Cars & Parts is featuring installments of Geoff Stunkard’s book on race Hemi history, to be released in 2015. Learn about the last minute block strengthening steps taken in 1964 that, had they not been successful, might have had a negative impact on the elephant motor’s success.
Author Archives: Darren Connolly
A Father, a Son and a Mopar
CarBuzz highlights a cool video of a father and son and a 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible. Not a rare situation for sure. My father turned me on to Mopars and, to this day, I still care for our Fury. Video after the jump!
2014 Dodge Challenger SRT Review
Autoevolution reviews the 2014 Challenger SRT. They like what they see. More pics and excerpts from their review after the jump!
Chrysler’s Fuselage Styling
Mac’s Motor City Garage gives a short review on Chrysler’s 1969-73 C body fuselage styling, a styling theme that seems to be more appreciated now than when it was new. The hidden headlight models win, hands down. More brochure pics after the jump!
Bullitt Chase Scene 2014
The famous Bullitt Mustang/Charger chase scene was re-enacted to promote this summers Silverstone Classic Motor Racing Festival across the pond, as found on Hot Rod. They even threw in a green Beetle. Video after the jump!
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Barn Find
Good news, she’s been rescued. Find more info at Cars In Barns. More pics after the jump!
1968 Dodge Charger R/T: One Beautiful Car
Aaron65 at Curbside Classic defends his reasoning as to why the 1968 Charger is the most beautiful car from the muscle car era. I can find no flaws in his explanation. There’s not one bad angle. More pics after the jump!
FCA Off to the UK
In a recent news conference, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has announced that the new headquarters for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. will be located in London, England. The company will remain registered in the Netherlands with offices in Auburn Hills and Turin, Italy. Find more info at Allpar.
Win a Hemi at Carlisle
Enter to win a 5.7 liter Hemi complete with carburetor and ignition system! It’s a perfect setup to drop into an older Mopar. You do not have to be present to win. Find more info at Cars & Parts or at Carlisle Events.
Pro Touring 1970 Barracuda on eBay
If this car looks very familiar to you, then you may have a Mopar Action subscription. Featured as the cover car in their latest issue, this supercharged 6.1 liter Barracuda is now for sale on eBay. It’s lived quite the second life having also been featured in Mopars Collectors Guide in 2009. It’s been at Mopars at the Playboy Mansion, also in 2009, and was featured on My Classic Car. Follow the bidding on eBay. More pics after the jump along wth the MCC video!









