MCACN Special Topic: The Troika of Hemis
There are people Some people like to claim that other cars are faster, but vehicles powered by the 426 Hemi are the measure of muscle car performance and appeal. No other engine of the era could match the strength, power potential or mechanical performance of the RB engine with its hemispherical combustion chamber. We captured three 1968-70 B-bodies at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN). 1968 Plymouth GTX Chrysler Corporation redesigned the midsize B-body in 1968, bringing a modern feel to a series of cars dating back to 1962. Plymouth's Belvedere range featured tall character lines above the wheel wells that gave it a sporty feel, while one called the Road Runner changed expectations for performance cars on the market. 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T On the Dodge, "Coke bottle" shaped rear fenders with simulated air intakes (molded into the body) also lend a certain sportiness, but don't look like the badge-engineered Plymouth. Of course, the Charger takes the Coke…
Super Cats: Mercury Cougar Troika – 1968, 1969, 1970
AutoHunter Cinema Presents Three Mercury Cougars have been introduced for three consecutive years, although model year isn't the only distinguishing feature. One of these was a 427-equipped 1968 GT-E, a one-year-old performance car that was the only (and last) FoMoCo to receive a 427 that year. The other, a '69 car with a Cobra Jet, was a giveaway from Car Craft magazine and perfectly captured the culture of the time. Finally, there's the '70 Eliminator, which combines top-end performance options with a special black paint, a color not offered on the Eliminator. We acquired these three pieces at the 2024 Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson Auction. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejgelg5g2Gc[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the AutoHunter Cinema YouTube channel for more fun finds!
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