Sure, I know what you're thinking, what's so special about an early 60s Plymouth Valiant with a Slant Six? Well, to begin with, it brings back fond personal memories because I learned to drive in one, but wait, there's more! It has to do with Pratt and Miller Engineering and a certain doctor who thought one of these little grocery getters, the exact same model you see here, … [Read more...]
Barn Find 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Makes Excellent Restoration Candidate
When the Rootes Group decided their Sunbeam Alpine roadster was lacking performance, it was suggested they try using the Ford small block V8 in place of the inline 4 cylinder and to do so they enlisted the help of Carroll Shelby, who was stuffing small block Ford V8s into another British roadster at the time, the AC Ace. The Alpine had just enough room, with a little metal … [Read more...]
This MEV Rocket Seems to Be a Big Street Legal Go Kart
If a car weighs 1300 pounds and the engine puts out 180 horsepower, a quick calculation indicates it should equal one helluva lot of fun! The MEV Rocket is an exoskeleton kit car, similar in concept to the Ariel Atom, where the frame is out in the open, there's minimal bodywork and the engine is mounted in the rear. It was designed around the four cylinder engine from a Ford … [Read more...]
Stunning and Massive 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Hardtop Hot Rod
For those of us who remember the cars of this era, this 1960 Pontiac Bonneville is just about perfect. The color, the stance, the wheel and tire combination, not to mention the 389 tri-power under the hood, it just makes you want to start it up for a weekend ride with your sweetheart. Power windows, power brakes, power door locks and power steering make this a pleasure … [Read more...]
If You’re Considering a Corvair, Why Not Consider a V8 Up Front?
Some cars just cry out for an engine swap, the lure of more power and performance creates an irresistible urge too hard to resist, but some owners take the idea a step further and put the transplant in a new location, like in this 1965 Corvair where the old flat six out back was replaced with a 305 Chevy V8 installed up front. Nice! Of course, the old swing arm rear … [Read more...]