Oddball Muscle Cars

Paul Ceasrine · 03-24-2010, 06:43 AM

blackjack,
I posted some info earlier on the 70 Grand Prix SSJ. Really a
Lite-Weight Odd-Ball, only 3900lbs. But with the 4-speed and 3.42 posi
may have been the quickest of the bunch in the quarter-mile. 15.50's.

One-More-Beast; 1958 Chrysler 300-D, with a 392 Hemi, with EFI
(fuel injection). Rated at 390 HP. A land-barge at 4475 lbs.
1/4 mile = 16.00's @ 85mph.
A Whale-Sail-Tail.
Paul

Rory McNeil · 03-24-2010, 01:19 PM

How about a 1959 Mercury 2 door sedan with a 430 with 3 2 barrels rated at 400 HP. I have seen some video & a magazine article on a green example of this model, which ran low 14`s at the Pure Stock Musclecar Drags a couple of years ago.

Paul Ceasrine · 03-24-2010, 05:29 PM

Rory,
I would think the 59' Mercury maybe the "King" in the pre-60' era.
Not sure on the "King" of the pre-70' era.
But a nice ODD-BALL Tons-Of-Steel Match Race for 1970-and-later cars.
1970 Pontiad Grand Prix SSJ, 455/370HP H.O. (M-21 4-speed)
versus
1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT, 440/390 Six-Barrell (Torque-Flite)
Not sure who wins the Best-of-3 Match Race, but the loser gets towed
to a scrap-metal/junkyard and comes back as (2) Toyota Corolla's.
Paul

Paul Ceasrine · 03-26-2010, 08:35 AM

DR289,
On a 'Lite-Weight Odd-Ball',
1965 Ford Falcon (Sedan/Post Car). Only 8 produced, Canadien cars only. 289/271HP ("K" Code or possibly "992 Code").
With 4-speed transmissions and traction-lock rear.
Damn things ran in B/Stock in 65'. Must have 'ripped' up some
'Heinys' up there in Ontario. Only 2600 lbs. and some change.
Dead-on 13.00's, must have grabbed a few GTO Tiger Tails!
PJC

BlueOval Ralph · 03-26-2010, 10:05 AM

1957 Mercury 2-door post 3- speed with the M-335 opt and 335 hp
368 cid engine 2x4 barrel carbs ported heads. Bill Stroupe built engines for these production cars this was also the NASCAR package.

There was also a high-performance M-335 version built mainly for racing, named for its horsepower with twin four-barrel carbs and tighter compression.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

DR289,
On a 'Lite-Weight Odd-Ball',
1965 Ford Falcon (Sedan/Post Car). Only 8 produced, Canadien cars only. 289/271HP ("K" Code or possibly "992 Code").
With 4-speed transmissions and traction-lock rear.
Damn things ran in B/Stock in 65'. Must have 'ripped' up some
'Heinys' up there in Ontario. Only 2600 lbs. and some change.
Dead-on 13.00's, must have grabbed a few GTO Tiger Tails!
PJC

blkjack · 03-26-2010, 07:57 PM

Odd Ball at Mecum 300G

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...510_032610_S96

Paul Ceasrine · 03-26-2010, 08:24 PM

blkjack,
Is that $300,000 including the sellers fee?
Not added on the Feature's List.
This car sunk the 'Titanic'

PC

03-24-2010, 06:43 AM	#1
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Oddball Muscle Cars blackjack, I posted some info earlier on the 70 Grand Prix SSJ. Really a Lite-Weight Odd-Ball, only 3900lbs. But with the 4-speed and 3.42 posi may have been the quickest of the bunch in the quarter-mile. 15.50's. One-More-Beast; 1958 Chrysler 300-D, with a 392 Hemi, with EFI (fuel injection). Rated at 390 HP. A land-barge at 4475 lbs. 1/4 mile = 16.00's @ 85mph. A Whale-Sail-Tail. Paul

03-24-2010, 01:19 PM	#2
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,104 Times in 302 Posts	Re: Oddball Muscle Cars How about a 1959 Mercury 2 door sedan with a 430 with 3 2 barrels rated at 400 HP. I have seen some video & a magazine article on a green example of this model, which ran low 14`s at the Pure Stock Musclecar Drags a couple of years ago. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

03-24-2010, 05:29 PM	#3
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Oddball Muscle Cars Rory, I would think the 59' Mercury maybe the "King" in the pre-60' era. Not sure on the "King" of the pre-70' era. But a nice ODD-BALL Tons-Of-Steel Match Race for 1970-and-later cars. 1970 Pontiad Grand Prix SSJ, 455/370HP H.O. (M-21 4-speed) versus 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT, 440/390 Six-Barrell (Torque-Flite) Not sure who wins the Best-of-3 Match Race, but the loser gets towed to a scrap-metal/junkyard and comes back as (2) Toyota Corolla's. Paul Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 03-24-2010 at 05:34 PM. Reason: correction

03-26-2010, 08:35 AM	#4
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Oddball Muscle Cars DR289, On a 'Lite-Weight Odd-Ball', 1965 Ford Falcon (Sedan/Post Car). Only 8 produced, Canadien cars only. 289/271HP ("K" Code or possibly "992 Code"). With 4-speed transmissions and traction-lock rear. Damn things ran in B/Stock in 65'. Must have 'ripped' up some 'Heinys' up there in Ontario. Only 2600 lbs. and some change. Dead-on 13.00's, must have grabbed a few GTO Tiger Tails! PJC

03-26-2010, 07:57 PM	#6
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 288 Likes: 26 Liked 55 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Oddball Muscle Cars Odd Ball at Mecum 300G http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...510_032610_S96

03-26-2010, 08:24 PM	#7
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Oddball Muscle Cars blkjack, Is that $300,000 including the sellers fee? Not added on the Feature's List. This car sunk the 'Titanic' PC

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