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DRJDVM's '69 08-27-2007 10:40 AM

4 door musclecars..
 
My wife and I are having a debate about how many 4 door "musclecars" models were built.

Of course the definition of musclecar comes into play also, but basically we are talking about a car that is widely considered a musclecar, and is predominantly associated with a 2 door version.

For example.... the Chevelle..... most people assocaite that name with 2 door cars, but there were 4 door versions....

Any others ???

Musclerodz 08-27-2007 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRJDVM's '69
My wife and I are having a debate about how many 4 door "musclecars" models were built.

Of course the definition of musclecar comes into play also, but basically we are talking about a car that is widely considered a musclecar, and is predominantly associated with a 2 door version.

For example.... the Chevelle..... most people assocaite that name with 2 door cars, but there were 4 door versions....

Any others ???

Lemans, another "A" Body. Nova is another.

Mike

Ummgawa 08-27-2007 10:51 AM

There "might" be, but never in my driveway. Most 4 door Chevelles, Skylarks and Oldsmobiles from back in the muscle days are good for everything from the front fenders forward. (Front sheet metal, disc brakes, etc). Just my opinion.

I did see a hemi wagon with a 4 speed and a 4:11 'for towing' I'd have liked to have had.

va72mlibu 08-27-2007 10:55 AM

Why is it that 4 doors are untouchable but wagons are cool?

61Bubbletop 08-27-2007 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by va72mlibu
Why is it that 4 doors are untouchable but wagons are cool?


I would say that the wagons have unique sheet metal all the way back, and still remain in normal proportion, whereas a 4-door Chevelle looks "normal" at the front and rear, but is way out of proportion in the middle due to the extended sheetmetal...anyone who has ever laid eyes on a 4 door Chevelle knows they are not exactly attractive. I have always thought of 4 doors as parts cars myself..and JB has a great saying "4 doors...no waiting". I do know there are some exceptions, mostly in the late 50's, early 60's with the 4 door hardtops of the era's...which, without the B-pillar, look pretty cool. I would say the benefit of the 4 door, if you can stomach the design, is that they are relatively cheap...for obvious reasons.

Pretty tough to make this look cool....

http://www.chevelles.com/wagons/4-do...rdtopFront.jpg


Ummmm...Yeah....

http://www.chevelles.com/wagons/4-door/stormo.jpg


The Exception:

http://www.60impala.com/arc/1960FlatTopConcept.jpg

HRBS 08-27-2007 11:20 AM

66-67 Novas came 4dr. They even came with a 283ci option but didnt come with the high performance V8's.
This is my wifes 66-4dr.
It has a 300hp 350/PG.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...33_67_full.jpg

melman109 08-27-2007 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by va72mlibu
Why is it that 4 doors are untouchable but wagons are cool?

I just think 4 doors are ugly, I wasn't a big fan of wagons till I saw the one's built on this site.:D

melman109 08-27-2007 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRBS
66-67 Novas came 4dr. They even came with a 283ci option but didnt come with the high performance V8's.
This is my wifes 66-4dr.
It has a 300hp 350/PG.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...33_67_full.jpg


I take back my comment about 4 dr cars that nova looks sweet :unibrow:

xvette 08-27-2007 01:39 PM

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL771/...5/78302976.jpg
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL771/...5/78303046.jpg
heres another one of those 4 doors

V8TV 08-27-2007 02:00 PM

This wouldn't be too bad with a 427 and a 4-speed, (or 6!) - kinda cop-car like.

http://i18.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/b1/83/3863_3.JPG


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