Have you ever wondered which decade in the 1900s where cars were at its highest point of production and what they looked like in that decade? To answer the question, the 60s was the best time for the production of muscle cars. In the 60s, the time came when cars started to look great and drive perfectly. The cars in the 60s was the most popular era of time when cars evolved. Chevrolet had the best cars then. For example, “The Corvair Monza was the star of the line-up and the convertible Spyder was the most desirable model of all, identified by the cross flag badges on the rear deck. The 1962 [Corvair] came with a turbocharged engine” (Cheetham 110). This shows that the Corvair was one of the most well-known produced models made by Chevrolet. …show more content…
For example, “Lee Iacocca, Ford’s General Manager, had always believed that a smaller American sports car could succeed, and so the ‘pony car’ was born” (Cheetham 205). This shows that small cars would be better than any other car. This also shows that when he thought of this, it was the start of small sports cars. In addition, “The mustang was completely restored for the 1969 model year in the character of the once lithe, lean and mean car had begun to change” (Cheetham 205). This shows that the mustang changed over the years. This also shows that when many changes were made to the mustang, a lot more people started liking them more. Furthermore: In 1967, there was a considerable revision of the Mustang, as the styling became more aggressive with more sheet metal, a new grille, a concave tail panel and a full fastback roofline for the coupe. There was no more room for a big block 6391 cc (390 cu in) until to replace the 4747cc (288 cu in) engine. Shelby-tuned Mustangs became more outrageous, as the GT500 was powered by a reworked 7014 cc (428 cu in) V8; however, these were the last Shelby mustangs that were actually built by Shelby-American. (Cheetham …show more content…
For example, “The 1962 Thunderbird the sports roadster with streamlined and headrests which was intended to bring back the sexiness of the original two-seater models” (Cheetham 202). This shows that the thunderbird was a reminder of what the older cars had looked like. This also shows that the thunderbird did not really progress in new models, they mostly stuck to what they originally had in the first place. In addition, “Third-generation Thunderbirds arrived in 1961, and their new look soon saw them dubbed ‘Projectile Birds’. They had a severely pointed front end with quad headlights, modest fins above huge round taillights and softer roof contours on hard tops” (Cheetham 202). This shows that the thunderbird had finally came out with new shapes and looks and lots of people loved that. This also shows that this looked a whole lot better when it was redone. Finally, “In 1962, the two-seat Thunderbird made a return. A sports roadster package, which featured a fibreglass tonneau cover, designed by Bud Kaufman, covered the rear seat and effectively transformed the four-seat Thunderbird into a two-seat roadster” (Cheetham 202). This shows that the new designer was a lot better. This also shows that the new thunderbird was almost a new car compared to the first thunderbird made. The Thunderbird was famous for its unique 2-door
design made the car very strong and durable that is one main reason you see many
When the word Mustang comes to play, most people think of a very well known car, not only for its stylish aspects, but for a variety of reasons: cost, features, speed (probably best know fact), and all around good appeal. The Ford Mustang was designed to be a people car. In 1960 Ford engineers sought out to build a car that the average motor head would be able to afford but yet still have the edgy feel about it. Back at the time of its release, in the early 1960's, the Mustang did hold the advantage over General Motors. General Motors had no car out at the time of the Mustang's release to compete with it. As the years progressed, Ford and Chevrolet managed to out do one another with there monster creations of each car. One such creation by Ford is their 590 HP "Super Stallion." The car features a 590 HP engine which burns alcohol instead of regular pump gas. Jack Keebler noted from Motor Trend Magazine, "The way to a fast time is to launch this pony at no more than 1,600 RPM, gently feeding in the throttle as the big 265/40/ZR18 Goodyear's churn at the edge of traction. Full throttle is impossible until you're well into third gear, but its still one helluva hand full to drive" (40 - 45). That is the newest creation from the M...
...est levels of sports car performance. As the first decade of the 21st century progressed, Chevrolet joined every other automaker in squeezing race track horsepower out of street-legal engines. The ZR1 Corvettes made during this generation were capable of speeds over 200 MPH, and cost over $100,000, so they were a bit of a change from the “cheap” car Corvettes were previously known for being. C7: The Return of the Stingray. Modern Corvettes are now achieving Ferrari racing status and power.Corvettes Are the Longest Running production Car Brand Ever. They are about $65,000 and usually look pretty nice. A really nice touch is that for an extra $800 you can drive your Corvette out of the Corvette museum with the staff clapping while you drive out.
Ask any ten enthusiasts what two cars epitomize the concept of an automotive rivalry and at least nine of them will instantly conclude the Chevrolet or Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang, two cars that make up part of a small automotive segment known as Pony Cars. These fire-breathing leviathans of the street snarl with guttural reverberations boastfully announcing their presence with the mere turn of key. For nearly five decades, these mechanical beasts have captured the imagination of the American driver and ignited the most contentious debate in automotive history: Which car reigns supreme? Muscle car buffs waste no time quoting sales figures, vehicle performance, track times, or even mundane statistics like vehicle dimensions or available colors to simply justify their support for one model over the other. As this debate rages on, the makers of these brutes fan the flames through targeted marketing strategies, consumer promotions, pricing strategies, and creative advertising all in effort to win an automotive war the likes of which have never been seen or fought before (Davenport, 2013).
More than 22,000 Mustangs were ordered on April 17, 1964 when it was first released by Ford. Show rooms were visited by more than four million people and there were over 2,600 ads in newspapers. In 1974, the Mustang II began. Buyers loved it since it was smaller and had a weaker engine. This would use less fuel during the fuel crisis. Sales had tripled since the year before. It also was easier to drive because of its rack-and-pinion steering. In 1978 Mustang added many fashion features that would appeal to female buyers. The rear seat was divided into two seats even though it had been a single seat in the years before. Along with many new colors there were also pockets in the door handles, illuminated driver vanity mirrors, and "Fresno Cloth" seat inserts. In 1994, Ford released a redesigned Mustang. It had a lot of power and Ford brought back the grill. The 1994 Mustang convertible sold 123,198 cars. In 2008 Ford Mustang was the last pony car remaining on the road. Mustang is still one of the greatest success in sales in automotive history and is America's best selling convertible.
There are many different kinds of vehicles on the road, but the ones that stand out the most are muscle cars and sports cars. Their unique design and body styles will catch people’s attention wherever they go. The Ford Mustang, a high performing muscle car introduced in 1964, is the most notable muscle car on the streets. It is most known for its unique body design with a long hood and short, rear decks. Their high performing V8 engines make their exhausts have a really deep, loud growl. When you think of sports cars, the first that comes to mind is the Chevrolet Corvette. Its sleek body style paired with its ability to stick to the ground around corners, makes it a very notable sports car in America. The two most iconic versions of these
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The Mustang GT only only offered the 289- cubic inch or an 390- cubic inch V8 in 1967. The Camaro rolled out with 302, 327, 350, and 396 cubic inch V8’s (Camaro 14) The Camaro’s style was much smoother as well. The introduction of the Camaro threw pony car development into a frenzy. Before the Camaro, the Mustang and Barracuda were not quite considered full muscle cars. Most serious performance enthusiasts still opted for intermediate sized GTO’s or the Chevelle Super Sports (SS). The Camaro changed the image of those sport coupes. (Camaros, Eric Ethan)
The corvette was first introduced in January 1953. To experiment with the car, they only made 300 cars, which were all made by hand and powered by a 235-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine. The corvette was designed to show the world that General Motors could make a sports car that was a stylish two seater. All 1953 corvettes were polo white with red interiors. The engine of the car generated 150 horsepower and had a 2-speed power glide automatic transmission. Researchers have found that the first corvette has been known to go over 150 miles per hour.
During this time, they were responsible for many important automotive inventions, including hydraulic brakes, column shifts, independent front suspension, and V-grilles. The company manufactured its first station wagon in 1939. Then, in 1940, they entered the convertible market with an affordable, power top convertible
This radical idea of the automobile permeated throughout America with most, if not all credit renowned to Henry Ford. Observed as a technological mastermind, Ford commenced experiments involving machinery from the time he was adolescent to launching his career working at the Edison Illuminating Company. He examined internal combustion engines and gasoline buggy ideas eventually resulting in removing himself from Edison’s company and his introduction in the emerging automobile industry. Following in 1903, he established the Ford Motor Company, which expeditiously became a leader in the automotive industry and would gain extensive wealth within only a few decades. While other manufacturers strove to produce automobiles to be extravagant and luxurious predominantly for the wealthy, he immensely focused on efficient mass production of durable, affordable vehicles for the expanding middle-class market.
...eedom to explore America's new interstate highways. While the car offered many benefits, there were plenty of downsides as far as the city was concerned. As suburbanization took hold of the middle class, the city tried to accommodate to the millions of new cars on the road. Streets were widened, sidewalks narrowed, and the city center became crowded, congested, and perceived as unclean. The downsides of car culture did nothing to dwindle the massive influence it had on the popular culture of the time. Rock and roll became closely linked to the emerging car culture of the 50s due to their shared attitudes of freedom, easy going fun, and life in the fast lane. The car culture of the 1950s has impacted every aspect of the lives of the American people including the media they consume, the places they live, the music they listen to, and of course, the cars they drive.
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The older cars also didn't last as long as the newer cars do. This was do to all the different types of oils and gases they contained, since they weren't sure which one would work best for the cars. Cars weren't very arrow dynamic so that also helped to slow them down. And most car models today realistically look better than the old
The first model Mustang the early 1965, or as many like to call it the 1964 and one-half Mustang, interests me the most because of its unique design and style. The rareness of this year’s Mustang fascinates me because so little are left; over the years people have either crushed or cut them up and made race cars out of them, which makes me sad to see these rare, fascinating cars go to waste. When the 1964 and one half debuted, only a coupe and a convertible could be purchased featuring a base 170 cu in six-cylinder engine with a three-speed floor shift transmission, also available with a 260 cu in V8 engine, in addition to a four-speed manual transmission or a three-speed “Cruise-O-Matic” transmission. The interior featured “wall-to-wall” c...