Our RK Motors Charlotte showroom is home to some of the coolest muscle cars on the planet, and we've built our reputation on bringing you the best Mopars money can buy. Usually, when we talk about a member of the 60s Chrysler family, we're introducing a factory correct Hemi showpiece that'll serve more time as a trailer queen than a road warrior. In fact, it seems pretty odd to see the words "Mopar" and "pro-tourer" in the same sentence because cars like this stunning 1969 Road Runner are usually restored into red rope collector fodder. But this Plymouth, envisioned by its owner as the perfect mix of classic muscle car attitude and first class modern performance, is one of the finest Mopar pro-tourers we've ever featured! Professionally built from its custom suspension and 500 cubic inch, Hemi killing stroker motor to its two-tone interior and one piece billet aluminum wheels, this car is both dangerously fast and brutally appealing. If you're looking for a bad to the bone classic that's fun to look at, a blast to drive and priced so well you'll have to pinch yourself, we have your car!

This Road Runner's complete rotisserie restoration began when Steve Koepke of Classic Ventures in Woodstock, Illinois meticulously stripped its solid original body, welded up a set of high quality quarters and block sanded every one of its facets until he had a smooth, consistent canvas. Once that canvas was fully prepped from top to bottom, a slick coat of Charcoal Gray urethane was expertly applied under bright red, horizontal pin stripes and buffed to the kind of brilliant wet-look shine that can only be achieved with today's advanced paint technology. Take one look down the sides of this old-school Plymouth and you'll see a tough, slab-sided body which has been straightened and finessed far past anything that rolled out of the factory in 1969. Pull the car into the sunlight and its glossy urethane paint accurately reproduces Chrysler's planar, straight lines all the while protecting them under a tough and durable clearcoat shell. All that staring and comparing adds up to one super slick Mopar muscle car which wraps brutal performance in killer good looks!

With its subtle details and updated appearance, I suspect this Road Runner will be one of those unique classics which someone sees, falls in love with and buys right off the showroom floor. At the front of the car, a body-width stainless trimmed grille rides between four clear headlights, a good looking chrome bumper and clear, square parking lights. Above that grille the car's smooth gray hood, which wears two hood scoops that hang subtle "440" emblems below bright red mesh, flows toward limo-tinted glass which is cleared by satin stainless wipers, shielded by chrome drip rails and framed by fresh stainless trim. Below that glass, multi-faceted body panels, which add an unmistakable vintage flavor to the car's design, are detailed with pristine chrome mirrors, traditional chrome door handles, clear square marker lights and dent-free stainless wheel well trim. And at the back of the car, a sculpted trunk lid closes tight between traditional silver trimmed tail lights, a second body-width chrome bumper and polished stainless exhaust tips.

Raise the wide, Charcoal hood and you'll find a killer 500 cubic inch monster block which takes this Mopar from 'very appealing' to 'MUST HAVE' almost as fast as it'll take its driver from 'confident' to 'scared stiff'. At the top of that engine, a simple chrome breather funnels wind from a re-usable filter element to a giant Demon 850 carburetor that's juiced by fresh stainless fuel lines. At the base of that carburetor, an Indy dual plane intake sends a rich air/fuel mixture into aluminum Indy 440EZ-1 cylinder heads that are equipped with both Crane Cams hydraulic roller lifters and Harland Sharp roller rocker arms. Those heads are bolted to a familiar 440 block that's been bored 0.30 over and equipped with a complete Eagle stroker kit which includes an Eagle steel crank, Eagle H-beam connecting rods, SRP pistons with Speed Pro rings and Clevite bearings. The car's massive 11 to 1 compression is managed by a Competition hydraulic roller camshaft that's hooked to a Cloyes timing chain. And spent gases are efficiently expelled through a slick set of TTI ceramic coated long tube headers. Fire is supplied by an MSD Pro-billet distributor which shoots sparks through high performance Taylor plug wires. And cooling comes courtesy of a heavy duty aluminum radiator which sits in front of two quick spinning electric puller fans. The car's Charcoal engine bay is exceptionally impressive from its smoothed fenders and stylish Wilwood master cylinder all the way to its textured aluminum valve covers and purple 'Beep-Beep' horn. And the big, fully detailed engine is covered in top notch ancillary components, pushes roughly 500 horsepower and is spectacular in every measurable way!

This Road Runner definitely has the performance to back up its sinister good looks. And with the awesome Chrysler big block's excellent low end power, you can rest assured the car's undercarriage is chock-full of some of the best pro-touring hardware on the market. Behind the big bore engine you'll find a slick shifting Centerforce hydraulic clutch that's connected to a Tremec 5-speed transmission and a stalwart Ford nine inch limited slip rear end which is complete with a Strange aluminum center section, Strange axle shafts and new 3.73 gears. Naturally, the car's old-school front torsion bar and rear leaf spring suspension has been exchanged for a more competent independent front, four link rear set up. And that new suspension is augmented with tubular control arms, a thick front sway bar, adjustable QA1 coil over shocks, fresh power rack and pinion steering and a Wilwood brake system which includes 11 inch slotted discs at all four corners. At the center of the car, a free-flowing three inch aluminized exhaust system sends spent gases through an H-pipe crossover to dual chamber Flowmaster mufflers and pristine stainless tips. And custom fabricated, and custom welded, subframe connectors ensure the buff engine's ample torque doesn't manifest itself as unfortunate twist. Power flows to the ground through a sweet set of 18 inch, solid aluminum Magnum 500 replicas which have been polished, detailed with flat black paint, and wrapped in aggressive 245/40 front and 285/40 rear BF Goodrich G-Force T/A radials. The car's restored original floors have been coated in the same Charcoal Gray urethane that you'll find on both its exterior panels and inner fenders; and everything from its painted stainless fuel tank and custom oil pan to its braided brake hoses and aftermarket transmission crossmember present just as well as when they rolled out of the restoration shop.

Open this Plymouth's big, solid doors and sit down inside a cockpit where the timeless good looks of American muscle meld seamlessly with tasteful upgrades and modern conveniences. The custom leather and suede seats, which were supplied by Addison Auto Interiors of Addison, Illinois, are firm and feel much more upscale than traditional Mopar hardware. At the bottom of those seats, fresh Maroon carpet props a chrome Hurst shifter under a faux carbon fiber pistol grip handle; and at the top of those seats, a tight black headliner frames a fully functional dome light. In front of the seats the car's pristine Maroon dash hangs a custom gauge panel, which is complete with stylish Auto Meter American Muscle gauges, beside a remote controlled Kenwood CD player and traditional buttons for the car's heat and air conditioning system. And at the sides of the seats, custom Maroon and Black door panels hang pliable armrests between fresh stainless trim, new chrome window cranks and bright chrome door handles. In front of the driver, a familiar Mopar Tuff Wheel spins around a rebuilt original steering column. And behind the cockpit, a fully restored trunk features both a new floor pan and virtually a mile of spotless Charcoal paint.

Included with the sale of this awesome Road Runner is a CD full of detailed restoration photos and a stack of restoration receipts which includes an itemized breakdown of all the car's engine work.

This '69 Road Runner has it all: looks to kill, power that never stops and a list of custom components that would take a builder years to duplicate and assemble. It's fast, comfortable, stylish, and when you take one look at the quality of its workmanship, you realize the cost of building a pro-tourer to this level is about twice what it takes to drive this Mopar right out of our showroom. If you're in the market for some reliable, old school muscle that you can enjoy for years to come, this broad shouldered Plymouth is just the car you've been looking for!

The gearheads here at RK Motors Charlotte work around the clock to provide enthusiasts with the best metal money can buy; and when we find a highly detailed Mopar like this 1971 Challenger R/T, it makes all those long hours completely worthwhile. If you've been paying attention to the website recently, you already know we've had some extremely nice Challengers come through our doors, but this fully sorted show car HAS to top them all! A numbers matching, big block 383 that's bolted to a numbers matching transmission and wrapped in a paint booth fresh rotisserie restoration which makes the car WAY nicer than any original time capsule: does it get any better? Sure it does! This awesome Mopar also features a solid, mostly original body that's literally layered in high impact Green Go paint AND it's priced at roughly half the cost of its labor intensive restoration. Are you one of those countless enthusiasts who's been patiently waiting for a top dog Mopar muscle car that you can drive, show and enjoy for years to come? This jaw dropping Challenger is the just the car you've been looking for!

Let's begin by breaking down the car's original fender tag:

Is there a more outrageous high impact color than Dodge's Green Go? As one of the most appealing hues to come out of Chrysler's hip 1970s 'brighter is better' muscle car mindset, code FJ6 green is probably the most dynamic paint to ever adorn classic Mopar metal. And when expertly applied under traditional satin black call-outs and buffed to a show worthy shine, it's an absolutely glowing reminder as to just how crazy the muscle car era was. This car's build started with a solid, original shell which was sand blasted to bare metal and augmented with minimal bodywork. Once its panels were as close to perfect as possible, a smooth coat of Epoxy primer was covered with several coats of Z-Chrome rust defender that were correspondingly block sanded every time they cured. When that exceptionally smooth rust defender was ready for paint, three coats of single stage R-M Uno were topped with two coats of 50% R-M Uno, 50% clearcoat and color sanded to the liquid smooth finish you see here. Naturally the car's flawless, and correct, Green Go paint looks right at home highlighting its rotisserie restored panels, razor sharp lines, and rock solid profile. And the result is a high energy visual masterpiece which oozes the bare knuckle confidence and old school appeal that made Dodge muscle cars the stuff of legends!

Thanks to its high dollar frame-off nut and bolt restoration, this Challenger's crisp shut lines and spectacular panel alignment present much better today than when it rolled off Dodge Main's assembly line almost 41 years ago. At the front of the car, a 1971-exclusive split and stainless trimmed grille hangs a showroom fresh "Dodge" emblem between four pristine headlights, clear round parking lights and a mirror-like chrome bumper. At the top of the car an R/T specific hood, which is complete with two small scoops, two pristine "383 Magnum" emblems and a flat black center section, rides in front of brand new glass that is framed by professionally polished stainless and a new vinyl top. At the sides of the car prominent fender lines, which are complemented by new stainless wheel well trim, new flush-fit satin door handles and body-matched sport mirrors, ride under spotless chrome "Challenger" scripts, fresh black "R/T" stripes, a familiar chrome fuel cap and aggressive rear louvers. And at the back of the car, a flat black rear valence hangs a perfectly centered "Challenger" script between pristine, segmented tail lights, a trunk mounted "Dodge" emblem, a second pristine chrome bumper and correct, quad outlet stainless exhaust tips. Unlike most dressed and decaled cars which tend to throw good taste out the window, this super slick Challenger seamlessly balances a cool personality with flashy good looks to create a timeless muscle car which has big time appeal!

Hoist this mean green machine's sculpted, freshly finished hood and you'll find an original 383 cubic inch Magnum V8 which wears a correct 2468130 casting number, an August (8) 18th (18) of 1970 (70) casting date and a 413074 partial VIN. Fully balanced, completely rebuilt and professionally detailed during the car's extensive frame-off restoration this big block mill is good for a nice, round 335 horsepower. At the top of the engine, a dual snorkel air cleaner, which is complete with fresh organisol paint and a bold "383 Magnum" topper, sends air into a chrome Edelbrock 650 carburetor that's fueled by fresh stainless fuel lines. Below that carburetor glossy, high-temp Hemi Orange coats the outside of the block from its pristine valve covers to its dent-free oil pan; and in front of that carburetor, a new points distributor shoots fire to the inside of the block through new Mopar Electronic Suppression plug wires. Spent gases are whisked into fully restored exhaust manifolds, and roared out of aluminized true dual exhaust pipes thanks to an aggressive Competition camshaft. And cooling is provided by a Chrysler four-core radiator which circulates a steady flow of water around a correct belt driven fan via brand new hoses and a high flow aluminum water pump. At the front of the engine, fresh V-belts spin a familiar alternator next to a rebuilt power steering pump and a new Sanden AC compressor; At the back of the engine, a fresh brake booster hangs a rebuilt master cylinder next to a rebuilt, original wiper motor. And overall, the car's glossy Chrysler FJ6 Green Go engine bay is virtually spotless and displays an exceptional level of detail, with a molded hood pad, a reproduction Mopar yellow top battery, a correct Chrysler Voltage Regulator, a new washer fluid reservoir and a fresh set of tags and decals all present and accounted for.

This Challenger's fully restored chassis and drivetrain are just as straight forward and clean as its solid exterior panels and high impact engine bay. The smooth revving Chrysler block churns torque through a professionally rebuilt A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission which, according to its 413074 partial VIN, is original to the car. Behind that transmission, a tough 8.75 Sure Grip rear end makes good use of stout 3.23 gears. And at the ends of the floors, a fully rebuilt and completely powder coated front double A-arm and rear leaf spring suspension helps throw power to the ground and speed to the curves. Braking, which is surprisingly competent for a 41 year old car, comes courtesy of correct power front discs and heavy duty rear drums; and steering duties are handled by an easy twisting factory power steering system. At the corners, new 15 inch Rallye wheels spin fresh F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs around satin finished trim rings and brand new center caps. And aesthetically, the bottom of this cool old Mopar is fully detailed and ready for show with spotless green floors framing a modern mandrel bent aluminized exhaust system which includes factory replacement mufflers and correct resonators, individually powder coated leafs springs, a modern mini-starter, a powder coated K-frame, a fresh stainless gas tank and a powder coated axle housing.

Inside this awesome green Mopar, a well-executed, fully restored black vinyl interior is simple, functional and looks as good as new. The front high-back bucket and rear bench seats are showroom fresh and display no signs of any wear at all. Below those seats, new black carpet is sandwiched between color-keyed, "Challenger R/T" floor mats and sound deadening insulation. At the sides of those seats, pristine molded door panels hang wood grain inserts, which are branded with cool, old-school Dodge fratzog emblems, between new chrome door handles, cool chrome lock tabs and four blue tipped window cranks. And above those seats, a taut and wrinkle-free headliner combines with a second layer of sound deadening insulation to keep the cockpit both cool and quiet. At the front of the car, a straight and fade-free dash hangs silk screened wood trim above a correct AM/FM multiplex stereo and controls for the modernized heat and air conditioning system. In the middle of the car, a full console frames a traditional Chrysler T-handle shifter in great looking chrome trimmed wood. And at the back of the car a fully restored trunk, which is complete with a new one-piece trunk pan, props a full-size spare tire and a correctly detailed jack assembly on a fresh-out-of-the-box trunk mat. In front of the driver, a familiar wood rimmed steering wheel spins around a fully rebuilt and precisely calibrated Rallye instrument cluster that's complete with a standard tachometer, a 150 MPH speedometer and a continuous motion electric clock. And everything from this Challenger's dome light to its sill plates is fully sorted and ready to hit the road!

Included with the sale of this spotless '71 E-body is a small book of restoration photos and a few documents from its restorer which outline the car's restoration process and all its new and rebuilt components.

Fully restored, and virtually new in every way, this old school Dodge is guaranteed to please even the most discerning muscle car enthusiast. And with its great performance and classic good looks, you can drive it, show it and even take home a few trophies all for about half the price of a 'ropes and red carpet' car. If you're looking for an awesome old school Mopar that you can actually enjoy, this Challenger is your kind of car!

Let's face it, as car enthusiasts, we're ALL nostalgic people; and for every one of us, there's an unforgettable experience or monumental event that sparked a lifelong passion. Whether it's a car that's disappeared through the march of time, a character in a high octane movie plot that we admired as kids, or a random neighbor's pride and joy that was branded on our psyche, somehow we became the 1% of consumers who purchase a car based on how we feel. When we walk into a showroom, there's no lame 'practicality' discussion or 'fuel economy' banter, we buy the fastest, meanest, gnarliest machine we can find; and you better believe we plan to build it to the point where everyone within a two block radius knows they're about to witness something unforgettable. For many, that desire to drive the ultimate car translates to the height of the muscle car era and its best combination of performance and visual sizzle: Pontiac's legendary Trans Am. As one of only 46 4-speed Ram Air IV Trans Ams produced for the 1969 model year, this fully restored, 51,445 mile time capsule features all original west coast sheetmetal, a complete numbers matching drivetrain, a highly original interior and full documentation that dates all the way back to the its dealership checklist. If you're a diehard Pontiac fan who's searching for the ultimate Trans Am, or a discerning classic car collector who's looking for some spectacular, investment grade metal, this race-bred muscle car is the opportunity of a lifetime!

Since this elite Firebird is a well-known magazine feature car which comes with a stack of documentation that includes both original dealership forms and modern Pontiac Historical Services paperwork, there's really no question it's a real deal Trans Am Ram Air IV. But I'm a numbers guy, and I know most of you are too, so I'll go ahead and decode both its VIN and cowl tag just for the sake of authenticity.

VIN: 223379N105529

COWL TAG:

According to the Pontiac Historical Services documentation included with the sale of this badass tin indian pony car, it was assembled at GM's Norwood Ohio manufacturing facility in June of 1969 and shipped to Bud Meadows Pontiac in Seattle, Washington on July 21st of that same year. After serving as top-notch showroom eye candy for exactly two months, its papers were signed by Seattle resident Carlos Palencia and it began a 36 year run as an immaculately maintained, one owner west coast muscle car. When the second and current owner, an avid Firebird collector, took its keys in the summer of 2005, he inherited a 95% complete survivor that was probably one of the most authentic Trans Am Ram Air IVs in the world. So, instead of polishing the car into an over-restored beauty queen, he documented every square inch of its body and initiated a highly accurate 18 month rotisserie restoration which used as many original parts as possible. Today, with an all original body that's battle dressed in a slick layer of correct GM code 50 Cameo White basecoat, correctly re-stenciled Tyrol Blue racing stripes and correctly placed Trans Am call-outs, it stands proud as a highly desirable example of a major milestone in Pontiac performance history.

Originally envisioned as an engineering piece that would show the world what Pontiac could do on the race track, the 1969 Trans Am was basically an engine and appearance package by the time it made the leap from concept to production. Much of Pontiac's top brass openly derided the car because they felt the GTO Judge was a better answer to the same question and the 1970 Trans Am, which was said to be a whole new league of pony car, was just around the corner. Little did those folks know that 60s Pontiac folklore would combine with the limited sales of the '69 model to kick start a legacy of visual excitement that would last over three decades! At the front of this pristine 'bird, a new for '69 Endura nose piece hangs Trans Am specific twin black grilles, which are complete with a silver arrowhead and a white inlayed "Pontiac" script, between four new old stock T3 headlights. Below those headlights, the cars sculpted front valence perfectly aligns ornate parking lights above a Trans Am specific chin spoiler. And above those headlights, the car's impossible to find Ram Air IV hood props long Ram Air scoops in front of original stainless windshield wipers. At the sides of the car, expressive 'coke bottle' character lines are highlighted by a standard chrome driver's mirror, good looking stainless wheel well and rocker moldings, and traditional chrome GM door handles. And small blue "Trans Am" call-outs combine with Trans Am specific simulated air extractors and highly detailed Firebird logo marker lights to add just the right amount of texture to the bright white paint. At the top of the car, original date coded glass is framed by what appears to be original stainless trim and original chrome drip rails. And at the back of the car, a Trans Am specific 60 inch decklid spoiler props a large horizontal "Trans Am" call-out above a Tyrol Blue rear valence, clear, pyramid style tail lights, highly detailed Firebird and "Pontiac" emblems and a great looking body-width chrome bumper.

Lift the car's ducted steel hood and you'll find an original L67 Pontiac 400 V8 which wears a correct 9792506 casting number, a February (B) 26th (26) of 1969 (9) casting date, a correct 105529 partial VIN and an L67 specific "WH" stamp. When the first Ram Air IV rolled out of the factory, Pontiac brass could hardly keep a straight face as they announced it would produce 'only' 345 horsepower. And rightfully so, because after this car's current owner had its stock engine blue printed and rebuilt to AMA specifications by highly regarded Pontiac expert Dan Jensen, it hit the dyno with a whopping 438 horsepower and 452 lb./ft. of torque! At the top of the engine, a fully functional induction system feeds roughly 50 degree air into a correct 7029273 Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor which is bolted to an original Winter aluminum intake. That intake sends a high octane air/fuel mixture into original 722 round port cylinder heads which, with the help of high performance rocker arms, a bigger cam, modern scat connecting rods and an Arma-steel crankshaft, provide the kind of combustion that makes this Trans Am one of the nastiest muscle cars on the road. Spark for that combustion is provided by a factory 1111941 points distributor which sends power from a modern Crane coil and ignition module to date-coded Packard TV R Suppression wires. Exhaust from that combustion is handled by original long branch exhaust manifolds which roar into a stainless true dual exhaust system. And heat from that combustion is controlled by a leak-free radiator which is hooked to reproduction GM hoses via original tower clamps and an original plastic fan shroud that features original factory grease marks. Aesthetically, this Trans Am's highly detailed engine bay is 100% ready for show. The block itself displays a slick coat of correct turquoise paint from its intake to its oil pan; and the fenders, firewall and hood are covered in a combination of smooth GM satin black paint and correct insulation. Niceties such as fresh chrome valve covers, a correct alternator, a tagged Delco Energizer battery, a fresh Delco Moraine brake booster, a high flow oil pump and a full set of decals and chalk marks can be found in all the right places. And one turn of the key instantly produces a confident roar that can only be provided by old school big block Pontiac power!

Take a look underneath the car and you'll find a super straight 43 year old undercarriage and rock solid satin black floor pans which have been accurately restored to their correct factory appearance. Behind the high revving motor, an original Muncie M-21 close ratio 4-speed transmission, which was inspected during the car's restoration and deemed just fine the way it is, wears a Muncie (P) M-21 (B) manufactured January (01) 1st (1) 1969 (9) assembly stamp and a correct 105529 partial VIN. That stalwart transmission sends power from a Centerforce clutch to an original "ZK" 10 bolt rear end that's still equipped with an unmolested Safe-T-Track differential and mountain climbing 3.90 gears. And that solid drivetrain is centered in the cars original front double A-arm and rear leaf spring suspension which, thanks to the standard Y96 ride and handling package, includes stiffer shocks, better springs and a heavy duty front stabilizer bar. At the front of the car, standard N41 power steering provides easy turns and competent handling. At the corners of the car, standard JL2 power front disc and rear drum brakes provide modern stopping ability. And at the center of the car the original, power boosting N10 factory dual exhaust system has been replicated with mandrel bent aluminized pipes, correct resonators and a great sounding transverse muffler. Naturally, all the car's hardware and bushings appear to be in like-new condition. Out back a fresh stainless fuel tank sends go juice through new stainless lines. At the base of the motor, a correct starter spins a Centerforce billet flywheel. And power flows to the pavement through original 14 inch GM Rally II wheels which spin familiar Goodyear Polyglas F70-14 white letter tires around pristine stainless trim rings and awesome "PMD" branded center caps.

Swing open this Trans Am's solid white doors and you'll find a correct GM code 200 blue vinyl interior that's a nice mix of both top notch factory equipment and high quality reproduction pieces. The original standard bucket seats, which were simply re-covered during the restoration, provide comfortably firm support and display no fading or tears. Below those seats, new blue carpet shows minimal wear and has likely been carefully protected by fresh arrowhead branded floor mats since it was installed. Above those seats, a stain-free headliner stretches tightly from the car's new A-pillar trim to its original sail panels. And between those seats, a familiar Hurst shifter still features its factory optioned 'wood' shift knob. At the front of the car, an excellent looking original dash hangs a rare 'stacked' gauge pod, which was added during the restoration, above controls for the heater and an original Delco AM radio. At the sides of the car, original one-piece door panels anchor well-maintained armrests between complete stainless trim and chrome handles for the doors and windows. In front of the driver, the car's original Sport steering wheel spins a wood rim and three satin finished spokes around a vivid "PMD" branded horn button. And behind the cockpit, the car's fully restored trunk props an original spare tire and jack assembly on a correct houndstooth mat. Oh, and by the way, if you're the kind of diehard purist that winced as I was mentioning the car's sparse reproduction parts, you'll be happy to find out that its original gauge cluster and original A-pillar trim are included with the sale.

The sale of this sweet Trans Am includes a stack of documentation which consists of: an original Meadows Pontiac pre-delivery inspection form, an original Meadows Pontiac dealership emblem and license plate frame, the car's original owner's manual, the car's original Pontiac Protect-O-Plate, various vintage registrations from its original owner, Pontiac Historical Services paperwork, Restoration notes and photos which chronicle the car before and during its restoration, a copy of Pontiac Enthusiast magazine in which the car has a four page feature, a copy of Muscle Car Review in which the car has a two page feature, general information about the car and its original/correct parts, an extra set of hood hinges which came from the original owner and, of course, the vintage liquor bottle that was found behind its quarter panel.

Calling this Trans Am a nice car just doesn't do it justice. It's a pristine example of why Pontiac's legacy will always be about muscle cars and motorsports. And with a numbers matching powertrain, a squeaky clean restoration and full documentation, it's a no compromises, race-bred performance halo that provides one lucky car enthusiast with a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you're looking for the ultimate, investment grade Pontiac muscle car, here it is!

Here at RK Motors Charlotte, we know all about over-the-top customs. You've seen the cars we've built, from Maximum Effect, our 1970 Charger, to that sinister all-black AAR Hemi 'Cuda which won trophies and stunned the Hot Rod Power Tour a few years ago. Heck, going too far and taking everything over-the-top is almost a rule around here.

So when this absolutely stunning 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda showed up, we realized that someone had just moved "the top" and beating this one will be a tough job indeed.

Nicknamed "Conviction 'Cuda," this car was built for the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas and is a take-no-prisoners, cost-no-object build that has resulted in one of the most visually and technologically stunning pro-touring cars we've ever featured. With contributions from all the biggest names in the business, this is a professionally built car that will win every show in which it is entered, and drives like a modern machine. Just pulling it out of the trailer drew a crowd in the parking lot, as if the rhythmic sound of the exhaust was the Pied Piper or something. You could study this car for 8 hours a day for a whole month and not see all the detailing that went into the construction, and you might want to bring an expert to see how deep the craftsmanship reaches. No corners were cut, no shortcuts were taken, and this car stands at the pinnacle of the pro-touring movement today. This car even has its own website at www.convictioncuda.com. In short, if you want to get to the top of the mountain, this is the king you're going to need to de-throne. Good luck with that.

First off, all of the body modifications-and there are many-have been done in steel. No fiberglass, no flexible stuff pulled from a mold, not even OEM pieces that have been adapted, just hand-formed steel. The first things I noticed were the subtle beads on the rear valence that mimic the rocker panel blisters. Then I saw how the rear spoiler had been molded into the fender, and the custom made hood with OEM-looking nostrils. Heck, we have photos of them laying out wooden blocks on the rear deck to create bucks for the spoiler fabrication. Look closer and you'll see flush-mounted glass, shaved door handles and drip rails, and newly fabricated front and rear valence panels.

Of course, the basics are 100% 'Cuda, starting with an original car and built from a bare steel shell. The car was stripped bare and every panel that wasn't perfect was removed and replaced with an exact reproduction. New quarters were installed, but they weren't installed stock-the side marker lights were shaved and the upper areas were adjusted to fit the giant tires. Of course, you'd need a stock 'Cuda next to this one to see all the modifications, but the total of the work is a car that keeps everyone guessing and absolutely steals every show it enters.

Part of the show-stealing is certainly due to the paint job. Done in PPG Silver Star and Vibrants Purfect Purple with a lot of airbrush work, the car is visually arresting in person. You think you've seen show-quality paint? Guess again. If there's a flaw in this paint job, I can't find it. The finish is the result of hundreds of hours of bodywork, top-quality finishes, and another several hundred hours of wet sanding and buffing every square inch-hell, it even appears that the underside of the hood has been wet sanded and buffed. Then there's the unique strobe stripe, which is paint, not a decal, and is a combination of air brush techniques and pinstriping that gives it an almost three-dimensional look that seems to be vibrating off the metal.

Out back, you've undoubtedly noticed the custom-made rear panel that houses custom taillights that look an awful lot like standard 'Cuda items, but are actually hand-made LED lights that give it a modern look at night. Up front, Harley-Davidson twin-bulb modular headlights are brilliant in any sense of the word, and a custom grille insert has been created to mimic the original, but with turn-signal indicators molded into the grille itself. Brake cooling ducts have been integrated into the lower valence, while out back, diffuser ducts evacuate air from under the car and generate downforce at high speeds. Mirrors are from a Chrysler Crossfire, and, well, I'll let you spend some time with the car and discover the rest. There's just so much to see, we can't possibly include it all here.

There was never any doubt when this project started that this car would be Hemi-powered. But that's not a 50-year-old chunk of cast iron in the engine bay. No, a car of this caliber needs cutting-edge technology to go with the horsepower, so a modern 6.1-liter Hemi was selected instead. It's an Arrington-built piece that cranks out more than 525 horsepower (that's 100 horsepower more than the legendary 426 Hemis of yore), and does it in a smaller, lighter, and more user-friendly package. Forget tuning carburetors and fouled spark plugs, the only thing this car needs from you is someone to turn the key and press the red START button on the center console. Continuing the strobe stripe theme under the hood, you'll find some custom covers for the radiator and coils that mimic the three-dimensional detailing on the body. The intake has been polished for a little bit of eye candy under the hood, while the wiring and plumbing has been carefully hidden for a super-sanitary look. Power steering and power brakes are definitely part of the equation, as is a high-output alternator to keep the car's electronics happy.

Just as a carburetor would be out of place on the engine, a 4-speed just wouldn't do underneath. Instead, there's a Keisler 5-speed with overdrive that makes the most of the engine's prodigious horsepower. Out back, a Chrysler 8.75-inch rear holds 3.91 gears on a limited slip. This will accelerate hard enough to break fingers, and can still climb to speeds once reserved for aircraft on the big end. The suspension features massive sway bars and cockpit-adjustable air shocks from Air Ride for a 21st century ride inside that vintage 1970 shape. Brakes are from Baer, and feature massive vented and cross-drilled rotors at all four corners. Those openings in the front fascia aren't just for show, either-they actually feed the front brakes a steady supply of cool air. Long tube headers dump into a stainless steel X-pipe and Flowmaster mufflers before terminating in custom tips molded into the rear valence. The floors are undercoated because the original intent was to build a car to drive before things got, well, a little out-of-hand. The perfect hot-rod profile and stance is achieved by a set of polished 18- and 20-inch Bonspeed Quasar wheels on 245/40/18 front and 295/35/20 rear Nitto Invo tires.

On a build of this magnitude, you know there's a ton of documentation. We have extensive build photos, drawings, sketches, and other development details that are seldom seen in the finished product-concept cars often go directly from the designer's imagination to the show floor. You can see how this car evolved and the designer's intent throughout the process, and it's fascinating to compare it to the finished product. Build photos take you through every step of construction, from a bare shell to finished product on the stand at the 2008 SEMA show.

There's no question this is a very special car and that its existence has moved the bar for top-line pro-touring customs. If you're the sort of person who wants to own only the best, and understands that quality doesn't compromise, then you're already familiar with what this car has to offer. Stunning to look at, thrilling to drive, and exceptional to show, Conviction 'Cuda is the current state-of-the-art in pro-touring. This is a car that will remain timeless thanks to smart design and immaculate craftsmanship, and in 20 years, it will still draw crowds like it does today-great cars are like that. It's expensive, yes, but I'll wager it cost even more to build and that there are no more than a handful of craftsmen in the country who could duplicate it. If you missed our last few pro-touring Mopars, you can count yourself lucky, because you now have the opportunity to own the best. Don't miss it and call today.

While not even Carroll Shelby himself expected the GT350 to succeed as wildly as it did, with hindsight it really shouldn't be a surprise. Take the fastest-selling car in history and make it better in ever measurable way. And part of that success was the Mustang's accessibility to everyone-you didn't need to be a professional driver to get the most out of it. Quick to capitalize on that brilliance, the Hertz "rent-a-racer" GT350H was born. Every inch a Shelby, and now with a no-skills-required automatic transmission, the GT350H changed the way we looked at rental cars forever. It was a car any guy could rent on Saturday, take to the track and win a trophy, and return on Monday. Heck, there are even stories of the cars coming back to Hertz with evidence of welded-in roll cages being hastily removed. It was truly a great time to be a car guy.

This particular 1966 Shelby GT350H is quite likely the finest in the world. Where many of these cars lost their high performance parts after a rental weekend or at Ford Motor Company where they were returned before being sold to the public, this one carries all the correct Shelby components, modifications, and special features, and has been given a painstakingly accurate restoration to the absolute highest standards. It appears from its listing in the Shelby Registry that it was owned by the same individual after being decommissioned by Hertz, until 2006. With these cars now changing hands for prices on-par with conventional GT350s due to their history and rarity, it's an ideal investment for the Shelby collector with an open slot in his garage. There are none nicer than this.

Hertz specifically ordered the final run of 800 GT350H models in Raven Black with LeMans Gold stripes so they would stand apart and be instantly recognizable on the track and on the street. It definitely worked, and the cars showed up in photographs, enthusiast magazines, and press clippings across the country, doing their thing and bringing home the big trophies. This car was stripped to a bare shell where it was fully restored on a rotisserie practically at the molecular level. It's a sure bet that no Shelby ever looked this spectacular when it rolled out of their Los Angeles production facility, but that's beside the point. The bodywork is shockingly good, and on a black car, that's doubly critical, so great pains were taken to ensure that every panel was blocked until it was nearly flawless. Panel gaps are exceptional, and even the fiberglass Shelby hood fits better than new ones ever did. The Hertz cars got all the other upgrades the standard Shelbys did, too, including the plexiglass quarter windows, fiberglass scoops feeding the rear brakes, and, of course, the stripe package. Everything on this car has been accurately reproduced or restored to new condition, and it is ready to compete at the very highest levels.

With Fords, there's no way to say whether a car is actually "matching numbers" but this car's known history from new is the strongest evidence that it has never been apart or wrecked. Contrary to popular belief, Hertz kept detailed records of the cars' condition while they were active rentals and if the engine were removed or damaged, there would surely be a record. So when the car was restored, the 289 under the hood was completely rebuilt to 306 horsepower Shelby specifications and all the correct Shelby components were reinstalled after being restored to new condition. The engine wears correct Ford Blue paint, along with a proper Shelby-spec high-rise intake and Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Tri-Y exhaust headers were state-of-the-art at the time and remain in place as well. Correct Shelby valve covers and a chrome air cleaner are framed by Shelby-installed Monte Carlo bars that strengthened the shock towers and improved steering response. Like regular Shelbys, the rental racers didn't offer power steering or power brakes (although some later models were retrofitted with power brakes in response to customer complaints), but things like the alternator and water pump have been restored. Proper reproduction hoses, clamps, and a new wiring harness were installed at the same time, and there's a new Autolite battery up front. Experts will also note that the original Shelby American fender tag is still in place, and that this car is not a rebody.

Underneath, you'll find the standard Hertz-issue C4 3-speed automatic transmission with suitable upgrades to handle the high-winding 289's horsepower, as well as a Shelby-spec 9-inch rear out back. Restoration photos show the entire body shell painted in correct red oxide primer, and the floors remain in primer as original, with just the right amount of black overspray, just like the factory did it. A deep sump Cobra aluminum oil pan controls windage on a road course, while a reproduction Rotunda oil filter keeps it clean. All the original markings, including those done at the Shelby American facility, have been accurately reproduced, right down to the balancing stripes on the driveshaft. The disc brakes have been rebuilt, and the dual exhaust system features correct style mufflers that give this rare Mustang just the right sound. Shelby also modified the rear suspension with a set of traction bars on the leaf springs, which also involved modifications to the floors, all of which have been faithfully retained and restored on this car. 14-inch Magnum 500 wheels wear Hertz-specification Goodyear Blue Streak tires and specific "Hertz Sports Car Club" center caps that are only found on the rent-a-racers.

Inside, the Hertz cars were a little more civilized than their Shelby brothers, but by 1966, Shelby was already polishing the GT350's rough edges anyway. The interior of this car has been fully restored to stock specifications, and the only notable differences from a stock GT350 are those related to the automatic transmission: a wider brake pedal and, of course, the automatic shifter mounted on the transmission tunnel, sans console. But like the exterior, all the standard Shelby goodies were included, such as the lovely wood-rimmed steering wheel and a comprehensive set of gauges, including a cool dash-mounted tachometer up high and in the driver's line of sight. In this car's case, the entire interior is new, including seat covers and foam, door panels, carpets, and headliner, and all the gauge have been fully rebuilt. Racing lap belts have been added, and reproductions of all the original delivery tags are in place, including the visor tag describing how to start the car. The trunk is also finished with a reproduction floor mat and a matching Magnum 500 spare assembly, as new.

Documentation includes a reproduction owner's manual, original sales invoice that shows the original dealership as Larsen Ford in White Plains, New York, and receipts from Shelby American. There are also dozens of restoration photos showing this car's transformation into the stunning show-winning machine that it is today.

There was a time when nobody wanted these former rental cars, but that day is long gone. Today, the GT350H has taken its place among the most sought-after Shelbys of all time, and with only 1001 being built, they're considerably more rare than the standard GT350. With longtime ownership of a single curator, a concours-caliber restoration, and incredible performance, anyone looking for a Hertz Shelby will find none better than this.

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What do the numbers 24, 72 and 96 have in common? Those are the totals, IN HOURS, that our last three 1967 Chevrolet Corvette pro-touring cars sat on our RK Motors Charlotte showroom floor. And for good reason: they're some of the meanest, most exclusive and most enjoyable muscle cars on the planet! This 1967 pro-touring roadster is a top notch, no compromises C2 that will unquestionably draw a crowd wherever it goes. Despite its exceptionally well done modifications, which include a modern 521 horsepower V8, a strip ready driveline and a massaged fiberglass body, none of the pure, basic goodness of its beloved design has been compromised. And best of all, that fresh technology provides an athleticism and performance envelope that will embarrass pretty much anything on the road. If you're one of those enthusiasts who enjoys being at the pinnacle of style, the top of the leader board and the front of the car show, this world class pro-tourer is the car you've been dreaming of!

This slick C2 Sting Ray's body is a never-been-hit '67 and, as you can tell, the very talented craftsmen at Corvette Restorations AZ treated it to a lot of time and some amazing fiberglass work. Even 45 years after it was launched, Larry Shinoda's brilliant design still speaks for itself. And the car's only noteworthy modifications include a couple of bolt-ons that combine both form and function to create a more aggressive front clip, and massaged fenders which perfectly frame its massive wheels and tires. Unlike most concours restored Vettes, this Sting Ray features exceptional fit and finish which, with the car's bright paint, is definitely a design statement. And speaking of bright paint, the car's sinuous form has been bathed in a vivid coat of Enzo Ferrari Yellow urethane that shines just as bright as the day it left the spray booth. It may be true that there's no such thing as a perfect car; but this killer Corvette pro-tourer is about as close as you can get!

The cool thing about a pro-touring Corvette is that you're taking an already aggressive design and adding a ton of race-bred technology which elevates the car's personality and performance to a whole new level. It's kind of like rebuilding the Incredible Hulk with components from the Terminator to create one mean, ass kicking machine; and this '67 Sting Ray definitely looks the part! At the front of the car, a body-width stainless grille sits inside of show worthy stainless trim which is bordered by two chrome trimmed parking lights, a razor blade style chrome bumper and a custom molded chin spoiler. Above that grille a 1967-exclusive stinger hood, which has been detailed with a gloss black stripe and fresh chrome trim, rides in front of like-new glass that is cleared by bright stainless wipers, framed by excellent looking stainless trim and capped by a black Al Knoch top. Below that glass flared front fenders hang correct 1967-exclusive heat extractors in front of pristine bowtie mirrors, correct chrome door handles, satin black rocker trim and custom black side pipes that are complete with stainless heat shields. Behind that glass, a full stainless roll bar is centered between super-wide flared rear fenders and a smooth rear decklid that is complete with both a body-matched fuel filler and a pristine "Corvette Sting Ray" emblem. And at the back of the car, two centered reverse lamps combine with four traditional Corvette tail lights to illuminate a chrome trimmed tag bracket and two more pristine, razor blade style bumpers.

While the exterior of this awesome yellow roadster provides the kind of radical good looks you might find encased in velvet ropes on the show field, it's what lives underneath the car's functional stinger hood that separates the beauty queens from the road warriors. Professionally built by Arizona Speed and Marine in Phoenix, Arizona, this Sting Ray's 6.0 liter LS2 Generation IV V8 utilizes an aluminum block, a Competition camshaft and high performance heads that are equipped with severe duty push rods and titanium retainers to churn out a super car killing 521 horsepower! At the top of that engine, a custom fabricated cowl induction system funnels wind from a reusable filter element to a traditional LS2 high-flow intake manifold via a custom fabricated chrome air tube. Once that air is present and accounted for, a GM electronic fuel injection system jets dino blood through stainless fuel rails to high pressure fuel injectors, and GM factory coils shoot sparks into high performance MSD plug wires. The resultant high compression combustion is cooled by a Be Cool 700 horsepower Super Street aluminum radiator which sends water past two 11 inch puller fans and a polished overflow tank to fresh hoses and a body-matched water pump. And the subsequent spent gases are evacuated through a pair of custom fabricated long tube headers which flow straight into the car's custom fabricated side pipes. In front of the engine a modern serpentine system, which has been fully outfitted with chrome pulleys and chrome brackets, spins both a chrome alternator and polished AC compressor; and behind the engine, a straight, unaltered firewall hangs a factory wiper motor next to a modern brake booster and master cylinder. The hot small block wears body-matched fuel rail covers and a thick coat of body-matched high temp engine paint which looks much better than the black on silver color combo of factory fresh LS2s. And a full array of details such as polished stainless lines, high quality braided hoses, chrome hood hardware and even a chrome oil cap provide a finished appearance that most modern engines simply can't achieve.

Throw this Corvette up on a lift and the first thing you'll notice is four bright yellow brake calipers that squeeze four equally impressive slotted brake rotors. The second thing you'll notice is a bright yellow scatter shield that's bolted to a Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission. Those yellow calipers, which are four piston "Corvette" branded C5 units up front and four piston "Delco Moraine" branded C3 units out back, provide excellent stops and modern car cornering thanks to a heavy duty Hydroboost brake system. And that precise transmission sends all the small block's massive power from carbon fiber clutch packs to a new Fast-Corvette differential that's equipped with pebble crushing 3.70 gears. Of course, those brakes couldn't sufficiently corner without the car's modern power rack and pinion steering and fresh Bilstein shocks. And that rear end couldn't sufficiently hook up without the car's Vette Brakes and Products fiberglass transverse rear leaf spring and suspension kit. The car's satin black floor and frame are virtually spotless; and everything from its fresh stainless steel fuel tank to its monoleaf front suspension is fully finished, superbly restored and displays very little use. And all this top notch Corvette hardware rides on a spectacular set of 18 inch Foose Nitrous Thrust wheels which follow 245/40 front Falken Azenis performance radials with 275/35 rear Falken Azenis performance radials.

Open this Corvette's lightweight fiberglass doors and you'll find an OEM-quality standard vinyl interior which has been tastefully updated with both stylish trim components and modern technology. At the center of the car firm bucket seats, which were completely rebuilt during the recent restoration, ride between a six-point roll bar that's bolted to the car's frame and like-new black carpet that's sandwiched between color-keyed Sting Ray floor mats and Dynamat Dynaliner sound deadening. In front of those seats stylish aircraft-inspired gauges, which now operate electronically, perfectly complement brushed metal panels on both the car's glove box and center console. At the sides of those seats, great looking stainless trimmed door panels hang chrome handles, chrome window cranks, and chrome lock knobs above perfectly placed plastic armrests. And between those seats, a waterfall dash interface begins at a continuous motion clock and cascades through controls for the car's Vintage Air climate system and MP3 compatible Custom Auto Sound head unit to the base of a fully functional chrome shifter and chrome switches for the car's power windows. In front of the driver, a flat bottom, three-spoke steering wheel spins on top of a polished tilt steering column that's complete with a full set of billet stalks. And behind the driver, a fully carpeted storage compartment displays absolutely no wear and tear at all.

Included with the sale of this killer Corvette is a CD full of restoration photos, a stack of build receipts and a stack of component manuals.

No matter how much of a purist you might be, you have to admit this Sting Ray is one seriously cool car! Everything that's great about the car's original design remains intact; and the added technology transforms that design into a one-of-a-kind custom that will never be duplicated! If you're looking for the perfect opportunity to own a car that has it all, your search is over! But remember, the clock is ticking...

If you're like most of us gearheads, you go to countless car shows and take in hundreds of cool cars with the plan of eventually building one kick ass hot rod that you can REALLY be proud of. Naturally yours will have all the cool tricks you've seen on other cars rolled into one awesome package. It'll have the perfect stance, a top notch powerplant, a leather-lined interior, and smooth red paint that'll let everyone know you've arrived in style. The problem is: haven't you been saying this very same thing for five years... ten years... has it already been twenty years?! It seems that you're a little long on the planning and WAY overdue for some octane fueled enjoyment. And at RK Motors Charlotte, we believe classic cars are built to be enjoyed, not planned to be enjoyed. This slick 1933 Ford Coupe is a complete 'smart buy' that'll fulfill your need for speed faster and cheaper than any car you've spent years idealizing. Why continue to prolong your enjoyment when this sweet street rod, with its modern small block V8, custom suspension and leather lined interior, is ready to turn all your dreams into reality!

This hot Ford's smooth and solid three window body began life at Outlaw Performance in Avonmore, Pennsylvania where it was fully reinforced, hand laminated and completely cured to ensure a level of quality that is consistent with steel. In fact while its body is fiberglass, its hood and side panels are indeed steel; and the car is so well done that you can't even tell the difference without either touching them or performing a tried and true magnet test. What's more, there are virtually no ripples in that 'glass and those steel pieces are fresh out of the dies creating an excellent canvas for a spectacular coat of bright red urethane. Of course, to execute any ultra-clean street rod well means you need to go the extra mile to get everything straight and even starting with a fresh body shell doesn't guarantee success. Fortunately, the guys working on this slick Ford coupe understood the scale of their mission and sanded it until their fingers were bleeding. Their hard work and dedication certainly paid off, as this stylish '33 Ford utilizes a mirror-like shine and virtually unbroken reflections to create one attention-grabbing street rod that is both subtle and impressive!

Striking an excellent balance of old and new alike, this well executed Ford mixes the unique appeal of pre-war design with the monochromatic style of modern hot rod building. At the front of the car, a pristine chrome grille hangs a stylish "V8" emblem inside a body-matched steel frame, chrome tri-bar headlights and small, round turn signals. Behind that grille, a three-piece hood flows to chopped and smoked glass which is flanked by chrome swan neck mirrors and small billet aluminum wipers. Below that smoked glass, straight fiberglass fenders align like-new running boards with factory-fitted suicide doors that are complete with hidden hinges and shaved door handles. And at the back of the car, a smooth power trunk lid rides between a flush fitting LED center high mount stop lamp, traditional '33 ford tail lights, a billet fuel cap and great looking oval exhaust tips. Many Ford details are notably preserved as well, including the smooth belt molding and beautifully sculpted hardtop roof lines, to provide a level of detail which gives this car a classic and timeless appearance.

Pull the latches on this '33 Ford's three-piece steel hood and you'll find a fresh, fit and fully rebuilt LT1 V8 which was donated by a 1995 Camaro Z28. At the top of the engine, a small reusable air filter shoots air into a factory sequential port fuel injection system through a reliable Street and Performance throttle body. That perfect air/fuel mixture flows into eight sequentially fired cylinders that are sparked by a complete Ron Francis wiring package and billet loomed Taylor performance plug wires. At the sides of the block billet aluminum valve covers, which perfectly match the car's billet aluminum fuel rail cover, hang above coated long tube headers which allow the car plenty of room to breathe. And at the front of the block, a polished serpentine system spins billet pulleys below a chrome alternator and a polished AC compressor. The car's clean and smoothed engine compartment is finished in the same glossy red as its exterior panels, which allows the thoroughly detailed motor with its assortment of braided hoses and details like billet dipsticks to create a lot of great looking texture and contrast. And everything from the gloss black Walker radiator and its electric pusher fan to the clean red hood and its billet aluminum brace bars is fully sorted and detailed for show.

Underneath this cool Ford street rod you'll find a rebuilt 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission which came out of the same 1995 Camaro as the car's LT1 engine. Power flows from that proven transmission to a fresh gray driveshaft which spins a body-matched Ford nine inch rear end with pavement shredding 3.70 gears. Holding that stellar drivetrain off the ground is a sturdy boxed frame which is bolted to polished front control arms, polished rear ladder bars and polished coil over shocks at each corner. Turns are a cinch thanks to modern rack and pinion steering which provides a tight radius and great wheel feel. Stops come courtesy of modern four wheel power brakes which send fluid from a floor mounted master cylinder to large front discs and fresh rear drums. And exhaust is handled by polished, wrinkle bent true dual pipes which rumble through polished, two-chamber turbo mufflers. Not a detail was missed on the bottom of this fully sorted Ford coupe, and the car's many niceties include a polished stainless fuel tank that's equipped with braided fuel lines, a complete set of stainless hardware, silver detailed drivetrain components and completely finished, body-matched floors. Putting the power to the pavement is a mirror-like set of 15 inch polished aluminum Halibrand wheels which wear 195/65 front and 235/70 rear Goodyear Eagle GTII performance radials.

Inside this '33 Ford you'll find a great looking Gray Ultraleather interior which is both classy and fun. There's a modern, contoured seat which is firm, provides good support and looks fantastic. At the sides of that seat, gray window frames hang over sculpted door panels which feature slick billet handles, tight Ultraleather storage pockets and trick billet arm rests that are complete with both power window switches and puddle lamps. Below that seat upscale gray carpet, which is protected by color-keyed floor mats, anchors chrome Lokar pedals next to a chrome emergency brake handle. And above that seat a custom sculpted headliner hangs an XM capable Pioneer CD player above a billet rearview mirror. In front of the driver, the car's gray painted and leather trimmed dash props a full array of Dakota digital gauges above controls for the car's Vintage Air climate control system, billet knobs for the cars accessories and an auxiliary power outlet. And a polished four spoke steering wheel tops a gray Ididit steering column which features a billet shifter, billet stalks and a crystal clear gear indicator. Behind the cockpit, the car's fully upholstered trunk hangs gray Ultraleather panels above a carpeted floor which provides enough room to carry all the car show gear you need. And a Pioneer CD changer keeps the tunes flowing and the good times rolling through four great sounding speakers.

Included with the sale of this old school Ford is a nice stack of build receipts.

Fully sorted and ready to turn your dreams into reality tomorrow, this awesome street rod carries a cool swagger that's exactly what you had in mind. Forget building your own, this one is available for less than half of the build cost, and it's a turn-key piece ready to rock today!

You already know that RK Motors Charlotte has a thing for killer pro-touring cars. With their long list of magazine features and stacks of top dog trophies, we've brought you some of the most mind-blowing, potent and flat-out nasty pro-touring muscle in the world! And from the insane Boss 557 we sold a few months ago to the twin turbo Camaro we sold a few weeks ago, and our own RK Motors built '71 Cuda convertible that left just a few days ago, these cars continue to roll out of our showroom almost as fast as they roll in. After all, what's not to love about a classic muscle car that can outrun, out turn, out stop and out class cars that are half its age and half its value? Combining the best of yesterday, with the best of today and tomorrow, this 1969 Camaro Super Sport, with its 468 cubic inch V8 and completely adjustable custom suspension was built for the muscle car fan that wants the absolute best and doesn't want to share!

The beneficiary of a professionally executed frame-off restoration, this slick '69 Camaro SS features a seamless custom appearance that's highlighted by an immaculate coat of correct GM code 52 Garnet Red paint and fresh black hockey stripes. Take one look down the sides of the car's rock solid body and it becomes very obvious that great care was taken to ensure every panel is aligned to better than assembly line fit and all the car's seams are narrow and precise. Step closer to the mirror-like paint and check out its straight and ripple-free surfaces which are a product of both rust-free OEM sheetmetal and high quality replacement quarter panels. Grab the well-adjusted hood and feel how smoothly it closes to provide an excellent fit which is set off by a glossy multi-layer clearcoat finish that looks right at home reflecting a summertime car show. It all adds up to one very well-done pro-tourer that is built to exacting specifications and features a great combination of skilled workmanship and first-rate finishing.

The key to a good custom build is creating a car that, at first glance, looks completely natural and simple; then upon further examination, actually contains many labor intensive alterations and custom touches. At the front of this awesome '69 pro-tourer, a custom billet grille hangs high intensity discharge headlights and electronically controlled Retro-Electro headlight doors above an arrow straight chrome bumper and an aftermarket, matte finished SCCA style front spoiler. At the top of the car, a pristine "Camaro by Chevrolet" emblem sits in front of a familiar ZL2 cowl induction hood; and like-new glass, which is framed by dent-free stainless trim, sits between body-matched F3 Camaro mirrors, new chrome drip rails and bright stainless windshield wipers. At the sides of the car, form comes courtesy of familiar stainless rocker spears and pristine "Camaro", "SS" and "396" front fender emblems. And function is provided by new chrome marker lights, fresh stainless wheel well trim and obligatory chrome door handles. At the back of the car, a traditional D80 decklid spoiler rides above a second show worthy chrome bumper that comes complete with correct vertical guards; and a satin black rear valence hangs traditional, chrome trimmed tail lights at the sides of a pristine white "SS" emblem.

The Chevrolet division has always represented performance to a virtual army of car guys. But unlike its refined and precise Corvette brethren, the Camaro manifests that performance as raw attitude and brute power. Lift the hood of this bad ass pro-tourer and you'll find a 468 cubic inch big block V8 which produces roughly 600 horsepower and makes the kind of killer noise that elicits an immediate 'deer in the headlights' look from anything with ear drums. At the top of that engine, air flows through a chrome X-Stream style re-usable air cleaner into a 4-barrel Wilson Competition carburetor which is fed by black braided hoses and a chrome fuel pump. The resulting air fuel mixture makes its way from a Weiand Team G single plane aluminum intake to Merlin completion heads that are outfitted with a complete set of roller rockers and topped with a slick pair of ball milled aluminum valve covers. Once that air fuel mixture hits the cylinders, a Mallory Unilite distributor sends fire from a chrome covered coil to hidden Taylor plug wires which fire in perfect time with a solid roller camshaft; and spent gases exit through polished Hooker Competition headers which perfectly complement the block's flawless high temp silver paint. Cooling is provided by a giant Be Cool aluminum radiator that is equipped with a large electric fan, reproduction GM hoses and a polished cap. Charging comes courtesy of a chrome alternator which, along with a chrome power steering pump, is spun by an aesthetically pleasing March pulley system. And the car's engine compartment is exceptionally clean featuring a satin black firewall behind fully finished Garnet Red inner fenders and details such as: a satin finished radiator support panel, billet brace bars, billet hood hardware, an assortment of braided hoses and a polished Wilwood master cylinder.

While the standard mode of power transfer on showroom new '69 Camaros was a tough Muncie 4-speed, the benefit of 40 years of increasing technology now affords us painless upgrades like this cars slick shifting 6-speed Richmond gear box. Behind that 6-speed, a fresh driveshaft spins a custom fabricated Ford nine inch Posi-traction rear end which hangs between high quality Moser axles, Detroit Speed mini-tubs and a custom built three link suspension. At the front of the car, a complete sub frame rebuild saw the addition of Global West upper and lower control arms, adjustable tie rods and a full set of polyurethane bushings. And at all four corners of the car, fully adjustable QA1 coil over shocks combine with drilled and slotted Wilwood four wheel disc brakes to provide serious handling prowess and first rate stopping ability. Exhaust flows from the Hooker long tube headers into a mandrel bent true dual system that is complete with an H-pipe crossover, dual chamber Flowmaster mufflers and rear mounted turn downs. Putting the power to the pavement is a set of custom, 17 inch two-piece Billet Specialties wheels that are mounted to 245/40 front and 315/35 rear Sumitomo HTR performance radials. And the car's fresh satin black floors have been restored to better than new condition and feature a full array of finishing components which include a new stainless fuel tank, new stainless fuel and brake lines and a full set of spotless stainless hardware.

Inside this cool F1 Camaro you'll find a restored, and correct, GM code 711 Black vinyl interior that's in excellent shape. At the front of the car, a crack-free black dash hangs a rebuilt AC speedometer and a rebuilt AC tachometer above a modern Alpine CD player. At the center of the car, a standard issue Camaro console props a four pack of modern hydraulic gauges in front of a chrome Long shifter which is topped by a black shift knob, and framed by a custom chrome shift plate. At the bottom of the car, like-new black carpet rides under rubber, bowtie branded floor mats and slick, carbon fiber wrap door sills. And at the sides of the car, standard black door panels frame correct "Camaro" emblems, straight armrests and mirror-like chrome door and window handles in pristine stainless trim. In front of the driver a tilt steering column, which is complete with a full set of billet stalks, prominently displays a custom wrap Billet Specialties steering wheel. And behind the cockpit, a restored trunk features fresh spatter paint, correct decklid decals and an Optima gel cell battery.

Included with the sale of this glossy red pro-tourer is an original 1969 registration and an impressive display stand which lists all the car's major modifications.

In summary, this '69 Super Sport represents creative engineering at its very finest, combining stunning design and execution with no-excuses, no-limits performance. Put it on a pedestal and stare at it... Take it to the local cruise... Take it on the Hot Rod Power Tour... Whatever you elect to do with this cool Camaro, it is sure to be the centerpiece of your collection, the focal point of your garage, and, most importantly, the car you most look forward to driving and being seen in!

When customers visit our RK Motors Charlotte showroom looking for some old school muscle to drive and enjoy, most of them have three basic criteria. First, they want something that's super cool. Secondly, they want something that's reliable. And last but not least, they want something that doesn't require a second job to finance. Since we pride ourselves on specializing in first rate classics of all kinds, we always have cars like this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass that are a perfect fit. With its 455 Rocket V8, custom tweaked interior and slick Burgundy Mist paint, it's certainly some of the coolest metal to ever roll out of Detroit. Thanks to a fresh body-off restoration, it's a car that you can drive and enjoy for years without worry. And as a fully sorted, fully detailed classic that's priced at only $30K, it's the bargain of the century! So, if you're in the market for a spectacular summer cruiser with tons of character and an unbeatable price, this incredible 442 is the car for you!

This super clean 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Holiday coupe is a two owner car that was originally sold to Mrs. Willis Foltz by Central Carolina Motors in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After only nine short years of road time, and the sad passing of its owner, the car was placed inside a barn and stored as a solid, rust-free time capsule for almost 30 years. In 2005, a two year body-off restoration added all the correct trim and details to transform it into one of the finest 442 tributes we've ever offered. And today, its Burgundy Mist fuselage is a collection of arrow straight panels which display virtually no defects, exhibit narrow gaps and provide excellent fit and functionality. There's just something about the sophisticated aura of GM's Oldsmobile division which seems to perfectly encompass the pinnacle of the company's success; and this 442, like the innovative Eighty-Eight before it and the mighty Toronado after it, is a tour-de-force of impeccable power and taste.

For 1966 the Cutlass was slightly restyled with bodylines similar to Oldsmobile's flagship Eighty-Eight, and a semi-fastback roofline which extended the car's sail panels around a tunneled rear window. The result was a substantial looking car which managed to look more upscale than its GM stable mates while retaining the same broad shouldered, all-American attitude. At the front of the car, a broad chrome bumper hangs clear, square marker lights below a deep-set grille which centers an Oldsmobile rocket emblem between a brightly colored "442" emblem and four stainless trimmed headlights. At the top of the car, a stamped "Oldsmobile" script fronts a sculpted hood which flows to like-new glass that is capped by chrome drip rails, bordered by well-maintained stainless trim, cleared by satin finished windshield wipers and anchored by chrome mesh cowl vents. At the sides of the car, fresh stainless rocker trim combines with fresh stainless wheel well trim to parallel new front fender louvers, new "442" rear fender emblems, traditional chrome door handles and awesome looking chrome mirrors. And at the back of the car, a second show worthy chrome bumper centers like-new reverse lamps below a black "Oldsmobile" branded rear valence, a second pristine rocket emblem, another bright "442" emblem and stylish curved tail lights.

While the exterior of this Cutlass does an excellent job of upholding the 442 torch, the engine compartment is where snarky purists will start calling your bluff. And for good reason too, because the 455 cubic inch Oldsmobile Rocket V8 that's bolted between this car's freshly painted fenders is certainly not the measly short-deck 400 that '66 442s originally came with. In fact, it's a fully detailed torque monster which sounds meaner than most of the cars in our RK Motors showroom and wears a deceitful coat of Bronze paint that looks fantastic against the car's satin black engine bay. Turn the key and a chrome Holley carburetor sends air from a stylish aluminum air cleaner and fuel from braided hoses and polished stainless lines into an Edelbrock Performer Oldsmobile 455 aluminum intake. Fire for that air/fuel mixture is provided by an HEI distributor which shoots sparks through Xact plug wires that are loomed around pristine chrome Edelbrock valve covers. And spent gases from that air/fuel mixture are jetted through fully restored cast iron exhaust manifolds that are bolted to a true dual exhaust system. At the front of the engine, fresh hoses and new belts snake around a fully detailed alternator, a correct seven blade fan and a rebuilt power steering pump. And trophy winning details like a Bronze thermostat housing, a reproduction Delco battery and a heavy duty radiator, which is complete with a billet overflow tank, show that someone spent a lot of time and money planning and executing this car's restoration. It all adds up to one fully sorted Rocket which is all day reliable and nice enough to grace the pages of a magazine spread. Oh, and did I mention this killer big block was built by one of Rusty Wallace's engine builders?

During its restoration, the bottom of this Cutlass was over-restored to include glossy and spotless Burgundy Mist floorpans which contrast brilliantly with its satin black frame and top notch driveline. At the front of the car, a factory correct double A-arm suspension holds stiff coil springs around road ready shocks which provide a smooth ride and good handling. At the back of the car, an original equipment triangulated four link suspension hangs road ready shocks next to a 10 bolt limited slip rear end which provides excellent launches. And at the center of the car, a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission does an excellent job of managing the 455's massive torque. Braking is provided by factory equipped power drums which scrub speed at all four corners of the car. Turning is aided by factory correct power steering that is surprisingly competent. And exhaust flows from the restored manifolds into a mandrel bent, true dual system that is complete with great sounding Flowmaster dual chamber mufflers. Throwing the big engine's power to the ground is a pristine set of 14 inch Oldsmobile stamped style one wheels which spin 225/70 Cooper Cobra Radial G/Ts around chrome, rocket branded center caps. And everything from this 442's fresh stainless fuel tank to its floor mounted transmission cooler is ready for miles of cruising and years of good times.

Inside the car, you'll find a nicely restored Saddle interior which is both comfortable and appealing. Stylish, freshly covered bench seats sit on like-new tan carpet that extends up the car's vertical surfaces to cover both its kick panels and lower door panels. Those door panels, which have to be some of GM's best design work, hang pristine rocket emblems and great looking trim pieces on fresh vinyl which mirrors the pleat pattern of the seats. At the front of the car, a body-matched dash pad, which shows no signs of sun damage, hangs 442-specific round gauges above a correct AM radio and a modern Sunpro three pack. And at the top of the car, a tight and pliable headliner stretches from the windshield to the package tray to frame awesome, C-pillar mounted courtesy lamps. In front of the driver a satin finished, two-spoke steering wheel spins a red Oldsmobile rocket logo above a column mounted shifter for the 3-speed automatic transmission. And behind the cockpit, a Burgundy Mist trunk props fresh decklid decals above a full-size spare tire and a fresh houndstooth trunk mat.

Documentation for this top notch Oldsmobile includes the car's original owner's manual, its original Protect-O-Plate, an original service record card, and a vintage Oldsmobile road atlas.

In summary, this 1966 Olds 442 tribute is a phenomenal car that couldn't be reproduced for three times our asking price. Its killer Rocket 455 will cruise effortlessly at will, and its slick body and top notch interior are ready to go to the local show and bring home serious trophies. You know, it's becoming pretty hard to find nice Oldsmobile muscle cars; and when they're built and priced like this Cutlass coupe, it easy to see why!

If you were watching the Scottsdale auctions on TV a few months ago you probably saw tributes like this awesome Hugger Orange Yenko Camaro cross the block for rock solid prices. That's because, in a market where investment grade cars and hobby cars are becoming increasingly polar, these high quality recreations are the best way to get the thrill of owning an otherwise unobtainable piece of automotive history. This top notch Yenko tribute is a complete, road ready big block car which features a date correct 427, an original Black Houndstooth interior, correct exterior paint and a fresh nut and bolt rotisserie restoration. If you're one of those buyers who values absolute authenticity, we can certainly accommodate you. But if you're one of the growing number of enthusiasts who wants to actually enjoy the performance, look, and value of the storied Yenko name, this '69 Camaro is your opportunity to forgo the time, headache and six figure cost of building one yourself.

There's no question that the '69 Camaro is one of the best looking muscle cars of all time. Throw in a slick coat of correct GM code 72 Hugger Orange paint and an authentic race-inspired Yenko decal kit, and it becomes one seriously lust-worthy piece of automotive art. Naturally, all this car's top notch eye candy rides on a clean and arrow straight body which presents solid, dent-free panels with better-than-new fit and super narrow gaps. And its rugged two-stage urethane provides the kind of dynamic finish and glossy shine that will emphasize the car's power and attitude for years to come. The result is one high quality head turner which sets the standard for any pony car that dare show its face on the same show field!

As most of you already know, Yenko Camaros were not traditional Super Sport or Rally Sport cars. Instead, they were base model F1s that Don Yenko ordered in batches with various cosmetic trim and appearance upgrades. The exterior of this highly detailed tribute is most similar to the first batch of 50 COPO cars delivered to Yenko Chevrolet in mid-January 1969. At the front of the car, a stainless trimmed and gray painted grille hangs modern halogen headlights above a showroom fresh chrome bumper, crystal clear parking lights and an optional D80 chin spoiler. At the top of that grille, a familiar "Camaro by Chevrolet" emblem fronts a functional ZL2 cowl induction hood which wears bright chrome "427" emblems. And a the sides of that grille, sculpted front fenders carry factory "Camaro" scripts above red, white and blue "Yenko" emblems. At the top of the car, like-new glass is cleared by matte finished wipers, topped by new chrome drip rails and framed by fresh, dent-free stainless trim. And at the sides of the car, standard stainless rocker moldings and straight stainless wheel well trim perfectly complement traditional chrome door handles, a correct chrome driver's side mirror and Yenko optioned Rally Sport rear fender louvers. At the back of the car, an option D80 rear decklid spoiler aligns perfectly with a Yenko optioned satin black rear valence. And clear '69 Camaro exclusive tail lights illuminate a second showroom fresh chrome bumper which hangs between spotless stainless exhaust tips and correctly placed "Yenko" and "427" emblems.

While the exterior of the famed Yenko Camaros is a story all its own, what really made these cars special is what lived between their fenders. Lift this car's bright orange hood and you'll find a date correct iron block 427 which has been restored to a highly accurate, showroom fresh appearance. At the top of that block air flows from a correct open element air cleaner, which is adorned with a new 427 cross-flag decal, into a coated Holley 4-barrel carburetor and a modern aluminum Chevrolet intake manifold. At the sides of that intake, spectacular finned aluminum valve covers hang multi-colored Yenko emblems above fully restored cast iron exhaust manifolds. And at the back of those valve covers, a rebuilt points distributor sends fire through correct Packard TV R Suppression wires. Cooling is provided by a Yenko-spec Harrison heavy duty radiator which sends water through reproduction GM hoses and fresh tower clamps. And, since this Camaro came with factory equipped power steering and power disc brakes, an appropriately tagged Delco Moraine brake booster hangs on the firewall and a correct power steering pump is bolted to the left side of the engine block. Aesthetically, the satin black engine compartment is exceptionally clean, and thus far, hasn't even had enough time to build up a thin layer of dust on the Chevy Orange block. All the car's correct paint daubs, chalk marks and decals are present and accounted for. And details like a tagged Delco Energizer battery, a factory equipped windshield washer tank and a Chevy Orange thermostat housing add the kind of finishing touches that'll make you want to pop the lid every time you park the car.

Although you could get a Yenko with a slushbox, the vast majority were equipped with tough M21 Muncie 4-speeds. And this particular Camaro, which has been upgraded with a virtually indestructible Borg Warner ST-10, spins a correct 12 bolt Posi-traction rear end and tire shredding 3.90 gears via a correctly detailed driveshaft. That rear end hangs on restored leaf springs and brand new shocks which help give the car its crouching stance; and that transmission rides just behind a restored double A-arm front suspension which features fresh shocks, correct factory optioned power steering and correct factory optioned power disc brakes. At the center of the car, a thrill inducing soundtrack roars through a fresh Gardner exhaust system which accurately duplicates the car's original chambered pipes. And at the corners of the car, era correct 15 inch American Racing Torque Thrust D wheels wear a fresh set of E70-15 Goodyear Wide Tread GTs. Even though the bottom of this Camaro has been professionally detailed to include a full set of factory accurate paint daubs, chalk marks and inspection stickers, its fully restored chassis is completely sorted and ready to hit the road. What's not to love about a classic that you can show AND enjoy?

Inside this pristine Yenko tribute, it's 100% Camaro; and that's always a good thing! Original GM code 713 Black Houndstooth upholstery features an OEM feel that simply can't be duplicated by today's best restoration products. An optional Z87 deluxe interior package, which includes unique stainless trimmed door panels, wood grain dash applique and bright pedal trim, amps up the visual appeal. And bold "YSC" headrest decals provide just the right amount of detail to elevate an already impressive cockpit to a whole new level. In front of the driver, a good looking black dash hangs beautifully restored gauges, an electric clock and controls for the cars heater above bright wood grain trim and a correct Delco AM radio. Below that dash, an optional center console props a completely chrome Hurst short throw shifter above great looking wood faced and chrome trimmed accent plates. Below that console like-new black carpet, which is bordered by chrome Fisher Body sill plates and protected by black rubber floor mats, anchors traditional GM lap belts. At the sides of the seats, black deluxe door panels are decorated with excellent looking stainless trim and correct white inlayed "Camaro" emblems. And above the seats a tight black headliner, which retains all of its color, centers a chrome trimmed dome light between fade-free shoulder belts. Connecting the driver to the road is a fully restored factory steering wheel which spins a blue bowtie and great looking wood applique around a factory tilt steering column. And behind the cockpit, an accurately restored trunk holds a correct jack and full-size spare tire between fresh decklid decals and a new houndstooth mat.

If a Super Sport is just too ordinary and you really dig the magical appeal of that storied 4, 2, and 7 number combination, this high quality Yenko is just what you need! Building one to the show-worthy level of this car will cost a lot more than our asking price; and even if you started today, it would be at least a year before it started to resemble a finished car. So why not give in to temptation and let this exclusive Camaro show you exactly what instant gratification is all about!

What happened when an exclusive publication wanted to use a classic American icon to make waves at America's premier aftermarket automotive event? This spectacular Superformance MKIII re-creation Cobra debuted at the 2008 SEMA show and propelled Makes & Models magazine to a whole new level! As one of the finest Cobras ever built, this 560 horsepower supercharged 427 replica is a fully sorted and expertly detailed show car that wears a licensed Shelby body and features autographs from both Carroll Shelby himself and legendary engine builder Jack Roush.

When you take a car to SEMA, you're displaying in front of hundreds of the most skilled and influential car guys in the world. Every part of the car has to be flawless and EVERYTHING about the cars build has to be absolutely perfect. This '65 Cobra began with exceptionally solid fiberglass that doesn't show any signs of waves or ripples. On top of that fiberglass, an even and smooth gel coat provides an excellent canvas for the cars wet-look Pepper Gray paint and a killer set of red and silver racing stripes. Once that spectacular paint was buffed to a brilliant shine, proper finish work ensured that this laser-straight re-creation looks every bit as good as the old school aluminum 427 Cobra it replicates.

At the front of the car, like-new chrome trimmed headlights sit above correct Lucas style chrome trimmed parking lights and chrome front bumperettes. At the sides of those bumperettes, mesh filled vertical grilles border a massive radiator opening that houses two polished electric fans which in addition to providing increased cooling, give the car a more intimidating presence. Behind that radiator, the cars smooth fiberglass hood features locking hood latches and a riveted hood scoop that sits parallel to a Jack Roush autograph on the passenger's side front fender. On top of the cars slick fuselage, a single chrome roll bar complements a traditional polished fuel filler and a new glass windshield that is complete with side visors stainless wipers and a great looking stainless frame. At the sides of the car, ceramic coated side pipes sit below brushed aluminum racing mirrors, finned aluminum air extractors and large "65" decals that look fitting and appropriate. At the back of the car, chrome trimmed tail lights sit on either side of a chrome tag bracket above two more matching chrome bumperettes. Keeping this Cobra glued to the race track is a custom set of 18 inch American Racing Shelby Pin wheels that wear 275/35 front and massive 335/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport radials.

But enough about the trim, let's get to the REALLY amazing part of this Cobra. The cars fresh 351 Windsor V8 has been bored and stroked to 408 cubic inches, features an 8.5 to 1 compression ratio and puts out a dragon slaying 560 horsepower and 575 lb./ft. of torque! The top end of the motor is beefed up by a Paxton Novi 1200 supercharger with seven pounds of boost, an Aeromotive high performance electronic fuel pump with dual filters and a boost adjustable fuel pressure regulator, and a polished Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. Spark is provided by an MSD 6AL ignition system, an MSD points distributor and MSD Super Conductor wires, and slick ceramic coated headers make quick work of the spent gases. Cooling isn't an issue with the cars fan cooled aluminum radiator and polished water pump keeping everything in check, and the detailed build even included grade-A ancillary components like a power brake booster and engine oil cooler. This Cobras entire custom fabricated aluminum engine bay is held together with aircraft style aluminum rivets and features complete satin nickol AN fittings and stainless steel braided hoses. Even the mundane details were well planned and expertly executed with polished aluminum valve covers carrying a K&N crankcase breather, fresh belts spinning billet aluminum pulleys and a chrome radiator overflow tank sitting just ahead of the engine.

The best things about Cobra replicas are: 1) they're built specifically for doing a great job at going very fast and 2) they've been perfected to the point that your face will hurt from smiling when you take one out on the track. Bolted into this car's correct all tubular steel frame is a modern TKO600 5-speed performance transmission that is equipped with a McCleod scatter shield and a Centerforce clutch and pressure plate. That transmission feeds a tough Dana 45 limited slip rear end that does an excellent job of transferring the cars massive power to the ground with very little drama. At the front of the chassis, modern tubular upper and lower control arms are equipped with a heavy duty sway bar and coil overs that house performance Bilstein shocks. Out back, four more modern tubular control arms are equipped with a second heavy duty sway bar and two more coil overs with performance Bilstein shocks. Stops come courtesy of a four wheel Wilwood brake system that sends fluid from a hydraulic clutch master cylinder via braided hoses to red Superlite big bore four piston calipers which clamp 13 inch slotted front Wilwood GT rotors and 12 inch slotted rear rotors. Aesthetically, the bottom of this car is as clean and show worthy as its top side, and when the excellent drivetrain is combined with the track ready sport tuned suspension, the result is an insanely fun driving experience!

Jump inside the car and you'll find nice custom embroidered leather seats that feature Cobra four point racing harnesses with cam-lock releases. The cars painted dash is covered in tight black leather and houses an autographed Carroll Shelby glove box beside correct Smiths black faced gauges which include a traditional 8,000 RPM no redline tachometer. Below the seats, new carpet is protected by rugged Superformance floor mats, and at the sides of the seats, the cars fiberglass doors have been covered in matching black leather. In front of the driver, a 15 inch leather wrapped steering wheel features satin aluminum spokes and a correct Superformance horn button, and beside the driver a chrome shifter and chrome hand brake sit directly in front of a chrome fire extinguisher. Behind the cockpit, the cars fairly sizable trunk has enough room for a couple of light suitcases or a day's worth of gear for the golf course.

Included with this sale is a poster that features professional photographs of the car, a list of its build components and a short narrative about why it was created.

Carefully assembled, flawless in condition and equipped with the hardware to deliver the ride of your life, this Cobra is sure to satisfy anyone who has a pulse. Why waste your valuable time waiting for a car to be built when we have a top quality Shelby licensed Superformance SEMA show car sitting in our RK Motors Charlotte showroom? Don't miss this opportunity to own a spectacular turn-key car that's just as nice as an original Cobra, and probably more fun to drive, at a fraction of the price. Call today!

Interior:

Standard.

Exterior:

White with blue stripes.

Optional Equipment:

Skids
Bear Paws
Cabin Heat

Avionics:

Autopilot
Gyro-Horizon
Gyro-Directional
Turn and Bank Indicator
VHF Bendix King
VOR + ILS/LLZ Bendix King
ILS Bendix King
MKR Bendix King
GPS Garmin
ADF Bendix King
ELT Kannad 406AP-H

Notes:

The aircraft is operating, why component times may be subject to changes depending upon such operations.

Verification of component times shall be the responsibility of the purchaser.

In the world of automotive design, it always seems that what's old eventually becomes new again; and right now large, luxurious and unabashedly smooth 1970s American cruisers are seeing a nice bounce in appreciation. Whether it's just a product of time or a product of today's 70s-esque global and economic circumstances, these cars are rapidly developing a devout group of followers who are bringing them to the attention of an increasingly broad audience and ensuring their future preservation. From a design and engineering standpoint, no other automaker could compete with the luxury muscle coming out of General Motors in the late 60s and early 70s; and this all original 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille survivor is a perfect example as to why. With only 17,396 original miles, it mixes one of the biggest and smoothest V8s GM ever produced with a vibrant coat of 100% original paint and a spacious, well-preserved interior. If you're one of those enthusiasts who has always dreamed of owning a big American cruiser that's high on style and loaded with comfort, this awesome Coupe DeVille is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Included with the sale of this cool old caddy survivor is an original window sticker which breaks down as follows:

Assembled in: DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Delivered to: LAMAC PONTIAC-CADILLAC IN HORNELL, NEW YORK

Model: COUPE DE VILLE

Optional equipment:

TOTAL OPTIONS: $1,337.85

DESTINATION CHARGE: $95

TOTAL RETAIL PRICE: $7,696.85

Not devoid of all character like so many fresh frame-off restorations, this Cadillac's finish carries just the right amount of wear under a lovely patina and soft shine that simply cannot be duplicated with today's perfected paint processes. Hitting the color sheet somewhere between teal and true blue, the bright hue looks completely appropriate and has a good amount of shine which literally glows in the sun without displaying that familiar 'behind glass' shell of most modern urethanes. Under that single stage paint, the car certainly appears to wear all original OEM sheetmetal, with no signs of botched repairs or accident damage in the past. And I can't say for certain, but those massive rear quarters with their razor-sharp edges have to be some of the biggest single stampings ever installed on an automobile. Since you're looking at those rear quarters, you've probably noticed the car's slightly weathered trunk. No worries, if you're one of those discerning owners who prefers a clean look to an original look, the experts at our RK Motors Charlotte service center will be happy to refinish it in basecoat/clearcoat. But bear in mind a car is only original once, and that's why we recommend keeping its original, surviving paint intact.

By 1971, the auto industry's love affair with excessive chrome was long over, but that doesn't mean this Cadillac isn't wearing some very impressive trim. Both the front and rear bumpers are massive pieces with separate pontoons that followed the shape of the fenders, and they're both in such good shape that it's hard to believe they're factory original. While they display no rust, no parking lot dings, and nothing else that would give away the cars age, their crisp details and lack of grinding marks shows all the signs of either an insanely expensive re-plate or 100% original equipment. The emblems are the same way; so nice that you'll be second-guessing yourself and struggling to decide whether they could've ever survived in this condition for so long. All of the car's glass is unmarked, all its lenses are crystal clear, including the unique pointed tail lights and Cadillac branded reverse lamps; and all of its stainless trim is straight and dent-free. And even the usual wear points like the original pebble grain white vinyl top, rear fender skirts and chrome trimmed turn signal indicators are in exceptionally good condition!

Cadillac didn't skimp on horsepower in the 1970s, either. This car's 472 cubic inch monster, which was the largest V8 produced by GM to date, generates a smooth and highly respectable 375 horsepower. While there were engines in the GM Powertrain stable that may have generated more power, this one was designed to idle almost silently, pull the heavy car along with the thrust of an electric motor and create merely a whisper from the tailpipe. Judging by the appearance of this big engine bay, the car has been on a regular maintenance schedule and benefitted from periodic full-scale detailing as well. Many of the car's original ancillary items are still present and accounted for from the satin black air cleaner and 4-barrel carburetor to the leak-free power steering pump and giant cast iron exhaust manifolds. And a deeper look into the engine bays reveals original core components like a straight radiator cradle and original GM Corporate Blue block paint which back up this car's survivor pedigree. The monster engine is cooled by one of the biggest radiators this side of a Kenworth, and thanks to a fresh set of plug wires, idles so smoothly that you may not even notice it's running. There's also an original hood pad which has been critical to the preservation of the car's original exterior paint. And everything from the fresh AC compressor to the new belts and new hoses is fully sorted and ready to hit the road.

Underneath the car you'll find a solid and well-maintained chassis that, while nice, is not so immaculate that you have to worry about hitting a wet road after an afternoon thunderstorm. Behind the engine, GM's stalwart Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission shifts gears almost imperceptibly all the while spinning a set of highway friendly gears which provide the smooth ride Cadillac customers had come to expect. Steering is one finger effortless, and the car's brakes are both powerful and reliable thanks to standard issue power front discs and power rear drums. The long wheelbase glides over imperfections without jostling the passengers, there's barely a burble from the factory replacement exhaust system; and I'm more than a little impressed that someone invested in correct 15-inch Hercules MRX Plus IV whitewall tires for this cruiser which look and ride just like the originals. Until you've driven a true body-on-frame rear-wheel-drive luxury car, you can't imagine the floating, almost serene sensation of gliding along on a cushion of air. And while this big caddy might not be an ideal track car, it is certainly one of the best travel companions you can buy.

If you're a fan of big time comfort you'll be absolutely thrilled by this DeVille's well-maintained Medium Blue interior! The six way power front and manual rear patterned bench seats are firm and supple, with no signs of age or even so much as a frayed edge. Above those seats, a taut headliner is stretched between fade-free shoulder belts; and at the sides of those seats, ornate and equally pristine door panels don't even display indentations from resting driver's elbows. In 1971, not quite everything was standard on a Cadillac, but things like power windows, power door locks, an AM/FM radio, air conditioning with automatic climate control and a remote satin and chrome finished passenger's side mirror were definitely part of the package; and they all look good, function properly and add a nice level of convenience to an already satisfying driving experience. In front of the driver, a tilt and telescoping steering column holds a beautifully preserved steering wheel which displays no delamination or cracking along its wood veneer insert. The dash shows no signs of UV damage or age, leading me to believe that this car has been stored in a fully enclosed garage its entire life. And behind the cockpit, a cavernous carpeted trunk holds what may very well be the car's original jack and original spare tire.

Included with the sale of this awesome Cadillac is an original owner's manual, an original window sticker, and an original second set of keys.

If you're interested in this flavor of classics, you've probably discovered the same reality that we have: nice ones are virtually impossible to find. They're either rusty heaps or half-baked restorations with a lot of questionable workmanship because the values just aren't there to justify the quality work. That's why low-mileage originals are so special; they give you an extremely high-quality car with no question marks attached. This 1971 Cadillac drives the way only a low-mileage original can drive, and there's an intangible smoothness in the machinery that even the best restorations struggle to duplicate. Don't miss your opportunity to own one of the nicest all original Coupe DeVilles on the planet!

If you haven't been paying attention lately, Pontiacs are RED HOT. Maybe the demise of the brand fueled the fire, or maybe it's just the fact that the words "Pontiac" and "muscle car" are as synonymous as "torque" and "tire smoke", but top-notch Pontiac metal continues to steadily gain value. And when you think of Pontiac, one of the first cars that comes to mind is the mighty Trans Am. In the first three months of 2012 we've sold FIVE second generation Trans Ams to satisfied enthusiasts who were either looking for a nice, long-term investment opportunity or just wanted a bad ass muscle car to enjoy on the weekends. This fully sorted 1973 Firebird Trans Am is one of those cars that everyone has asked us to find for the last three years. It's a documented, early F2 'bird which features all original California sheetmetal, a tough 4-speed transmission and, best of all, a highly desirable, numbers matching 455 V8. The day of the Trans-Am is upon us, and NOW is the time to grab one up while prices are still within reach. So pick up the phone, buy this cool old Pontiac, enjoy it on the weekends and thank us in ten years when its value has tripled!

Before we go any further, I'll go ahead and decode this white hot Trans Am's VIN and cowl tag for you.

VIN: 2V87Y3N102185

COWL TAG:

Assembled at GM's famous Norwood manufacturing facility in November of 1972, this awesome 'big block bird' was shipped across the country to Corey Pontiac in Salinas, California where it began a 35 year existence filled with immaculate maintenance and impeccable care. Today, still wearing all of its original, rust-free body panels, it displays a nice looking coat of GM code 11 Cameo White paint on top of smooth and solid surfaces that have never been damaged in any significant way. That cool white paint is complemented by a correct set of Trans Am 455 callouts which, along with an aggressive 'Screaming Chicken' hood decal, create some of the most iconic and desirable muscle car war paint in automotive history.

1973 was a defining year for the Firebird. Sales were slow and new 'low speed' crash mandates required that the car either be completely redesigned or jump on the bandwagon of hideous and hastily done nose jobs that were creeping into every automakers showroom. GM refused to spend the money on redesigning the car because of its low sales; and fortunately, Pontiac had a talented engineering staff which managed to blend both functionality and style into the car you see here. Up front, a straight and glossy Endura bumper hangs an aggressive Pontiac split grille, which is complete with a white inlayed "Pontiac" script, between clear halogen headlights and chrome trimmed parking lights. At the top of the car, a great looking "455" branded shaker hood sits in front of pristine glass which is bordered by well-maintained stainless trim. And at the sides of the car, body matched sport mirrors hang between traditional Pontiac fender vents, small chrome door handles and correct rear fender flares. At the back of the car, a D80 rear decklid spoiler visually aligns with a fresh copy of the final chrome bumper to ever adorn a Firebird or Trans Am of any kind. And a centered, white inlayed "Pontiac" script hangs between pristine stainless steel exhaust tips and the last set of 'small' tail lights to ever adorn a Trans Am rear valence.

Take a look under this Trans Am's new-for-1973 black and blue "Screaming Chicken" hood decal and you'll find an original 455 cubic inch L-75 V8 which wears a correct 485428 casting number, a September (I) 11th (11) of 1972 (2) casting date, a correct 102185 partial VIN and a "ZC" California engine stamp. Thanks to government mandated emissions standards, the muscle car era was coming to an abrupt end; and many of the models that virtually owned the streets not even five years earlier were, unfortunately, in their final days of production. Luckily, the car guys at Pontiac kept the faith and continued to offer multiple performance options through both the Firebird and GTO nameplates that still created the kind of torque rich power that muscle car buyers had come to crave. At 455 cubic inches, the L-75 was already one of the largest engines you could buy in 1973; and by utilizing an undersquare bore and new "4X" heads, it managed to meet ever increasing emissions standards while still turning a solid 8 to 1 compression ratio into 260 horsepower and a stump pulling 370 lb./ft. of torque! At the top of the motor, a reliable 4-barrel carburetor sucks air through pliable piping that scavenges a cool breeze from the car's left front fender. Below that carburetor, correct Pontiac turquoise paint coats the entire engine block, a correct points distributor sends fire through high quality Belden high temperature plug wires; and original exhaust manifolds send spent gases into a high performance aftermarket exhaust system. All the hard parts around the big motor, from the belt driven accessories and Delco Moraine brake booster to the seven blade cooling fan and nifty, radiator mounted coolant overflow tank are factory correct. The car's clean engine bay and hood are covered in a nice coat of GM satin black paint; and as expected decals, markings and stamps are just where they should be from the freshly stickered core support to the nicely cleaned cowl tag.

At the bottom of this slick second generation Trans Am, solid floorpans reflect years of sunny California living; and a fully sorted suspension tells the story of excellent maintenance and very little storage time. Behind the monster motor, a virtually indestructible Borg Warner 4-speed transmission sends power to a correct 10 bolt Posi-traction rear end which does a great job on both the back roads and the interstate. Below that stellar powertrain, a rebuilt Trans Am suspension, which includes power steering, thicker sway bars, better shocks and stiffer springs, combines with standard issue power front disc brakes and rear drums to provide quick stops and great handling. And at the center of the car, a power boosting mandrel bent true dual exhaust system barks out a deep, vintage sound from modern two chamber turbo mufflers and spotless stainless steel exhaust tips. All this road ready hardware rolls on a rare set of Pontiac honeycomb wheels which spin 235/60 BF Goodrich Radial T/As around pristine arrowhead center caps. And all of the cars hardware and bushings appear to be in good shape from its tie rods to its solid and leak-free fuel tank.

Open this Pontiac's straight white doors and you'll find a fully restored blue interior which does an excellent job of complementing the car's bright blue Trans Am call outs! The rebuilt Morrokide vinyl bucket seats are supple, firm, and look every bit as nice and rich as their exotic name implies. Below those seats, like-new blue carpet, which is carefully protected by factory replacement floor mats, displays no fading or unraveling; and between the seats, a molded blue console props an enclosed storage bin behind a chrome Hurst shifter. At the top of the car, a stain-free headliner is stretched tight from the front window to the back window. And at the sides of the car, standard blue door panels hang pristine chrome door handles between chrome window cranks and vinyl armrests. In front of the driver, an excellent looking engine turned dash houses crystal clear gauges, controls for heater, and a modern Sony CD player behind a black Formula steering wheel that's complete with a blue horn button. And behind the cockpit, a fully restored trunk hangs correct decklid decals above a new houndstooth mat.

Documentation for this awesome Trans Am includes a stack of Pontiac Historical Services paperwork and a vintage California blue plate.

Exciting cars from the mid-70s are pretty hard to find, and this highly desirable 1973 Trans Am 455 is a pristine example of Pontiac's contribution to a virtually non-existent performance car market. This is the kind of car that you can take to the show on Saturday and drive to work on a sunny Monday morning. And with its numbers matching engine, tough 4-speed transmission and killer color combination, it's set to provide a new lucky owner with years of reliable cruising and great memories. If you're in the market for an old school Trans Am that is the quintessential American muscle car; here it is. Grab it fast!

It's always fun to see top notch street rods come through our showroom here at RK Motors Charlotte. Unlike beefy muscle cars or slick sports cars, which are designed with varying degrees of built in homogeny that appeals to a wide variety of buyers, street rods are built around the two main cornerstones of every car enthusiast's psyche: GOING FAST and LOOKING GOOD. Not surprisingly, cars like this sinister 1941 Willys coupe are some of our most popular offerings; and in the last six months, we've sold FOUR high dollar Willys to four very satisfied owners! So, if you're the kind of buyer who is ready to go big and drop jaws, this sinister red coupe is just the car you've been looking for. But don't hesitate to pull the trigger, because if our sold inventory is any indication, history does repeat itself!

For over 25 years, Outlaw Performance in Avonmore, Pennsylvania has been a leading supplier of custom fiberglass bodies, and this spectacular '41 Willys coupe is a testament to just how well they've honed their craft. Purchased as one of their full body and chassis packages, it benefits from a hand-laminated, one piece construction technique which combines an embedded Poplar floorpan with a sturdy, unitized steel structure. Once that structure was in place, and the surrounding resin was completely dry, the body was carefully shipped to a small shop by the name of Rod Crafters in Welcome, North Carolina to receive a complete top to bottom shakedown. The build began with a highly detailed prep process that massaged all the cars fiberglass into a slick canvas which perfectly complements its exceptional build quality. Then a thick coat of PPG Fire Engine Red urethane was professionally applied under a sinister set of silver ghost flames. And finally, every panel was sealed in a glossy clearcoat shell that has been wet sanded and buffed to a fantastic shine. Today, with super smooth surfaces, exceptionally narrow gaps and solid sealing moving parts, this evil looking Willys coupe is a badass combination of hair raising performance and sizzling good looks!

It's hard to find any well-done '41 Willys coupe that doesn't turn heads and inspire stares. But this car, with its excellent stance, hot rod paint job and simple, but professionally executed details, blows the conservative look of most 'once in a lifetime builds' right out of the water! Up front, a fresh chrome grille is centered between original style chrome trimmed halogen headlights. At the top of the car, a contoured hood, which fits around the big engine's shotgun hood scoop like a well-tailored glove, leads the eye to a full array of smoked glass that is sealed in fresh black weatherstripping. At the sides of the car, polished side-exit exhaust pipes look almost as good as they sound. And out back, a flush mounted LED tail light and a manually retractable license plate add a healthy dose of modern function to some of the best automotive form ever created. There's certainly no mistaking a Willys. And this coupe, with its great combination of superb craftsmanship and hot rod attitude, is the very definition of a street rod dream machine.

Though it manages to present a relatively simple and attractive appearance on the outside, everything about this super cool Willys is big; big time, big budget, big labor, and big appeal! Nowhere is that theme more evident than under the fiberglass hood where you'll find a completely detailed 502 cubic inch Jack Sprague sourced V8 that makes roughly 800 horsepower. At the top of that big engine, a pair of chrome Holley 4-barrel carburetors mix air from a polished shotgun intake with a steady stream of 100 octane racing fuel which travels through pristine stainless fuel lines that are equipped with a chrome Holley fuel pressure gauge. At the base of those carburetors, a chrome Weiand 8-71 blower sits between polished aluminum heads that are fitted with high quality chrome valve covers, and an MSD billet distributor that's fitted with Taylor premium plug wires. Cooling is provided by a heavy duty radiator which is sandwiched between a chrome cowl cover, chrome water tubes, dual nine inch pusher fans and a large diameter puller fan. Exhaust is handled by a pair of ceramic coated long tube headers which look great next to the big silver block. And charging is provided by a chrome alternator that, along with a chrome AC compressor and a polished water pump, spins between a nice set of chrome pulleys and sturdy chrome brackets. Aesthetically, this Willys tight engine bay is a virtually flawless piece of street rod art that literally contains no unfinished or un-plated pieces from its polished hood and chrome Tilton Engineering master cylinder to its chrome oil pan and braided hoses. And it displays a first-rate level of workmanship which requires multiple looks in order to really appreciate the car's high level of detail.

Behind that killer big block engine, a new Tilton Engineering hydraulic clutch engages a new Richmond 5-speed transmission which, like the motor itself, was sourced from Jack Sprague. Power from that proven transmission flows to a Ford nine inch rear end which spins tall 3.72 gears inside of a high performance Richard Childress Racing center section. That first class drivetrain is held off the ground by a boxed Outlaw chassis which, along with the suspension, has been bathed in a pleasant shade of gray paint that provides a perfect contrast to the car's Fire Engine Red floors. And speaking of suspension, the front of the car utilizes a familiar Mustang II set up that's equipped with traditional manual steering and modern coil over shocks to provide a pleasant ride with a vintage feel. And the back of the car combines a traditional four link system with two more modern coil over shocks to provide drag strip worthy launches. Serious stops to counter the car's serious power are provided by a four wheel disc brake system which is equipped with a brake proportioning valve, drilled and slotted front rotors and braided brake lines. Exhaust duties are handled by neatly packaged stainless side pipes which growl through high quality Dynatech high flow race mufflers. And keeping all this muscle rolling down the road is a slick set of 15 inch polished aluminum Billet Specialties wheels which wear 26x7.50 Hoosier Pro Street radials up front and 33x21.50 Hoosier Pro Street radials in the rear. With a beefy drivetrain that's been reliably built to be both tough and fun to drive, this '41 Willys is the real deal. And with its clean floors and super impressive hardware, it will fare well at any show you chose to attend!

Naturally, no expense was spared on bringing this cars cozy cabin up to par with the rest of the build. The custom tan leather interior looks fantastic; and its fully power adjustable Corvette seats are comfortable, stylish and safe thanks to a sturdy pair of Simpson race harnesses. At the front of the car, a Fire Engine Red dash centers an MP3 compatible, and satellite capable, Pioneer CD player between slick, black-faced Classic Instruments gauges and hidden billet knobs that operate the cars accessories. Below that dash a Fire Engine Red console, which flows from the front of the cockpit to the front of the seats, props a billet control panel for the cars Vintage Air climate system and chrome switches for the cars power windows in front of a brake bias controller and a standard chrome shifter that is complete with a wicked skull shift knob. Below that console like-new tan carpet, which is protected by thick, color keyed floor mats, rides under a chrome emergency brake handle and chrome Tilton Engineering foot pedals. At the sides of that console, custom leather door panels hang stylish chrome door handles above sculpting which loosely mirrors the cars sinuous profile. And above that console, a custom tan headliner stretches from a leather wrapped windshield frame and a billet rearview mirror to custom rear panels which hang over a small, leather lined storage area. In front of the driver, a polished tilt steering column spins a leather wrapped, polished aluminum steering wheel. At the sides of the driver, a six point, body matched and leather wrapped roll cage ensures maximum safety should the car ever feel the need to become acrobatic. And behind the driver, a professionally finished trunk hangs a polished decklid over a leather wrapped fuel tank and a small carpeted cargo area.

Included with the sale of this awesome Willys street rod is a small binder of build receipts.

Few cars can truly back up their looks with astounding performance, but this Willys definitely has what it takes. Now is your chance to benefit from someone else's hard work and put a killer street rod in your garage for a fraction of its construction cost. No need to wait two years for it to be finished, this Willys is a powerful and fun bruiser that's ready to rock and roll the second it rolls out of our showroom. If you're a fan horsepower, Willys or just going fast and looking good, we have the car for you!

A quick look through automotive history reveals that the 'bigger is better' horsepower of the late 60s had begun to transform into 'bigger is better' luxury appointments by the early 70s. Maybe it was the increasing age of new car buyers, maybe it was Detroit's need to make a profit on something besides performance in the face of increasing government regulations; or maybe it was just our culture's renewed emphasis on style during a decade that gave birth to phenomenon such as glam rock and disco. Whatever the case may be, cars like this 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 survivor combined the stump pulling torque of their muscle car forbearers with increased luxury and enough room to comfortably parade half of the neighborhood down Main Street. And today, with only 46,493 original miles on its odometer, this cool old cruiser is not only a reliable and exceptionally comfortable place to spend the summer sightseeing, it's also a vintage piece of Americana that will be welcome at virtually every classic car show in town. So, if you're looking for some vintage metal that's stylish, powerful and has a lot of history, who says you have to buy a cramped, high maintenance muscle car? This awesome Galaxie 500 will look just as cool rolling down the road, turn just as many heads at the local drive in and, thanks to a thorough shakedown by our RK Motors Charlotte service department, is ready to provide you with miles of carefree cruising!

Included with the sale of this survivor Galaxie SportsRoof is an original window sticker which breaks down as follows:

GALAXIE 500 4-DOOR HARDTOP: $3,154

NO COST OPTIONS:

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

TOTAL OPTIONS: $1,286

TRANSPORTATION FEE: $54.25

ECONOMY DRIVE DISCOUNT: $110

TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE: $4384.25

Assembled at Ford's Chicago, Illinois manufacturing facility in May of 1970, this pristine Ford Galaxie 500 survivor was originally shipped to Paul Heuring Motors in Hobart, Indiana and sold to Ray Eggers of nearby Valparaiso, Indiana. Since that sunny summer day 42 years ago, it has led a pampered three owner life that, judging by its mostly original Green Metallic paint, was free of exposure to inclement weather, significant wet road driving and long-term outside storage. Today, the car is in overall outstanding condition displaying a glossy finish that is characterized by an excellent shine; and factory accurate panel alignment which creates surprisingly narrow gaps and solid closing doors.

If you take a close look at the racy profile of this Galaxie 500 SportsRoof, you can easily see how much it emulates the classic lines of the first generation Mustang. And that progression in the car's design only seemed logical as Ford's full-size heavy weight battled Chevrolet's Impala everywhere from the driveways of mature, near luxury buyers to the two lanes of thrill seeking back roads drag racers. At the front of the car, a straight, body-width aluminum grille hangs four pristine headlights at the sides of a modernist Ford emblem. Below that grille, a great looking chrome bumper props pristine chrome guards between clear, square parking lights; and at the top of that grille, a super long hood props a traditional Ford crown ornament on centered power dome sculpting. At the top of the car, fully tinted glass is framed in a combination of well-maintained original stainless, showroom fresh reproduction stainless and a like-new textured vinyl roof which is in excellent condition and shows no signs of tearing or cracking. And at the sides of the car, show quality stainless wheel lips complement great looking stainless rocker moldings, correct chrome rearview mirrors, traditional chrome door handles, and color-keyed bodyside moldings that are still fresh and pliable. At the back of the car, broad fenders flow into clear, chrome trimmed brake lights which ride above another factory fresh chrome bumper that is complete with matching chrome guards and clear, square reverse lamps. And a pristine "Galaxie 500" decklid emblem hangs above a straight, Galaxie 500 exclusive rear valence.

Providing the motivation for this all-business blue oval bruiser is a 390 cubic inch, numbers matching Ford FE 2-valve big block which, by 1970, pushed out 265 horsepower a whopping 390 ft./lb. of torque! Cast on May (E) 6th (6) of 1970 (0), and designed to go head to head with Chevrolet's less powerful 409, the 390 in this Galaxie's engine bay is factory fresh, highly original, and exceptionally clean. In fact, the only non-original pieces are a new Edelbrock aluminum intake, a new 4-barrel Edelbrock Performer carburetor and a nice set of blue MSD Heli-core plug wires. And if you're the kind of purist that demands all the right parts in all the right places, the car's original cast iron intake and 2-barrel carburetor ARE included with the sale. Naturally, corporate Ford Blue paint covers the big engine all the way from its single snorkel air cleaner to its original oil pan. All the major service items are in 100% functional condition, including the factory air conditioning. And the engine bay has excellent presentation throughout, featuring correct markings, correct decals and an incredibly tidy appearance that reflects the high level of care and maintenance this car received from day one. Jump in the driver's seat, turn the key and hit the road because this big Ford engine, from its stamped "Power by Ford" valve covers to its finned Spectre fuel filter, is fully sorted and ready for miles of carefree cruising!

For 1970, the Galaxie line was engineered with Ford's reliable and sturdy C6 3-speed automatic transmission and a traditional Ford nine inch rear end that's filled with mild 2.75 gears which provide effortless high-speed highway cruising. And this well optioned Galaxie 500 is still equipped with its original PGA-A4 tagged Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic which means you can either let its smooth C6 take you down the road on its own or, if you're feeling spirited, row yourself through the gears via a built in manual mode. Trust me, you've never experienced highway cruising unless you've been in a car like this! With its smooth ride, huge torque band and smooth shifting transmission, this Galaxie is built for long highway trips and cross country adventures. Its undercarriage, like its engine bay, is clean, honest and certainly not to the point where anyone should be afraid to put this car either on the road or on a lift. The computer tuned boxed frame rolls a sturdy three link rear suspension, which is complete with freshened air shocks, aft of a good looking double A-arm front suspension which has been fitted with new shocks, new tie rod ends, new bushings and new ball joints courtesy of our first rate RK Motors Charlotte Service facility. Stops are provided by correct power front discs and rear drums. Turns come easily thanks to factory correct power steering. And exhaust is handled by a true dual system which pipes gases through two nice sounding turbo mufflers. Finishing this fully sorted undercarriage of is a set of fresh 235/70/15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As which spin classic Ford turbine hub caps that are complete with upscale maroon centers.

Take a look inside this Galaxie 500 and you'll find a plush and roomy interior which is as luxury oriented as any mainline automaker could manage in 1970. That means high quality knitted vinyl seats, thick loop pile nylon carpets, new-for-1970 Uni-lock seatbelts, and even a remote left hand mirror. The original front and rear bench seats are in excellent, unblemished condition showing little to no wear at all; and feature enough leg and elbow room to parade around you and your extended family. Below those seats like-new black carpet, which is protected by color-keyed mats, holds its color very well and certainly looks much more upscale than the squeaky rubber floor that would've been standard equipment just a few years earlier. At the sides of those seats, padded door panels hang fade-free wood applique above large armrests that are complete with chrome handles, and chrome window cranks which roll all four side windows down to create a true pillarless hard top. And above those seats, a black headliner, which is anchored by a chrome trimmed dome light, appears as fresh and tight as the day it rolled out of the showroom. In front of the driver, Ford's 'swept-away' dash, which centers all the car's instrumentation in a console-like, wood trimmed binnacle to provide maximum room for front passengers, displays no cracks or fading; and holds an original Philco AM radio above controls for the car's heat and air conditioning system, an original two-spoke steering wheel and a chrome transmission shifter. And behind the cockpit, a well-preserved trunk features an original mat, a correct jack and a full-size spare tire. It really is amazing how well this interior has been preserved; all plastics are in excellent, un-cracked condition and the wood appliques and silver trim throughout is sharp and lustrous with no sun damage.

Included with the sale of this awesome Galaxie 500 is two original dealer invoices, an original window sticker, an original title application, an original owner's manual, 1970 Ford dealer brochures, maintenance receipts, product information for the modern Edelbrock intake and carburetor, and the afore mentioned original intake and 2-barrel carburetor.

The 70s were a unique decade for America's automakers, and their products are an accurate reflection of that time period. Large and in charge, these cars combine the killer torque of the muscle car era with an upscale level of comfort and far-ranging spaciousness that has all but died out in today's automotive market. When it comes to maximizing the amount of car your money will buy, you simply can't go wrong with a big, 70s era Detroit cruiser. And this cool Galaxie 500 survivor is a stylish, comfortable, and reliable piece that will still command a lot of respect on the highway or at the local car show!

This is the BADDEST '67 Chevelle convertible we have come across in quite some time!  Two years ago, the car went through a complete ground up frame off restoration.  During the process, the Chevelle was tricked out from front to back with the intention of bringing the car into the 21st century.  Mission accomplished!  The car now rides on a Hotchkis adjustable rear suspension, Global West front tubular a-arms, and 4-wheel power disk brakes.  Everything is new on this car!  Under the hood is a menacing 454 cu. in. big block that is mated to a 5-speed transmission.  The stout power package spins a 12-bolt posi rear axle

The interior is stunning and features:

• Bucket seats


• Auto-Meter Pro-Comp gauge package


• Center console with working clock


• Vintage A/C system


• Ididit tilt steering column


• Wood steering wheel


• Killer stereo

Built to run, this is no trailer queen folks!  The Chevelle has been driven just 2,700 miles since the restoration was completed.  The car has a manual top that one person can raise or lower easily.  We did notice a couple of blemishes and few small bubbles forming in the paint.

Not an original SS. Had a 396 w/Muncie

Frame and Body original except hood

                 Motor

• World Products 454 Hardcore Merlin Crate motor 450-500 HP


• Tremec 5spd


• Racing Bellhousing


• Hydraulic Clutch


• 4:11 Gears


• Posi Traction


• Electric fans


• Griffin Radiator

Suspension

• Global West Racing Suspension (Pro Touring)


• Tubular A-frames (new)


• Box frames fixed and/or repaired before being powder coated black

Exhaust

• Flo Master stainless steel dual exhaust with cross piece

Interior

• Ididit Adjustable steering column


• Pro Comp gauges


• Manual convertible top

People always wonder why the survival rate of even exceptional collector cars is so low. If these cars are so special, why didn't someone take better care of them? This special-order Speed Yellow 1968 Shelby GT500KR is unquestionably a spectacular car, but it was almost lost forever and presents an interesting case study in seeing the forest for the trees. Literally hours away from the crusher, it was rescued by someone who recognized its greatness where others saw nothing but a burned-out shell of an old Mustang.

In 1978, even a Shelby GT500KR convertible (with A/C!) was little more than a used car. Certain astute collectors at the time recognized that these were special cars, but they had not yet gathered the immense following they enjoy today. Even Carroll Shelby himself had turned his back on the Mustangs bearing his name years earlier, dismissing them as little more than interesting footnotes to the Mustang story. So when Shelby 03900 was stolen, stripped of its engine and transmission, and then set on fire, there was no public outcry, and the original owner probably happily cashed the check the insurance company gave him as compensation. The stripped, burned-out carcass is hauled away to a local scrap yard called Twin Service in Anderson, Indiana, where it was scheduled to be crushed just like any other stripped, burned-out theft recovery.

However, a sharp-eyed enthusiast spotted the body at the scrap yard and immediately made a move to purchase it. Noting the original Shelby fender tag was still intact and therefore knowing that it was a top-of-the-line GT500KR convertible, he arranged to purchase it for $500 just hours before it was slated to go into the crusher. He paid the wrecking service to drag the car to his home, where he began the restoration.

In 1978, you could still order Shelby parts directly from Ford, so all new fiberglass OEM pieces were purchased to replace those that were destroyed by the fire. Other missing parts were tracked down and added to the growing collection of NOS equipment that would restore 03900 to its original condition.

Sadly, that never happened, as even in 1978, the resources required to restore a Shelby Mustang, never mind one that was burned, were substantial. The car and all the associated parts were sold, and bounced around from collector to collector for almost 20 years. By the late 1990s, it was clear that the cost of restoring the car was insignificant compared to the actual value of the finished product, so at least one previous owner made a heroic effort to restore the car using a donor vehicle to supply items like the correct black interior and other irreplaceable parts. His workmanship must have been very, very good, because the pros at Custom Classics, who re-restored the car several years later, could find no trace of the fire damage.

When the car landed at Custom Classics, many of the NOS parts acquired by the first restorer were still on the car, and the remaining correct, authentic, and original components were assembled to create this stunning yellow GT500KR convertible. The interior remains the one transplanted by the previous restorer, and it is far more correct and accurate than any reproduction kit available today, and Custom Classics decided to leave it as-is.

The car itself is no less remarkable than its story. Originally delivered to Dallas, Texas, it carries special-order WT6066 yellow paint, factory A/C, C6 automatic transmission, and a tilt steering column. It is one of only 20 painted WT6066 yellow, and of those, one of only 7 with A/C. Custom Classics spectacular restoration incorporated all those original NOS parts, plus hundreds more that were painstakingly researched and date-coded properly to complete this incredibly rare, desirable Shelby.

The paint and bodywork are simply stunning in person. Any of the flaws carried by the original fiberglass have been thoroughly exorcised (even after Ford took over Shelby production, the 'glass wasn't all that great), and today it is in better than new condition. Panel alignment is exceptional, gaps are even all around, and the car fits together better than any Mustang ever built by the factory. The paint is 2-stage base/clear urethane that exactly duplicates the special order Bright Yellow finish, and correct black GT500KR stripes and call-outs have been installed on the rocker panels.

All the correct Shelby badges and lettering, including the 428 Cobra Jet emblems, have been replaced with NOS or exact reproduction pieces, and even the gas cap is an NOS unit. The tail panel, with correct Thunderbird sequential taillights, is beautifully finished in the original argent silver, and yes, those are real Lucas driving lights in the grille. Side marker lights, new for 1968, are beautiful reproduction pieces, and the bumpers show better chrome than was humanly possible in 1968. All the glass is new, the stainless is polished, and there is no detail on this car that has been overlooked during the restoration process. It is vastly nicer than new in every way.

The incredible detailing extends under the hood, where a freshly rebuilt, date-code correct 428 Cobra Jet has been installed. Painted the correct shade of Ford corporate blue, it features correct COBRA cast aluminum valve covers, functional ram-air air cleaner, and even a complete thermactor system. Dominating the engine bay is the massive compressor for the A/C system, which is fully functional and blows ice cold. Correct hoses, clamps, wiring, and clips were used throughout the engine compartment, resulting in a highly accurate, concours-ready piece. An original radiator is perched up front, with a reproduction Autolite battery cover doing a very good impersonation of the real thing. Rated at 335 horsepower, it's no secret that these engines made quite a bit more than that, with most experts settling on the idea of 410 horsepower and a monstrous 440 pounds of torque from a stock Cobra Jet. It rumbles to life easily and pulls with an endless well of torque that will absolutely incinerate those skinny vintage Goodyear tires.

The chassis looks exactly factory correct as well. Starting with red oxide primer on the floors, just like every Mustang built from Day One, the Bright Yellow paint has been blown in, just like on the assembly line. The C6 automatic has been rebuilt and, like the engine, is correct for a Shelby GT500KR. Out back, there's a bulletproof Ford 9-inch rear with 3.00 gears inside, fully detailed with a black housing and red oxide center section. Original factory markings have been reproduced, from the driveshaft balance stripes to the torque markings on the suspension bolts. The original factory convertible reinforcements are in place, an exact reproduction exhaust system has been installed, complete with correct tips. A new gas tank hangs out back, while the brakes and suspension have been fully rebuilt. Gorgeous 10-spoke Shelby alloy wheels carry Goodyear bias-ply tires, although it appears that the spare is an original NOS piece.

According to the experts at Custom Classics, the interior is original Ford, and not a reproduction kit. We already know it can't be original to this particular car, but that first restoration using a donor vehicle resulted in an absolutely spectacular black vinyl interior. The seats are deep and comfortable, and I'm inclined to agree with Custom Classics in their assessment-the reproduction seat covers don't have pleats that are as deep as those on an original car, and these sure look authentic. The Shelby Cobra logo on the center armrest is crisp and clear and not overstuffed-looking like the reproductions, and the woodgrain on the dash and center console is excellent. I have to believe the carpets are reproductions, and they are correct in material and pile, and are protected by a set of rubber floor mats. The rim-blow steering wheel must also be a restored piece, because it's just too nice. The gauges have clearly been rebuilt, with crisp markings, deep black backgrounds and brilliant orange pointers.

Documentation includes an original owner's manual, Deluxe Marti Report, as well as dozens of restoration photos provided by Custom Classics. The car is listed in the SAAC Registry with a known ownership history, and the original photos at the scrap yard include photos of the original Shelby fender tag, which matches the one currently on the car-there are no forgeries here.

We also have a letter from Jim Wicks, SAAC Regional Director and Event Chairman, who authenticated the car in January 2007, which says:

"...I have examined and inspected the above listed vehicle on several occasions in the process of the restoration. In a world of many "clones" and "recreations" I feel strongly that this car is XXXX-03900, the 3900th 1968 Shelby Mustang built for 1968. I feel this vehicle has received a high-quality restoration and could be considered for anyone's investment grade collection, display, or museum..."

In summary, this is a thoroughbred Shelby with a concours-quality restoration. The parts are correct in every way possible given the car's unique history. As far as investments go, it's awfully hard to beat a Shelby GT500KR convertible with a special-order color and a ton of options-our own Speed Yellow 1968 GT500KR fastback brought $175,000 at Barrett-Jackson in 2008, and that car had a custom paint scheme and modified suspension, so blue chip doesn't even begin to cover this convertible's status! To add your chapter to this car's fascinating history, all you need to do is call.

Automotive history lives and breathes at RK Motors Charlotte. You know we are passionate about vintage racing, having completely restored "Project Six Pack" to its original state, and more recently presenting the legendary Arlen Vankes 1967 HEMI Barracuda. Today we are pleased to announce yet another milestone race vehicle coming to us from one of the top names in the Camaro hobby. The car is Dave Sticklers 1968 Camaro Z/28 that won the 1968 Super Stock World Championship, and the man is Camaro historian and authenticity expert, Jerry MacNeish. The car has been comprehensively restored to as-raced condition, including some incredibly rare NOS items that came from Jerry's personal collection. If there is a more thoroughly documented, well-known, relevant and accurate early Camaro out there, I'd like to see it. Make no mistake: this is the ultimate Z/28 and the cornerstone of any significant Chevrolet muscle collection.

Racing legend Dave Strickler dominated NHRA Super Stock racing during the 1968 season with this Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins-prepared Z/28 Camaro. Equipped with a stock intake manifold and carburetor, a stock hood, Stahl Headers, 5.38 gears, and nine-inch slicks, the "Old Reliable" ran elapsed times in the 11.70s at roughly 116 mph, which made it competitive with many big block Super Stock Camaros of the same time period. Its dominance culminated in two of Sticklers biggest wins: on Sunday, October 6, 1968, Strickler drove to a decisive victory over a stellar field at the NHRA Super Stock All-Star Meet at Englishtown Raceway Park. Two weeks later, he went on to capture the 1968 Super Stock World Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, then the most prestigious S/S event on the NHRA calendar.

The "Old Reliable" Z/28 was featured in over 30 automotive publications during 1968 and 1969, making it the most famous Z/28 Camaro in race car history! Champion Spark Plugs, and Hooker Headers, two original sponsors, featured this car in their 1968 national advertising, placing ads in virtually all major automotive publications. Thousands of Camaro enthusiasts throughout the country were influenced by this "World Class" Camaro.

The Dave Strickler legacy speaks for itself: sixteen national class championships, forty-one national and world records, and a world championship title.

Following the 1968 season, this car was retired from active competition and sold, presumably lost to history. This was common at the time, as top racers knew that the factory would supply them with a new car each year, and old racing cars were not historically noteworthy at the time. Of course, we know differently today, but for more than 20 years, the "Old Reliable" Camaro languished in obscurity, trading hands twice, and being raced in relative anonymity at tracks all over the country. It was always a well-prepped car, but there was nothing beyond its incredible history that would make it immediately recognizable once the factory Corvette Bronze paint was covered up.

In March of 1993, Jerry MacNeish located and purchased Dave Strickler's "Old Reliable" Z/28 race car. It was actually through the help of Michael Strickler (Dave's son) that MacNeish was able to track the car down. The Strickler family had kept documentation with the vehicle's VIN number. Based on that, Jerry located the exact car used to win the 1968 World Championship and bought it on the spot, knowing what he had found. According to an article in "Musclecar Review" magazine, the car was just days away from being cut up for scrap when Jerry rescued it. Later, he discovered that the car still carried its original ball joint spacers, proving that this was EXACTLY the car Dave Strickler drove to the World Championship.

In the summer of 1993, the detailed restoration began. Jerry's intention was to restore the car to the exact condition in which it was campaigned in 1968. Drawing on extensive research, historical documents, photographs, articles, and other sources, Jerry and his team were able to precisely duplicate the cars decals and lettering (all of which was done by hand, as original, by the way). Mechanically, the car was better than new in every way, with upgrades that would make it competitive with modern machinery in NHRA's Stock Eliminator Class.

In the summer of 1994, "Old Reliable" made its debut at Super Chevy Weekend held at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA. It was still equipped with an original balanced and blue printed 302 engine. That same year, the "Old Reliable" Z/28 Camaro won the prestigious "Best of Show Award" at the US Camaro Nationals held in Dearborn, Michigan. In 1995, MacNeish finished the racing season placing 11th in Division One out of 185 drivers in NHRA's Stock Eliminator Class. In 1998, "Old Reliable" ran consistent elapsed times in the 11.20s at over 119 mph, (and that's without a crossram!). Not too bad for a stock 302 engine.

Later, in 2002, Jerry piloted "Old Reliable" to a win at the Delmar, Delaware US-13 NHRA divisional points race and finished out the season in the top 10 placing 8th for the year in Division One and 24th in NHRA world points. In 2004, "Old Reliable" won the E/Stock class at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis and by that point ran 10.80s at almost 123 MPH. Since 1998, "Old Reliable" has accomplished many NHRA class wins and several Stock Eliminator wins.

In January of 2008, Jerry MacNeish's company, Camaro Hi-Performance, dismantled this car and did the necessary restoration work to put this Z/28 back to its original 1968 race configuration when it won the NHRA world championship title. Every detail is correct, down to the virtually unobtainable original Stahl front drag tires, Stahl tachometer, and rare cowl plenum air cleaner.

According to the original Pennsylvania title that comes with the car, this Camaro was never registered and as a race car, why would it be? As a result, it might be one of the lowest-mileage 1968 Camaros in existence and despite its history at the race track, much of it was in astoundingly original condition. During the 1993 restoration, the floors were replaced, and the hood and trunk lid were replaced with NOS pieces because a previous owner had installed fiberglass reproductions. All the original trim was still on the car and it was fully polished and restored as well. The cars original Corvette Bronze paint was duplicated in 2-stage urethane for a killer shine that will last for another 40 years. You'll note that the stripes have been embedded in the clear and are not decals as original, but this is definitely an improvement. Before you accuse them of taking the easy way out, however, note that they even went so far as to duplicate the decals cut-out around the trunk-mounted "Camaro" emblem most painters paint the strip and just install the badge over it. The quarter panels required a great deal of restoration work, since they had been cut and mangled by a previous owner to fit larger slicks, but those are, indeed, the original quarters.

Once the paint was in place and polished to perfection, Jerry and his team of craftsmen painstakingly duplicated every decal, every stripe, and every letter on the original cars paint scheme. If the original decal was vinyl, the new ones were made in vinyl. If it was hand-painted, it was again hand-painted on the car. Nothing was overlooked, and comparing photos from 1968 and from today, you need to look at the clothes people are wearing to determine which is the original and which is the restored car. Although the car was actively raced for a decade since it was restored, there's very little evidence of it. The chrome is beautiful, the paint is unblemished, and the car is completely show-ready. Of course, we know that the original was never, ever this nice, but it sure is amazing to see it in the flesh looking this spectacular.

Similarly, the interior of this car is 100% original from headliner to carpets. As I mentioned, the car really doesn't have any notable mileage on it, and the driver's seat is the only one to ever carry a human posterior. The only change from original race configuration is the addition of a 6-point roll cage and safety harnesses, which were required when Jerry started campaigning the car competitively, and surely an addition that no purist will object to. You'll also note that this is an original radio delete car with the original block-off plate still in place within the dashboard. The original gauges are bright and clean and the odometer shows a little over 5 miles! An original Stahl tach is perched in its original location on the steering column, and the two original accessory gauges still hang proudly below the center of the dash ahead of the original Hurst shifter. The correct RS wheel is still in place (this is a real RS Z/28 according to the window sticker), the original seats are still soft and comfortable, and the door panels show no signs of elbows ever resting on the armrests. This car is truly a time capsule, not only for race enthusiasts, but for Camaro restorers anxious to see exactly how the factory assembled these cars when they were new. Surprise: they were awfully damned nice.

The engine is a correct Z/28 302 that has been built largely to the specifications it used in 1968. There's an original 30-30 (Z/28) camshaft in the center of the block acting on a set of solid lifters, a pair of cast iron #3917291 cylinder heads (completely stock, no porting allowed), along with stock rocker arms and valve springs. The intake is a correct 302 aluminum intake, casting #3917610, topped by a Holley #4053, 780 CFM 4-barrel carburetor. Compression is around 11:1, and it currently generates right around 400 horsepower according to Jerry. Shocking that a 400 horsepower car could be a national champion, but when you can launch as hard as this one does (there are photos showing this small block car with its front wheels a foot in the air), it's not surprising. Up top there's an incredibly rare factory cowl plenum air cleaner that draws air from the cowl area instead of from a hood scoop if you can even find one of these today, expect to pay several thousand dollars for it. You'll also notice the twin groove pulleys that were designed to eliminate belt jumping at high speeds (this engines shift points are at 8200 RPM!). Exhaust is handled by a set of Hooker long-tube headers and there is no exhaust system. This monster sounds AMAZING!

Living behind the engine is an as-original Muncie M22 4-speed manual topped by a Hurst shifter. There's a photo in the vast stack of materials that comes with this car that shows Dave Strickler examining the cars transmission during servicing, and thanks to the window sticker, there's no doubt that this was a 4-speed car from the beginning. There's also a 10-inch 3-finger clutch from Advance Clutch Technology, twisting a set of 5.57 gears in the GM 12-bolt out back. It's interesting to note that the car was originally raced with a set of 5.38 gears, and was factory delivered with 4.88s, which were the tallest gears available on the Camaro in 1968.

The suspension is amazingly original, from the as-raced A-arms, springs, and shocks up front, to the leaf springs out back assisted by long traction bars. Factory disc brakes up front and drums out back provide adequate stopping power. You'll notice a fresh stock-type gas tank out back assisted by an electric fuel pump for consistent fuel supply under load. The wheels are original Cragars, with the aforementioned and incredibly rare Stahl skinnies up front and a pair of Mickey Thompson slicks out back.

Documentation? What do you expect when the car is one of the most famous race cars of all time and the restorer is the foremost expert on early Camaros? There are pages and pages and pages of period articles, print features, photographs and other literature that I can't possibly catalog it all. Jerry MacNeish has also compiled several concise histories on the car that are included along with a certificate of authenticity signed by Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and Susan Strickler, Dave Sticklers widow. As I mentioned earlier, there's also a copy of the original Pennsylvania title and a letter from the National Insurance Crime Bureau that officially identifies this cars VIN as the same one Dave Strickler campaigned in 1968. Then there's the registration from the previous owner dated 7/14/1984, where he paid $1900 for the car. We also have duplicates of the original window sticker, which shows that this is a real 4-speed, Rally Sport Z/28 car, and that it was delivered to Ammon R. Smith Auto Company in York, Pennsylvania when new. Jerry has also collected extensive period photographs of the car, advertisements from Hooker, Pennzoil, Champion and others that feature this car prominently in their advertising. This car was also duplicated as a 1:18 scale model by ExactDetail Replicas, and was featured in much of their advertising as well. There's even a biography on Dave Strickler himself that prominently features the "Old Reliable." This is an absolutely astounding documentation package that removes any doubt about this cars incredible history and provenance.

What else can I say? This car is the real deal, fully documented and restored by the most knowledgeable person in the industry. It is exactly in the smallest details, and has four decades of successful race history behind it (what, you think its history ended in 1969? Jerry MacNeish won quite a bit with it, too!). There are period pieces and equipment on this car that are simply not available anywhere at any price, so duplicating this restoration would be virtually impossible today. The car is in absolute showroom condition throughout and will be welcome at shows around the country. Best of all, it remains in ready-to-race condition, prepared to hammer down the track as it did so successfully 42 years ago. If you are a race fan, a Camaro enthusiast, or both, this is a once-in-a-lifetime car. There's only one of these, and you can bet that the next owner will probably not be interested in selling it for a long, long time. Call now!

At RK motors Charlotte we specialize in high caliber, one-of-a-kind cars that have unmatched pedigrees and amazing stories. Every now and then, we find a car that is so unique and has such a rich history that we almost can't believe our own eyes. This magazine featured 1972 Corvette has been verified by Motion Performance as a one of one bridge car between the Motion Maco Shark body kits and the Motion Manta Ray super cars.

Motion Performance was the biggest aftermarket tuner of General Motors vehicles in the late 60s and early 70s. They are best known for creating the 'Fantastic Five' which included the SS-427 Camaro, Impala, Chevelle, Corvette and Nova. In 1969 Joel Rosen, the founder of Motion Performance, decided that he wanted to produce the ultimate sports car and began building 500+ horsepower Motion Phase III GT Corvettes. In 1971, amidst brisk sales of Phase III parts and slumping sales of complete Phase III cars, it was decided that the complete Phase III GT package was too expensive. As a result, the company started producing fiberglass Corvette body kits that were modeled after GM's Mako Shark concept car and even closely named 'Maco Shark'. By 1973, Mr. Rosen was again determined to build an ultimate super car and three 400+ horsepower Corvette Manta Ray GTs were built. The 1972 Corvette featured here was a Motion Performance custom build that explored design possibilities for what would become the 1973 Manta Ray GT. It utilizes the front clip of a Maco Shark body kit and combines it with the first known build of the boat tail rear window and modified B-Pillars of the Manta Ray GTs.

Later dubbed by Mr. Rosen as the Moray GT, this Corvette had made the rounds at Motion and supercar events for years but was never fully researched or verified. Most enthusiasts in the Motion community thought it was a Motion Manta Ray GT that had been wrecked and creatively repaired with a custom nose piece. When the car went up for sale a few years ago, a passionate car guy found it on eBay and just happened to know a good friend of Joel Rosen. When initially asked about the car, Mr. Rosen dismissed it as merely a kit that was a Motion knock off. However, after putting some thought into it and questioning key pieces of the car, Mr. Rosen verified that this Corvette was actually a one off build that used the front of a Motion Maco Shark kit and the rear of what would become the Motion Manta Ray GT. The car had been lost for over 30 years and remarkably, was very much true to form despite being passed through multiple owners' hands. Once a higher price was negotiated with the current owner, it was hauled to Pennington Auto Body where Rayburn Pennington began a frame up restoration that was overseen by Mr. Rosen himself. If the name Rayburn Pennington sounds familiar to Motion fans out there, it should as he is the owner of the only survivor 1973 Motion Manta Ray GT known to exist. When the restoration was completed to Mr. Rosen's satisfaction, he officially named the car and presented the owners with correct paperwork verifying that it is a genuine Motion Performance build.

Once the car debuted to the public, it was no stranger to the camera. Over the last 5 years it has landed a cover story and many other small write ups in "Corvette Fever", been featured in "Hemmings Muscle Machines", "Vette Vues" and "Chevy Rumble", and has appeared on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage and Car Crazy with Barry Meguiar. The car was then invited to the Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance, won a blue ribbon for Best Muscle Car at the Ault Park Concours D'Elegance in Ohio and was invited to display at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky.

Today this car is in spectacular, mostly untouched condition with all of its Motion Performance components functioning and intact. It scored 997 out of 1000 possible points at Chevy Vettefest in November of 2008 and carries its original numbers matching engine and driveline. The body on the car is showroom perfect and really reflects well on the quality of work that Motion performance was putting on the streets 39 years ago. We have restoration photos showing the entire frame up restoration and verification that the familiar Motion Performance paint scheme, which is actually trademarked and highly protected by Joel Rosen, is accurate and correct. In fact, the only way to get Motion body enhancers such as stripe stencils, "Motion" emblems or Motion decals is to verify your car with Joel Rosen. Once the car is verified, either Mr. Rosen or the current president of Motion Performance will send you Motion identification by request only.

The cars 2006 frame up restoration returned the car to exactly what it should have looked like in 1972. I say "should have" because when Motion initially sent the car off to be painted, the body shop used a black primer and the yellow pearl paint ended up displaying an unappealing shade of green. Mr. Rosen, who was understandably unhappy, then promptly had the car repainted correct pearl yellow at another unidentified body shop. In 2006, the unappealing shade of green was still present under trim pieces in the door jambs of the car and was key to verifying its unique status. Once it was time for new paint, Mr. Rosen spent days researching current colors to try and find something that was as close to the 70s pearl yellow as possible. It was decided that a Dupont Hot Hues Yellow basecoat with a gold pearl overcoat would be an excellent substitution and have the same excellent dynamics as the original enamel paint. Once the yellow was applied, a correct black stinger stripe and black rear panel were added to complete the cars visual heritage. All of the original Motion body parts are present and accounted for including the custom one piece fiberglass front end, custom flat rear window, custom rear spoiler and custom fiberglass racing mirrors. At the front of the car, a custom billet grille houses headlights and spans from one side of the nose to the other. The cars original grille was so badly damaged that it wasn't repairable, so with Mr. Rosen's approval, a replacement was fabricated. At the edges of the grille, flared fenders that remind Corvette faithful of the Mako Shark concept car, were a main features of the Motion Maco Shark body kit. In the middle of the fenders, two functional billet hood grates are prominently featured and flanked by "Motion" and "454" badges. When the car was created in 1972, a large hood blister was meant to house some form of cooling, but for some reason the hood was never modified. During the 2006 restoration, Mr. Rosen commissioned the same person who fabricated the grille to create matching hood grates which would complete the design. Behind the grates, a pristine glass windshield is seated in well maintained stainless trim which secures body matched T-tops. The left top has been signed by former Corvette Chief Engineer Dave McLellan and the right top has been signed by Joel Rosen himself. Below the tops you'll find the cars original chrome door handles and the cars original Motion installed stainless side pipes. Behind the T-tops, Motion added a boat tail rear window, complete with a Motion Performance sticker, and reworked the cars B-pillars for a more flowing design. The installation of the rear window forced relocation of the fuel filler to the driver's side rear fender where you'll find an original stainless moon style flip up cap. On the decklid, a tall second generation Camaro inspired rear spoiler was molded to the body to give the car an even more exaggerated and aggressive look. Below that rear spoiler, four chrome trimmed traditional Corvette tail lights sit above the cars original chrome bumperettes and chrome tag housing.

This Corvette is powered by its original numbers-matching LS5 454 that still includes all of the Motion Performance upgrades it received in 1972. Just below the custom hood grates, a 'fly eye' Motion air cleaner sits on top of a Holley 750 carburetor that is complete with a fuel pressure gauge. At either side of the carburetor, signature finned aluminum Motion valve covers sit on modified 427 heads that are believed to have been installed by Motion. In between those heads the cars original aluminum GM intake houses a stock distributor that sends sparks from a stock ignition to Taylor performance wires. No one really knows what modifications were performed on the inside of the engine or heads because this strong running 454 has never been completely disassembled. However, we do know that the car has both a roller cam and roller rockers. In front of the engine you'll find a chrome alternator, a chrome flex fan and fresh belts and hoses. At the sides of the motor, coated long tube Hooker headers send exhaust into the amazing sounding Motion side pipes. The engine block is coated in correct Chevy Orange and the engine bay is finished in GM satin black, just as it would've appeared in 1972. There are even little dress up items like a chrome breather, a chrome thermostat housing and a chrome brake cylinder cover to give the car a vintage tuner look.

Underneath this Corvette you'll find an original numbers matching M21 Muncie 4-speed transmission hooked to the cars original Posi-traction rear end. The chassis was virtually untouched during the 2006 restoration and everything from the transverse leaf spring and the front control arms all the way down to the bushing is believed to be original components. Suspension is a traditional front double A-arm set up and an independent rear set up and 11.75 inch manual disc brakes at every corner combine with manual steering to provide a road feel that is identical to how the car drove in 1972. The clean frame and floor boards look solid in correct GM satin black and the side exhaust appears to be in great shape. When the car was purchased and verified in 2006, it wore American Racing Salt Flat Special wheels. Mr. Rosen informed the owners that the car needed either American Racing Turbine wheels or American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels to be correct. The owners chose Turbine wheels, which had unfortunately they had been out of production for many years. After much searching, a powder blue set of 15 inch Turbines was purchased off of eBay for a large sum of money. After much restoration, including hand sanding, they were returned to their rightful appearance and bolted to the car. Complete with chrome lug nuts and prerequisite Motion center caps, they wear modern 225/70 front and 275/60 rear Goodyear Eagle GTII radials.

The interior of this 1972 Motion Corvette is almost 100% original to the car. The unrestored dash pad shows no signs of warping or fading and the original gauges are clear and work well. In the center of the dash, the auxiliary gauges and warning lights are sandwiched between controls for the wipers and an aftermarket bolt-in AM/FM cassette player that looks good enough to be correct equipment. At the head of the center console, a "Motion" emblem sits in front of the cars original chrome shifter which is topped by a white cue ball shift knob. On the right side of the shifter is chrome buttons for the cars power windows and behind the shifter, the car still retains its original Corvette torque specifications and compression ratio badge. Original diamond tufted upholstery begins around the chrome trimmed emergency brake handle and flows onto the bucket seats and into the rear storage area. Surprisingly, no repairs were made to the tufted vinyl and it sits as it did in 1972. On the door panels, more great looking diamond tufted vinyl sits above original chrome trimmed arm rest panels that incorporate door handles and door locks. In front of the driver, the cars original steering wheel, complete with a Corvette logo horn button and machine finished spokes sits above new black front carpet which is the only replacement piece in the interior. In front of the passenger another prominent Joel Rosen signature spans the dash pad in silver ink. Everything is as nice as it was in 1972 and if it wasn't for the view of the radical front fenders and revised rear window you'd be hard pressed to tell that you're sitting in anything other than a nicely preserved C3 Corvette.

Naturally, this Corvette includes extensive documentation. In fact, there is literally a box of documents that comes with the car. Inside the box, binder number one contains contacts related to the car and an owner history. Binder number two contains magazines that the car has been featured in. Binder number three includes: a copy of "Corvette Fever" in which the car was a cover story feature that has been signed by Mr. Rosen on both the cover and on the first pages of the article, a copy of "Hemmings Muscle Machines" that includes a write up of the car and is signed by Mr. Rosen, an original Motion Performance catalog and other Motion information, verifying documents from Motion Performance, a picture of Dave McLellan signing the car, a picture of Joel Rosen signing the car, an official appraisal of the car and miscellaneous information about the '72 Corvette, Pennington's Auto Body, the Moray GTs trips to the drag strip. Binder number four includes pictures of the cars prior to its 2006 restoration, pictures of the restoration, pictures of the car a various car shows and general research on the car. There are also three envelopes which include photocopies of Motion performance catalogs and a photo album that contains pictures of the car before its restoration, pictures of the cars restoration, pictures of the car at various shows, the story of when the car was found, a VIP pass, certificate and program to the 2008 Chevy Vettefest show, and a Best of Class ribbon for Best Muscle Car at the invitation only Ault Park Ohio Concours D'Elegance.

Motion Performance cars are highly documented and their legacy is vehemently protected by Joel Rosen. He is the ONLY person that knows exactly what and how many cars Motion Performance built, and he's still the only person who can, without a doubt, identify a real Fantastic Five car. This '72 Corvette is a rare Cinderella story that added a large piece of forgotten history to the Motion Performance legacy. It's largely complete, was expertly restored by a man who knows Motion Corvettes and overseen by 'Mr. Motion' himself. It would be a perfect centerpiece to any significant muscle car or super car collection. If you want the privilege of owning a truly unique piece of automotive history, call today!

Engine swaps have been around from the earliest days of motoring. More sophisticated hot rodders pioneered chassis swaps to get more performance and less weight. But rare is the car that can so seamlessly blend two completely different vehicles as seamlessly as this 1971 Plymouth Barracuda convertible. You see, that body is just an illusion, because underneath it's a 2001 Dodge Viper, complete with a thundering 450 hrosepower V10, 6-speed manual transmission, and fully independent suspension. What's truly exceptional, however, is how beautifully built the entire car is, and the engineering required is truly mind-boggling. Why, just for starters, note that it's now a two-seater, just like the Viper, although the proportions of the 'Cuda body remain unchanged. How cool is that?

Starting out with a clean, complete 318-powered '71 'Cuda convertible, Time Machines in Hudson, Florida was contracted to mate the two different vehicles, having experience in such things after building the award-winning "Six Shooter." The body was gutted and stripped, with the floors removed but saving the front subframe, rockers, and radiator cradle. After the conversion (which we'll talk more about in a few moments), the entire body was refinished to show condition using 100% original 'Cuda sheetmetal and no fiberglass. Bright Viper Red paint was appropriately selected to cover the radical new E-body, and the two-stage urethane looks about a mile deep, even out in the bright sun. If you're going to build a car like this, there's no point in keeping it subtle. Notice the trick details like the custom-made billboards which feature a Viper logo in place of the usual engine size designation. And the forward-tilting hood is both a tribute to the original Viper setup and an extremely trick way to attract a TON of attention at any car show. Open this sucker up and you'll be able to sell admission tickets.

All the original chrome and trim remain, including the freshly plated bumpers, as well as items like the door handles and side gills. Bright stainless was polished up and reinstalled around the windshield, and the stock hood was upgraded with a set of "Viper Powered" badges from an SRT-10 pickup. The original grille has been repainted in the stock argent silver, and the blacked-out tail panel looks factory fresh, and is perhaps the only stealth part of the entire build-there's not even a stock 'Cuda badge back there. The overall look is incredibly stock, yet extremely impressive.

Now, about that chassis swap.

The foundation of this car is a 23,000-mile 2001 Viper, which was purchased from X2 Collision, who specializes in wrecked Vipers. They delivered this fully intact chassis sans bodywork, to Time Machines for the conversion. For the most part, the conversion was straightforward, but the tricky part was getting the A-pillars lined up, which is why Time Machines fabricates a special all-steel dashboard to make that transition, and special brackets to mount the stock 'Cuda sheetmetal fenders. But otherwise the Viper mechanicals made the translation 100% intact. The drivetrain is completely stock-with 450 horsepower on tap, do you really need upgrades? That also ensures that it idles, drives, and behaves like a stocker, which means easy driving with no worries. Look closely and you'll see just how OEM the conversion really is-note factory hose clamps, air filter assembly, and even cables actuating the dual throttle bodies. Custom sheetmetal panels were fabricated to frame the V10 in the 'Cuda's engine bay, and it's obvious that there was a ton of fabrication involved, seeing how the engine is snuggled up under the windshield for improved weight distribution. It fires up like a stock Viper, idles perfectly, and is happy to drive in rush hour traffic without getting cranky or overheating, all signs of an OEM, not a homemade project. One of this car's coolest tricks is the electrically-operated hood, which uses a massive actuator to effortlessly open and tilt the assembly forward, an extra step that few other customizers would have pursued.

The chassis is also from the Viper, and features a bulletproof Tremec 6-speed manual transmission and a heavy-duty 3.07 rear end that can handle massive holeshots and not break a sweat. The Viper already uses a fabricated tube frame, so grafting it to the 'Cuda's unibody was relatively easy. Custom floors were created to fit the body tightly over the frame, and the suspension was fortified with a set of Aldan coilover shocks, but otherwise it would look familiar to any Chrysler tech at the dealership. The exhaust is handled by a custom dual setup that uses glasspacks and resonators that dump out just under the rear bumper, and bystanders will undoubtedly do a double-take when they hear 10 cylinders fire up. More than two years were invested in getting the chassis setup exactly correct, and today it drives like a stocker with no questionable handling, no bone-rattling ride, just a smooth, fully engineered piece that can cruise like a factory-built car. It even rides on stock Viper SRT 6-lug wheels, 18 inches in the front and 19 inches in the rear, that wear 275/35/18 front and 335/30/19 rear Michelin Pilots.

As you can imagine, the interior was a big challenge, but the transformation from 5-passenger to 2-seater is seamless. Time Machines fabricated a custom all-steel dashboard that not only houses the original Viper gauges, but provides the right setback for the engine and allows the interior proportions to be adjusted to fit those two Viper bucket seats. The transition between the dash and door panels is especially well done, blending Viper and 'Cuda shapes until you can't even see where one ends and the other begins. The dash is very driver-oriented and recalls the Viper with its simple leather-wrapped surfaces and white-faced gauges, and the mileage shown is on the original Viper drivetrain. The power window and lock switches were relocated to the console, and the Viper's stubby shifter protrudes just enough to make the shifts. And there's just nothing like the power of an OEM climate control system, which delivers effective heat and A/C that no vintage or retrofit system could ever match. A new Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo has been fitted to the dash, with speakers in the rear area that has been completely resculpted to eliminate the back seat, yet still provide a sleek top-down profile. A stock black convertible top operates as it should, and all four windows seal up tightly. The trunk has been upholstered to match, and houses electronics for the stereo system.

This is a well-known car, having appeared in several magazines including the February 2011 issue of "Mopar Action."

This is an extremely impressive car that has been professionally engineered and built to the highest standards. It will run the tires off a stock Hemi 'Cuda, and handles like a Viper, which is no mean feat. With OEM-grade mechanicals that will last virtually forever and the ability to be serviced at any Chrysler dealership in the world, it's a no-compromises car that encompasses the best of both worlds. Expensive? Maybe. But it's still a fraction of the construction cost. Go price a 'Cuda convertible and a Viper, then get back to us. Pro-touring has never been this accessible, and if you're the kind of guy who wants something nobody else has, this is your E-ticket ride. Call today!

For those of you unfamiliar with the REO brand, it's a direct result of Ransom Eli Olds (hence REO) being ousted from the original company that bore his name, Oldsmobile. Always an innovator, Olds started anew with REO, determined to build cars (and trucks for that matter) to suit every budget. His crowning achievement, the Royale, was designed to compete with some of the biggest names in the luxury car business during the early 1930s, including Chrysler and Packard. Considered Full Classics by the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA), the Royale convertible coupe is perhaps the pinnacle of the brand's design and engineering prowess. With a unique combination of power and style, the Royale could almost be considered the muscle car of its era.

This 1931 Reo Royale has been comprehensively restored by Reo Club of America historian, John Barker. The color is a deep plum, and before you dismiss it as a fad color from a dated older restoration, please note that it has been very recently restored to match the vehicle shown in original Royal literature of the era. Nowhere is the classic long hood/short deck styling more pronounced than on this Royale convertible coupe, whose proportions suggest great power and speed, and it's really not merely a suggestion. The short deck houses a rumble seat for two passengers, and it also features accessories like metal sidemount covers, a golf bag door, and dual tail lights. The restoration work was carried out to the absolute highest standards, and as a rare vehicle, such work can be incredibly challenging. The lights in our photo booth don't capture the depth and finish on the paint, but it is absolutely breathtaking, and this is a car that can be shown without concerns. This is a stunning motorcar.

On any '30s automobile, chrome is a critical part of the restoration. This car was so nicely preserved, that much of the brightwork is original, not re-plated, although any item that required restoration received it. The Royale grille is one of the most handsome in the industry, with a trend-setting deep "V" shape and painted shell that didn't arrive on other marques until several years later. The beautifully shaped headlights have been beautifully refinished, and match the inset profile of the grille. Workmanship on the replating job is exceptional, and you need look no further than the 'Reo-Royale EIGHT' emblem at the tip of the grille, which is still clear and legible.

Performance was still in its infancy in 1931, but the Royale put big power in a compact package, thanks to a 358 cubic inch straight-eight making 125 robust horsepower. For comparison's sake, the new 1932 Ford V8 made 65 horsepower, and a competitive Packard Eight was rated at an even 100 horsepower-the Reo was unquestionably a powerhouse. As much art as machine, the nine-main-bearing Reo engine is finished in gloss black accented by polished stainless hardware like the acorn nuts holding the head in place, and a large chrome valve cover with the Reo-Royale script proudly emblazoned on its side. The restoration is authentic, with correct lacquered cloth spark plug wires in metal conduit, a Bijur chassis lubrication system, and a properly tagged distributor. The Royale was one of the first cars to employ a mechanical fuel pump instead of a vacuum tank, improving reliability and ensuring an uninterrupted flow of fuel under all conditions. Listening to the big straight-eight rumble to life is an experience akin to hearing your first big block Chevy-it rumbles in a way that's surprisingly modern and suggests great power lives under the hood.

The chassis is conventional for the time-heavy frame rails with rigid axles front and rear suspended on leaf springs. The transmission is a 3-speed manual, with direct drive and a vacuum-assisted clutch that makes gear changes easy, although synchromesh was not available until 1933. One of Reo's biggest additions, and one that preceded much of the industry, was the widespread adoption of hydraulic brakes. Used by Chrysler and Duesenberg since the mid-20s, most manufacturers remained skeptical of "juice brakes" and Henry Ford resisted until 1938. With surprisingly modern pedal feel, the brakes on this heavy Classic are powerful and reassuring, which, if you're an experienced driver in cars like these, is a remarkable experience. The fuel system has been fully restored, from the tank and lines, all the way to the pump and carburetor, and the exhaust system uses a correct cylindrical muffler and polished tip. The Royale carries six new 6.50-18 Firestone blackwall tires on the original wire spoke wheels, exactly duplicating the appearance of the Royale convertible coupe in the original brochure.

The buff leather interior also duplicates the brochure model, and beautifully compliments the deep plum finish. The front bench seat offers an unusual center armrest, which was not typically found in front seats of this vintage. The leather is in excellent condition, with no dryness, splits, or tears, and the rumble seat has been upholstered to match. The dashboard is steel, not wood, although the woodgrained pattern is nicely done with a clearcoat finish to protect it virtually forever. The gauges appear to be original, but there's no way of knowing whether the mileage is correct, and it's best to assume that it is not. The vacuum windshield wiper motor has been rebuilt, but is not currently connected, and the clock is not functional, as is often the case on cars of this vintage. Door hardware is exquisitely finished, matching the art-deco look of the dashboard, and overhead a tan canvas top fits snugly and folds easily, thanks to freshly chromed landau irons.

Documentation includes period advertising and sales literature featuring this exact body and color combination, as well as an original dealer price sheet. There's also what we might today call a build sheet, listing the components that went into this car and the shipping date and originating dealership, Sable Motor Company in Portland, Oregon.

A total of approximately fifty Royale convertible coupes were built in 1931 and 1932, and of those, it is believed that only nine still survive, making this an incredibly rare machine. The Reo is widely respected for its advanced engineering and sparkling performance on the road, and as a Full Classic, it is eligible for virtually any motoring event in the world. Always special to see, Royales are not widely known, but it's rare for someone to become familiar with them and not fall in love. This is a truly special car with a quality restoration by a marque expert in period-correct colors and finishes. It has been featured in magazines, most recently the AACA publication "Antique Automobile," where it is pictured on page 36 of the May/June 2011 issue. Stunning to see, and impressive to drive, this Reo Royale belongs in the finest collection. Call us today!

Just one look at this 1970 'Cuda convertible and you know it's special. Not rare special (although it is one of a kind), but cubic dollars special. Looking through the receipts, it appears that it would take a $300,000 check to duplicate this machine, and based on the fact that every single component in it has been modified in some way, I'm not surprised. Stunning in every way, from the design, to the powerplant, to the gorgeous leather interior, it's really no surprise that Sony chose this vehicle to be the centerpiece of their corporate booth at the SEMA Show. Yeah, Sony could have any car in the world, and they chose THIS one. Prepared to be astonished.

It all started out innocently enough, with a rough 1970 Plymouth Barracuda convertible. It had been beaten and abused, and when construction started, they didn't know just how far they were going to go. Well, it turns out that virtually every panel on the car was replaced, and those panels were scarcely installed out of the box. Instead, each was massaged and customized to create a shape that's definitely 'Cuda, but ever so slightly different at the same time. Of course, all the extraneous trim was shaved, including door handles, mirrors, side marker lights, and anything else that would detract from the clean, flowing profile. Then everything was prepped for show-quality paint, which meant weeks of block sanding, gap-checking, and other tedious work that separates the good cars from the great ones. I don't even have to tell you that the gaps are accurate enough to create feeler gauges using them as a template, or that the crease that runs from headlight to taillight is so straight it could be used to navigate the Pacific. Custom cars at this level aren't just machinery, they're art.

The paint is straight out of the Ferrari catalog, finished in two-stage PPG urethane with a lot of extra metallics and pearls mixed in for good measure. To look good under the lights at SEMA, it has to be more than simply shiny. This one glows. Even the original inspiration, Ferrari itself, doesn't do paint this nice, and ALL their cars cost $300,000. It's mind-boggling how much time this must have taken.

Other custom tricks include tucking the bumpers in tight to the body and painting them body color instead of chrome. The '71 'Cuda grille has been finished in charcoal gray instead of argent silver, and the headlights are crystal clear HID units. The car is completely de-badged, but the tail panel has been painted charcoal gray to match the grille and Shaker hood scoop that fits ever so much tighter to the hood than the originals ever did. The stainless around the windshield and on the rear deck has been retained and polished to show condition, and gives the black canvas top something to attach itself to. Glass is, of course, all new, with a subtle tint that isn't crazy, but just custom enough to look different.

Power for a machine like this had to be amazing, but just throwing in a Hemi crate motor wasn't enough. It started out as a 6.1 liter Hemi out of a 2006 Chrysler, but was torn down and rebuilt with forged internals. The heads were ported and polished, there's a custom cam in the middle, and it was finished in traditional Hemi Orange. A few different induction systems were test-fitted, including a set of way-cool Hillborn-style velocity stacks, but ultimately they settled on a polished 2.8 Kenne Bell supercharger. Known for making big torque and instant boost, you'll find that the boost needle is pegged before you can even get your foot all the way to the floor-THAT's how fast it makes boost. Altogether it makes somewhere north of 700 horsepower at the rear wheels.

The engine wasn't just lowered into a stock engine bay, however. First of all, this car sits on a custom Art Morrison chassis, so the engine was moved back a few inches to improve weight distribution. This is a racer's trick, and it definitely makes a difference. Custom sheetmetal panels were fabricated for the inner fenders and radiator shroud, framing the engine like a piece of art. Painted to match the body, it includes a Mr. Norm's ram's head logo, as well as some custom airbrush work up front. The installation is incredibly sanitary, and you'll definitely want to display this car with the hood open every chance you get.

The transmission is a built 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic, but before you start complaining about the yester-tech transmission, note that it has a Gear Vendors overdrive unit attached behind it. Capable of withstanding more than 1000 horsepower, this was really the only way to get an automatic transmission to survive behind that supercharged Hemi-there's nothing in the Chrysler stable today with more than three gears that can handle it. Operation is invisible, with just the touch of a button to activate it, essentially giving you six forward gears instead of three or four. Nice!

Now about the chassis. I mentioned earlier that the body was sliced and modified, but nowhere is that more apparent than underneath. A full frame has been inserted under this formerly unit-bodied ragtop, a custom Art Morrison piece that allows flat floors and some serious suspension upgrades. The frame and fabricated floors have been finished in matching Ferrari blue paint, but it uses a textured body schutz to protect the steel from nicks and abrasion. Up front, it's all Corvette C5 stuff, with upper and lower A-arms and adjustable coil-over shocks. In back, there's a bulletproof Ford 9-inch housing hanging off a triangulated 4-link setup with more coil-overs and an anti-roll bar. The brakes are monster units from SSBC, sporting cross-drilled 14-inch rotors. For ground clearance, the exhaust system is routed through the frame, giving it a very trick look and an awesome sound thanks to a set of Flowmaster mufflers. Wheels are gigantic custom-made hoops designed just for this car by Modern Muscle and measuring in at 19x8 up front and a mammoth 20x12 in back. The tires are from Michelin, 285/35/19 in front, and gigantic 335/30/20 meats stuffed under the tubbed rear wheelwells.

If you think the body is art, wait until you see the interior. Inspired by the Aston-Martin DBS, it's awash in sumptuous Burnt Orange leather that sizzles against the Ferrari blue paint. There isn't a stock component left in there, from the grippy bucket seats to the custom fabricated console, to the dash full of new Stewart Warner gauges. The entertainment system is, of course, by Sony, and features built-in navigation and a back seat and trunk full of amplifiers and subwoofers. Look at the stitching on the door panels-that's hand craftsmanship the likes of which you just don't see outside of the factory at Crewe, England where they build the Rolls-Royce Phantom. There's keyless ignition, too, so just hit the button and the Hemi roars to life. Overhead there's a thick black canvas convertible top drops neatly into the well behind the passenger compartment, where it's protected by a matching boot.

Documentation is extensive, including a massive build book that shows the entire project from start to finish, showing exactly how much work went into this car. Receipts, manuals, and other important paperwork are also included. Just quickly scanning the receipts, I can see nearly $50,000 spent on the engine alone, another $18,000 on the custom frame, the list goes on and on.

It was only a few weeks ago when I was saying that I think we had discovered the ultimate pro-touring Mopar. In typical fashion, as soon as we make a pronouncement like that, cars like this inevitably show up. Stunning in every regard, masterfully built, and ready to compete, show, drive, and race, this car takes no prisoners. If you're looking for the ultimate pro-built 'Cuda show car, this is it. It's the finest we've seen, but that's only until the next guy steps up and spends $500,000 to build his. Call today!

There are decent cars, there are over-the-top cars, and then there are cars like this matching numbers, air conditioned 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD455 which are so outrageously nice that I don't even have a category for them. Finished just a few weeks ago, this car received a professional frame-off restoration by Muscle Car Alley that cost $110,000.00 (receipts are included), and is probably one of the nicest ones in the world, if not THE nicest. Let me tell you more about this car, look at the photos, and then you can decide for yourself whether you think it deserves to be called the best.

The SD Trans Ams were not cushy, emasculated boulevard cruisers, they were the real deal, a special motor and performance package that somehow the engineers at Pontiac put together and got out the door without anyone sounding the alarm. They kept it pretty quiet, mostly because this car would probably humiliate the Corvette in any speed contest you can imagine, and as a result, only 731 were built. This particular car's original invoice shows the following hardware:

It is also equipped with the optional TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and yes, factory air in a Super Duty ever seen one before? I bet not. Matching numbers, loaded with options, in spectacular Admiralty blue? If you're even remotely interested in this car, I suggest you stop reading right here and call now. You can read the rest after you get your deposit in. No, I'm not kidding, this car is that nice.

OK, since you're going to continue reading anyway, I'll tell you exactly how nice it is. The bodywork is first-rate throughout, with flat, smooth panels and factory-style alignment. The paint is base/clear, and the clear has been cut and buffed to a pristine shine. I really like the Admiralty Blue, it's sophisticated and not in-your-face bold, but still gets attention. It's also this car's original color. This was the 1970s, so there's a lot of metallic in it, and the chicken on the hood is pure 70s glitz. But that's why you love these cars, right?

When I was looking this car over, I could see a few areas where some sheet-metal had been expertly replaced, but my overall impression was that it wasn't due to rust, but probably due to 35 years of hard knocks. I say this because none of the hard parts on the car show any signs of rust ever. There's no pitting on the cast iron differential, for example, and the floors are excellent with no signs of replacement. This was probably not a rusty car at any time in its life, and its original buyer in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is probably the reason.

The trim and other parts are a combination of NOS and reproduction items, and the restoration file shows a very long list of NOS components that were used on this car. Some items include the weather stripping, headlight bezels, bumper filler panels, bumper guards, chrome exhaust extensions, center caps and trim rings, and door sill plates. New items include the front grilles, window moldings, door handle escutcheons, and all the decals are excellent reproduction items. Glass is unblemished and lenses are clear.

But under the hood is where the party really lives. The engine is the original 455 SD, rebuilt and now displacing 462 cubic inches thanks to an overbore. The engine builder included a dyno sheet showing that this big Poncho makes 392 horsepower at 5000 RPM and a whopping 462 pounds of torque at just 3000 RPM. Wow! That's a lot more performance than they were punching out when they were new, but it does show you how restricted these motors were from the factory.

This car carries a correct Y8-coded SD engine block, which is correct for a 1974 SD automatic. The heads show casting numbers 485214 485216 and cast on the exhaust port is a number 16. The intake manifold is a correct LS2 piece with an authentic Quadrajet carb with number 7044270. The distributor is the unique SD piece with the larger distributor drive gear developed just for these engines, and it carries number 1112205. Exhaust is handled by the stock exhaust manifolds dumping into a high performance Spin Tech stainless system capped by those great-looking NOS chrome tips. The radiator is new, but it is cooled with the help of an NOS fan shroud. A new high-torque mini starter brings it to life.

The factory-original PQ-coded M40 GM Turbo 400 transmission was rebuilt (it carries number 24N168684, which matches the VIN), and the original shifter was retained. The freshened GY G203 2G 3.08 geared Safe-T-Track rear end is the original piece, too. The brakes and suspension are, of course, all-new with fresh bushings, fuel and brake lines, and a new gas tank.

Now the reason why I say this car is so far over the top in terms of restoration quality is the chassis. Of course everything is highly detailed and authentic, but check out the red oxide primer on the floors it has been clear-coated! It's also obvious that everything was neatly masked and blocked off before the body was painted, because there's no overspray anywhere, just crisp, clean paint and primer, all under a coat of glossy protective clear. No, it's not how they did it on the factory floor, but if you're restoring a car, why NOT go all-out and make it as perfect and durable as possible? This car will look like this forever!

The rolling stock consists of original 15-inch SD wheels with new 225/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials.

The interior is just as beautiful, and looking at these seats, I'm wondering if they're too nice as well. Were seats in the 1970s this comfortable? This is an extremely inviting interior and those deep bucket seats are the reason why. I can easily see spending a long day in there, say, driving cross country and running interference for my buddy who has a truck full of illegal alcohol. Either way, the all-new interior is a show-winner. Everything is new, from the carpet to the seat covers, to the door panels, to the door panel pull straps. The automatic shifter plate and lens is a NOS piece, as are the seat belt side retainer clip bases and door weatherstrip. Heck, even the cigarette lighter is a new piece. The original seat belts were restored by Ssnake Oyl, the dash was restored by Just Dashes, and all the interior chrome was replated.

There's also a ton of documentation on this car, starting with copies of the package from PHS that includes the original invoice, build sheet, and window sticker. Receipts from the restoration for all parts and labor are included, as is a full summary of all the parts that went into the restoration. And the engine builder included the dyno sheet, too. If you care about pedigree, these are all documents you need to see.

Pontiac SD 455s are only going up in value. All the mid-70s Trans-Ams are seeing a notable bump in market performance, and these are the blue chip investments among them. When they are matching-numbers and restored to incredibly high standards like this one, it really is an easy decision to make. This car is a no-stories, no-excuses piece with all the right components, in a gorgeous color combination that will make it the star of the Pontiac Nationals next year. And we should know we've restored Trans Ams that have won there. Call today!

When it comes to a lot of performance for not a lot of money, it's hard to beat a Factory Five Cobra. The formula is simple; take a lightweight boxed chassis, wrap it in high-quality tight fitting fiberglass, and plant a hot small block Ford between the fenders for whiplash-inducing acceleration. This Factory Five Cobra combines spectacular realistic flame paint with an awesome, throaty roar and all the right hardware to turn your knuckles white with excitement! Best of all, it's a fully sorted, turnkey package that's available to you for a fraction of the time and money someone else put into building it. If you've been searching for the perfect car to maximize your dollar to thrill ratio, this red-hot Cobra is your ticket!

Factory Five has long been applauded for their great fiberglass work and this roadster is no exception. The flawless body doesn't have a wave or ripple anywhere; and exceptionally tight panel gaps, which have become a Factory Five hallmark, provide an excellent foundation for the cars flowing 'realistic flame' paint job. Once the spectacular looking flames branded the smooth body from nose to tail, they were intricately detailed in subtle blue, purple and green ghost tips to create one Cobra which actually has enough visual sizzle to match its legendary performance. Forget all those boring, traditional, striped cars that are a dime a dozen at virtually every major car show, THIS is the true personality of a Cobra!

And speaking of personality, the details of any great car can either make or break what would otherwise be an excellent, cohesive design language. That statement is especially true in replicas where details are sometimes treated as a way to cut costs or, in worst case scenarios, a complete afterthought. Fortunately, in traditional Factory Five fashion, this killer Cobra uses its design details as assets to enhance its sinister personality. At the front of the car, like-new chrome trimmed headlights sit above finned parking lights and two industrial black Cobra bumperettes. At the sides of those bumperettes, traditional vertical grilles border a massive radiator opening that, along with the cars lower air intake, is covered in bright silver mesh. Behind that radiator opening, the cars smooth fiberglass hood props a small scoop and locking chrome latches in front of a new glass windshield which is complete with a chrome frame, four wind visors and stainless wipers. At the sides of the car, great sounding ceramic coated side pipes sit below bright, finned aluminum air extractors, chrome 'bullet style' racing mirrors and a chrome driver's side roll bar. At the back of the car, a custom trunk graphic is centered between two chrome trunk hinges and a chrome tag light; and a traditional polished fuel filler sits above chrome trimmed tail lights and two more industrial black bumperettes.

Great looks are only part of this Cobra's appeal; it also does a very good job of going fast and making a lot of noise! Tilt open the glossy fiberglass hood and you'll find a proven Ford 302 V8 that looks almost as mean as it sounds. At the top of the motor, a chrome, low profile air cleaner sends air through a Holley 4-barrel carburetor to an Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake. At the front of that intake, an MSD billet distributor sends spark from an MSD Blaster II coil to heavy duty Ford Racing wires which snake around clean, ceramic coated headers. At the front of the car, an aluminum radiator, which is complete with an electric fan, sends water through chrome flex hoses, and billet pulleys utilize a brand new V-belt to spin an Edelbrock water pump and a fresh chrome alternator. Aesthetically, the small block looks right at home under the satin black fiberglass hood, and the lightweight aluminum engine bay perfectly complements a plethora of sleeved hoses, attractive aluminum "Cobra Powered By Ford" valve covers and the cars slick, metallic red engine block.

One of the best things about buying a high quality Cobra replica is the modern hardware underneath. Fully sorted and as well done as the cars exterior shell, this roadsters tough tubular chassis and rigid suspension are ready to take on the fastest track you can find. Behind the engine, a modern 5-speed manual sends power to a proven 8.8 inch Ford rear end with stout 3.55 gears. At the corners, four wheel manual disc brakes with metallic red calipers combine with a manual steering rack to provide excellent stopping and turning without robbing the engine of power. Up front, the cars double A-arm front suspension has been equipped with coil over shocks which improve handling; and out back, the cars four link rear suspension has been upfitted with coil over shocks and panhard bars which provide excellent grip and drama free launches. Power flows to the ground through classic 15 inch Halibrand knock offs which wear durable 235/60 front and 295/50 rear Goodyear Eagle GT II radials that provide a great combination of performance and style. Thanks to an exceptionally high power to weight ratio, completely modern components and a stiff, purpose built frame, this roadster is a blast to drive and would most likely dispose of any traditional Cobra on race day.

Cobra interiors have always been simple, and even though this car ratchets up appeal with a few custom touches, its purist nature is still blatantly clear. The black vinyl bucket seats are firm, look as good as new and feature four point Simpson Racing harnesses for optimal safety. In front of the seats the cars gloss black dash is fronted by straight and tight black vinyl, topped by cool chrome vents and features a full assortment of Autometer gauges above well-placed accessory switches. At the sides of the seats, traditional fiberglass Cobra doors have been fitted with great looking door panels that feature leather map pockets and chrome door latches; and at the floor, like-new black carpet frames a traditional Cobra shifter, a chrome fire extinguisher and nice Factory Five logo floor mats. In front of the driver, a polished aluminum 3-spoke steering wheel holds a wood rim around a traditional "5" horn button, and behind the driver an aluminum trunk retains enough space to haul home plenty of trophies from the car show.

With its awesome paint job, solid small block engine and fully sorted track ready chassis, this bad ass Cobra provides an unmatched driving experience that's wrapped in spectacular good looks. It's the latest in a string of high quality, high profile Cobras we've offered which look just as good as the real deal while benefitting from modern technology and 21st century build techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to own a red hot, turnkey Factory Five roadster that's just as nice as an original Cobra, and probably more fun to drive, at a fraction of the price.

WOW Pontiac fans! Another REAL, DOCUMENTED '69 Trans Am! One of 689 overall, one of 114 RAIII autos, and one of only 29 Ram Air III automatics with air conditioning! How's that for rare? Of course we have the PHS documentation for the car, including invoice. This no excuses, documented, real live rotisseried T/A is a true #1 car that's at home in any high end collection.

Standard features of the 1969 Trans Am Package: 400 cubic inch Ram Air III engine (335 horsepower, 430 lb-ft torque, 10.75:1 compression, 4-barrel Quadrajet carb, chrome valve covers, long branch exhaust manifolds with dual exhausts,) floor mounted 3-speed manual transmission, 3.55:1 Ratio 10 Bolt Safe-T-Track locking rear axle, exclusive Trans Am hood with twin functional scoops "ramming" cool air directly into the carb, air extractors on front fenders allow hot engine compartment air to escape behind the front wheels, high effort quick ratio power steering, high effort power front disc brakes, heavy duty shocks, heavy duty springs, one inch diameter front stabilizer bar, front lower spoiler, floating rear deck lid spoiler (marked as D80 on data plate,) Trans Am paint scheme ((Cameo Ivory (50 on data plate) with twin Tyrol Blue stripes Striping was used on hood, roof, deck lid and spoiler (pedestals only), ending in a solid blue Tail panel,)) Trans Am decals on front fenders and rear spoiler and blacked-out grilles. Present is all original equipment installed on the car. Aside from the Trans Am package, the PHS paperwork shows the TH400 transmission, AM pushbutton radio (supplanted by a working AM/FM unit!,) full tinted glass, air conditioning, LH outside remote mirror, tachometer/rally gauges, rally II wheels, console, Decor Group (Dual Horns, Deluxe Wheel Covers, Deluxe Steering Wheel, Wheel Opening Mouldings and Roof Drip Mouldings and Custom Pedal Trim Plates,) and deluxe seat belts! Total sticker price was a whopping $4923.39don't you wish you would have known then what you know now?

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OK, numbers aside, what's the condition, and how fresh is it? At last year's Pontiac-Oakland Club meet in Tulsa, the car walked away with a Gold in the restored class, scoring 372/400 points! There are fewer than a hundred miles on the car since completion, so the car looks new outside and feels new inside sitting in the reupholstered seats over new foams, holding onto the new, correct wood grain wheel, staring at working, beautiful gauges, closing the door and resting your arm on the brand new door panels with new emblems, armrests, and window cranks, setting your feet down gingerly on the new carpet, its apparent how much care went into the car. Heck, they replaced all the windows for minor scratches! How many restorations go that far?

The rebuilt motor starts and runs perfectly, and the reproduction exhaust lets loose a muted and powerful tone. The wheels are new and carry recent tires, hiding new brakes, riding on a rebuilt suspension. This is a true too-nice-to-drive car, which is a shame because of how well sorted it is. Another item commonly missing is the space saver spare in the trunk. Not only is it there as it should be, the correct inflator bottle still resides there as well. A correct jack sits on top of the new trunk mat, and the reproduction jack decals are correctly applied to the trunk lid.

I can't describe clearly enough just how beautiful the finish on this car is. From the beautiful white surface draped with gorgeous blue stripes to the fantastic, as-new trim this car exceeds all expectations. The interior is as-delivered, the engine compartment is correct down to the details and the undercarriage has just the right amount of satin black applied. You can tell from the list above that this car is correct, correct, correct; THIS IS A BLUE CHIP CAR. We've sold no less than seven 1969 Pontiac Trans Ams over the past three years and this is the best one of the bunch-by far. For a truly rare, investment grade car, look no farther and call now!

Ever have one of those moments when you find a spectacular muscle car that seems too good to be true? The 'rarest of the rare' which has survived almost 50 years of vehicle downsizing trends, fuel thirsty gearheads and stoplight fisticuffs? Well, you don't have to worry about getting pinched back to reality this time because this fully restored 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX convertible is a REAL DEAL, 426 Hemi 4-speed car! Not only is it an extremely hard to find Hemi GTX, it's also one of only SEVEN Hemi powered 4-speed GTX convertibles to ever roll off of Ma Mopar's assembly line. With impeccable documentation, a major feature in Muscle Car Review and a long stint as a centerpiece of well-known Michigan Mopar collector Harold Sullivan's legendary garage, it is by far one of the nicest and most exclusive Plymouths on the planet.

According to the Chrysler Historical Services documents included with the sale, this super rare Belvedere GTX left Chrysler's St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant in April of 1967 on its way to Hess Sales and Service in Tell City, Indiana. And, according to the owner history included with the sale, the initial owner kept the car for seven years before it began a Midwest to east coast journey that would eventually end up at RK Motors Charlotte. Clean and ready to show tomorrow, it has obviously benefitted from a very extensive frame off restoration at some point in the not too distant past; but to ensure everything is in spectacular working order, RK Motors Restoration spent 60 days fine tuning the big Hemi and getting everything into tip-top mechanical shape. In case you don't know, RK Motor Restoration is probably the BEST place a car like this could end up because we have performed two of the most exhaustive and historically accurate ground up concours GTX restorations on two exceptionally rare 1967 Plymouth GTX HEMI cars. Our award winning, magazine featured WW1 white automatic 1967 GTX Hemi sold for $140K (http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/inventory/1967-Plymouth-Belvedere-GTX/132566) and our BB1 black 4-speed 1967 GTX Hemi sold for $160K just last month (http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/inventory/1967-Plymouth-Belvedere-GTX/132685).

Before we go any further, I'll authenticate the car by breaking down both its fender tag and major features listed in Galen Govier's assessment of the original broadcast sheet.

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When you're restoring a car of this caliber to the level you see here, you have to start with an unmolested, clean body. That way, reproduction parts can be used only when necessary and the car retains as much of its authentic factory fresh feel as possible. During this GTXs complete frame-off restoration, new high quality quarter panels were applied and, along with the cars original body panels, sanded to a smooth, exceptional surface. Then, a thick coat of primer was sprayed on, allowed days to cure, and worked free of any defects that might prevent a better-than-showroom foundation. Once the primer was completely dry and defect free, an impressive coat of correct Chrysler code R Yellow was professionally applied and sealed with a tough, glossy clearcoat shell. The result is one arrow-straight Plymouth that has no gremlins, no thin spots and no short cuts what so ever. Fit and finish is worlds above what originally came out of Chrysler's factory 44 years ago; and the car is an absolutely stunning show piece which catches the light perfectly in our RK Motors Charlotte photo booth.

Taking a lesson in style and brand awareness from the likes Ford, Chevrolet and Pontiac, Plymouth outfitted the mighty 1967 GTX with some hot styling cues which better differentiated it from the divisions more plebian offerings. At the front of the car, a GTX exclusive bright stainless grille holds a traditional red, white and blue centerpiece between four halogen headlights. Below that grille, a pristine body-width chrome bumper displays re-located square marker lights, and above that grille a black inlayed "Plymouth" script sprawls beneath a centered "426" hood ornament. Behind that ornament, GTX exclusive chrome trimmed hood scoops sit in front of correct gray 3-speed windshield wipers and a correctly tinted like-new windshield. At the top of that windshield, pristine stainless trim attaches a great looking correct white top in front of a straight and flat trunk which advertises "Hemi and "GTX" to lesser stoplight warriors. At the sides of the car, pristine, dent free rocker trim runs below square chrome door handles to like-new stainless wheel well trim, and a GTX exclusive 'pit stop' fuel filler adds a little race car flair. On the front fenders "Belvedere GTX" emblems perfectly complement subtle "Hemi" badges, and a traditional passenger's side gold pentastar markets to any curious sidewalk dwellers. At the back of the car, GTX exclusive concave stainless trunk trim aligns perfectly with clear, factory taillights, and a second showroom fresh chrome bumper hangs above factory correct stainless exhaust tips.

Under this GTXs hood, you'll find a 1966 model 426 cubic inch Hemi that produces 425 horsepower and 470 lb./ft. of torque. Nicknamed the 'elephant motor' because of its large dimensions and heavy weight, Chryslers 'street' Hemi was derived from specially developed race engines that would prove to be lethal on NASCAR tracks and NHRA drag strips across the country. At the top of the block, two correct 4-barrel carburetors breathe through a mirror-like chrome air cleaner which wears correct Mopar decals. Below those carburetors, a spotless 'Hemi Orange' block wears correctly restored wrinkle finish valve covers and restored original factory exhaust manifolds. At the front of the motor, reproduction belts spin a correct 37 amp alternator above a correct fan and a Hemi-exclusive rebuilt power steering pump. Fire is supplied by reproduction wires, a reproduction coil and a correct distributor, and cooling is provided by a correct 26 inch heavy duty radiator with a correct Hemi-exclusive fan shroud. This is one of the finest detailed Hemis on the planet! Refocus your eyes on the rest of the engine compartment and you'll find a correct reproduction red top battery, correct hoses and clamps, restored horns, a 1967 GTX exclusive washer fluid bottle and a factory fresh brake booster. The hood is secured with original hood latch hardware, and the entire engine bay is coated from top to bottom in the same excellent looking code R yellow as the car's exterior panels.

Take one look under this pristine GTX and you'll find an undercarriage that has been restored to the same exacting standards as the car's engine bay. Factory correct overspray highlights exceptionally clean floorpans that likely haven't seen much daylight since the cars restoration. Behind the engine, an original A833 4-speed manual transmission sends power through a pristine driveshaft to an original Dana 60 Track Pak rear end. Inside that rear end, a factory correct Sure Grip differential houses tall Hemi-exclusive 3.54 gears, and on the outside of that rear end, correct chalk marks and maintenance tags add authenticity. At the front of the car, an original K-frame engine cradle and skid plate show very few signs of impact and a correct factory sway bar adds strength to the cars rebuilt torsion bar suspension. At the back of the car, correct firm ride shocks augment correct six leaf springs in front of a new stainless fuel tank that sends fuel through new stainless fuel lines. Braking comes courtesy of heavy duty power front discs and power rear drums, and exhaust is handled by a new mandrel bent system which sends spent gases into an H-pipe crossover and two factory replacement mufflers. The big block power is put to the ground through 14 inch correct chrome Magnum 500 wheels that wear vintage looking 7.75x14 Firestone deluxe champion tires.

Open this GTX's solid doors and you'll find one of the coolest interiors ever bolted behind a big block Hemi engine. Billed as the 'Gentleman's muscle car' and finished in correct P6X trim, it brings a real sense of class to a car with a solemn and brutish nature. In front of the driver, the original rebuilt instrument cluster sits inside of a slick re-painted dash that's capped by a supple and pliable dash pad. Below that cluster, like-new dash knobs sit beside a correct Plymouth Transaudio AM radio that's centered within great looking stainless trim. Below the dash, an optional console holds Plymouth's controversial, but equally cool canted tachometer in front of a correct Inland shifter and what seems like a mile finned chrome trim. Below the console, new black carpet is protected by yellow stitched GTX floor mats, and at the sides of the console, fully restored saddle-grain vinyl seats face chrome trimmed foot pedals and a sweet looking chrome ringed steering wheel that features a correct black rim. New door panels carry stainless accents and chrome door handles to a brand new black convertible cowl that sits over a fully restored trunk. Inside that trunk, a new matt divides a correct bumper jack and fifth chrome Magnum 500 wheel and spare tire. From the blinding stainless trim, to the crystal clear courtesy lamps, this is a no-excuses, no holds barred restored interior.

As you might imagine, the documentation included with this car is both significant and extensive. We have copies of the original broadcast sheet, a complete Galen Govier breakdown of that broadcast sheet, the car's fender tag and VIN, Chrysler Historical Services paperwork, an owner history which includes the name of the car's original owner and pictures of when the car was brand new, a copy of the Muscle Car Review in which the car was featured and a cool Hemi muscle car book.

This 1967 Plymouth GTX Hemi convertible is a text book example of a world class, no excuses muscle car. Exceptionally rare and incredibly documented, it's a near flawless Mopar centerpiece that is the perfect investment for any collector who wants to own one of the finest classic cars on the planet.