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March 3, 2009
Mr. Angry Reviews the 2009 Challenger R/T
By Mike Musto
RideLust.com
Big cars—I love ‘em! In fact, both my personal cars are over 18 feet long, which may be why I was so attracted to the new Dodge Challenger. When you first see the car in person you come to realize that this sucker is HUGE! Seriously, it’s a big boy.
I received the car on Friday morning, which was great because I had the whole weekend to really play with it and put it through its paces. This particular example was a dark blue ’09 R/T six speed, and it was loaded with every option. Navigation—check! Sunroof—check! Heated leather seats—check! 376 HP—DOUBLE CHECK!
Now, I am generally pretty critical about most cars, but you know what? I REALLY like this thing, and here’s why: it doesn’t pretend to be anything it isn’t, which simply means it’s a muscle car. Big, brash, ballsy and in your face. It makes all the right noises and stirs up all the right emotions when you hit that start button. The tried and true 5.7 liter Hemi burbles to life with a great sounding exhaust note, and lets the driver know they started something that was meant to get them into trouble. Tap the go pedal and the noise only gets better.
There is a lot to say about this thing, so I think I’m going to break it down by category. Again, this is generally not my style, but like I said, I like this car so it deserves to get the full treatment.
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February 27, 2009
Weekend With a Challenger R/T!
By Mike Musto
RideLust.com
Just picked up a brand new 6-speed Challenger R/T for the weekend, and my first impressions are good, like I’m may be getting into trouble good. Look for more on this bad boy early next week…
CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and have some fun in the process. It wasn’t the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang or Chevy 409 that began the performance car wars, it was arguably, the Chrysler 300. Making its debut in 1955, the 300 was so-named because of its 300hp Hemi V-8. The 300 Letter Series, as they would be known as, were produced as llimited edition, factory hot rods, through 1965, when the last 300 “L” was produced. After an absence of four years, a full-size Chrysler muscle car made an appearance once again in 1970. Introducing the Chrysler 300 “H” Hurst edition.
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February 23, 2009
CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: the 2005-08 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and have some fun in the process. This has been an interesting series so far, with vehicles covered dating from the 50s through the 70s. What about something more recent, like a car that only went out of production late last year, and is still available on the lot today? Yes, there are new cars available for sale that fit into the muscle car category, like the Dodge Charger R/T, or the Chrysler 300 SRT-8. There is the Mustang GT and the Shelby, as well as the Pontiac G8 GT. But, did you know there was a powerful V8 Sedan, that wore the Pontiac arrowhead symbol, and was produced just before the awesome G8? Introducing the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP.
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February 13, 2009
CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: The 1957 Rambler Rebel
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and to have some fun in the process. In 1956, AMC was only two years old, the result of a merger between Nash and Hudson. They were known as a company that produced dependable, if somewhat lackluster cars. However, in the fall of ’56, they stunned the public and the automotive press by introducing a veritable rocket. Say hello to the 1957 Rambler Rebel.
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Photo courtesy of Automotive Traveller, Richard Truesdell
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February 2, 2009
CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: the 1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and to have some fun in the process. Today’s feature dates back to 1977. General Motors was in the midst of rolling out their new “downsized” full size cars, which shed a lot of weight, but maintained the interior dimensions. However, 1977 was also a record year for the “intermediates” that were not only larger (in exterior dimensions), but in most cases, a great deal heavier than their “full size” counterparts. During this time, Pontiac introduced a limited edition package available on the LeMans Sport Coupe, the 1977 Pontiac Can Am. Continue reading…
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January 30, 2009
CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: The 1963 Studebaker R2 Super Lark and Super Hawk
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and to have some fun in the process. Today’s feature is one of the last gasps of greatness from that great South Bend, Indiana carmaker, Studebaker. This entry into the Parking Lot isn’t just one model, it is actually two, powered by the same engine, that could be ordered directly from the factory in any Studebaker produced at that time, including the Lark, the Gran Turismo Hawk, and the new Avanti. Continue reading…
January 27, 2009
CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: 1962-63 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and to have some fun in the process. This week, the featured car is a pioneer of sorts. It is the first production turbocharged V-8 built in America: the 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire. Continue reading…
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April 19, 2008
Electric Mustang and Shelby Cobra from HST International
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Forget about the electric Elise. How about an electric Mustang? That’s what HST International is working on, along with a Shelby Cobra. Think they’ll be wussy? Think again. Their EV Mustang will do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds and their EV Cobra will do it in a blistering 3.2 seconds. Price? $80k and $125k respectively, and they’re taking orders now. More at AutoblogGreen.
April 18, 2008
Ten Attainable Cars from the 70s
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
I met Joni Gray, Sr. Auto Editor for the LA Times, at NYIAS and she’s cool. And I liked this article she just wrote, Ten Still-Attainable 1970s Muscle Cars, though I hesitate to call many of these cars "muscle cars." The list was selected by Phil Skinner, editor of Kelley Blue Book’s Early Model Values Guide. Obviously, I’ve heard of KBB (value guide basically created to support dealerships) but had never heard of this classic car value guide–maybe cause it’s $60!!!??? Hey, the NADA guide is free and, after comparing the prices listed for a few of these cars, it seems to be pretty close. Anyway, I still thought it was a pretty good list, so here goes:
1973-76 Chevrolet Nova SS
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 fastback
1977-78 Pontiac Trans Am coupe
1970-71 Plymouth Duster 340 coupe
1971-73 De Tomaso Pantera coupe
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442/W30 coupe
1975-76 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth ed
1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible
1971-73 Datsun 240Z coupe
1977-79 Chevrolet Corvette T-top coupe
Sign me up for a Duster, a Pantera and maybe even the ’79 442. Click through to Joni’s article to read more about each car and see the pics, and then let us know what you link of the list.
