Author Archives: Darren Connolly

A Slant Six Gathering

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Often referred to as bullet proof, the Chrysler slant 6 engine has developed quite a loyal following. In production from 1960 to 1991, it powered many different vehicles, including this 1963 Valiant.  A recent Slant Six Gathering in San Francisco brought together more than 50 Chrysler vehicles powered by the straight 6 engine with the 30 degree slant. The rules of the occasion: no judges, no trophies, no tickets, no rules. I like it! Find the Slant Six Gathering here. More info on the venerable slant six can be found at Allpar.

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Win a 1970 Hemi Cuda!

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Simply by creating a virtual garage at My Classic Garage, you get one entry to win this 1970 Hemi Cuda tribute car! You can also get additional entries by liking their Facebook page, inviting friends to join and by adding cars to your garage. The winner will be announced on December 24th. Can you think of a better Christmas gift? Find the details on entering at My Classic Garage.

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Slammed Charger SRT8

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Check out this Charger SRT8 kissing the asphalt. This style may not be for everyone but you have to admit, it certainly has presence. The lowering came thanks to a Universal Air suspension with BC coils and custom rear arms from Jay’s Hot Rods. The wheels were custom made by Avant Garde. Sized at 21×10.5-13 up front and 21×12.5-23 in the rear! Find more detail at StanceNation. More pictures after the jump!

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Mr. Norm’s Hemi Dart Crosses the Auction Floor

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At Mecum’s Illinois auction last week, a 1968 Hemi Dart that was sold new through Mr. Norm’s Chicago dealership 45 years ago sold for $125,000. Chrysler produced 80 Hemi Darts in 1968 with the help of Hurst, and Norm Krause’s Grand Spaulding Dodge dealership reportedly sold 13 of them! These were lightweight cars made for one purpose–to own the drag strip. A Hemi said to be pushing 600 hp in a 3150 lb car? Yep, sounds about right! Read more at StreetLegalTV. More pictures after the jump.

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Dick Landy’s 1964 Dodge 330 on Hemmings

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For sale – Dick Landy’s 1964 Dodge factory Hemi 330! One of fifty, aluminum-nosed B bodies built with the 426 Hemi engine. This very car won the MP/A class at the Hot Rod Magazine / NHRA race at Riverside held on June 12 -14 1964. This was the first drag win ever for a factory built 426 Hemi car at a major sanctioned race. It is the original body but with a repaint. Original interior except for new carpet. It has a replacement engine but the original 8 3/4 rear end. A definite piece of Mopar history. For sale for the fist time since 1978. See more here at Hemmings. More pictures after the jump!

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A 1966 Satellite Named Stormy

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You’re looking at a 1966 Plymouth Satellite still wearing it’s groovy lace paint job that was laid down in the mid 1970s. I’m digging the far out Cragars man! Just to make it perfect, it’s a factory Hemi car, topped by two Carter 4-bbls and backed up by an A833 4 speed. Get the details at MoparMax. More pictures after the jump!

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SRT Viper Color Contest

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Would you like your name to be forever associated with Mopar? To be referred to with the same reverence that we hold for Petty, Garlits, Exner, Engel and Walter P himself? OK, maybe not, but it would be something to brag about. SRT is asking for suggestions for the new shade of blue that will be available on the 2014 Viper. Submit a name that they like and you could win a trip for two to the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona! Don’t delay. The deadline for submissions is Oct 24th. Would “Gilles Blue” be sucking up? Get the details at SRT.

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