In the new Edmunds comparison test, the Viper was significantly faster 0-60, in the quarter mile and around Willow Springs. But it still lost! What gives? Read the review and watch the video after the jump and let us know what you think.
Monthly Archives: August 2013
4 Speed Jamaica Blue 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible on eBay
There’s still a little summer left, right? And what better way to enjoy the last days of summer than in a ’69 Road Runner convertible? Beautiful Jamaica Blue with a 4 speed and a bench seat white interior! 8 track! This thing looks like a great driver. And I want it. Bad. More pics plus eBay auction text after the jump!
Want To Drive the Vanishing Point Route?
Every Mopar guy and gal loves Vanishing Point. Well, how would you like to drive it? Road Trippers has it all mapped out! You can read more at Jalopnik.
Movie Mopar of the Week: 1974 Plymouth Duster from Happy Gilmore
Drag Strip Testing SRT Cars
Did you know that SRT puts its new cars through a rigorous test involving 100 runs at the drag strip in a single day?
Pass after pass completed until 50 is reached on three-season tires. Then drag tires are put on and the race to 50 begins again. This is all accomplished in a single day at the track.
This helps ensure that the drivetrain components are up the the task, and help Mopars dominate at the drag strip. Read the full article at DriveSRT.com
What Does Mopar Stand For?
Obviously it’s Motor Parts. But how about:
Mostly Old Parts And Rust
Move Over Plymouths Are Racing
Most Over Priced Auto Restoration
Move Over Power Approaching Rapidly
Massively Over Powered And Respected
My Old Pig Ain’t Running
And my favorite: Move Over Pansy Ass Ricer
Got more?
Mopar Album Cover: Earth’s Pentastar: In the Style of Demons
Here’s one of my all-time favorite Mopar album covers. And it’s a good record, too (got it on vinyl in my basement somewhere).
Reader’s Rides: Buddy Barraza’s 1973 Plymouth Scamp
Buddy is the second owner of this Scamp. The first owner didn’t take the greatest care of the old A-body, but Buddy is turning that around. He just rebuilt the 318. More pics after the jump!
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1987 Dodge Charger With 360 Power and RWD Conversion on Craigslist
Even if you are not a fan of some of these 80s Mopars, you gotta admit this is pretty cool. The rear wheel drive conversion was done by the original owner, who has had the car since new. More pics plus text from the Craigslist ad after the jump! Via Jalopnik
Instagram of the Week: Martino Motorsports Dart
Today’s pic is via Dartsofinstagram. You can learn more about this cool Dart on the Martino Motorsports Facebook page.
