2.'67 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
3.'63 Chevrolet Corvette
4.'67-69 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
5.'70 Plymouth SuperBird Hemi
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1.'63 AC Shelby Cobra 427 2.'67 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 3.'63 Chevrolet Corvette 4.'67-69 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 5.'70 Plymouth SuperBird Hemi |
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 When
British company AC was about to give up its car in the early 60's Carrol
Shelby took order of the body and placed his modified Ford 289ci engine
to set these to race. It's racing career turned out successful and Shelby
celebrated by upgrading to a 427ci engine for a punchy straight line accelerator.
These original Cobras sell now for hundreds of thousands of dollars. |
Engine 7.0 liter V-8 |
| Horsepower 409 | |
| Top Speed 165mph | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph 4.5sec |
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 The
'67 GT500 was featured in 'Gone in 60 Seconds' as the lead vehicle. Obviously
chosen for its legend, beauty, sound, and fury. The '67 is the best Mustang
ever made. |
Engine 7.0 liter V-8 |
| Horsepower 355 | |
| Top Speed 132mph | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph 7.2sec |
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 The
2nd generation vette added far more power than its predecessors and a fixed
roof for a more race worthy streamlining. The '63 model is sought after
because it was the only year with the split window in the back. |
Engine 5.4 liter V-8 |
| Horsepower 360 | |
| Top Speed 142mph | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph 5.9sec |
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 After
the success of Ford's Mustang Chevy jumped on the band wagon with the Camaro.
It slowly caught on with sales but was well received by hot rodders. |
Engine 5.7 liter V-8 |
| Horsepower 350 | |
| Top Speed 132mph | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph 6.9sec |
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 The
Supebird was a factory modified Road Runner with a 427 Hemi. The aero kit
allowed a higher top speed to blow away the competition on long courses.
Few sold due to its unfavorable styling making this car a rare treat. |
Engine 7.0 liter hemi V-8 |
| Horsepower 425 | |
| Top Speed 143mph | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph 5.5sec |
