Pictorial Essay: 17 Grooviest Cars Of The 1960s.

Sure,  I’ve already done 3 pretty awesome Car Pictorials that were enjoyed by millions.  But, that was several years ago, and no one remembers it. Nevertheless, I will pick lesser known vehicles and try to avoid repeats.

Can’t wait for some dipshit to complain about posting NON-SERIOUS SHIT (!!!) during this time of deep crisis.  This person should become intimately familiar with DDD.  I’m just a tad bit weary of Covid, Country 404, Dementia & the DC Klown Show, LGBTQPKFUKOFF, and other such articles right now.  I need a little diversion. If you do also, enjoy.  (I’m choosing only 1960’s cars because by 1970 many or most American cars were shit and, I don’t remember jack shit before 1960.)

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MUSCLE

According to  Muscle Car Club    an American muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, two door, high-performance oriented model, powered by a large V8 engine, at an affordable price.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 'Split Window'

1963 Stingray.  IMHO, the most beautiful of all Vettes. I could look at it for hours. The Split Window model only existed for one year because of a disagreement between the two designers.  Others claim Chevrolet was forced to end it because  the split window impeded rearward vision and was daaaaangerous.   The standard 327 engine with  optional fuel injection ($480) produced 360 bhp.  You could order an optional 36 gallon fuel tank! Base cost about $4,200,  and the St Louis factory could barely keep up with the demand.

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Cuba in America

Guest Post by Eric Peters

Everyone knows about the ongoing classic car show in Cuba. Cars from the ‘50s and ‘60s being used as everyday drivers – by almost everyone.

It’s not because the Cubans appreciate classic cars. It’s because old cars are what they can afford. They keep them running with hand tools and whatever’s handy. Improvise, make it work.

Coming soon, to a town near you – and for similar reasons.

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