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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Bane on April 16, 2012, 11:29:59 am

Title: Yank tanks.
Post by: Bane on April 16, 2012, 11:29:59 am: I have a hankering now for something V8 HEMI and of the late 60's vintage.Maybe I'm heading for that midlife crisis,but instead of a Harley,I want a Plymouth Roadrunner,Barracuda or a Camaro.Might even go for the more modern versions of the Camaro,Charger,Challenger but NOT a Mustang...too many of them about.
Anyone had any experience of these kind of cars and what sort of things to look for?
I don't want it as a daily,I would just squirrel it away in storage for nice sunny day cruising and be happy to pootle around in a 1.2 Polo as a daily. :grin: (that might be an exaggeration!)
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: Thor on April 16, 2012, 11:43:11 am: Would have to be a 68 - 69 Dodge Charger for me. :drool: Mind you if you want to get one of the big old American muscle cars, check the size against your garage as they are huge and don't fit in most garages.

A friend has a Plymouth and it sounds great but he does go pale when he has to fill it up at the pumps. :laugh:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: Horatio on April 16, 2012, 11:51:53 am: Jag XJS V8 supercharged? :drool:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: VC on April 16, 2012, 02:20:41 pm: 64 chevvy Impala SS please.....

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:drool:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: Hedge on April 16, 2012, 04:27:38 pm: Some to whet your whistle. :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGoodwood_Brekkie_Club%2F01_05_11_Supercars%2FIMGQ3915.jpg&hash=5703c5eb4b9b03d91c69dd9ea53e216d0b0b661a)

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Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: Bane on April 16, 2012, 06:27:01 pm: Quote from: Hedge on April 16, 2012, 04:27:38 pm
Some to whet your whistle. :wink:

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:drool: :drool: You're not helping. :signLOL:
I'll take either the Hemi 'cuda or the Chevy Nova, Ta. :happy2:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: Andy on April 16, 2012, 07:30:31 pm: Just don't go round corners fast as they handle like a boat on wheels
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: MAT ED30 on April 16, 2012, 07:50:26 pm: bloke i know has a plymouth roadrunner took its a fast bugger :smiley: lifts its front wheels when its sets off hard :driver:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: sub39h on April 16, 2012, 07:58:50 pm: favourite old school muscle car - '67 Mustang
favourite new school muscle car - Chevy Camaro SS (but not in Bumblebee spec)
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: jameelno1 on April 16, 2012, 09:47:20 pm: i want the chevy corvette stingray 1968-72 5.7 v8 been looking at a few carnt wait till im over 25 gonna get me one hopefully fingers crossed
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: Hedge on April 16, 2012, 09:49:12 pm: Quote from: Bane on April 16, 2012, 06:27:01 pm
:drool: :drool: You're not helping. :signLOL:
I'll take either the Hemi 'cuda or the Chevy Nova, Ta. :happy2:

I didn't mean to help. Point you in the right direction maybe but not help. :wink:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: Hedge on April 16, 2012, 09:50:32 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on April 16, 2012, 07:50:26 pm
bloke i know has a plymouth roadrunner took its a fast bugger :smiley: lifts its front wheels when its sets off hard :driver:

I used to know someone with a Plymouth Roadrunner 'Superbird' with a big fok off wing on the back. 3mpg ftw. :happy2:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: MPS on April 17, 2012, 11:20:50 pm: BEAST! (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musclecarclub.com%2Fmusclecars%2Fplymouth-superbird%2Fimages%2Fplymouth-superbird-1a.jpg&hash=713060880e244075e3747f578754fee77cd9c069)

that and it's Dodge Daytona cousin

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmusclecarclub.com%2Fmusclecars%2Fdodge-daytona%2Fimages%2Fdodge-daytona-1a.jpg&hash=bdd1865bef5640a0f5044cfc00281a253d708c87)

:drool:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: monte on April 17, 2012, 11:37:28 pm: Quote from: VC on April 16, 2012, 02:20:41 pm
64 chevvy Impala SS please.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonresim.com%2Fresimler%2F2011%2F05%2FChevrolet-1964-Impala-SS.jpg&hash=8ecd1751066dec1f8017c02c6f09cc711a203c44)

:drool:

Have you guys seen the Justin Timberlake Film called "In Time"?

One of the best films I've seen in a long time :notworthy:

….and it has some awesome motors in it too :happy2:

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Dodge Chargers are evil :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: MPS on April 17, 2012, 11:42:26 pm: call me a purist but I think throwing tasteless huge wheels on a classic yank tank is sacrilege!
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: MPS on April 17, 2012, 11:44:46 pm: ....having just said that and looking at that Charger again, it does look bad ass
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: MC71 on April 18, 2012, 03:02:45 pm: Just love this one.................

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2FAmerican_Muscle_cars_GTX_by_Missionaryrdr-1.jpg&hash=4da92f596213c3bca7c2d0b64e3674397b6b9a2d)

and of course there is Eleanor :drool: :drool: :drool:

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:happy2:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: VC on April 18, 2012, 04:59:34 pm: Eleanor... another Foose masterpiece :smiley:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on April 18, 2012, 05:20:58 pm: Have been dreaming about owning one of these since childhood.
1979 Trans Am Pontiac

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Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: MC71 on April 18, 2012, 05:29:30 pm: ^^^^
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:happy2:
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: damoegan on April 18, 2012, 05:51:35 pm: Quote from: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on April 18, 2012, 05:20:58 pm
Have been dreaming about owning one of these since childhood.
1979 Trans Am Pontiac

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Smokey and the bandit :happy2:

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Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: TagnuT on April 18, 2012, 07:37:59 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.caranddriver.com%2Fimages%2F12q1%2F435352%2Fhotchkis-e-max-dodge-challenger-feature-car-and-driver-photo-442753-s-429x262.jpg&hash=71261ac9d3efcbca67fa872e6e89df69e9d1f8a9)

"Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger Hotchkis Sport Suspension transforms an E-body Mopar from eBay to E-Max."

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hotchkis-e-max-dodge-challenger-feature
Title: Re: Yank tanks.
Post by: MPS on April 18, 2012, 11:03:01 pm: Quote from: TagnuT on April 18, 2012, 07:37:59 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.caranddriver.com%2Fimages%2F12q1%2F435352%2Fhotchkis-e-max-dodge-challenger-feature-car-and-driver-photo-442753-s-429x262.jpg&hash=71261ac9d3efcbca67fa872e6e89df69e9d1f8a9)

"Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger Hotchkis Sport Suspension transforms an E-body Mopar from eBay to E-Max."

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hotchkis-e-max-dodge-challenger-feature

:happy2: