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1966 Shelby G.T. 350

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:39:00 +0000

This 1966 Shelby is a G.T. 350 Carry-over, one of 252 completed between the 1965 and 1966 model-year change-over done by Shelby. A super-tuned version of the Ford Mustang, the G.T. 350 was probably as close to a street-legal racing car as was ever offered by an American company.

MSRP: $4,547
Engine: 289 cubic inch OHV V8
Horsepower: 306 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 329 @ 4,200 RPM
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Weight: 2,800 lbs.
0-60: 6.2 seconds
Top Speed: 130+ MPH

1961 Buick Electra

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:38:20 +0000

The 1961 Buick Electra did not have the familiar body styling that characterized the American dreamboats of the early 1960s. It did have the 401 cubic inch “Wildcat 445″ V-8 and a clean, modern body style that Buick named “the clean look of action.”

MSRP: $4,142
Engine: 401 cubic inch OHV V8
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 445 @ 4,800 RPM
Transmission: 2 speed automatic
Weight: 4,235 lbs.
0-60: 10 seconds
Top Speed: 115 MPH

1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:37:45 +0000

By the year 1964, the Dynamic 88 had become one of Oldsmobile’s top selling, full-sized models. It received a minor facelift from previous years, with new grilles and tail lights, and the engine was upgraded to the more power 345 horsepower Rocket V8.

MSRP: $3,603
Engine: 394 cubic inch Rocket V8
Horsepower: 345
Transmission: 3 speed automatic
Weight: 4,019 lbs.

1970 Porsche 914

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:37:02 +0000

The Porsche 914 was introduced in September of 1969 as a collaborative effort between Porsche and Volkswagen to produce a sporty car. It quickly became a competition car due to its low center of gravity and stiff suspension, and competed in the 1970 Le Mans race, winning its class and taking 6th overall.

MSRP: $6,100
Engine: 2.0L SOHC flat 6
Horsepower: 125 @ 5,800 RPM
Torque: 131 @ 4,200 RPM
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Weight: 2,070 lbs.
0-60: 8.7 seconds
Top Speed: 120 MPH

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:35:42 +0000

The Chevrolet Corvette C2 is a sports car designed by Larry Shinoda under the styling direction of Bill Mitchell, and was produced between 1963 and 1967 at the St. Louis assembly plant. It is commonly referred to as the second generation or mid-year Chevrolet Corvette built and marketed by Chevrolet.

MSRP: $4,295
Engine: 327 cubic inch V8
Horsepower: 300 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque: 360 @ 3,200 RPM
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Weight: 3,230 lbs.
0-60: 5.7 seconds
Top Speed: 130 MPH

1969 Chevrolet Camaro

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:35:36 +0000

This 1969 Yenko Camaro reproduction is equipped with a GM 502 cubic inch engine rated at approximately 450 horsepower. It includes several features from the original Yenko Camaro including front and rear spoilers, a cowl-induction hood, special “Yenko 427″ badges, twin stripes down the flanks and hood, and the sYc (Yenko Super Car) badge.

MSRP: $4,500
Engine: 502 cubic inch V8
Horsepower: 450 @ 5,250 RPM
Torque: 550 @ 3,500 RPM
Transmission: 4 speed automatic
Weight: 3,500 lbs.
0-60: 5.4 seconds
Quarter Mile: 13.5 seconds @ 105 MPH

1966 Chevrolet II Super Sport

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:34:47 +0000

Initially introduced in 1962, the Chevrolet II was made available with a 350 horsepower, 327 cubic inch V8 in 1966. This redesigned “Super Sport” coupe was more masculine than the original Chevrolet Nova, appealed to hard-core muscle fans, and was one of the sneakiest muscle cars ever built.

MSRP: $2,535
Engine: 327 cubic inch V8
Horsepower: 350 @ 5,800 RPM
Torque: 302 @ 3,600 RPM
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Weight: 2,650 lbs.
0-60: 8.6 seconds
Top Speed: 120 MPH

1956 Chevrolet Corvette

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:34:38 +0000

Prior to 1956, the Corvette had not been selling very well. Chevrolet’s luck turned when they redesigned the Corvette in 1956 and offered a bigger engine (small-block V8), better handling, and more options (roll-up windows, outside door handles, and an optional power system for the convertible top).

MSRP: $3,120
Engine: 265 cubic inch V8
Horsepower: 225 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque: 270 @ 3,600 RPM
Transmission: 3 speed manual
Weight: 3,020 lbs.
0-60: 7.3 seconds
Top Speed: 120 MPH

1957 Mercury Montclair

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:34:12 +0000

Produced by the Mercury Division of the Ford Motor Company, the Mercury Montclair was a full size automobile that featured Mercury’s best appointments, extra chrome trim, and different two-tone paint combinations that set them apart from other Mercury models.

MSRP: $2,630
Engine: 5.1L V8
Horsepower: 205 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 240 @ 2,500 RPM
Transmission: 3 speed manual
Weight: 3,635 lbs.
0-60: 11 seconds
Top Speed: 105 MPH

1936 Rolls Royce 20/25 Sedanca-De-Ville

SynaVista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:31:00 +0000

Rolls Royce produced approximately 3,824 20/25 chassis between 1929 and 1937. The coachwork was left to special coachbuilders and tailored to the customers requirements; this particular coach was built by Thrupp & Maberly. The 20/25 was Rolls-Royce’s best selling model between The Great War and WWII.

MSRP: £1,185 (pounds sterling)
Engine: 3.7L 6 cylinder overhead valves
Horsepower: 65 (unofficial)
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Chasis Weight: 2,650 lbs.
Top Speed: 75 MPH