Random Car Picture Thread

[Treburkulosis]

I wouldn't call that the beginning as those cars are all over 30 years old,and the Camaro and Challenger/Charger were/are still pushrod engines up till last year for the Chryco varients,and who knows they might still come back with a pushrod engine

Ford is what I meant. 96 issued in the mod motor. Then gone were the days of pushrod pony wars.

 

[Treburkulosis]

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They had to do something to keep people buying cars…

 

[Wild one]

Looks like Mecum has several low milege Prowlers going through on their Glendale auction.

https://www.hotrod.com/features/plymouth-prowler-affordable-performance-cars-mecum-auctions-glendale-2025/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=67d37fb9883f3c00010f4ac4&utm_campaign=true_anthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_type=organic

 

[HemiLonestar]

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My grandmother had a few iterations of this car, including one with this color scheme lol.

Looks like Mecum has several low milege Prowlers going through on their Glendale auction.

https://www.hotrod.com/features/plymouth-prowler-affordable-performance-cars-mecum-auctions-glendale-2025/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=67d37fb9883f3c00010f4ac4&utm_campaign=true_anthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_type=organic

One way to make some money on your engineering exercise and get publicity at the same time lol. Reminded me of the guy on zuckbook who put a 6.1 in one years back: https://www.allpar.com/threads/srt-prowler-project-plymouth-with-6-1-hemi-v8-engine.236668/

 

[Docwagon1776]

My grandmother had a few iterations of this car, including one with this color scheme lol.


One way to make some money on your engineering exercise and get publicity at the same time lol. Reminded me of the guy on zuckbook who put a 6.1 in one years back: https://www.allpar.com/threads/srt-prowler-project-plymouth-with-6-1-hemi-v8-engine.236668/

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It looks like a prop car for The Joker to drive in one episode then never use it again. Seriously, look at that grill and tell me you don't see it.

 

[jawzs2]

That shaker hood has to go, somewhere, anywhere, I don't care where, just go.....

 

[Wild one]

My grandmother had a few iterations of this car, including one with this color scheme lol.


One way to make some money on your engineering exercise and get publicity at the same time lol. Reminded me of the guy on zuckbook who put a 6.1 in one years back: https://www.allpar.com/threads/srt-prowler-project-plymouth-with-6-1-hemi-v8-engine.236668/

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There's one floating around that's been Hellcat and 8 speed swapped,that one i might like a bit,lol

 

[HemiLonestar]

There's one floating around that's been Hellcat and 8 speed swapped,that one i might like a bit,lol

That just screams death machine lol......there are worse ways to go though.

That shaker hood has to go, somewhere, anywhere, I don't care where, just go.....

Right?? Although considering how small that grille is I'm betting it was probably the least of the evils in getting cooling air underhood. I'm amazed it doesn't overheat.

 

[Wild one]

My local detachment had several of these in the 90's


A Ford Mustang RCMP car in the 1990s.

 

[Wild one]

That just screams death machine lol......there are worse ways to go though.


Right?? Although considering how small that grille is I'm betting it was probably the least of the evils in getting cooling air underhood. I'm amazed it doesn't overheat.

When they were building it,they were trying to fit the HP90 to it,but it looks like they gave up and used a Turbo 400 in the final iteration

Hellcat Swapped Plymouth Prowler

The current feature on AutoHunter Cinema is this 1999 Plymouth Prowler which has had its V6 swapped out for a 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 from a...

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[HemiLonestar]

Not surprising. They used transaxles originally, I wonder if they tried to adapt a later Corvette transaxle or at least investigated the feasibility of it.

 

[Yardbird]

Our early NC Mustang patrol cars.



Our latest NC Mustang patrol cars.

 

[Yardbird]

MOPAR in NC

 

[Wild one]

Not surprising. They used transaxles originally, I wonder if they tried to adapt a later Corvette transaxle or at least investigated the feasibility of it.

That i'm not sure of,as i didn't follow their whole build,i only watched 1 of the build video's,as the car didn't really interest me.

 

[Wild one]

MOPAR in NC

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Back in the late 70's the local Chyrco guru built a very healthy 440 for my small towns RCMP detachment,the 2 young mounties they sent out to pick it up,didn't even make it the 6 miles back to town,before they rolled it,doing donuts on the highway,lol.They didn't get to drive for quite awhile after that,lol.

 

[Wild one]

Wasn't a huge fan of the GM colonnade cars when they were new,but now examples like this 77 Cutlass don't look to bad.

 

[jawzs2]

Wasn't a huge fan of the GM colonnade cars when they were new,but now examples like this 77 Cutlass don't look to bad.

The wife had an '83, it wasn't a bad car at all, after a few years we gave it to my dad when his T-bird died. Boy I miss that velour interior, LOL

 

[Wild one]

Chrysler 340 Six Pack?! A High-Performance Marvel
The 1970 Chrysler 340 Six Pack engine wasn’t just another motor—it was a masterpiece born from the mind of Tom Hoover, known as the “father of the Hemi.” Designed specifically for the SCCA Trans-Am Racing Series, this engine powered iconic cars like the AAR Cuda and Dodge Challenger T/A. Straight from the factory, it was a race-ready powerhouse with untapped potential to dominate the track.
Built to Perform
Reinforced Block: The high-nickel engine block was stress-relieved and featured thicker webbing, allowing the installation of four-bolt main caps on the second, third, and fourth journals for increased strength.
Advanced Cylinder Heads: High-performance “J” casting cylinder heads housed oversized valves and an offset pushrod hole design, leaving room for aggressive intake porting.
Forged Internals: A forged crankshaft, heavy-duty connecting rods, and high-performance pistons were designed to handle the demands of racing.
Optimized Combustion: The engine boasted a 10.5:1 compression ratio, an aggressive 276/284 duration camshaft, and a dual-row timing chain, ensuring precision and power.
Six Pack Induction Magic
At the heart of the 340 Six Pack was its unforgettable carburetion system. Three Holley two-barrel carbs sat atop a factory Edelbrock intake manifold, with a 375 cfm center carb handling primary duties. At higher throttle openings, two 500 cfm outer carbs kicked in, delivering a thunderous 1375 cfm of airflow and an induction roar that echoed across the track.
Factory Numbers and Real-World Power
Officially rated at 290 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque, the consensus among enthusiasts was that the Six Pack 340 actually produced closer to 330 horsepower. Performance numbers supported this claim, with quarter-mile times of 14.4 seconds and a 0-to-60 mph sprint in just 5.8 seconds for a 3500-pound car.
Trans-Am Racing Legacy
In race trim, the 340 was de-stroked to meet Trans-Am’s 305 cubic-inch displacement limit. Throughout its racing evolution, it was rumored to produce anywhere between 460 and 500 horsepower, solidifying its place as a fierce competitor on the track.
The 340 Six Pack engine is remembered not just for its performance but for its clever engineering and unmistakable sound. It remains a testament to Chrysler’s ability to build engines that were as durable as they were powerful.

 

[Wild one]

The wife had an '83, it wasn't a bad car at all, after a few years we gave it to my dad when his T-bird died. Boy I miss that velour interior, LOL

I miss some of the interiors from the 70's and 80's,they were a couch on wheels in the higher trim cars,and the back seats were alot better for activities with the girls,lol

 

[Docwagon1776]

When they came out I was a teenager and I thought they were one of the coolest things I had ever seen.

Don't sweat it, we're all dumb when we're teenagers.