This 1969 Plymouth Valiant is my favorite Mopar at SEMA this year. I dig the “natural junkyard patina.” It features a modern 6.4 liter Hemi and a Tremec 6-speed transmission. More pics after the jump!
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Wild Green ‘Cuda Convertible at SEMA
Saw this wild ‘Cuda convertible parked out front at SEMA today. Lots more pics after the jump!
Viper Powered 1966 Imperial at SEMA
There are Chrysler Imperials and then there are Chrysler Imperials! This Paxton supercharger equipped V10 1966 Imperial out of Manitoba is stealing the show at SEMA this year. Check the details (and this car is full of details) at Hot Rod. More pics after the jump!
Reader’s Rides: Dave Burden’s 1974 Dodge Challenger
Check out this cool E-body from Alberta, Canada. Here’s the word from Dave:
My name is Dave Burden and this is my 1974 Dodge Challenger custom. Her nickname is “The Wasp ” as you never know when she will bite you…lol. I found her in 1998 and have changed almost everything on her. She still has the stock 318 in her,only thing changed on the motor was adding a carter 4 barrel and dual 2 1/2″ exhaust. She has a 904 Slapstick auto with a stage 2 shift kit added and 3:73 suregrip pushing her. Custom paint…custom monster stereo system…totally custom interior.
Continue reading and check out more pics after the jump!
Mopar Unveils Shaker Hood at 2013 SEMA Show
The Shaker hood is back. Yes, we’ve seen aftermarket versions for the Challenger, but this is a factory setup and is available on Challengers for the 2014 model year. That not good enough for you? The R/T Shaker packages includes the “Super Track Pak, with high-performance steering gear, brake linings and monotube shock absorbers, P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car three-season tires and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) with “full off” mode.” Dodge also unveiled the New Mopar ’14 Challenger–only 100 of these will be built. Last but not least, the Scat Pack is officially back! This not only includes “three Mopar-engineered stage kits arriving in Spring 2014” but a whole club package reminiscent of the original Scat Pack. Lots more pics of the Mopar booth plus the full press release after the jump!
First Production XV Motorsports Challenger on eBay
This 1970 Dodge Challenger has been on the cover of several magazines and was featured in the BFG booth at SEMA. It packs a 440 hp 5.7 liter Hemi and has been thoroughly modernized throughout. And now it’s on eBay! Check out all the pics and specs after the jump!
Carbon Fiber Viper by Vivid Racing
There are two ways to make a Viper faster; more power and/or less weight. In the “less weight” department, carbon fiber is a favorite. This Viper is debuting at SEMA, and has been treated to a diet program thanks to Vivid Racing. Bits include a new hood, front lip, canards, side skirts, front diffuser, tail light surround and carbon fiber wing. Also some very tasty Niche wheels. See more at Carbuzz. More pictures after the jump!
Mopar Blog’s SEMA Coverage Starts Tomorrow
I’m flying out to Vegas tomorrow to bring you coverage from the 2013 SEMA Show. The Mopar press conference is at 4:40 (yes, I’m sure that is intentional) and we got word that Mopar is gonna announce something pretty cool. Anyway, it might be late tomorrow by the time I get pics uploaded, but definitely stay tuned. In the meantime, check out some of the vehicles Mopar is bringing, plus the official press release after the jump!
1996 Chrysler Sebring Project: Part 1
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a designer by trade, do mechanical work and light restorations on the side, and have blogged elsewhere. From time to time I come across some novelties, things I discover or really cool tips that can make a positive difference for more than one kind of car, and for other people as well. This is one of them…
Craving an older dirt-cheap convertible this summer, I had my choice of Sebring or perhaps a Sebring. You can probably guess what I bought. Yes it’s not the most stellar model to roll off the assembly line, it has its quirks and shortcomings but on the whole I have no regrets, keeping in mind I will sell it in the springtime, the next scheduled sale in an ongoing list of cars, that is my life.
Continue reading after the jump!
1971 AMC Javelin AMX for Sale
Want a great looking 70s sports car that you will not find at every car show? Check out this 1971 AMC AMX with the 360 4BBL and Hurst 4 Speed in a tasty looking Mustard Yellow with the Split Vinyl Top. It’s the same color as the one in the sales brochure for 1971. Get the details at Bring A Trailer. More pics after the jump!
