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  • I liked the Spare Tire Lock seen in the photo above !  RPO P19 added $5.30 to the price of the car.  The small screwdriver was used to remove the hubcaps.

    I liked the Spare Tire Lock seen in the photo above ! RPO P19 added $5.30 to the price of the car. The small screwdriver was used to remove the hubcaps.

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  • Under the hood is the mighty RPO L79 327 CID V8 that makes 350 hp.

    Under the hood is the mighty RPO L79 327 CID V8 that makes 350 hp.

  • This is a rare car, being one of 3,547 SS cars with the L79 engine produced for 1966.

    This is a rare car, being one of 3,547 SS cars with the L79 engine produced for 1966.

  • Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396.

    Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.

    1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396.

  • This car is equipped with the RPO L78 396 CID V8 engine that makes 375 hp.  This was the most horsepower available in a Camaro in 1969 except for the very limited production COPO cars, (either 9560 ZL1 or 9561 L72).  An L78 Camaro could be fitted with optional aluminum heads, (RPO L89).  But few were ordered, (only 311 were produced).  If this car had aluminum heads, they would be silver in color, and not painted as seen in the photo above.

    This car is equipped with the RPO L78 396 CID V8 engine that makes 375 hp. This was the most horsepower available in a Camaro in 1969 except for the very limited production COPO cars, (either 9560 ZL1 or 9561 L72). An L78 Camaro could be fitted with optional aluminum heads, (RPO L89). But few were ordered, (only 311 were produced). If this car had aluminum heads, they would be silver in color, and not painted as seen in the photo above.

  • This 375 hp L78 car is quite rare.  For 1969, a total of 4,889 were produced.

    This 375 hp L78 car is quite rare. For 1969, a total of 4,889 were produced.

  • Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.

    Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.

    1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.

  • Power for the Z28 comes from Chevrolet's 302 CID V8 that makes 290 hp.

    Power for the Z28 comes from Chevrolet's 302 CID V8 that makes 290 hp.

  • Though not nearly as rare as the 1967 Z28, this 1968 model is one of 7,199 made that year.  Of the three first generation Z28 model years, 1968 is the hardest to authenticate.  The cowl tag on 1967 and 1969 cars contains information that identifies the car as a Z28.  For 1968, neither the cowl tag nor VIN number contain any identifying information.  This means either a numbers-matching engine or some form of original paperwork is needed to verify authenticity.

    Though not nearly as rare as the 1967 Z28, this 1968 model is one of 7,199 made that year. Of the three first generation Z28 model years, 1968 is the hardest to authenticate. The cowl tag on 1967 and 1969 cars contains information that identifies the car as a Z28. For 1968, neither the cowl tag nor VIN number contain any identifying information. This means either a numbers-matching engine or some form of original paperwork is needed to verify authenticity.

  • Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396.

    Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.

    1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396.

  • Like the previous Camaros, the Chevelle was available with Chevrolet's 396 CID V8 in three stages of tune.  This car features the base 325 hp version (RPO L35).  Also available were a 350 hp version (RPO L34), and a 375 hp version (RPO L78).  This car is one of 4,751 L78-equipped cars produced for 1968.<br />
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As a curious side note, both the 1968 Camaro and Corvette were available with RPO L89 aluminum heads.  But there are no records of an L89 Chevelle in 1968.  Online information suggests that only 7 were built, but no factory records exist to support that claim.

    Like the previous Camaros, the Chevelle was available with Chevrolet's 396 CID V8 in three stages of tune. This car features the base 325 hp version (RPO L35). Also available were a 350 hp version (RPO L34), and a 375 hp version (RPO L78). This car is one of 4,751 L78-equipped cars produced for 1968.

    As a curious side note, both the 1968 Camaro and Corvette were available with RPO L89 aluminum heads. But there are no records of an L89 Chevelle in 1968. Online information suggests that only 7 were built, but no factory records exist to support that claim.

  • Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.  <br />
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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396.

    Class 36B - Factory High Performance, Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, 1957 - 69.

    1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396.

  • The first thing I noticed was the photo album that indicates it is an original owner car.

    The first thing I noticed was the photo album that indicates it is an original owner car.

  • The same three versions of the 396 CID V8 were available again in 1969.  This car has the 350 hp version of the 396 CID V8 (RPO L34).  And as a continuation from the comments surrounding the previous cars, RPO L89 aluminum heads were officially available for 1969, (400 produced).

    The same three versions of the 396 CID V8 were available again in 1969. This car has the 350 hp version of the 396 CID V8 (RPO L34). And as a continuation from the comments surrounding the previous cars, RPO L89 aluminum heads were officially available for 1969, (400 produced).

  • This car does not have the aluminum cylinders heads, but is still somewhat rare.  A total of 17,358 cars were produced with the L34 version of the 396.

    This car does not have the aluminum cylinders heads, but is still somewhat rare. A total of 17,358 cars were produced with the L34 version of the 396.

  • Class 36C - Factory High Performance, Mopar, 1955 - 69.  <br />
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1969 Plymouth GTX convertible.

    Class 36C - Factory High Performance, Mopar, 1955 - 69.

    1969 Plymouth GTX convertible.

  • The GTX arrived for 1967 as the top trim level in the Belvedere line, and was marketed as a “Gentleman’s Hot Rod” thanks to its upscale appointments.  Engine choices were limited to either the 440 CID V8 (375 hp), or the mighty 426 CID Hemi V8 (425 hp).  <br />
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For 1968, the GTX continued be marketed as the top trim level.  It was joined in the showroom by the new Road Runner, which was designed to be the low cost basic trim level alternative to the upscale GTX.  The GTX was still only available with the 440 and 426 engines, whereas the Road Runner came standard with the 383 CID V8 that makes 335 hp.  This arrangement continued until the GTX's demise after 1971.  This 1969 GTX convertible is a rare car, being one of 700 produced that year.

    The GTX arrived for 1967 as the top trim level in the Belvedere line, and was marketed as a “Gentleman’s Hot Rod” thanks to its upscale appointments. Engine choices were limited to either the 440 CID V8 (375 hp), or the mighty 426 CID Hemi V8 (425 hp).

    For 1968, the GTX continued be marketed as the top trim level. It was joined in the showroom by the new Road Runner, which was designed to be the low cost basic trim level alternative to the upscale GTX. The GTX was still only available with the 440 and 426 engines, whereas the Road Runner came standard with the 383 CID V8 that makes 335 hp. This arrangement continued until the GTX's demise after 1971. This 1969 GTX convertible is a rare car, being one of 700 produced that year.

  • Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1969 Shelby GT350 Mustang.

    Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.

    1969 Shelby GT350 Mustang.

  • Technically, the 1969 GT350 and GT500 were the last Shelby Mustangs to be produced, as all 1970 cars were actually produced as 1969 models, but given a new 1970 VIN number.  Power comes from a 351 CID V8 that makes 290 hp.  Like all Shelby Mustangs, this 1969 GT350 hardtop is a rare car, being one of 1,087 produced that year.

    Technically, the 1969 GT350 and GT500 were the last Shelby Mustangs to be produced, as all 1970 cars were actually produced as 1969 models, but given a new 1970 VIN number. Power comes from a 351 CID V8 that makes 290 hp. Like all Shelby Mustangs, this 1969 GT350 hardtop is a rare car, being one of 1,087 produced that year.

  • Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL 427.

    Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.

    1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL 427.

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  • This is a very rare car.  Of the 3,104 Galaxies built with a 427 in 1964, only 2,450 were of the R-Code variety.

    This is a very rare car. Of the 3,104 Galaxies built with a 427 in 1964, only 2,450 were of the R-Code variety.

  • Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1966 Ford Mustang.

    Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.

    1966 Ford Mustang.

  • This car has the rare K-Code 289 CID V8 that makes 271 hp.

    This car has the rare K-Code 289 CID V8 that makes 271 hp.

  • K-Code cars are very rare.  Of the more than 607k Mustangs produced for 1966, only 5,469 K-Code were fitted with the K-Code 289.

    K-Code cars are very rare. Of the more than 607k Mustangs produced for 1966, only 5,469 K-Code were fitted with the K-Code 289.

  • Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1967 Ford Fairlane GTA.

    Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.

    1967 Ford Fairlane GTA.

  • For 1967, two versions of the 390 CID V8 were available.  The 2-bbl "Thunderbird V8" makes 270 hp, and the 4-bbl "Special Thunderbird V8" makes 320 hp.

    For 1967, two versions of the 390 CID V8 were available. The 2-bbl "Thunderbird V8" makes 270 hp, and the 4-bbl "Special Thunderbird V8" makes 320 hp.

  • The Fairlane was available as a "GT" with a manual transmission, and a "GTA" with an automatic transmission (this car).  A total of 18,670 Fairlane GT/GTA were produced made that year.

    The Fairlane was available as a "GT" with a manual transmission, and a "GTA" with an automatic transmission (this car). A total of 18,670 Fairlane GT/GTA were produced made that year.

  • Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1965 Ford Mustang GT.

    Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.

    1965 Ford Mustang GT.

  • It may be hard to see in the lousy picture.  But this is a rare K-Code 289 CID V8 that makes 271 hp.

    It may be hard to see in the lousy picture. But this is a rare K-Code 289 CID V8 that makes 271 hp.

  • This 1965 GT is somewhat rare.  Of the more than 559k Mustangs produced that year, only 15,079 were equipped with the GT package.

    This 1965 GT is somewhat rare. Of the more than 559k Mustangs produced that year, only 15,079 were equipped with the GT package.

  • Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner convertible.

    Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.

    1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner convertible.

  • Three V8 engines were available in the 1961 Ford Galaxie.  The base 292 CID V8 makes 175 hp.  One level up was the 352 CID V8 that makes 220 hp.  The top engine was Ford's 390 CID V8 that was available in several stages of tune making anywhere from 300 hp to a very limited production 401 hp Tri-Power version.  I believe this car has the base 390, but I'm not sure.

    Three V8 engines were available in the 1961 Ford Galaxie. The base 292 CID V8 makes 175 hp. One level up was the 352 CID V8 that makes 220 hp. The top engine was Ford's 390 CID V8 that was available in several stages of tune making anywhere from 300 hp to a very limited production 401 hp Tri-Power version. I believe this car has the base 390, but I'm not sure.

  • Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.<br />
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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner convertible.

    Class 36D - Factory High Performance, FoMoCo, 1957 - 69.

    1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner convertible.

  • For 1957, Ford offered two convertible body styles.  The specialty Skyliner retractable hardtop convertible made its debut for 1957.  Like the name suggests, the Skyliner features a fully retractable hardtop that folds away into the large trunk.  It was complicated and expensive, (the most expensive Ford car that year), but still managed to find 20,766 buyers in 1957.  <br />
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The other convertible available was the Sunliner seen in the photos above and below.  This was a conventional soft-top convertible that, thanks to its lower price, outsold its hardtop convertible cousin by more than 3 to 1, (77,726 produced that year).

    For 1957, Ford offered two convertible body styles. The specialty Skyliner retractable hardtop convertible made its debut for 1957. Like the name suggests, the Skyliner features a fully retractable hardtop that folds away into the large trunk. It was complicated and expensive, (the most expensive Ford car that year), but still managed to find 20,766 buyers in 1957.

    The other convertible available was the Sunliner seen in the photos above and below. This was a conventional soft-top convertible that, thanks to its lower price, outsold its hardtop convertible cousin by more than 3 to 1, (77,726 produced that year).

  • Seeing the two 4-bbl carburetor air cleaner assembly leads me to believe that this is the 312 CID V8 that makes either 270 or 285 hp.

    Seeing the two 4-bbl carburetor air cleaner assembly leads me to believe that this is the 312 CID V8 that makes either 270 or 285 hp.

  • Class 36F - Factory High Performance, Buick & Pontiac, 1970 - 87.<br />
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1970 Pontiac GTO Judge convertible.

    Class 36F - Factory High Performance, Buick & Pontiac, 1970 - 87.

    1970 Pontiac GTO Judge convertible.

  • This is a documented GTO Judge convertible, and is extremely rare.  The sign indicates 162 Judge convertibles were produced in 1970, but other sources list 168.

    This is a documented GTO Judge convertible, and is extremely rare. The sign indicates 162 Judge convertibles were produced in 1970, but other sources list 168.

  • This car was displayed with a copy of its original window sticker, which confirms "The Judge" package and Ram Air III engine.

    This car was displayed with a copy of its original window sticker, which confirms "The Judge" package and Ram Air III engine.

  • Even though the 366 hp 400 CID Ram Air III V8 was the base Judge engine, a 3-speed manual transmission was still standard.  This car has the optional M20 4-speed manual transmission which added $184.80 to the price of the car, and featured the Hurst T-Handle shifter seen in the photo above.

    Even though the 366 hp 400 CID Ram Air III V8 was the base Judge engine, a 3-speed manual transmission was still standard. This car has the optional M20 4-speed manual transmission which added $184.80 to the price of the car, and featured the Hurst T-Handle shifter seen in the photo above.

  • Three engines were available for The Judge in 1970.  This car has the base 366 hp 400 CID Ram Air III V8 that makes 366 hp.  The Ram Air IV V8 was optional and features an underrated 370 hp.  The new 360 hp 455 CID H.O. V8 became available very late in the model year, but only found its way into 17 cars that year.

    Three engines were available for The Judge in 1970. This car has the base 366 hp 400 CID Ram Air III V8 that makes 366 hp. The Ram Air IV V8 was optional and features an underrated 370 hp. The new 360 hp 455 CID H.O. V8 became available very late in the model year, but only found its way into 17 cars that year.

  • A total of 1,837 Judges were produced that featured the "WS" code Ram Air III V8 and M20 4-speed manual transmission, which represents almost half of 1970 Judge production.

    A total of 1,837 Judges were produced that featured the "WS" code Ram Air III V8 and M20 4-speed manual transmission, which represents almost half of 1970 Judge production.

  • Class 36F - Factory High Performance, Buick & Pontiac, 1970 - 87.<br />
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1971 Pontiac GTO Judge.

    Class 36F - Factory High Performance, Buick & Pontiac, 1970 - 87.

    1971 Pontiac GTO Judge.

  • According to the information displayed with the car, the original owner of this car was from South Carolina, and ordered it to go fast, possibly for the purpose of carrying a "Special liquid cargo."

    According to the information displayed with the car, the original owner of this car was from South Carolina, and ordered it to go fast, possibly for the purpose of carrying a "Special liquid cargo."

  • He picked the right go-fast goodies to get the job done.  Power comes from Pontiac's 455 CID H.O. V8 that makes 335 hp.

    He picked the right go-fast goodies to get the job done. Power comes from Pontiac's 455 CID H.O. V8 that makes 335 hp.

  • The engine is mated to the famous M22 "Rock Crusher" 4-speed manual transmission.  A set of 3.31 "Safe-T-Track" gears feeds power to the tires.

    The engine is mated to the famous M22 "Rock Crusher" 4-speed manual transmission. A set of 3.31 "Safe-T-Track" gears feeds power to the tires.

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