NASCAR offerings, grabbing 1 Grand National win. It was the first appearance of the 427 in a Merc.)
This one will need a little work before it’s ready for the track!!!!
This was early dawn and a few of us early birds already lined up.
It was a great day. Over 400 cars!!! I had the good look to be backed up to the Corvette Class row and right behind me was a friend with his BRAND NEW Carbon Grand Sport (see it in the other posts).
No trophies today, but a great time and a lot of beautiful cars.
This is one of the best car shows in southern AZ. Lots to do, tons of cars and it all held on ‘grass’. No dirt or black top parking lots!!! Come and find me. I’ll have my 70 Mustang in where all the Mustangs are.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
St. Gregory College Preparatory School
3231 N. Craycroft Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
I will have some free gifts if you come by and you say “I saw this on www.Average-guys-car-restoration-mods-racing.com!!!
This Ocean Mist green and Arctic white 1954 Buick Special sedan is all original and was found near Chicago, Illinois.A total of 70,356 Deluxe sedans were produced in 1954.
