Over the past century, the automotive industry has developed very dynamically. Each subsequent decade changed the industry, bringing something new beyond recognition. In our review, there are several "iconic" cars of the 1970s that have become real icons of the automotive industry.
1. Stutz Blackhawk
Far from the most recognizable car in Europe and almost unknown in Asian countries - Stutz Blackhawk, in the USA it became a real icon of the 70s. The car was introduced in 1968, and its production began in 1971 and continued until 1987. The car was positioned as a premium car.
2 Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird, or rather the line of cars, has a very long and long history. The car series was produced by General Motors from 1967 to 2002. Despite this, the most recognizable Pontiac Firebird model was the one that was produced in the second half of the 70s.
3 Lamborghini Countach
The premium sports car Lamborghini Countach has overtaken not only many sports cars, but time itself. This car is known, perhaps, to everyone, at least for its appearance. The sports car was produced from 1974 to 1990. It is worth noting that only 1,997 cars were assembled for the entire time.
4 Ford Pinto
Another widely known, this time American car. Initially, the Ford Pinto was produced exclusively for the American market and was positioned as a super compact car. The car was named after the piebald color of the horse. The release of the Ford Pinto began in 1970 and continued through 1980.
5 Lancia Stratos
The Lancia Stratos HF is not just another "icon" of the 70s of the XX century. Today it is generally accepted that this car was the first car officially released specifically for participation in the rally. The first demonstration of the car took place at the Turin Motor Show in 1970. Subsequently, the car became so popular that it was even used in the cinema.
6.Fiat X1/9
It is impossible not to mention such a baby as the Fiat X1 / 9. The car was produced from 1972 to 1982. Later, its release was extended at another plant until 1989. The key feature of the Fiat X1/9 was its unusual bodywork.
7. Bricklin SV-1
Canadian sports car Bricklin SV-1 was released in 1974. The car was produced for only two years, after which its production was curtailed. As you might guess, one of the features of Bricklin was the seagull doors. Another less obvious feature was the carbon fiber bodywork.
8 BMW 2002 Turbo
Don't be fooled, the chubby old BMW 2002 Turbo could light up the best cars. However, a much more remarkable feature was that it was the first European car to use turbocharging technology.
9 Reliant Robin
The Reliant Robin is perhaps the funniest, most insecure and memorable car of the seventh decade of the 20th century. The car had three wheels, in view of which, in the UK, it was considered not even a car, but a three-wheeled motorcycle. As for the year of manufacture, the Reliant Robin has actually been produced since 1953.
In continuation, look at those that are guaranteed to surprise you.
We invite you to ride with us through the trouble-free 70s - that stagnant decade when space was already at our feet, the currency was associated with the 88th article of the Criminal Code, the ideological romance of BAM drove the Komsomol to the taiga, and cars were considered a luxury. Today, these youngtimers from the Soviet era are exhibited in museums in a good scenario, in a bad scenario they fill abandoned garages on the outskirts with rare auto parts. And then each of them was a reason for pride!
ZAZ 968
The prototype of the model is called the German NSU Prinz IV - really very similar to the 968th in appearance and design subcompact. Due to the relative accessibility, ZAZ was considered "the first step in the development of a motorist", which in fact often turned into the last one. The queues for him were, of course, not as long as for the same VAZs, but they still stretched for years. The sparrow in the hand seemed to be more profitable in every way, because the zaziki ran across the expanses of the country in myriads. For the swollen air intakes in the rear fenders, the Zaporozhets, in whose engine compartment a spare wheel traveled, and the trunk was occupied by an air-cooled carburetor V4, was teased as “eared”. The car moved on the 76th gasoline, power reserve for overtaking at 40 hp. With. was sorely lacking and active work with four-speed mechanics became the norm for the owner. But the space in the front of the cabin of the Zaporozhye model was secretly envied by passengers of both Muscovites and Zhiguli, who only dreamed of the opportunity to stretch their legs.
Moskvich 412
Many Soviet cars were fairly obvious copies of their foreign counterparts. Moskvich 412, which until 1976 left the AZLK assembly line as a luxury version of the 408th model, was a pleasant exception against their background. It certainly could not have done without looking back at the foreign auto industry - you can fantasize a lot of small stylistic parallels. Yes, and one and a half liter Muscovite engine (72 hp), paired with a four-speed mechanics, evil tongues attribute almost kinship with the M10 engine from the compact BMW 1500 (the architecture is really the same type). But the development is still considered independent, and all possible similarities are insidious slander. The car has repeatedly participated in various rallies, earning the brand an image in the international arena: a decent part of the cars was exported.
VAZ 2106
FIAT 124 - VAZ 2101 - VAZ 2103 - VAZ 2106 ... The same Italian sedan, from which the history of the Volga automobile plant began, continued to serve as the basis for the "six". The luxury version of the "treshka" in 1975, in addition to noticeable stylistic changes in the design of the exterior and interior, received a fairly powerful 1.6-liter 80-horsepower engine by the standards of that time. Spectacular appearance, enviable dynamics and a high level of comfort have raised the prestige of the VAZ 2106 to unprecedented heights, making it one of the most popular and massive domestic cars. The model lasted on the assembly line for a good three decades, having undergone only a few upgrades in design, and only in 2005 went to a well-deserved rest.
GAZ 24
"It's, you know, it's a small apartment!" - the unlucky comrade Novoseltsev from Office Romance, with his sincere surprise at the size of the Volga cabin, very clearly positioned the model in the automotive hierarchy of that time. The reputation of the most expensive and prestigious car among those that an ordinary person could theoretically acquire with money accompanied the "twenty-four" all the years of production - from 1967 to 1985. During this time, in fact, only one major modernization was carried out, which today is called a generational change. There were no radical visual changes - all the attention in the updated GAZ-24 was paid to safety. In the basic version, the Volga was equipped with a 2.5-liter in-line four with a capacity of 95 hp; rarer escort vehicles (GAZ-24-24) for special services were equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 from the Seagull (195 hp). . With.).
GAZ-13 "Seagull"
Rings on the roof, dolls pinned to the radiator grille, muskrat hats of party functionaries or celebrity faces in the salon's aquarium ... The executive class model, put into production in the late fifties, never went on free sale. The seven-seater "seagull" faithfully served the ideals of the party, or alternatively rented out. The car, in which the motives of the American dreadnoughts of those years were clearly traced, was assembled in homeopathic batches at the Gorky Automobile Plant until 1981. Naturally, the nomenclature version surpassed all Soviet cars in its characteristics, being equipped with a 5.5-liter engine with a capacity of 195 or 215 hp. With. and a three-speed automatic.
Which took place on Yelagin Island in the park of the Central Park of Culture and Culture. The townspeople again had the opportunity to touch the history and see the legendary cars.
I want to tell you about the exemplars of the exhibition of the 50-60s of the XX century - the era of luxurious cars of millionaires, the "golden age" of the automotive industry, which is called the "Detroit Baroque". Chic and grace, like in old movies.
Race cars and middle-class cars were also presented.
1959 Cadillac Deville 240 hp
Marilyn Monroe drove this car. In 1955, the actress was deprived of her rights after an accident. Having exceeded the speed limit, she crashed into the car in front, the fine for violation was $500. The following year, Monroe again "caught" a violation - she drove without a license, she was threatened with imprisonment. Thanks to the lawyer, the actress easily escaped with a fine of $55.
Entrance to the exhibition for children (under 7 years old), pensioners and the disabled was free. Grandparents and grandchildren were delighted.
It seems that these cars have a soul... You can look at the details, wander around endlessly, remembering old adventure films.
1952 Buick Special, 190 hp
On an American site I found an advertisement for the sale of such a car for $ 6,500.
Good in every way
An old friend is the 1952 Hudson Hornet, the name translates as "Mythical Hornet".
Popular racing car of the fifties of the last century. Multiple NASCAR race winner. In 1952, the Hudson Hornet brought 27 wins from 33 races, setting a hitherto unbeaten NASCAR record.
1954 Cadillac Eldorado
Millionaire car. Justifies its name, translated from Spanish means "gilded". According to legend, treasures are hidden in the mythical land of Eldorado. In 1954, a Cadillac Eldorado cost $5,738, a lot of money in those days. Now the price of such a car is about $101,000 (German collectors)
1959 Cadillac Eldorado 240 hp
The car of Elvis Presley, who was a fan of Cadillac. Elvis paid $10,000 for the Cadillac Eldorado. The singer did not skimp on buying expensive cars, which he then gave to friends.
Elvis and his favorite car
Ford Fairlane 500 - 1958, 240 hp
Luxury car from Ford Corporation.
Gorgeous 1959 Buick invicta, 240 hp
1964 Cadillac Eldorado
1961 Cadillac Eldorado 240 hp
Space design. Firestarter!
Cadillac Deville, 1968
Pontiac Bonneville, 1968, 320 hp
The manufacturer Pontiac was founded in 1899, since 1926 - a division of General Motors, which was closed in 2010 due to the crisis.
1969 Dodge Superbee 390 hp
It was a car for the middle class, which is very different from its frilly contemporaries a la "baroque"
1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible 300 HP
In 1963, Chrysler launched the Dream Car for Life program to make cars accessible to the middle class.
Now such a car costs $47,500
1969 Ford Mustang, 420 hp
The most popular youth car of the era, over a million Ford Mustangs were sold in 18 months
Ford Mustang, 1965, 365 hp
1965 Ford Mustang, 450 hp
Many different Ford Mustangs
1965 Ford Mustang, 365 hp
1967 Dodge Charger
Chevrolet camaro 1968
Chevrolet's answer to the Ford concern for the production of cars for the middle class. The name camaro comes from the word "camarade" (friend, comrade). This comfortable car was meant to be a friend to its owner.
To the question "what does camaro mean?" manufacturers joked about competitors "this is the name of a small, evil animal that eats mustangs"
1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 320 hp
Now this car costs about $34,000
1969 Plymouth fury, 230 hp
Plymouth division of Chrysler since 1928, closed in 2001
One of the most popular American brands. The Plymouth fury is featured as a killer car in Stephen King's Christina.
I especially liked this car - Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette, 1960
The first American sports car.
1969 Dodge Charger 290 HP
You can also find prices for some brands and models of retro cars on the website http://muscle.su/sales/1/
The next post will be about the cars of the 70-80s presented at the exhibition
For example, a 1978 Dodge Monaco, a real sheriff's car.
1978 Dodge Monaco 250 hp
The colorful sheriff of the exhibition
Car sofa for rest
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In every country there are car legends that, having become classics, acquire great value for collectors, millionaires or fans of domestic car brands. In our country, such vehicles were Gaz-21, Chaika, etc. vehicles. But today we will not talk about our Russian auto industry, but about amazing ones. Let's find out which ones.
Let's turn back the clock and think about cars, both without and with cruise control, that could not reach speeds of more than 100 km / h. And also along with this, let's also remember the time when it was impossible to listen to music in a car using a smartphone, since there were no mobile phones then, and music in a car was available only on car radios. Here are ten classic cars dreamed of by thousands of Americans, and not only them.
Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The car was produced by the company from 1949 to 1975. Here is a 1957 car. Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe was equipped with a 4.3-liter V8 engine. The 1957 Chevrolet is the most coveted classic in both the US and other parts of the world. This is a beautiful vintage car that represents the industrial revolution in the USA.
The power of the car was 165 liters. With. at 4400 rpm, maximum torque: 348 Nm at 2200 rpm.
The car was equipped with rear-wheel drive and a two-speed automatic transmission. And also certain versions of the cars had a three-speed manual gearbox.
Fuel consumption: 25 liters per 100 kilometers
Fuel tank: 60 liters
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds
Max Speed: 159 km/h
Ford F-250 Camper Special
No American car has had as many sales as the Ford F-series. Here is the fifth generation of the 1967 pickup truck.
The appearance of this car in the US market was not without reason. Already towards the end of the 60s, 2/3 of pickups belonged to private individuals.
The car was equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission (the shift knob is located on the steering wheel) and a 5.8-liter V8 engine.
The power of the rear-wheel drive pickup was 179 hp. With. at 4000 rpm, maximum torque: 410 Nm at 2900 rpm.
Fuel consumption: 21.5 liters per 100 kilometers
Max Speed: 165 km/h
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Unlike the Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler cars, this car is most familiar in our automotive market, since at one time. As a result, many such cars were imported from Europe to Russia for the purpose of their subsequent resale.
The car claims to become a classic all over the world. The fact is that in the USA this car has recently become very popular in a certain circle of brand lovers.
This car first appeared on the market in 2000 and became a complete alternative to models such as the Citroen Berlingo and Ford Ka.
Despite its clear competitive advantages, the model did not gain huge popularity around the world and therefore was soon discontinued. As a result, due to the small number of copies produced, this model began to be of some value to many collectors.
The car was equipped with a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine, the power of which was 141 hp. With. at 5700 rpm, maximum torque: 188 Nm at 4150 rpm. The engine worked with a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed manual transmission was also available.
Fuel consumption: 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers
Max Speed: 190 km/h
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds
Dodge Charger
In 1966, the debut of the car took place. This model has become the most beautiful of all American cars that entered the market in the 60s of the last century.
Due to its non-standard appearance, the car turned out to be trendy for that time.
The car was equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine with a capacity of 330 hp. With. at 5000 rpm, maximum torque: 576 Nm at 3200 rpm. The car was equipped with rear-wheel drive and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption: 25 liters per 100 kilometers
Max Speed: 198 km/h
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds
Cadillac Brougham
This model appeared on the market in 1990, it ended the era. Although it must be admitted that the appearance of this model of the early 90s most of all corresponded to the fashionable style of the 70s.
Inside this model, everything was done in shades of red. Under the hood, a V8 engine with a volume of 5 liters was installed. In the early 90s, most American cars had already managed to change their classic appearance to more. But the Cadillac Brougham model remained an adherent of the old boxy style with its large body dimensions.
Engine power was 173 liters. With. at 4200 rpm, maximum torque: 346 Nm at 2400 rpm. The engine was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel tank: 95 liters
Fuel consumption: 12.4 liters per 100 kilometers
Max Speed: 190 km/h
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy 500 Pacecar
This car was created specifically for the Indy 500. . The car, compared to its predecessor, has become a little smaller in size, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the body itself.
For the first time in the design of the third generation Camaro, engineers stopped using the front subframe. The car was equipped with a 5.0-liter engine with 167 hp. With. at 4200 rpm, maximum torque: 326 Nm at 2400 rpm, the engine was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption: 12-19 liters per 100 kilometers
Max Speed: 195 km/h
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds
Winnebago Brave
In the 70s and 80s, there was a boom in the fashion for traveling by car in America. The most popular cars of that time were the so-called. Later, this fashion spread to Europe and other developed countries. Here is the classic Winnebago Brave motorhome, which has a bathroom with a toilet, a gas stove, a large living room, a real refrigerator. Thanks to the large bed, the living room can easily be turned into a bedroom.
The motorhome is equipped with a 5.8-liter V8 engine producing 167 hp. With. at 4000 rpm. The machine is equipped with rear-wheel drive and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Fresh water tank: 150 liters
Waste water tank: 80 liters
Max Speed: 115 km/h
Fuel consumption: 15-18 liters per 100 kilometers
Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback
When the car appeared in 1964, it instantly turned all the notions of sports cars that could be used to make daily trips. This car has influenced the entire automotive industry as a whole. You can compare this with how the company once influenced the entire world of electronics. The Ford Mustang has become a very fashionable car with a stunning design. That is why the youth fell in love with him. The same thing happened to this car as it did to iPhones.
The GT 390 was different from the rest of the models with its crazy character. For example, the car had amazing torque, which was 579 Nm at 3200 rpm.
Before you, dear lovers of retro cars, is the 1964 model, which was equipped with a 6.4-liter engine with a capacity of 320 hp. With. The car had rear-wheel drive, and as an option could be equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission. In the basic trim levels, the car was supplied only with a four-speed manual gearbox.
Fuel consumption: 20.5 liters per 100 kilometers
Max Speed: 200 km/h
Overclocking With 0-100 km/ h: 7.5 seconds
Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
It appeared on the market in the 70s. The car was equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine. Here is a 1972 model.
The most valuable thing in this passenger car is the volume of its trunk, with the rear seats unfolded, it was 2367 liters.
The power of the car was 162 liters. With. at 4000 rpm, maximum torque: 372 Nm at 2400 rpm.
The car was equipped with rear-wheel drive and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Max Speed: 170 km/h
Fuel consumption: 15-21 liters per 100 kilometers
Ford Hot Rod
Those Americans who amassed a sufficient fortune in the 1930s and 1950s could afford to buy a Ford Hot Rod. Before you, dear friends, is a charged version of this legendary car.
The car was equipped with a 7.0-liter engine with 360 hp. With. The car had a rear-wheel drive and a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption: 20 liters per 100 kilometers.
In conclusion, we would like to note that all these models presented by us in the rating had a huge impact on the US auto industry in their time. Without these cars, we would never see many of today's stunning modern American models.
You will find a story about American cars presented at the Museum of Retro Cars on Rogozhka. Today we look at Americans in the 60s, 70s and 80s. In my opinion one of the best eras in the automotive industry.
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1 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird is a legendary car from the 50s and 60s. Among his fans you can find truly cult figures. For example, John F. Kennedy, who included 50 new cars of this model in his inaugural cavalcade. Movie star Marilyn Monroe had a pale pink Thunderbird.
Translated from English Thunderbird "Petrel". It has its roots in the mythology of the American Indians. This bird was a totem of some tribes and at the same time a folklore character. The wonderful bird was considered the messenger of the gods, she ruled the sky and helped people save the harvest. Traditionally, she is depicted with a sharply curved beak, a crest on her head and wings spread out to the sides. From its debut on February 20, 1954, to the present day, the Ford Thunderbird has adorned one or another version of the Indian totem.
The arrival of the Thunderbird is Ford's answer to General Motors' introduction of the Corvette. Thunderbird was developed in the shortest possible time, only one year passed from the idea to the first prototype. Unlike the Corvette, the Thunderbird had a metal body. Generally speaking Thunderbird was never positioned as a sports car, Ford created a new segment in the market - Personal Car. Initially, it was a 2-seater car, but in 1958 the car received a second row of seats, and all subsequent generations increased in size until 1977, after which they began to decrease again.
In total, there are 11 generations of Thunderbird, the last generation was produced until 2005. The museum presents the car of the third generation.
The third generation was introduced in 1961. The car received a new 6.4 liter FE series engine with 354 hp. The 1961 model had a part of being a pace-car at the Indianapolis 500 races. It was also the 61 model that participated in the inauguration procedure.
The 3rd generation Thunderbird was produced in 2 door hardtop and convertible body styles. In just 3 years of production, 214375 cars were produced.
3. Cadillac 6239
The absence of any identifying marks on the bots of the car indicates that it belongs to the "youngest" of the three Cadillac series offered in 1963 - then it did not yet have its own name, only the digital index 62 - and allows you to identify it as model 6239, issued in the amount of 16980 copies.
Externally, the 1963 Cadillac cars were significantly different from previous models: the body was redesigned, it looked more angular and smooth-sided, and the famous tail fins were now barely visible. The limousines have a panoramic windshield. Among 1963 Cadillac models, hardtops made up the vast majority.
Cadillac cars, for the first time in 14 years, received a new engine. We designed and put into production a power unit with the same basic characteristics - volume, power, torque - as the previous model of 1962, but with a good margin for further increasing power. In addition, the new motor was noticeably smaller than the previous one and better arranged: all attachments were moved forward to make it easier to reach during maintenance.
4 Cadillac Series 62
5 Cadillac Series 62
6 Cadillac Series 62
7 Cadillac Deville 1969
The literal translation of the name De Ville is "urban" in French. The name "Town Car" was reserved for Lincoln, so Cadillac had to go to some lengths to use the French version of essentially the same name. The Cadillac De Ville series is one of the most “long-playing” in the history of the automotive industry: from 1949 to 2006, 12 generations of luxury cars were produced. In 1969, the design of Cadillacs was noticeably updated. The cars again received headlights located on the same horizontal line.
The car looked great: a long nose, a short tail, open headlights and relief stamping on the rear wing, like some kind of “fins”. Finally, "Cadillac" lost its "tails" only with the debut of the 1971 model. Rectangular body shapes gradually became the epitome of the new American style.
But horsepower has become the main lure for the consumer. And if by the beginning of the 60s the displacement increased to 6.4 liters (power reached 325 hp), then in 1964 a stronger V8 with 7 liters (350 hp) was created, which provided "cruising" speed at 235 km/h. The engine itself received an aluminum cylinder block and a lifetime maintenance-free lubrication system. Also on the 5th generation, a 7.7-liter engine with a capacity of 375 hp was offered.
For the first time, an adjustable tilt steering wheel and automatic air conditioning were used. And yet the improvement of these machines was not caused by consumer need. It was, so to speak, art for art's sake.
The presented car belongs to the 5th generation Deville, which was produced from 1965 to 1970.
A fairly well-known car in certain circles. It is claimed to be a '76, but to be honest, it looks more like a 7th generation Deville that was produced from 1977 to 1984. The 7.0l engine, standard for this car, produced 180hp. or 195hp with injection system. also on the 7th generation, a 5.7 liter diesel engine or a v-shaped 6 with a volume of 4.1 liters was installed.
Generally speaking, the convertible body is not peculiar to the Deville of this generation. Unfortunately, nothing could be found on the Internet about the Deville cabriolet of these years. There is an opinion that this is not a factory alteration.
Eldorado is a line of Cadillac cars that was produced between 1953 and 2002. The name Eldorado was proposed in connection with a special automobile show held in 1952 in honor of Cadillac's golden jubilee. The word Eldorado was derived from the Spanish words "el dorado", which means "gilded" or "golden". Cadillac Eldorado in those days became the founder of the design ideas of General Motors. Other car companies began to follow the Eldorado's style trends and adopt elements of its appearance.
The museum displays the 6th generation Eldorado, which was produced from 1979 to 1985. The release of this model caused a scandal, because in 1976 the Cadillac Eldorado was released, which was advertised as "the last American convertible." It was assumed that the release of convertibles in the United States would be banned. Many bought the Eldorado in 1976 at an inflated price as an investment. By the way, at the same time, 200 convertibles in honor of the 200th anniversary of the discovery of America were painted in the colors of the American flag and named the Bicentennial Edition. In 1983, General Motors again begins to produce convertibles. The owners of the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado considered themselves deceived and even sued.
Due to the fact that 1985 was the last year when the Cadillac Eldorado was produced in the back of a convertible, and the production volume of the latest version was 1000 cars, today this car is a value for many collectors.
By the way, this Elda was at our wedding 🙂
The first Buick Riviera appeared in 1949, but the word "Riviera" was used rather than as a designation for a separate model, but as a designation for a specific body - namely, a hardtop. In this sense, it was used until 1963, when the full-fledged Buick Riviera finally appeared. Its appearance had nothing in common with other Buick models of that era, although the frame for it was used as a standard Buick, only shortened and narrowed. The model was produced exclusively with a coupe body, thereby becoming one of the founders of the nascent American class of cars "personal luxury coupe".
In 1964, the Riviera received only a cosmetic, subtle redesign, as the model was successful and sold well. In 1966, the production of the second generation Riviera began, which received a body from the Oldsmobile Toronado, but retained the classic layout. Now it was a big squat coupe with a sloping roof, no B-pillars, a front end with protruding front fenders, in fact, the body turned into a fastback.
In 1971, the 3rd generation Riviera was introduced (the car of this generation is in the museum). The model went back to its roots in a way, again getting the reverse sloped front end associated with the shark's nose, but the back end was in the "boattail" style popular in the early 1930s. A 7.4-liter engine with a capacity of approximately 250 hp was installed on the car. Unfortunately, the design of the model was not to the taste of the buyers and sales of this model fell. Therefore, in the next generation, they abandoned the "boat tail" ...
In 1963, Chevrolet introduced the second generation of the famous Corvette. The model was named Sting Ray (Elektriechsky Skat). Famous designers Larry Shinoda (creator of the Ford Mustang) and William Mitchell worked on the C2. Through their efforts, the model received independent double-lever suspensions on transverse springs (this scheme is still used on the Corvette!), a unique body style and the most powerful V8 engines of the Big Block family - first a 425-horsepower 6.5-liter, and then a 435-horsepower 7-liter volume , equipped with triple carburetors (Tri Power). The C2 was produced in coupe and convertible body styles. In total, 117,964 cars were produced.
In 1961, before the introduction of the C2 to the market, it was decided to stir up public interest in it with the Corvette Mako Shark concept, which later became no less famous than the original C2. And in 1963, the Grand Sport version was released, which in our time is the subject of hunting for collectors around the world. Built according to the secret project of Zora Arkus-Dantov, she never entered the racetracks of the whole world, but in America she gained honor and respect. Only 5 examples were built, powered by a V8 engine with four 377cc Weber carburetors. inches (6.2 l), developing 550 hp. With.
In the name of the third generation, the word Stingray began to be spelled together. But that's not the point. The main thing in this car is design! The third Corvette is based on the 1965 Mako Shark II concept. The look created by David Halls is simply gorgeous! Muscular punching, complex plastic sides - this car is still one of the most beautiful! By the way, when creating this very plastic, David Halls was inspired not by anything, but ... by a fitted Coca-Cola bottle (designed by Raymond Loewy, who also became famous as an automotive designer and interior design professional)!
The car had the same suspension as the C2, and the engines were the same at first. But in 1969, the newest Small Block with a volume of 5.7 liters (300 hp) appeared, and later - Big Block (7 liters, 390 hp). However, in 1972, engine data was now specified according to new standards, and the most powerful 7.4-liter engine began to develop “only” 270 hp. With. And with the introduction of new taxes on fuel, the huge multi-liter Big Blocks are a thing of the past. So now the Corvette could claim a maximum of 205 hp. With. "small block". Moreover, the version with a convertible body was removed from production ... But still, the C3 remained a very successful sports car, evidence of this is the production volume: as many as 542,861 C3 were produced, so this is the most popular Corvette. A special version of the Corvette ZL1 (specifically for racing) was also released. The motor of this version produced 430 hp. sec., but easily forced up to more than 600.
It is also worth noting that in 1978 the Corvette C3 was chosen as the Pace car for the Indianapolis 500.
And this is a later version of the C3, equipped with an L82 engine.
September 29, 1966 (1967 model year) saw the light of the first Chevrolet Camaro. It was a serious and quite competitive response from General Motors to the Mustang, which had been successfully produced by Ford for two years.
The word "Camaro" is a slang interpretation of the French "camarade" - friend, comrade. This origin of the name of the legendary car did not immediately become clear. In 1967, when asked about the origin of the word "Camaro", Chevrolet managers replied: "It's the name of a small, angry animal that eats mustangs."
By the release of a rival to such a popular car as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet approached more than seriously. From the start of sales, the Camaro was delivered in two body styles (coupe and convertible) with four different types of engines and had about 80 factory options. At that time, the most powerful of the standard engines for the Camaro was a V-shaped eight with a working volume of 5.7 liters, which produced 255 hp.
The most popular option package was SS. Despite many exterior tweaks, including a hood scoop and a black grille with headlights hidden behind it, the most significant change in this package was the 325 hp engine, enlarged to 6.5 liters. (in later editions 375 hp).
In parallel with this, a package was also released under the code Z-28. Nobody advertised it, did not offer it, and it was not advertised to the general public in any way, but the Chevrolet Camaro model with the Z-28 index became the most famous for the entire existence of the brand. The only way to get such a modification was to order the base Camaro with the Z-28 option. At the same time, the buyer immediately lost the opportunity to choose the SS set, automatic transmission, air conditioning, cabriolet body. And whatever you say, the choice of air conditioning or transmission is quite important parameters.
Just 3 years after the debut of the Camaro, Chevrolet is introducing a second-generation model that will last 12 years.
Despite gloomy forecasts of a declining market and consumer interest, in the middle of the 1970 model year, Chevrolet introduces the second generation Camaro to the market. New European style design, the body is 5cm longer, the doors are 10cm longer, and the convertible is no longer available. The promised 7.4-liter engine was never built, and the volume of the 6.5-liter engine was increased by one hundred cubic meters, but according to the decision of the company's management, it is marked in the old way with the number 396 (engine size in cubic inches) as already well-established in the eyes buyers.
Over the next five years, engine power continued to decline, so in 1975 a 105-horsepower unit was even offered. But competitors did no better in 1977, for the first time in the history of the model, the number of Camaros sold exceeded Mustang sales. In 1978, the situation repeated itself. And in 1979, sales reached a record high - 282,571 cars.
The car presented in the museum has unfortunately lost its originality. The engine, chassis and interior are from the 4th generation Camaro (93-2002).
The Fleetwood Metal Body Company was founded on April 1, 1909 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. It was an independent coachbuilder until it was bought out by Fisher Body, a division of General Motors. The enterprise continued its activity until 1931, when all production facilities were transferred to Detroit.
Exclusive - this was just the word that attracted the rich. They purchased the engine, chassis and wheels from leading manufacturers and sent them to Fleetwood. Where the body and interior trim were created at the request of the customer. The customer met with the designer, who depicted the wishes of the client on paper. After that, work began on the implementation of the project. In the end, it was decided to release a car called Fleetwood. Cadillac Fleetwood has become one of the most popular cars from General Motors. The Fleetwood name has been around since 1927. In 1946, Cadillac created a special version of the 60 series called the Series 60 Special Fleetwood.
In 1985, all Fleetwood models (with the exception of the Fleetwood Brougham) were converted to a front-wheel drive C-platform. The Fleetwood Brougham continued to be rear wheel drive until 1986. In 1987, the rear-wheel drive Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham left the Fleetwood line and was simply called the Cadillac Brougham. Thus, the Fleetwood lineup was made up of only front-wheel drive versions. Only one engine option was offered this year - the V8 H.
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