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Tucson Classics 7 Annual -BEST Car Show in Southern AZ – Highlights!!! Part 2

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The thing about attending regional car shows in your region is there’ a very good chance that you are going to run some of the same cars, even in a show as big as this one.  Oh..don’t get me wrong I love looking at them but writing about the same cars is not very rewarding.  So I’m going to show you some of the cars I really enjoyed.

 

Of course I’m always drawn to the Vettes.

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Maybe something in Satin?

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Or maybe something with a bit of a sting-er

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Or how about an Anniversary Grand Sport!!!
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And this one made me miss my old C4.

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Lots more to come from the Tucson Classic car show – including – dashes and one particularly rare and extremely AWESOME car!!  (Oh..and it’s not a Corvette!!!)

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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Car Show Corvettes at Carlisle – CarShowRegistry.com

Corvettes at Carlisle. (8/26/2011 — 8/28/2011 ) Carlisle Events (717) 243-7855 1000 Bryn Mawr Road Carlisle, PA 17013 USA www.carlisleevents.com. Show Details One of the largest and most fun-filled Corvette events in the world, the …

BEST Car Show in Southern AZ!!!! Tucson Classics 7 Annual !!

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I kid you not…this is one of the most enjoyable car shows.  You get to park your classic, muscle, racer, import or special purpose vehicle on the grass (yeah…lots of it) – no nasty dirt or melting tar parking areas.   Grab that blanket out your trunk and spread out under a tree and enjoy!!!!

Oh….did I mention that for $5.00 you get into the show and you get a change to win this!!!!!

Win This Car

Go to Tucson Classics Car Show and get a ticket!!!!

I’ll be here.

Thanks for reading

Tim

 

A Feat Of Engineering: This Dart Has What It Takes To Win – StreetLegalTV.com

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A Feat Of Engineering: This Dart Has What It Takes To Win – StreetLegalTV.com.

OH.....MY!!!!

OH…..MY!!!!  I think it needs more rear meat (tires)

 

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Curb Weight 9/15/2013 – Mustang 2015

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The Mustang turns 50 and there is special cars in the works.

They will have have turbo charged 4 banger models for the first time since the Fox Body SVO stangs.  They’ll also have independent rear suspension.  The charged 4 cylinder could top out at about 300 HP…pretty cool!!

2015 50th Anniversary - (rendering)

2015 50th Anniversary – (rendering)

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Tim

50th Anniversary Mustang Celebration in Charlotte, NC – Team Shelby

50th Anniversary Mustang Celebration in Charlotte, NC – posted in Team Shelby: Automotive General Discussion: My hubby and I are planning on attending the 50th Anniversary Mustang Celebration event in Charlotte, NC to …
Next-Gen Ford Mustang Reportedly to Launch as 2014.5 50th …

We assume—and we suspect we won’t be making asses out of anyone with such an assumption—that a hypothetical 50th Anniversary Mustang will come complete with requisite unique dash plaques and VIN numbers.

 

 

 

Ford Falcon – 2005?

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I really perked up when I ran across a web site that offered repair details on the Ford Falcon.  So I called up the URL and saw Ford Falcon 2002-2005 repair manual and that’s got to be a mix up at the programmers desks.  There aren’t any 2002, 03, 04 or 05 Falcons…come on!!!    Well  it just goes to show that we Americans (or maybe it’s just me) are a bit U.S. centric when it comes to cars.  Then I Googled and realized that the folks ‘down-under’ do some cool stuff and Ford is a big part of that.  Yeah..they are still using the Ford Falcon moniker.

But don’t expect to see that boxy little car that we stuff V8’s in and cram headers between the around the suspension, nope that’s gone.  But you will find a couple of surprises.

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Looks pretty pedestrian, doesn’t it?  What if I told you it had….

Barra straight-six 4.0-litre DOHC VCT (turbo)

OR….

Barra 220 producing  300 hp and  348 lb·ft or  Boss 260  producing 350 hp  and 370 lb·ft or Boss 290 producing producing 390 hp and 380 lb·ft.

NOT BAD!!!!

Or maybe you’d like a UTE – a WHAT?   Well a Ranchero of sorts:

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Including the first US models the Ford Falcon is now in it’s 7th Generation.  Which includes and not so great looking new model (not even gonna show ya a pic)  but this will impress you – The 5.0-litre ‘modular V8’ engine is currently the Ford Performance Vehicles’ V8 engine of two varieties, one rated at 422 hp and 402 lb·ft of torque (“Boss 315”) and the other at 449 hp and 420 lb·ft of torque (“Boss 335″).

Ok Ford – Down – Under….let’s see something retro!!!!  Come on you can beat Chevy to the punch by creating something Felcon- Ranchero-ish before they bring out the El Camino!!! (I’m going to blog about Chevy later and use the line in reverse)”

Thanks for reading

Tim

 

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Alan Mulally talks about why Ford’s Falcon had to die – Autoblog

Ford CEO Alan Mulally gives a pretty succinct explanation of what lead Ford to end Australian production, while trying to minimize the collateral damage to those invested in the manufacturing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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) …

 

 

 

 

It’s Not All about Cars – Words

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Every now and then it’s not about cars, racing or banging on car fenders.  But it’s always about Words.

Although this is a bit about cars, because this popped into my head when I was reading the book “A Most Unique Machine” by George S. May. Any excellent read if you like the history part of this passion of ours – cars.

In the book they grab excerpts of real period accounts and news articles about the dawn of the auto industry in the United States – which was mid morning to the rest of the world – as we were behind many European countries.

These excerpts came from a time when words stood lone.  Words like ‘marvelous’, ‘wonderful’ and ‘unique’.  The use of these words meant some thing back then.  They were reserved words, used to emphasize important events or objects. The word ‘unique’ really meant something special.  Here’s an example from the Detroit Journal:  ‘when in motion, the connecting rods fly  like lightning, and the machine is capable of running seven or eight miles an hours…a most unique machine.’

This excerpts is a description of Charles King’s evening joy ride in his gas powered horseless carriage in March of 1896.   Of his version of the car he said…”I am convinced they (horseless carriages) will in time supersede the horse.”

Back then words such as ‘fly like lightning’ or even words like ‘capable’ and ‘unique’ were as good as it got. If someone called you ‘capable’ that was high praise as was ‘unique’ and if you supersede someone or something it meant you were the best.  In today “drama – filled, I need attention writing these are lame words.

Can you image describing the winning top-fueled drag car – fast as lightning?    Certainly not (hell no) it would be friggin’ fast.

Words meaning have been muted by adjectives and adverbs.

Ok on to my next audacious, awesome filled, friggin’ outstanding article.

Thanks for reading,

Tim

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Ruff Bolt and the King’s Horseless Carriage « Kids with Bricks

Here we have Ruff Bolt and the King’s Horseless Carriage. Ruff Bolt is a funny automatic controlled plane which can fly 10,000 km per second! The Kings Horseless Carriage is small, cozy, and pretty fast. Both Ruff Bolt and …
This Day In History For March 6, Michelangelo, Bayer, Oreo and …

King’s “horseless carriage” moved down Woodward Avenue to the surprise of pedestrians. The next day a local newspaper called it “a most unique machine.” King became the first Detroiter—and possibly the first …

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!

 

Thanks for reading.

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 – Save the Drive-In’s

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Any one out there remember Drive-Ins?  I sure do. We went to more drive-in movies when I was a kid than we did theater movies.  I remember the back of our Chevy wagon and one of my favorite sounds was the sound of cars driving slowly over gravel.  It was great to stretch out in back with the seats folded down and watch the movie.  (I can even remember the list of the movies I saw back then.)

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But as we all know – Drive-Ins are fading into the past, sadly.  However, there is an effort to save them.  I read the magazine AutoWeek ….I love this publication, and they had a piece that mentioned Project Drive-Ins.  Apparently, Honda is working on funding to replace the old film projectors with digital projection.

Check out the video and pass it on!!!!

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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Drive-ins still surviving

It’s a fun fact that might be hard to believe, but our region has the highest concentration of drive-in theaters of anywhere else in the country. Pennsylvania has the most theaters, followed closely by Ohio and New York. “Around here the drive-in was a …
Save The Drive-Ins By Voting

“I think it would be sad for our community because there is not a lot around in this small town,” said Jodi Tilo, Wants drive-ins open. “It would be very sad because I think it’s a great experience to come and watch movies. It brings back a lot of …
Honda wants to save America’s endangered drive-ins – CNBC.com

The Japanese car company has launched Project Drive-In, an effort to rescue at least some of the remaining theaters in the United States.

 

 

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.