Posted by Steve White on May 31, 2010
In the year 1970, the Dodge Super Bee received a major restyling. The standard Super Bee did not feature dummy rear fender scoops, and its individually segmented taillights were replaced by horizontally divided ones. These changes made the car a little more different from the Coronet. New options that were available included a spoiler and hood tach, and buyers could choose from a number of exciting colors, such as Sublime, Go-Mango, and Plum Crazy. Four engines were offered this year, with the 335-hp 383 cid V8 as standard, and the 425-hp 426 cid Hemi V8, the 375-hp 440 cid V8, and 390-hp 440 cid Six Pack V8 as optional engines.
The Super Bee was no longer based on the Coronet in 1971. Instead, it shared the same platform as the Dodge Charger, but it was still a low-cost car with admirable performance. This new car came with heavy-duty suspension, a 3-speed floor shift, F70-14 tires, a black-finished power bulge hood, bee decals, tape stripes, and Charger 500 interior with standard bench seat. The 383 cid V8 engine remained as the standard engine, but it was detuned to 300 hp. Only two optional engines were available, and they were the 426 Hemi and the 440 Six Pack.
Production of the Dodge Super Bee ended after 1971. Although it was a short-lived car, it did make a significant impact in the muscle car industry during its time.
Posted by Steve White on May 28, 2010
The Dodge Super Bee was a budget muscle car that was produced between the years 1968 and 1971. It was specifically created to compete with the Plymouth Road Runner, but it never achieved the kind of success that was enjoyed by its cousin. However, due to its limited numbers, it has become one of the most sought after classic cars in North America today.
The Super Bee was launched as a 2-door coupe in 1968, and it was based on the Coronet pillared coupe. It had a number of similarities with the Road Runner, including the chassis, engine and curb weight, and therefore, the two cars had almost identical performance. The standard engine was a 335-hp 383 cid 4-barrel V8 with borrowed camshaft, induction system, and cylinder heads from the Magnum 440, and the only optional engine that was available was a 425-hp 426 cid Hemi V8. The basic Super Bee came with heavy-duty brakes and suspension, wide oval redline tires, and a 4-speed manual transmission featuring Hurst Competition Plus shifter.
In 1969, a new hardtop version of the Dodge Super Bee was introduced, and a number of notable modifications were also made to the car, including a wider bumble bee stripe round the rear, front fender engine callouts, and Scat Pack badges on the trunk and grille. Nonetheless, the most important improvement was the addition of a new engine option, a 440 cid 6-Pack V8 that could make 390 hp.
Posted by Steve White on May 26, 2010
After a few years of hiatus, the Chesterwood Antique Automobile Show will return to Chesterwood, which is the former home of famous American sculptor of public monuments, Daniel Chester French. The site has been declared a National Trust Historic Site, and its beautiful grounds provide the ideal setting for the display of vintage and classic cars. Chesterwood is located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and the show will take place on the 30th of May, 2010.
A wide range of splendid local and foreign-made vehicles will be showcased during the event. These vehicles include automobiles, sports cars, light trucks, and motorcycles, and they belong to the time period between the early 1900s to the 1970s. Winners will be selected for different categories of competition, including the Best of Show, First Class, and the Spectators’ Choice, and they will be awarded trophies for their achievements. Those who manage to finish in second or third place will receive plaques. A total of 50 prizes will be given away during the course of the event. Also, local vendors will be on site offering a wide variety of delectable food and beverages.
The Chesterwood Antique Automobile Show does not only offer a wonderful display of automobiles for attendees; it also gives them an opportunity to explore a well-known historic site. Adults are required to pay an attendance fee of $15.00, while teenagers and children who are aged 18 and under can attend free of charge.
Posted by Steve White on May 24, 2010
The Memory Lane Museum is home to the most extensive private collection of vintage race cars and retired Nascar automobiles that is on display in the United States. It is situated in Mooresville, North Carolina, just east of the beautiful Lake Norman. Automobile and racing enthusiasts can be assured that they will have a most fulfilling experience when they visit this unique museum.
Memory Lane Museum has an impressive collection of more than 150 vehicles. The exhibits relate the history of automobiles from the time of the buggy to the present era. As you are touring the museum, you will get to see a wide range of vehicles, including vintage cars, race cars, movie cars, tractors, motorcycles, pedal cars, bicycles, gas pumps, antique toys, and others. Motorsport enthusiasts will definitely be impressed with the fantastic exhibition of Nascar automobiles, which include cars that were driven by famous drivers such as Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Terry Labonte, Rusty Wallace, Bill Elliott, Lee Petty, Harry Grant, Jeff Gordon, Junior Johnson, and others. The museum is also home to one of the largest racing Go-Kart collections in the world.
Guided tours are offered to give visitors a more complete experience of the museum. The Memory Lane Museum is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Saturday and 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Sunday during summer time. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children aged 6 to 12.
Posted by Steve White on May 21, 2010
The Mid-America Street Rod Nationals is one of the most highly anticipated street rod events in the US. This annual event will be in its 27th edition this year, and it will again be held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, which is located in Springfield, Missouri. It will last for three days, starting from the 28th of May, 2010.
This street rod event is known as the largest of its kind in the central part of the US, and it features a gathering of over 2,000 specialty vehicles. Visitors will get to see a wide range of vehicles on display, including street rods, customs, restored muscle cars, pickups, touring cars, and others. This year, classic cars from the 1950s to 1970s will be featured for the first time. Other than viewing the stunning vehicles, auto enthusiasts and their families can also enjoy a wide variety of interesting activities, which include a swap meet, live entertainment, arts and crafts show, quilt display, and a trade show with over 80 dealers and manufacturers of specialty auto equipment.
The Mid-America Street Rod Nationals will be open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on May 28, 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on May 29, and 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on May 30. Admission fees are $14.00 for adults and $5.00 for children aged 6 to 12.
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