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1963 Dual Quad 427 Ford Galaxie Convertible

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This 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible comes from an era where big cars ruled the NASCAR Speedways and the space race was in full swing. This particular car excites Muscle Car fans thanks to what lurks under the hood... a 425 HP, dual-quad carbed R-Code 427 V8 coupled to a 4-speed transmission! Ford didn't make very many Galaxie 500 … [Read more...]

67 Corvette L88 Roadster

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The Brothers Collection is home to some of the most collectible Corvettes in the world, and this week’s Muscle Car Of The Week is a great example. It’s a 1967 L88 427 Corvette Convertible, one of just 20 L88s made in 1967. It seems the number of convertibles versus hardtop ’67 L88s is the subject of debate, but it’s safe to say … [Read more...]

1969 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Convertible

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This week's Muscle Car Of The Week from the Brothers Collection is a very unique 1969 Mustang convertible. At first glance, this car does not appear to be anything special, aside from being a clean blue drop-top. But the hood scoop tips you off... this one is a 428 Cobra Jet in sheep's clothing! … [Read more...]

1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV Convertible

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This 1969 Pontiac GTO would be a sweet ride in it's most basic form, but this version from the Brothers Collection is about as hot as they come! It's one of 40 '69 GTO convertibles that feature the fabled Ram Air IV 400-cube V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission! Add to that the unusual Champagne color, and you've got a very rare GTO … [Read more...]

Tmcp – how brian hobaugh won the 2013 optima ultimate street car invitational

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This weeks interview is with Brian Hobaugh, driver and co-owner of the 2013 OUSCI winning, 1965 Corvette Fuelie. People who see the Corvette now, initially believe that it is a current high feature vehicle with all the latest toys and highest tech. Brian enjoys the extreme jaw drop he witnesses when they find out that this car has very little new under it. Other than the JRI … [Read more...]

Tmcp – jim campisano, editor super chevy magazine, talks about his dream job!

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This weeks interview is with Jim Campisano, Editor of the world famous Super Chevy Magazine! When Jim was a child he grew up reading automotive magazines and dreamed of the day he could actually work for one professionally. Little did he know that one day he would have his dream job and work for those very same kind of magazines. During the interview Jim shared that he truly … [Read more...]

TMCP – SEMA SHOW SPECIALS 2013!!!! Part 3

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The third and final SEMA show special is now available for your listening pleasure. In this episode the focus is on suppliers who donated parts or knowledge to the Chevelle build. The interviews include Detroit Speed and Engineering, Vintage Air, Ron Francis Wiring, RestoreATag, and Chris Holstrom Concepts. At the Detroit Speed and Engineering booth, both Stacy and Kyle Tucker … [Read more...]

1967 Camaro Z/28

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  This week, we're checking out Charley Lillard's '67 Z/28 shot at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals http://www.mcacn.com a couple weeks ago. It's a neat car with lots of extras, including head rests, shoulder belts, gauges, fold down rear seat... and an experimental aluminum small block under the hood! Learn how it … [Read more...]

1967 Camaro Concept Car “Cherokee”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wCGLVc3hj0 This week's car is unreal.. the GM Styling Division show car from 1967 called the "Cherokee!" Watch the video to learn all about it from restorer Charley Hutton. Shot at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. … [Read more...]

TMCP Sema Show Specials!!! Part 1 and 2

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The much looked forward to SEMA Show Special edition Muscle Car Place Podcasts are LIVE and available NOW!!!! In Part 1, Rob interviews John Hotchkis (Hotchkis Suspension), Mike and Jim Ring (Ring Brothers), Marc Christ (Muscle Mustang Magazine), Alan Peltier (HRE Wheels), and Ryan Vitiritto (Karl Performance). The discussions ranged from Mustangs, to Chargers, to Mustangs, … [Read more...]