Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks to Liam for suggesting a trip to "Old Town" - very enjoyable Here's some pictures of some all American muscle for you in no particular order more to follow Quote
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 that's it folks - enjoy Quote
Norman Verona Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 As an owner of a lightweight sports car with a 220 bhp, 1700 cc engine they do nothing for me. Quote
matt_c Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 American Muscle cars don't normally do much for me I do like the Model T Hot Rods Quote
housebeautician Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Couple i liked, truck looked good but still dont pull the same weight as a british truck. Its no wonder there is fuel shortage. Dont forget, every man to his own! Hope all are enjoying themselves Clark. See you when you get back mate. Quote
XTR2Turbo Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I love 50's and 60's yanks. Definitely would add one to the collection if I had the space. Where was this Cleggy? I went to Hot August nights a few years back. There was some stunning cars there. Quote
7sRWild Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks for posting the pics Cleggy, I get to see a good number of Muscle cars here in Canada. Dont particularly want one but admire the work that goes into them. Anytime I meet a guy with one of those and I am in the 7 it becomes mutual admiration time, talking the same language.... Quote
deanoecosse Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 was this in Orlando Cleggy? some of it looks familiar from when i was over a couple of years back, some beautiful cars Quote
Captain Colonial Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 OK - you knew I had to weigh in at some point, didn't you? The white Corvette is a real beauty, especially the interior. Gotta love the lap belts that helped ambulance crews find your body when you crashed. Had a '56 Chevy Bel-Air (second to last photo, blurred) in blue over white (albeit without the blower). Notice the pedestrian-impaling hood (bonnet) ornament - anyone jaywalking didn't stand a chance. The Pontiac convertible with the fender skirts is quite pretty, but the '67 Mustang coupé in that pea green never did anything for me (the '67 fastback model in dark green, however...!). Love that red '34 Ford coupé, always loved the grille and overall shape, fab car. The Stingray dragster is an abomination to mankind and its owner should be shot. The Chevy SS pickup: Burn it with fire. As far as the US trucks not hauling as much as Brit trucks, not sure, but then again, they're not speed limited to 56mph either. Nothing quite as sobering as driving on a desert road at 80 and looking in your mirror to see a fully loaded Kenworth bearing down on you, all while remembering Steven Spielberg's first movie, Duel. Thanks Cleggy! Quote
jeff oakley Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I have been there a few times and there are some really nice cars there. You either get them or don't. What is unquestionable is the standard of finish and the pride the owners have in them. The other things you see is the different approach to the cars and the driving. I was there when a duece coupe with a blown 440 hemi drove off, litterally smoking the tyres for a good 100 yards or more. Whne it came back the guy driving was late 60's early 70's and told me this did 10 second quarter miles on street tyres which for such a car is incredible. I love the atmosphere down there on a night Quote
s2k7 Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Has to be in Orlando Florida, right Cleggy? Yank said, screw 4 bangger .. If its not a V8, its not a car. "As far as the US trucks not hauling as much as Brit trucks" Here is a big bad Yank truck took a big chunk of Italians http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RNbbDRdvBw&feature=player_embedded Quote
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