World Car Review: June 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Ed "Big Daddy" Roth advertisements from 1966 for his shirt and sweaters. Read the small print for Ed's cool way of talking Click on them for full size

The above is big if you click on it for full size

The above is huge in full size, maybe 12 by 18.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do..

Torquers of Ocean Beach hot rod club plaque, how it was made described in a letter to Hot Rod in the late 50's

Monday, June 29, 2009

Turbonique ( bolt on 850 HP ) advertising, the Turbo Axle and the "AP" supercharger, plus a couple that were in the classifieds

Jack McClure's go kart at the 1964 Louisville Auto exhibition, powered by twin Turbonique t-16 jets, it turns 152mph in the quarter. 400 lbs of thrust.

This is more info on Turbonique than I've ever seen in all of my searching on the internet... all that I've posted before is here: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2006/12/once-men-were-allowed-to-be-men-crazy.html and http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/03/turbonique-1000-horsepower-bolt-on.html

2,7 – 2000 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Konsep

Make Chevrolet
Model 2000 Camaro ZL1 Concept
Powertrain Layout Front Engine / RWD
Base Price prototype

Dimensions
WheelBase 2568 mm / 101.1 in
Length 1582 mm / 62.3 in
Height Not Available
Width 1600 mm / 63.0 in
Weight 1538 kg / 3390 lbs
Front / Rear Track Not Available

Engine
Configuration V8
Valvetrain Not Available
Displacement 9373 cc / 572 cu in
Power 574.2 kw / 770 bhp @ 6900 rpm
Torque 926.0 nm / 683 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm
Bore 114.3 mm / 4.5 in
Stroke 114.3 mm / 4.5 in
Compression Ratio 13.8:1
BHP / Liter 82.15 bhp
Redline Not Available

Transmission
Type 5-Speed Manual
Final Drive 3.54:1
1st Gear Ratio 2.86:1
2nd Gear Ratio 1.94:1
3rd Gear Ratio 1.55:1
4th Gear Ratio 1.30:1
5th Gear Ratio 1.00:1
6th Gear Ratio Not Available

Chassis & Body
Steering Not Available
Tire sizes F 335/30ZR-18
R 265/40ZR-18
Vented discs Brake Types
Brake Size F 292 mm / 11.5 in
R 292 mm / 11.5 in
Available ABS Not Available
Body Material Not Available

Performance
Top Speed 230.0 mph / 370.0 kph
0 - 30 mph Not Available
0 - 60 mph 2.7 seconds
0 - 100 mph Not Available
0 - ¼ mile 10.4 seconds
Lateral acceleration Not Available
EPA City / Hwy Not Available

1
Auto Carriers Wrightway
101 Whitney Rd
Anchorage, AK 99501-1614
Toll Free: 1-800-478-4549
Phone: (907) 277-4549
Fax: (907) 272-7570

Website : http://www.wrightwayautocarriers.com/
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : http://www.wrightwayautocarriers.com/quote.html

2
Horizon Lines of Alaska Auto Shipping company LLC
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 263-5096 - Auto Shipping Rates
(907) 263-5037 - Shipping Instructions, Fax

Website : http://www.horizon-lines.com/
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : Nil

3
Alaska Auto Transport
4600 Gambell St
Anchorage, AK 99503-7408
(907) 222-6666

Website : http://www.alaskaautotransport.biz/
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : http://www.alaskaautotransport.biz/quoterequest.htm

4
Alaska Vehicle Transport
467 W Chipperfield Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501-3007
(907) 561-2899

Website : http://www.alaskavehicletransport.com/
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : http://e-siteworks.com/alaskavehicle1

5
Transporters Inc
3609 Spenard Rd
Anchorage, AK 99503-5676
(907) 562-1155

Website : Nil
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : Nil

6
Totem Ocean Trailer Express Inc
2511 Tidewater Rd
Anchorage, AK 99501-1044
(907) 276-5868

Website : http://www.totemocean.com/
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : http://online.totemocean.com/e-Servicenter/login.dll/RateQuoteRequestForm

7
Alaska Towing & Wrecking
401 W Chipperfield Dr # B
Anchorage, AK 99501-3085
(907) 272-2438

Website : http://www.alaskayellowpages.com/
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : Nil

8
Sea-Land Freight Service Inc Anchorage
1717 Tidewater Rd
Anchorage, AK 99501-1097
(907) 274-2671

Website : Nil
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : Nil

9
Allied Automotive Group Inc
1749 Ship Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501-1806
(907) 278-4733
(907) 278-7829 - Fax

Website : Nil
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : Nil

10
Roger Buls
RB Logistics
2820 Legacy Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99510

Website : http://www.rblogisticsalaska.com/
Free Auto Transport Online Quote : http://www.rblogisticsalaska.com/freightquote/

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Ed "Big Daddy" Roth advertisements from 1966 for his shirt and sweaters. Read the small print for Ed's cool way of talking Click on them for full size

Torquers of Ocean Beach hot rod club plaque, how it was made described in a letter to Hot Rod in the late 50's

Monday, June 29, 2009

Turbonique ( bolt on 850 HP ) advertising, the Turbo Axle and the "AP" supercharger, plus a couple that were in the classifieds

1994 Renault Espace F1

1999 Leblanc Caroline

2,7 – 2000 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Konsep

2000 Dodge Hennessey Viper Venom 800TT

Maybach 62 Ultra-Luxury Car

Auto Car Vehicle Transporters in Alaska - Ak

Auto Car Vehicle Transporters in Alaska - Ak

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