You are waiting for a story about american cars Presented in the museum of retro cars on the lugway. Today we will look at the Americans of the 60s, 70s and 80s. In my opinion one of the best eras of the automotive industry.
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1. Ford Thunderbird.
Thunderbird is the legendary car of the 50s of the 60s. Among his fans, you can find truly religious figures. For example, John Kennedy, who included 50 new cars in his inaugural cavalcade of this model .. Marylin Montro Pointers possessed Thunderbird soft pink.
Translated from English Thunderbird "Petrel". Its roots dates back to the mythology of American Indians. This bird was a totem of some tribes and at the same time folklore character. A wonderful bird was considered a messenger of the gods, she rules with heaven and helped people to preserve the harvest. Traditionally, it is depicted with an acutely curved beak, a hokholk on the head and the wings outstretched on the sides. From the moment of the debut on February 20, 1954 and at our day, Ford Thunderbird decorates one or another version of Indian totem.
The appearance of Thunderbird is a kind of Ford response to the release of General Motors Model Corvette. Thunderbird was designed in as soon as possibleFrom the idea to the first experienced sample passed only one year. Unlike the Corvette body of Thunderbird was metallic. Generally speaking Thunderbird never positioned as sport carFord has created a new segment in the market - Personal Car. Initially, it was a 2-seater car, but in 1958 the car received a second series of seats, and all subsequent generations increased in size until 1977, after which began to decrease again.
There are 11 generations of Thunderbird, last generation Produced until 2005. The museum presents the third generation car.
The third generation was presented in 1961. The car received a new 6.4 liter engine of the FE series with a capacity of 354 hp The 1961 model had a part of being Pace-Car on the races of Indianapolis 500. Also, the model of the 61 year participated in the inauguration procedure.
Thunderbird 3 generation was produced in the bodies 2 door hardtop and convertible. In just 3 years of production, 214375 cars were released.
3. Cadillac 6239.
The absence of any identification signs on the bots of the car indicates his belonging to the "younger" of the three series of Cadillac, offered in 1963, - then it has not yet had its own name, only the digital index 62, - and allows you to identify it as model 6239, released in the amount of 16980 copies.
Externally, the Cadillac Cadillac cars were significantly different from previous models: the body was developed anew, it looked more angular and smooth, and the famous tail "fins" were now barely outlined. On the limousines, panoramic windshield has been preserved. Among the Cadillac models of 1963, the car with the body of Hardtop was the overwhelming majority.
CADILLAC cars, for the first time in 14 years received new engine. Designed and put on the production of a power unit with the same basic characteristics - volume, power, moment - as in the previous model of 1962, but with a good stock for further capacity extension. In addition, the new motor was noticeably more compacting the former and better than the compensated: all hinged equipment He moved forward to be easier to get to it.
4. Cadillac Series 62
5. Cadillac Series 62
6. Cadillac Series 62
7. Cadillac Deville 1969
The literal translation of the name De Ville is "urban" translated from French. The title "Town Car" was reserved for Lincoln, therefore Kadillaca had to go for some tricks using a French version in essence of the same name. Series "Cadillac de Vil" - one of the most "long-playing" in the history of the automotive industry: from 1949 to 2006, 12 generations of the luxury car were released. In 1969, the design of "Cadillakov" was noticeably updated. Machines again received headlights located on one horizontal line.
Machine looked, excellent: long nose, short tail, open headlights and embossed tapping on the back wing, like some kind of "floats". Finally, Cadillac lost its "tails" only with the debut of the 1971 model. Rectangular body forms gradually became the personification of a new American style.
But the most important bait for the consumer has become horsepower. And if by the beginning of the 60s graze increased to 6.4 liters (the capacity reached 325 hp), then in 1964, a stronger V8 with 7 liters (350 hp) was created, which provided the "cruising" speed at 235 km / h. The engine itself received an aluminum block of cylinders and does not require service for the entire life of the lubrication system. Also on the 5th generation was offered a motor 7.7 liter with a capacity of 375 hp
For the first time, an adjustable tilt of the steering wheel and automatic air conditioning was applied. Nevertheless, the improvement of these machines was not caused by consumer need. It was, so to speak, art for art.
The presented car refers to the 5th generation of Deville, which was produced from 1965 to 1970.
Well known in certain circles of the car. It is approved that he is 76 years of release, but to be honest more like the Deville of the 7th generation that was produced from 1977 to 1984. Engine 7.0l, standard for this car Issued 180l.s. or 195l.s. with injection system. Also, the 7th generation was set by 5.7 liter diesel or V shaped 6-ku volume of 4.1 liters.
Generally speaking the body of the cabriolet is not peculiar for the Deville of this generation. Unfortunately, nothing could be found on the Internet about Deville convertible of these years. There is an opinion that it is not a factory alteration.
Eldorado is the line of Cadillac cars, which was produced from 1953 to 2002. The name Eldorado was proposed in connection with the special automotive show in 1952 in honor of Cadillac's golden jubilee. The word Eldorado was obtained from the words of the Spanish language "El Dorado", which in translation marked "gilded" or "golden". Cadillac Eldorado in those days has become the founder of the designer ideas of General Motors. The rest of the automotive companies began to follow the trends in the style of Eldorado and adopt the elements of its appearance.
The Museum presents the Eldorado of the 6th generation, which was produced from 1979 to 1985. The output of this model caused the scandal, because in 1976 the Cadillac Eldorado model was released, which was advertised as "the last american cabriolet" It was assumed that the release of convertibles in the United States will be prohibited. Many have acquired Eldorado in 1976 at an inflated price as an investment. By the way, at the same time 200 convertibles in honor of the 200th anniversary of the opening of America were painted in the colors of the American flag and are named "Bicenennial Edition". In 1983, General Motors again begins to produce cabriolets. The owners of Cadillac Eldorado 1976 considered themselves deceived and even applied to the court.
Due to the fact that 1985 was the last one, when they made Cadillac Eldorado in the body of a convertible, and the volume of the latest version was 1000 cars, then today this car is value for many collectors.
By the way, this Elda was at our wedding 🙂
The first Buick Riviera appeared in 1949, but the word "Riviera" was used rather not as the designation of a separate model, but as the designation of a particular body - namely, hardtop. In this sense, it was used until 1963, when it appeared, finally, the full-fledged BUICK Riviera model. Own external species She did not have anything in common with other models of Buick that era, although the frame for her was used standard Byikovskaya, only shortened and narrowed. The model was produced exclusively with the body of the coupe, thereby becoming one of the experts of the car "Personal Luxury Coupe" in America.
In 1964, Riviera received only cosmetic minority redesign, since the model was successful and sold well. In 1966, the release of the second generation of Riviera began, which received the body from OldSmobile Toronado, but retaining the classic layout. Now it was a large squatted coupe with a sloping roof, without central racks, an advance with protruding front wings, actually the body turned into a fastbeck.
In 1971, the 3rd generation of Riviera was presented (the car of this generation and is in the museum). The model in some sense returned "to the origins", again receiving an overhead with a feedback, invariably associated with a shark nose, but the rear part was made in the style of "Boattail" (the feed of the boat), popular in the early 1930s. A 7.4 liter motor was installed on the car with a capacity of about 250 hp. Unfortunately, the design of the model came not to taste to buyers and selling this model fell. Therefore, next generation refused a "boat tail" ...
In 1963, Chevrolet introduced the second generation of the famous Corvette. The model was named Sting Ray (Electile Skat). Over C2 worked famous designs Larry Shinoda (creator Ford Mustang.) And William Mitchell. Their efforts received independent double-handed pendants on transverse springs (this scheme is used on Corvette until now!), The unique body style and the most powerful V8 motors of the Big Block family - first 425-strong 6.5-liter, and then - 435-strong 7 liters. Equipped with crawled carburetors (Tri Power). C2 was produced with coupling coupling and convertible. In total, 117,964 cars were released.
In 1961, before the conclusion of the C2 model to the market, the interest of the public was decided to heat the concept of Corvette Mako Shark, which was subsequently not less known than the original C2. And in 1963, the Grand Sport version was released, which is our time the object of hunting collectors of the whole world. Built on the secret project of the Zora Arkus-Dantova, it did not reach the racing highways of the whole world, but in America he won honored and respect. A total of 5 copies equipped with a V8 motor with four Weber carburetors with a volume of 377 cube was built. inches (6.2 l), developed 550 liters. from.
In the name of the third generation, the word stingray has become pumped. But this is not the main thing. The main thing in this car is the design! The third Corvette is based on the concept of Mako Shark II 1965. Created by David Holly appearance just great! Muscular submarines, complex plastic sides - this car and now one of the most beautiful! By the way, when creating this plastic itself, David Holz was inspired by nothing, but ... a fitted bottle of Coca-Cola (the author of the design - Raymond Lowie, who also became famous as a car designer and the interior design professional)!
The car had the same suspension as C2, and the motors first were also the same. But in 1969, the newest Small Block appeared with a volume of 5.7 liters (300 l.), And later - Big Block (7 l, 390 l. P.). However, in 1972, the engine data was now indicated by new standards, and the most powerful 7.4-liter motor began to develop the "total" 270 liters. from. And with the introduction of new taxes on fuel gone into the past huge multi-line Big Block. So now Corvette could claim a maximum of 205 liters. from. "Little Block". Yes, a convertible version was removed from production ... But still C3 remained a very successful sports car, evidence of this - the volume of release: produced as much as 542,861 c3, so this is the most popular Corvette. A special version of Corvette ZL1 was also released (especially for racing). The motor of this version gave 430 liters. p., but easily forced up to 600 with superfluous.
It is also worth noting that in 1978, Corvette C3 was selected as a Pace Car for Indianapolis 500.
And this is already a later option C3 equipped with a L82 engine.
September 29, 1966 (1967 Model Year) Sound the first Chevrolet Camaro. It was a serious and quite competitive response General Motors on Mustang, which for two years successfully released Ford.
The word "Camaro" is a slang interpretation of the French "Camarade" - friend, comrade. This origin of the name of the legendary car was not at once. In 1967, the question of the origin of the word "Camaro" managers Chevrolet answered: "This is the name of a small, evil animal that feeds on Mustangs."
To the release of the opponent of such a popular car as Ford Mustang, Chevrolet approached more than seriously. From the start of sales Camaro was supplied in two bodies (coupe and convertible) with four different types Engines and numbered about 80 factory options. At that time, the most powerful of the standard for Camaro engines was the V-shaped eight of the 5.7 liters working volume issued 255 hp
The most popular package additional options There was SS. Despite the many improvements of the exterior, among which were an air intake on the hood and the black grille with the headlights hidden behind it, the most significant change in this package was increased up to 6.5 liters, engine capacity of 325 hp. (in later releases 375 hp).
In parallel, the package under the Z-28 code was also released. Nobody advertised him, did not propose and he did not advertise before the general public, but model Chevrolet. Camaro with Z-28 index has become the most famous brand in the existence. The only opportunity to get such a modification was to order a basic Camaro with the Z-28 option. At the same time, the buyer immediately deprived the ability to choose SS set, automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Cabriolet body. And what do not say, the choice of air conditioner or transmission is pretty important parameters.
Just 3 years after the debut of Camaro, Chevrolet represents a second-generation model, which will be produced for 12 years.
Despite the gloomy forecasts for reducing the market and buying interest in the mid-1970 model of the year chevrolet Displays the second generation Camaro market. New design European style, the body has become longer than 5 cm, 10 cm doors, and the convertible is no longer produced. The promised engine with a volume of 7.4 liters was not built, and the volume of 6, the 5-liter is increased by one hundred cubes, but by the decision of the company's management, the older is marked with a number of 396 (the engine volume in cubic inches) as already well-proven in the eyes Buyers.
Over the next five years, the power of the engines continued to decline, so in 1975 it was even offered a 105-strong unit. But the competitors did not go better and in 1977, for the first time in the entire history of the model, the number of Camaro sold exceeded Mustang sales. In 1978, the situation repeated. And in 1979 sales volumes reached a record mark - 282 571 car.
The car presented in the museum unfortunately lost its originality. Engine, chassis and salon are installed from 4 generation Camaro (93-2002).
Fleetwood Metal Body was opened on April 1, 1909 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. It was an independent body for the production of bodywork, until the company was redeemed by Fisher Body, a division of General Motors. The company continued its activities until 1931, when all production facilities were transferred to a detrit.
Exclusive - it was just that word that attracted the rich. They acquired the engine, chassis and wheels from the advanced manufacturers and directed them to Fleetwood. Where and the body and interior decoration at the request of the customer was created. The customer met with the designer who depicted the wishes of the client on paper. After that, work on the embodiment of the project began. In the end, it was decided to release a car called Fleetwood. Cadillac Fleetwood has become one of the most popular awkle cars from General Motors. Fleetwood name began to appear since 1927. In 1946, Cadillac was created by special version The 60th series called "Series 60 Special Fleetwood".
In 1985, all Fleetwood models (with the exception of Fleetwood Brougham) were transferred to the front-wheel drive C-platform. Model Fleetwood Brougham continued to remain rear-wheel drive until 1986. In 1987, the rear-wheel drive Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham left the Fleetwood line and began to be called just Cadillac Brougham. In this way the lineup Fleetwood rules made up only front-wheel drive versions. This year was offered only one version of the engine - V8 H
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Which was held on an Elagin Island in the TsPKIO Park. The citizens again appeared the opportunity to touch the story and see the legendary cars.
I want to tell about the copies of the exhibition 50-60s of the 20th century - the era of luxury cars of millionaires, the "golden age" of the auto industry, which is called "Detroit Baroque." Chic and grace as in old films.
Racing cars and middle class cars were also presented.
Cadillac Deville 1959, 240 hp
Marilyn Monroe traveled on such a car. In 1955, the actress after the accident was deprived of rights. Exceiving speed, she crashed into a car that was in front, a penalty for violation was $ 500. Next year, Monroe "came out" again on violation - I went without right, she threatened a prison sentence. Thanks to the lawyer, the actress was easily fined - $ 55.
Entrance to the exhibition for children (up to 7 years), pensioners and disabled people were free. Grandparents and grandmothers were delighted with grandchildren.
It seems that these cars have a soul ... consider the details, wander around can be infinitely, remembering old adventure films.
Buick Special 1952, 190 hp
On the US site found an announcement of the sale of such a car for $ 6,500.
Good on all sides
Old familiar - Hudson Hornet 1952, the name is translated as "mythical hornet".
Popular racing car fifties of the last century. Multiple winner of Nascar racing. In 1952, Hudson Hornet brought 27 victories from 33 races, setting until now the unsurpassed Nascar record.
Cadillac Eldorado 1954
Car millionaires. Justifies its name, translated from Spanish means "gilded". By legend, in the mythical country, the treasures are hidden. In 1954, Cadillac Eldorado cost $ 5738, at the time, money is considerable. Now the price of such a car is about $ 101,000 (German collectors)
Cadillac Eldorado 1959, 240 hp
Car Elvis Presley, who was a cadillac fan. For Cadillac Eldorado Elvis paid $ 10,000. The singer did not bother to purchase expensive carswho then handed out friends.
Elvis and his favorite car
Ford Fairlane 500 - 1958, 240 hp
Class-suite cars from Ford Corporation.
Chic Buick Invicta 1959, 240 hp
Cadillac Eldorado 1964
Cadillac Eldorado 1961, 240 hp
Space design. Firestarter!
Cadillac Deville, 1968
Pontiac Bonneville, 1968, 320 hp
The Pontiac manufacturer was founded in 1899, since 1926, General Motors division, which was closed in 2010 due to the crisis.
Dodge Superbee 1969, 390 hp
It was a car for a middle class, which is very different from his fancy contemporaries a la "baroque"
Chrysler 300 convertible 1963 300 hp
In 1963, Chrysler began the program "Dream Car to Life" by trying to make cars available for middle class.
Now such a car costs $ 47,500
Ford Mustang 1969, 420 hp
The most popular youth car of the era, over 18 months has sold over a million Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang, 1965, 365 hp
Ford Mustang 1965, 450 hp
Lot different Ford Mustang.
Ford Mustang 1965, 365 hp
Dodge Charger. 1967.
Chevrolet Camaro 1968
Chevrolet response Concern Ford for the production of cars for the middle class. The name Camaro from the word "Camarade" (friend, comrade). It was implied that this comfortable car would be another to its owner.
To the question "What does Camaro mean?" Manufacturers joked over competitors "This is the name of a small, evil animal that feeds on Mustangs"
Pontiac Grand Prix 1965, 320 hp
Now this car costs about $ 34,000
Plymouth Fury 1969, 230 hp
PLYMOUTH Division of Chrysler since 1928, in 2001 it was closed
One of the most massive American brands. Plymouth Fury machine appears as a killer car in the novel of Stephen King King "Christina."
This car especially liked it - Chevrolet Corvette.
Chevrolet Corvette, 1960
The first American sports car.
Dodge Charger 1969 290 hp
Also know the prices of some brands and retro-car models can be found at http://muscle.su/sales/1//
The next post will be about car 70-80x, presented at the exhibition
For example, Dodge Monaco 1978, real Machine Sheriff.
Dodge Monaco 1978, 250 hp
Coloric sheriff exhibition
Car Sofa for Recreation
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American classic is always popular and in everything. Whether it is Jazz Louis Armstrong, Westerns with John Wayne, or American retro cars. Post-war America for ten years managed to almost completely restore the volume of car production.
In general, in the US, the concept of retro cars is pretty tensile. Such models include recovered models, made from the 20s / 30s of the last century, such as 1930 Cadillac V-16, or 1927 Packard 526.
But still classics, the most "gangsters" cars, America is proud of the most. You can often see the photos in magazines, which depict American retro cars that belonged to famous people, or became the "heroes" of films.
Perhaps the most popular cars of those years, there were such wonderful as 1955 Dodge Custom Royale, a chic 1958 Mercury Monterey, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air and 1957 Ford Fairlane.
Fair Lane - a "modest" car named after the estate of the founder of Henry Ford. Machine with high-quality convertible mechanics, eight-cylinder engine and automatic box, became a successful model for Ford. The car was quite reliable, and its appearance, confident and a little aggressive, was exactly what Americans wanted to feel the taste of victory on her lips.
Fairlane 500 Skyliner became especially popular, the steel roof of which was in the trunk. Skyliner has become a symbol of romanticism of the 50s.
American Retro Car Chevrolet Bel Air (Chevrolet Bel Air)
For some samples of Chevrolet Bel Air (Chevrolet Bel Air) Collectors are now ready to give huge money. In Russia, the usual modification is now available at a price of 3 million rubles. If you compare with something else, for example, from which about the same one, it is worth thinking, take a rare machine or a modern, powerful, fast and durable jeep.
And now a little about the fact that under the hood of this "Iron horse". In this model stood, the most famous V8 of all time is a CHEVY small engine, 4.6 liters.
Main characteristics:
- Maximum speed: 184 km / h;
- Acceleration 0-95 km / h: 8.5 sec;
- Engine type: V-shaped 8-cylinder;
- Engine operating volume: 4.6 liters;
- Transmission: Mechanical 3-speed;
- Maximum power: 164 kW at 4800 rpm;
- Maximum torque: 366 nm at 2800 rpm;
- Weight: 1550 kg;
- Efficiency: 7.1 km / l.
The demand for such does not fall. Annually appear ads for the purchase and sale of American retro cars. Unfortunately, with the advent of high duties and increasing recycling fees, prices for such antique cars jumped. Nevertheless, collectors are ready to pay any money. Some models of retro cars are now more expensive than a new Bentley, but you can find a car and at quite an affordable price.
A real paradise of American retro cars has become Cuba. After the ban on the import of new cars in 1959, the fleet of the republic was replenished only by Soviet cars.
1. Ford Thunderbird.
Thunderbird is the legendary car of the 50s of the 60s. Among his fans, you can find truly religious figures. For example, John Kennedy, who included 50 new cars in his inaugural cavalcade of this model .. Marylin Montro Pointers possessed Thunderbird soft pink.
Translated from English Thunderbird "Petrel". Its roots dates back to the mythology of American Indians. This bird was a totem of some tribes and at the same time folklore character. A wonderful bird was considered a messenger of the gods, she rules with heaven and helped people to preserve the harvest. Traditionally, it is depicted with an acutely curved beak, a hokholk on the head and the wings outstretched on the sides. From the moment of the debut on February 20, 1954 and at our day, Ford Thunderbird decorates one or another version of Indian totem.
The appearance of Thunderbird is a kind of Ford response to the release of General Motors Model Corvette. Thunderbird was designed as soon as possible, only one year has passed from the idea to the first experienced sample. Unlike the Corvette body of Thunderbird was metallic. Generally speaking Thunderbird never positioned as a sports car, Ford created a new segment in the market - Personal Car. Initially, it was a 2-seater car, but in 1958 the car received a second series of seats, and all subsequent generations increased in size until 1977, after which began to decrease again.
There are 11 generations of Thunderbird, the last generation was produced up to 2005. The museum presents the third generation car.
The third generation was presented in 1961. The car received a new 6.4 liter engine of the FE series with a capacity of 354 hp The 1961 model had a part of being Pace-Car on the races of Indianapolis 500. Also, the model of the 61 year participated in the inauguration procedure of President John Kennedy.
Thunderbird 3 generation was produced in the bodies 2 door hardtop and convertible. In just 3 years of production, 214375 cars were released.
3. Cadillac 6239.
The absence of any identification signs on the bots of the car indicates his belonging to the "younger" of the three series of Cadillac, offered in 1963, - then it has not yet had its own name, only the digital index 62, - and allows you to identify it as model 6239, released in the amount of 16980 copies.
Externally, the Cadillac Cadillac cars were significantly different from previous models: the body was developed anew, it looked more angular and smooth, and the famous tail "fins" were now barely outlined. On the limousines, panoramic windshield has been preserved. Among the Cadillac models of 1963, the car with the body of Hardtop was the overwhelming majority.
Cars Cadillac, for the first time in 14 years received a new engine. Designed and put on the production of a power unit with the same basic characteristics - volume, power, moment - as in the previous model of 1962, but with a good stock for further capacity extension. In addition, the new motor was noticeably compacting the former and better compound: all the attached equipment moved forward to be easier to get to it.
4. Cadillac Series 62
5.Cadillac Series 62.
6. Cadillac Series 62
7. Cadillac Deville 1969
The literal translation of the name De Ville is "urban" translated from French. The title "Town Car" was reserved for Lincoln, therefore Kadillaca had to go for some tricks using a French version in essence of the same name. Series "Cadillac de Vil" - one of the most "long-playing" in the history of the automotive industry: from 1949 to 2006, 12 generations of the luxury car were released. In 1969, the design of "Cadillakov" was noticeably updated. Machines again received headlights located on one horizontal line.
Machine looked, excellent: long nose, short tail, open headlights and embossed tapping on the back wing, like some kind of "floats". Finally, Cadillac lost its "tails" only with the debut of the 1971 model. Rectangular body forms gradually became the personification of a new American style.
But horsepower became the most important bait for the consumer. And if by the beginning of the 60s graze increased to 6.4 liters (the capacity reached 325 hp), then in 1964, a stronger V8 with 7 liters (350 hp) was created, which provided the "cruising" speed at 235 km / h. The engine itself received an aluminum block of cylinders and does not require service for the entire life of the lubrication system. Also on the 5th generation was offered a motor 7.7 liter with a capacity of 375 hp
For the first time, an adjustable tilt of the steering wheel and automatic air conditioning was applied. Nevertheless, the improvement of these machines was not caused by consumer need. It was, so to speak, art for art.
The presented car refers to the 5th generation of Deville, which was produced from 1965 to 1970.
8. Cadillac Deville 1976
Well known in certain circles of the car. It is approved that he is 76 years of release, but to be honest more like the Deville of the 7th generation that was produced from 1977 to 1984. Engine 7.0l, standard for this car Issued 180l.s. or 195l.s. with injection system. Also, the 7th generation was set by 5.7 liter diesel or V shaped 6-ku volume of 4.1 liters.
Generally speaking the body of the cabriolet is not peculiar for the Deville of this generation. Unfortunately, nothing could be found on the Internet about Deville convertible of these years. There is an opinion that it is not a factory alteration.
10. Cadillac Eldorado 1984
Eldorado is the line of Cadillac cars, which was produced from 1953 to 2002. The name Eldorado was proposed in connection with the special automotive show in 1952 in honor of Cadillac's golden jubilee. The word Eldorado was obtained from the words of the Spanish language "El Dorado", which in translation marked "gilded" or "golden". Cadillac Eldorado in those days has become the founder of the designer ideas of General Motors. The rest of the automotive companies began to follow the trends in the style of Eldorado and adopt the elements of its appearance.
The Museum presents the Eldorado of the 6th generation, which was produced from 1979 to 1985. The output of this model caused the scandal, because in 1976 the model Cadillac Eldorado was released, which was advertised as the "last American cabriolet". It was assumed that the release of convertibles in the United States will be prohibited. Many have acquired Eldorado in 1976 at an inflated price as an investment. By the way, at the same time 200 convertibles in honor of the 200th anniversary of the opening of America were painted in the colors of the American flag and are named "Bicenennial Edition". In 1983, General Motors again begins to produce cabriolets. The owners of Cadillac Eldorado 1976 considered themselves deceived and even applied to the court.
Due to the fact that 1985 was the last one, when they made Cadillac Eldorado in the body of a convertible, and the volume of the latest version was 1000 cars, then today this car is value for many collectors.
12. Buick Riviera.
The first Buick Riviera appeared in 1949, but the word "Riviera" was used rather not as the designation of a separate model, but as the designation of a particular body - namely, hardtop. In this sense, it was used until 1963, when it appeared, finally, the full-fledged BUICK Riviera model. With his appearance, she did not have anything in common with other Buick models of that era, although the frame for her was used standard Byikovskaya, only shortened and narrowed. The model was produced exclusively with the body of the coupe, thereby becoming one of the experts of the car "Personal Luxury Coupe" in America.
In 1964, Riviera received only cosmetic minority redesign, since the model was successful and sold well. In 1966, the release of the second generation of Riviera began, which received the body from OldSmobile Toronado, but retaining the classic layout. Now it was a large squatted coupe with a sloping roof, without central racks, an advance with protruding front wings, actually the body turned into a fastbeck.
In 1971, the 3rd generation of Riviera was presented (the car of this generation and is in the museum). The model in some sense returned "to the origins", again receiving an overhead with a feedback, invariably associated with a shark nose, but the rear part was made in the style of "Boattail" (the feed of the boat), popular in the early 1930s. A 7.4 liter motor was installed on the car with a capacity of about 250 hp. Unfortunately, the design of the model came not to taste to buyers and selling this model fell. Therefore, next generation refused a "boat tail" ...
14. Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
In 1963, Chevrolet introduced the second generation of the famous Corvette. The model was named Sting Ray (Electile Skat). Over C2 worked famous designers Larry Shinoda (Creator Ford Mustang) and William Mitchell. Their efforts received independent double-handed pendants on transverse springs (this scheme is used on Corvette until now!), The unique body style and the most powerful V8 motors of the Big Block family - first 425-strong 6.5-liter, and then - 435-strong 7 liters. Equipped with crawled carburetors (Tri Power). C2 was produced with coupling coupling and convertible. In total, 117,964 cars were released.
In 1961, before the conclusion of the C2 model to the market, the interest of the public was decided to heat the concept of Corvette Mako Shark, which was subsequently not less known than the original C2. And in 1963, the Grand Sport version was released, which is our time the object of hunting collectors of the whole world. Built on the secret project of the Zora Arkus-Dantova, it did not reach the racing highways of the whole world, but in America he won honored and respect. A total of 5 copies equipped with a V8 motor with four Weber carburetors with a volume of 377 cube was built. inches (6.2 l), developed 550 liters. from.
17. Chevrolet Corvette C3
In the name of the third generation, the word stingray has become pumped. But this is not the main thing. The main thing in this car is the design! The third Corvette is based on the concept of Mako Shark II 1965. Created by David Holly appearance just great! Muscular submarines, complex plastic sides - this car and now one of the most beautiful! By the way, when creating this plastic itself, David Holz was inspired by nothing, and ... a mixed bottle from Coca-Cola (the author of the design - Raymond Lowy, who became famous as a car designer)!
The car had the same suspension as C2, and the motors first were also the same. But in 1969, the newest Small Block appeared with a volume of 5.7 liters (300 l.), And later - Big Block (7 l, 390 l. P.). However, in 1972, the engine data was now indicated by new standards, and the most powerful 7.4-liter motor began to develop the "total" 270 liters. from. And with the introduction of new taxes on fuel gone into the past huge multi-line Big Block. So now Corvette could claim a maximum of 205 liters. from. "Little Block". Yes, a convertible version was removed from production ... But still C3 remained a very successful sports car, evidence of this - the volume of release: produced as much as 542,861 c3, so this is the most popular Corvette. A special version of Corvette ZL1 was also released (especially for racing). The motor of this version gave 430 liters. p., but easily forced up to 600 with superfluous.
It is also worth noting that in 1978, Corvette C3 was selected as a Pace Car for Indianapolis 500.
19. Chevrolet Corvette C3
And this is already a later option C3 equipped with a L82 engine.
21. Chevrolet Camaro 2gen
September 29, 1966 (1967 Model Year) Sound the first Chevrolet Camaro. It was a serious and quite competitive response General Motors on Mustang, which for two years successfully released Ford.
The word "Camaro" is a slang interpretation of the French "Camarade" - friend, comrade. This origin of the name of the legendary car was not at once. In 1967, the question of the origin of the word "Camaro" managers Chevrolet answered: "This is the name of a small, evil animal that feeds on Mustangs."
To the release of the opponent of such a popular car as Ford Mustang, Chevrolet approached more than seriously. From the start of sales, Camaro was supplied in two bodies (coupe and convertible) with four different types of engines and numbered about 80 factory options. At that time, the most powerful of the standard for Camaro engines was the V-shaped eight of the 5.7 liters working volume issued 255 hp
The most popular package of additional options was SS. Despite the many improvements of the exterior, among which were an air intake on the hood and the black grille with the headlights hidden behind it, the most significant change in this package was increased up to 6.5 liters, engine capacity of 325 hp. (in later releases 375 hp).
In parallel, the package under the Z-28 code was also released. Nobody advertised him, did not offer him and he did not advertise in any way before the general public, but the Chevrolet Camaro model with the Z-28 index became the most famous brand since the entire existence. The only opportunity to get such a modification was to order a basic Camaro with the Z-28 option. At the same time, the buyer immediately devoured the opportunity to choose SS set, automatic transmission, air conditioning, body cabriolet.
Just 3 years after the debut of Camaro, Chevrolet represents a second-generation model, which will be produced for 12 years.
Despite the gloomy forecasts for reducing the market and buying interest in the mid-1970 model year, Chevrolet brings the second generation Camaro market. The new European style design, the body has become longer than 5 cm, 10 cm doors, and the convertible is no longer produced. The promised engine with a volume of 7.4 liters was not built, and the volume of 6, the 5-liter is increased by one hundred cubes, but by the decision of the company's management, the older is marked with a number of 396 (the engine volume in cubic inches) as already well-proven in the eyes Buyers.
Over the next five years, the power of the engines continued to decline, so in 1975 it was even offered a 105-strong unit. But the competitors did not go better and in 1977, for the first time in the entire history of the model, the number of Camaro sold exceeded Mustang sales. In 1978, the situation repeated. And in 1979 sales volumes reached a record mark - 282 571 car.
The car presented in the museum unfortunately lost its originality. Engine, chassis and salon are installed from 4 generation Camaro (93-2002).
22. Cadillac Fleetwood.
Fleetwood Metal Body was opened on April 1, 1909 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. It was an independent body for the production of bodywork, until the company was redeemed by Fisher Body, a division of General Motors. The company continued its activities until 1931, when all production facilities were transferred to a detrit.
Exclusive - it was just that word that attracted the rich. They acquired the engine, chassis and wheels from the advanced manufacturers and directed them to Fleetwood. Where and the body and interior decoration at the request of the customer was created. The customer met with the designer who depicted the wishes of the client on paper. After that, work on the embodiment of the project began. In the end, it was decided to release a car called Fleetwood. Cadillac Fleetwood has become one of the most popular awkle cars from General Motors. Fleetwood name began to appear since 1927. In 1946, Cadillac created a special version of the 60th series called "Series 60 Special Fleetwood".
In 1985, all Fleetwood models (with the exception of Fleetwood Brougham) were transferred to the front-wheel drive C-platform. Model Fleetwood Brougham continued to remain rear-wheel drive until 1986. In 1987, the rear-wheel drive Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham left the Fleetwood line and began to be called just Cadillac Brougham. Thus, the Fleetwood line model range was only the front-wheel drive versions. This year was offered only one version of the engine - the V8 HT-4100 volume of 4.1 liters, which in 1988 replaced the V8 HT-4500 volume of 4.5 liters.
In 1993, Fleetwood changes the front-wheel drive C-platform to a new rear-wheel drive D-platform. The body was developed on the basis of Chevrolet Caprice. In that model year Cadillac Fleetwood was the biggest awkit from the USA at the time until it was removed from production in 1996.
Under the hood of the updated Cadillac Fleetwood, the V8 LT05 engine was installed with a volume of 5.7 liters, the power of which was 185 hp .. in 1994 on shift power aggregate V8 LT05 The volume of 5.7 liters comes the V8 LT-1 engine with a volume of 5.7 liters borrowed from Chevrolet Corvette. Its capacity was 260 hp.
Fleetwood seventh generation has become the last classic full-size company car.
I continue the story about American cars presented in the museum of retro cars on the lugway. Today we will look at the Americans of the 60s, 70s and 80s. In my opinion one of the best eras of the automotive industry.
I already wrote about the history of many American car brands in the past post (), so I will not repeat and today I will pay attention to the models yourself :)
Thunderbird is the legendary car of the 50s of the 60s. Among his fans, you can find truly religious figures. For example, John Kennedy, who included 50 new cars in his inaugural cavalcade of this model .. Marylin Montro Pointers possessed Thunderbird soft pink.
Translated from English Thunderbird "Petrel". Its roots dates back to the mythology of American Indians. This bird was a totem of some tribes and at the same time folklore character. A wonderful bird was considered a messenger of the gods, she rules with heaven and helped people to preserve the harvest. Traditionally, it is depicted with an acutely curved beak, a hokholk on the head and the wings outstretched on the sides. From the moment of the debut on February 20, 1954 and at our day, Ford Thunderbird decorates one or another version of Indian totem.
The appearance of Thunderbird is a kind of Ford response to the release of General Motors Model Corvette. Thunderbird was designed as soon as possible, only one year has passed from the idea to the first experienced sample. Unlike the Corvette body of Thunderbird was metallic. Generally speaking Thunderbird never positioned as a sports car, Ford created a new segment in the market - Personal Car. Initially, it was a 2-seater car, but in 1958 the car received a second series of seats, and all subsequent generations increased in size until 1977, after which began to decrease again.
There are 11 generations of Thunderbird, the last generation was produced up to 2005. The museum presents the third generation car.
The third generation was presented in 1961. The car received a new 6.4 liter engine of the FE series with a capacity of 354 hp The 1961 model had a part of being Pace-Car on the races of Indianapolis 500. Also, the model of the 61 year participated in the inauguration procedure of President John Kennedy.
Thunderbird 3 generation was produced in the bodies 2 door hardtop and convertible. In just 3 years of production, 214375 cars were released.
The absence of any identification marks on the bots of the car indicates its belonging to the "younger" of the three series of Cadillac, offered in 1963, - then it has not yet had its own name, only digital index 62, - and allows you to identify it as model 6239, released in the amount of 16980 copies.
Externally, the Cadillac Cadillac cars were significantly different from previous models: the body was developed anew, it looked more angular and smooth, and the famous tail "fins" were now barely outlined. On the limousines, panoramic windshield has been preserved. Among the Cadillac models of 1963, the car with the body of Hardtop was the overwhelming majority.
Cars Cadillac, for the first time in 14 years received a new engine. Designed and put on the production of a power unit with the same basic characteristics - volume, power, moment - as in the previous model of 1962, but with a good stock for further capacity extension. In addition, the new motor was noticeably compacting the former and better compound: all the attached equipment moved forward to be easier to get to it.
Cadillac Deville. 1969
The literal translation of the name De Ville is "urban" translated from French. The title "Town Car" was reserved for Lincoln, therefore Kadillaca had to go for some tricks using a French version in essence of the same name. Series "Cadillac de Vil" - one of the most "long-playing" in the history of the automotive industry: from 1949 to 2006, 12 generations of the luxury car were released. In 1969, the design of "Cadillakov" was noticeably updated. Machines again received headlights located on one horizontal line.
Machine looked, excellent: long nose, short tail, open headlights and embossed tapping on the back wing, like some kind of "floating". Finally, Cadillac lost his "tailings" only with the debut of the 1971 model. Rectangular body forms gradually became the personification of a new American style.
But horsepower became the most important bait for the consumer. And if by the beginning of the 60s the litter increased to 6.4 liters (the capacity reached 325 hp), then in 1964, a stronger V8 with 7 liters was created (350 hp), which provided the "cruising" speed at 235 km / h. The engine itself received an aluminum block of cylinders and does not require service for the entire life of the lubrication system. Also on the 5th generation was offered a motor 7.7 liter with a capacity of 375 hp
For the first time, an adjustable tilt of the steering wheel and automatic air conditioning was applied. Nevertheless, the improvement of these machines was not caused by consumer need. It was, so to speak, art for art.
The presented car refers to the 5th generation of Deville, which was produced from 1965 to 1970.
Cadillac Deville. 1976
Well known in certain circles of the car. It is approved that he is 76 years of release, but to be honest more like the Deville of the 7th generation that was produced from 1977 to 1984. Engine 7.0l, standard for this car Issued 180l.s. or 195l.s. with injection system. Also, the 7th generation was set by 5.7 liter diesel or V shaped 6-ku volume of 4.1 liters.
Generally speaking the body of the cabriolet is not peculiar for the Deville of this generation. Unfortunately, nothing could be found on the Internet about Deville convertible of these years. There is an opinion that it is not a factory alteration.
Cadillac Eldorado. 1984
Eldorado is the line of Cadillac cars, which was produced from 1953 to 2002. The name Eldorado was proposed in connection with the special automotive show in 1952 in honor of Cadillac's golden jubilee. The word Eldorado was obtained from the words of the Spanish language "El Dorado", which in the translation marked "gilded" or "golden". Cadillac Eldorado in those days has become the founder of the designer ideas of General Motors. The rest of the automotive companies began to follow the trends in the style of Eldorado and adopt the elements of its appearance.
The Museum presents the Eldorado of the 6th generation, which was produced from 1979 to 1985. The output of this model caused a scandal, because in 1976 the Cadillac Eldorado model was released, which was advertised as "the last American cabriolet". It was assumed that the release of convertibles in the United States will be prohibited. Many have acquired Eldorado in 1976 at an inflated price as an investment. By the way, then, 200 convertibles in honor of the 200th anniversary of the opening of America were painted in the colors of the American flag and are named "Bicenennial Edition". In 1983, General Motors again begins to produce cabriolets. The owners of Cadillac Eldorado 1976 considered themselves deceived and even applied to the court.
Due to the fact that 1985 was the last one, when they made Cadillac Eldorado in the body of a convertible, and the volume of the latest version was 1000 cars, then today this car is value for many collectors.
By the way, this Elda was at our wedding :)
The first Buick Riviera appeared in 1949, but the word "Riviera" was used rather not as the designation of a separate model, but as the designation of a particular body - namely, Hardtop. In this sense, it was used until 1963, when it appeared, finally, the full-fledged BUICK Riviera model. With his appearance, she did not have anything in common with other Buick models of that era, although the frame for her was used standard Byikovskaya, only shortened and narrowed. The model was produced exclusively with the body of the coupe, thereby becoming one of the experts of the car "Personal Luxury Coupe" in America.
In 1964, Riviera received only cosmetic minority redesign, since the model was successful and sold well. In 1966, the release of the second generation of Riviera began, which received the body from OldSmobile Toronado, but retaining the classic layout. Now it was a large squatted coupe with a sloping roof, without central racks, an advance with protruding front wings, actually the body turned into a fastbeck.
In 1971, the 3rd generation of Riviera was presented (the car of this generation and is in the museum). The model in some sense returned "to the origins", again receiving an overhead with a feedback, invariably associated with shark nose, but the rear part was made in the style of "Boattail" (the feed of the boat), popular in the early 1930s. A 7.4 liter motor was installed on the car with a capacity of about 250 hp. Unfortunately, the design of the model came not to taste to buyers and selling this model fell. Therefore, next generation refused a "boat tail" ...
In 1963, Chevrolet introduced the second generation of the famous Corvette. The model was named Sting Ray (Electile Skat). Over C2 worked famous designers Larry Shinoda (Creator Ford Mustang) and William Mitchell. Their efforts received independent double-handed pendants on transverse springs (this scheme is used on Corvette until now!), The unique body style and the most powerful V8 motors of the Big Block family - first 425-strong 6.5-liter, and then - 435-strong 7 liters. Equipped with crawled carburetors (Tri Power). C2 was produced with coupling coupling and convertible. In total, 117,964 cars were released.
In 1961, before the conclusion of the C2 model to the market, the interest of the public was decided to heat the concept of Corvette Mako Shark, which was subsequently not less known than the original C2. And in 1963, the Grand Sport version was released, which is our time the object of hunting collectors of the whole world. Built on the secret project of the Zora Arkus-Dantova, it did not reach the racing highways of the whole world, but in America he won honored and respect. A total of 5 copies equipped with a V8 motor with four Weber carburetors with a volume of 377 cube was built. inches (6.2 l), developed 550 liters. from.
In the name of the third generation, the word stingray has become pumped. But this is not the main thing. The main thing in this car is the design! The third Corvette is based on the concept of Mako Shark II 1965. Created by David Holly appearance just great! Muscular submarines, complex plastic sides - this car and now one of the most beautiful! By the way, when creating this plastic itself, David Holz was inspired by nothing, and ... a mixed bottle from Coca-Cola (the author of the design - Raymond Lowy, who became famous as a car designer)!
The car had the same suspension as C2, and the motors first were also the same. But in 1969, the newest Small Block appeared with a volume of 5.7 liters (300 l.), And later - Big Block (7 l, 390 l. P.). However, in 1972, the engine data was now indicated by new standards, and the most powerful 7.4-liter motor began to develop the "total" 270 liters. from. And with the introduction of new taxes on fuel gone into the past huge multi-line Big Block. So now Corvette could claim a maximum of 205 liters. from. "Little Block". Yes, a convertible version was removed from production ... But still C3 remained a very successful sports car, evidence of this - the volume of release: produced as much as 542,861 c3, so this is the most popular Corvette. A special version of Corvette ZL1 was also released (especially for racing). The motor of this version gave 430 liters. p., but easily forced up to 600 with superfluous.
It is also worth noting that in 1978, Corvette C3 was selected as a Pace Car for Indianapolis 500.
And this is already a later option C3 equipped with a L82 engine.
September 29, 1966 (1967 Model Year) Sound the first Chevrolet Camaro. It was a serious and quite competitive response General Motors on Mustang, which for two years successfully released Ford.
The word "Camaro" is a slang interpretation of the French "Camarade" - friend, comrade. This origin of the name of the legendary car was not at once. In 1967, the question of the origin of the word "Camaro" managers Chevrolet answered: "This is the name of a small, evil animal that feeds on Mustangs."
To the release of the opponent of such a popular car as Ford Mustang, Chevrolet approached more than seriously. From the start of sales, Camaro was supplied in two bodies (coupe and convertible) with four different types of engines and numbered about 80 factory options. At that time, the most powerful of the standard for Camaro engines was the V-shaped eight of the 5.7 liters working volume issued 255 hp
The most popular package of additional options was SS. Despite the many improvements of the exterior, among which were an air intake on the hood and the black grille with the headlights hidden behind it, the most significant change in this package was increased up to 6.5 liters, engine capacity of 325 hp. (in later releases 375 hp).
In parallel, the package under the Z-28 code was also released. Nobody advertised him, did not offer him and he did not advertise in any way before the general public, but the Chevrolet Camaro model with the Z-28 index became the most famous brand since the entire existence. The only opportunity to get such a modification was to order a basic Camaro with the Z-28 option. At the same time, the buyer immediately devoured the opportunity to choose SS set, automatic transmission, air conditioning, body cabriolet.
Just 3 years after the debut of Camaro, Chevrolet represents a second-generation model, which will be produced for 12 years.
Despite the gloomy forecasts for reducing the market and buying interest in the mid-1970 model year, Chevrolet brings the second generation Camaro market. The new European style design, the body has become longer than 5 cm, 10 cm doors, and the convertible is no longer produced. The promised engine with a volume of 7.4 liters was not built, and the volume of 6, the 5-liter is increased by one hundred cubes, but by the decision of the company's management, the older is marked with a number of 396 (the engine volume in cubic inches) as already well-proven in the eyes Buyers.
Over the next five years, the power of the engines continued to decline, so in 1975 it was even offered a 105-strong unit. But the competitors did not go better and in 1977, for the first time in the entire history of the model, the number of Camaro sold exceeded Mustang sales. In 1978, the situation repeated. And in 1979 sales volumes reached a record mark - 282 571 car.
The car presented in the museum unfortunately lost its originality. Engine, chassis and salon are installed from 4 generation Camaro (93-2002).
Fleetwood Metal Body was opened on April 1, 1909 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. It was an independent body for the production of bodywork, until the company was redeemed by Fisher Body, a division of General Motors. The company continued its activities until 1931, when all production facilities were transferred to a detrit.
Exclusive - it was just that word that attracted the rich. They acquired the engine, chassis and wheels from the advanced manufacturers and directed them to Fleetwood. Where and the body and interior decoration at the request of the customer was created. The customer met with the designer who depicted the wishes of the client on paper. After that, work on the embodiment of the project began. In the end, it was decided to release a car called Fleetwood. Cadillac Fleetwood has become one of the most popular awkle cars from General Motors. Fleetwood name began to appear since 1927. In 1946, Cadillac created a special version of the 60th series called "Series 60 Special Fleetwood".
In 1985, all Fleetwood models (with the exception of Fleetwood Brougham) were transferred to the front-wheel drive C-platform. Model Fleetwood Brougham continued to remain rear-wheel drive until 1986. In 1987, the rear-wheel drive Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham left the Fleetwood line and began to be called just Cadillac Brougham. Thus, the Fleetwood line model range was only the front-wheel drive versions. This year was offered only one version of the engine - the V8 HT-4100 volume of 4.1 liters, which in 1988 replaced the V8 HT-4500 volume of 4.5 liters.
In 1993, Fleetwood changes the front-wheel drive C-platform to a new rear-wheel drive D-platform. The body was developed on the basis of Chevrolet Caprice. In this model year, Cadillac Fleetwood was the largest auto-car from those produced in the United States at the time, as long as he was not discontinued in 1996.
Under the hood of the updated Cadillac Fleetwood, the V8 LT05 engine was installed with a volume of 5.7 liters, the power of which was 185 hp. In 1994, the V8 LT05 Shot of 5.7, the V8 LT-1 engine is 5.7 liters, borrowed from Chevrolet Corvette. Its capacity was 260 hp.
Fleetwood seventh generation has become the last classic full-size company car.
Ford Ltd Crown Victoria
Ford Ltd Crown Victoria Full-size rear-wheel drive sedan, manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1983 to 1991. Full-size rear-wheel drive sedan, produced by Ford Motor Company from 1983 to 1991.
This car Accurately copies police cars of the late 80s of California. An original beep was installed on the car and the light beam, which was installed on such cars and it is in this period of time.
In the US, police cars due to additional police options cost a third more expensive serial. The police never saved, so the cars were purchased in all states by many thousands. Since the 1980s, all records of police purchases beat two models Ford. Crown Victoria and Chevrolet Caprice. Crown Victoria to this day holds the palm of the championship in the Kopkarov market.
