Car and Driver is reporting that the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will be the next recipient of a certain 707 horsepower power plant. There have been many recent rumours that the Hellcat engine would be finding a new home somewhere but they seem to be quashed fairly quickly. Let’s hope this marriage happens!.
Said to be a solid car that was parked back when Reagan was just getting comfortable in his new Pennsylvania Ave digs, Barn Finds found this 1973 Road Runner on Craigslist. It is equipped with a 318 of unknown condition but the sale also includes a 440 and 727. Asking price is $4500. Find the original Craigslist ad here. More pics after the jump!
A 1967 Coronet R/T 440 Magnum is this week’s Muscle Car of the Week. You can’t argue with that kind of reasoning. Video after the jump!
In this episode of Big Muscle, Mike Musto backs off on muscle and ramps up on style, 1972 Dodge Monaco style. Video after the jump!
Weld County, Colo. Deputy Sheriff Sam Brownlee was killed in 2010 during a police chase. When his police car went up for auction, his two sons planned to buy it as a way of remembering their dad. Things didn’t quite go as planned when another bidder ran the bidding up to $60,000 (for a car valued at $12,500!) but all was not lost. Find more info at The Truth About Cars. Heartwarming video after the jump.
The 2016 Viper is on its way, expected to be available late this summer. An adjustable wing, removable hood louvers, detachable front splitter extension, carbon fiber diffuser with six removable strakes and detachable brake ducts all add up to three times the downforce of the T/A. Find more info at Autoweek. More pics after the jump!
Are you tired of todays white, black, grey and silver automobiles? One Chinese customizer leans towards plastic glitter, with a body kit no less. The best part? You’re looking at $56,400 worth of modifications. Find more info at CarBuzz. More pics after the jump.
On Monday One Lap of America passed through Colorado and Mike Musto took the opportunity to stop at four Denver-area AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram stores: Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Arapahoe, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Broadway, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Southwest and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram West! He even got one service department to fix his tire. Video after the jump!
Check out this far-out, choice, hip, primo, righteous ride Daddy-O! Those groovy guys at Muscle Car of the Week are cool. Those birth control seats are not the best choice for the passion pit or submarine races though. Video after the jump!
Tom Hoover, aka The Father of the Hemi, has passed away at the age of 85, after losing a battle with Guillain–Barré syndrome. One of the founding members of The Ramchargers, Tom certainly left his mark in the automotive world. We will miss you Tom. Find more info on the man and his accomplishments at Allpar.
