MCACN 2022

The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (“MCACN” to those in-the-know) just wrapped up its annual event in Chicago, and the folks who put it on killed it once again … what? You don’t know about this event and the inherent goodness of efforts involved? Read on!

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MCACN was one of those events that you could have caught in magazines the same way I did. I told myself, “This looks cool — I’m gonna go next year.” And then, once you go through the doors and see that neon sign and the cars on the floor, you soil yourself. It’s simply flabbergasting the number of cars that wow you, and then you think, “How are they going to top it next year?” And then when you visit the next year, you are overcome with the same feeling of wonderment and glee because the folks that work behind the scenes have put on another show that rates an 11 on a scale of 1-10 (a la “Spinal Tap”). It’s simply unbelievable, time and time again, a spectacular one-two punch along with Thanksgiving.

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If you caught the ClassicCars.com Journal preview of MCACN, you can see what was planned. In the ensuing days, we will publish a serial of the different displays but, for now, consider this an introduction that shows the variety of cars that were in attendance, such as this 1967 Pontiac GTO that was one of the giveaway vehicles in a Thom McAn contest.

This 1960 Corvette is known as the Cunningham Corvette. Briggs Cunningham wanted to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in an American car with American drivers, so be brought a team of three Corvettes to do just that. All three featured the same options, all curated by Zora Arkus-Duntov, Chevrolet engineer and Corvette godfather. The #3 car was driven by John Fitch and Bob Grossman, and it crossed the finish line first in its class and eighth overall. This marked the first time a Corvette achieved that distinction.

Believe it or not, when you ordered the Stage 1 engine for the 1970 Buick GS 455, the standard transmission was a three-speed manual. Sixteen hardtops and two convertibles were built in this configuration, and two of them were at MCACN.

You think that’s nifty? Then check out this 1966 Pontiac GTO, which was originally built in its standard configuration — that means it’s a three-on-the-tree. Betcha never seen one of those!

Here are two 1970 Mustang SportsRoofs, Fordspeak for “fastback.” Notice neither are Mach Is. Both were built with the R-code 428 Cobra Jet with ram air, so here you have two of 496 built. Both also have the Drag Pack, so 170 of the 496 were like these.

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Garner Customs & Restorations had a display showing their wares, including this 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W30 convertible that was originally painted in Chrysler’s Plum Crazy. Special-order colors are rare, but when it’s another brand’s, it’s a new twist. Dig the 1970 Rallye 350 too.

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In a similar vein is this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner — it was produced in a special-order color. Often known as Corporate Blue, it’s fondly referred to as “Petty Blue.” A handful of these have been found over the years, but they all have been special-order vehicles.

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Remember that Superbird that was tossed around by Hurricane Ian in Florida? Well, it was at MCACN. Seems a collector bought it and its Daytona sister, then the new owner called Magnum Auto Restoration to see if they could bring the bird up to spec. As luck would have it, an associate had just dropped off a vehicle and had an empty trailer, so the Superbird was taken to its new home in one fell swoop.

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Here are two 1971 Hemi Dodges: Challenger R/T and Charger R/T. That year, the Challenger received a mild facelift with new striping, while the Charger was all-new. Mopar expert Scott Smith told me this Charger is one of the best originals he has ever seen. Note the rubber bumpers, a rare option that was only available in a limited number of colors.

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“Supercars” is the name often referred to dealer-prepped vehicles. The 1969 Camaro on the left is a Dick Harrell Camaro, which doesn’t have as high visibility as, say, a Yenko, but Dick Harrell was helping Yenko and others so he could be seen as the Big Kahuna of Supercars. Next to it is a 1969 Yenko Nova, one of 37 built.

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This 1969 Chevrolet Malibu doesn’t look special compared to a lot of other cars at MCACN, but it features a 300-horsepower 350 backed by a four-speed manual, making it a nice performance car incognito. Note the silver trim, which was a part of the Malibu series.

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Mike Mancini’s American Muscle Car Restoration always has a lift in their display to tout its talents, especially when being judged (an option for MCACN participants). Here he and his team had a 1968 Plymouth GTX 440 four-speed convertible, 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack, but don’t think they just do Mopars — several years ago, they featured an award-winning Olds 4-4-2 W30.

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The holy grail among muscle cars are Hemi E-body convertibles. This 1970 Hemi’Cuda convertible hasn’t been seen in years, but a new owner dusted it up and brought it to MCACN. Note that it’s a triple black car with great options like Elastomeric front bumper.

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Speaking of black Hemi’Cudas, there was one in Ryan Brutt’s Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display. You can count on complete coverage of all these rough diamonds in a future story.

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Even Auto World was on hand to help enthusiasts feed another part of their hobby.

These are but a selection of cars at MCACN. Stay tuned for features on each of the displays but, for now, check out a few more vehicles in the below gallery.

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This 1-Of-500 Manual Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution Is Being Auctioned Off In The U.S.

The 90s were a wild time for Japanese cars, with some of the most iconic vehicles to ever come out of the country stemming from those years. One of the coolest yet somewhat unknown projects of the time was the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, a road-legal homologated Dakar Rally SUV, and one has popped up for sale in the U.S.

It’s worth noting that the Pajero Evolution was never sold in the U.S., nor was it legal to import until this year. As such, this 1997 model up for auction on Cars & Bids is fresh off the boat, having just been imported from Japan in the earlier part of the year.

See Also: 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evo Is A Reminder Of The Brand’s Dakar-Dominating Days

Something else to know about this SUV is that it’s exceedingly rare. Only 2,500 examples were ever produced from 1997 to 1999, and this one is one of only about 500 of them to be fitted with a manual transmission, making it even more desirable.

To differentiate itself from the normal Pajero of the time, the Evo sports an exclusive body kit complete with box flares, new bumpers, a new hood, and a rear hatch spoiler with fin-shaped endplates. Other changes included new 16-inch wheels, skid plates, and a new suspension system. Inside, there are Recaro sport seats up front, and the seller has also added a Nardi steering wheel and a Pioneer touchscreen head unit.

More: Do Off-Roaders Get Any Cooler Than This Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution?

While the SUV’s odometer does read a somewhat high 129,860 miles (208,989 km), you wouldn’t know it by looking at it. And thankfully, for those looking to return the Evo to stock to preserve its collector status, the light number of modifications ensures that task won’t be too difficult.

Under the hood of the off-roader is a 3.5-liter V6, which is technically rated at 276 hp (280 PS / 206 kW) and 256 lb-ft (348 Nm) of torque, though that first figure was believed to be underrated due to the horsepower-limiting “gentlemen’s agreement” of the time. Nevertheless, that engine drives the rear or all four wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case.

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<aGeorgia's DUI Guy Josh McKay Lost His State Senate Race

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VW develops an electric workplace chair with a 12-mph top speed

Volkswagen’s long-rumored entry-level electric design is right here, and it’s not fairly what we anticipated. The company’s Norwegian division constructed an electric workplace chair with a surprisingly lengthy list of functions (including a rear-view cam) to promote its variety of industrial vans.

We’re on the opposite end of the calendar from April Fool’s, so this isn’t a joke, though absolutely nothing suggests the chair will be mass-produced. Even if it continues to be a one-off, it’s a cool one. It rides on five wheels, it’s two-wheel-drive, as well as it offers a little over seven miles of range, which in an office setting is ideally adequate to last you for a minimum of a week. If you’re in a thrill, the chair can travel at as much as 12 miles per hour.

The listing of tools reads almost like a cars and truck’s. It features LED lighting with a”job celebration” function, a horn, a USB battery charger, a heated seat, as well as also a trailer drawback– we can not make this up, people. Volkswagen hasn’t launched the towing Ability. Sit, distort up, and also you can rely on a rear-view camera as well as 360-degree sensing units to help you move . The touchscreen embedded in the left-side armrest shows an infomercial system, as well as there’s a small storage space big enough to keep a laptop computer as well as different documents. Why? Well, why not? If you desire an even more comprehensive response, the company described that it has created Norway’s most popular workplace on 4 wheels for over 17 years. “Now, we have lastly created something for all of you that are stuck in workplace jobs,”it wrapped up.

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Full-Size Ford F-150 Lightning Lego Replica Took 1,600 Hour to Create

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Alfa Romeo Could Unveil A New Supercar In March 2023

Alfa Romeo could unveil a new supercar as soon as March 2023 and it will likely be a bespoke model from the automaker.

Details about the model are limited and it is unclear whether it will be all-electric or if it will have a combustion engine. It has previously been referred to as an exclusive sports car but while recently speaking with Autocar, Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato said its positioning in the market had yet to be confirmed, meaning it could be a legitimate supercar.

“It could be iconic, super-sexy and recognizable as an Alfa Romeo at first sight,” Imparato said. “It’s not done yet, but it’s ongoing. The positioning is ongoing. We have so many fans asking for something special.”

Read: Alfa Romeo’s Facelifted Giulia And Stelvio Teasers Confirm Styling Changes, New Competizione Trim

Imparato hinted that the new model could use a chassis developed in-house, claiming that “It’s 1969 [the Spider] since the last time Alfa Romeo was stamped on a chassis” and adding that it would be “a cool thing” to do it again.

A report from August asserted that the car could use an upgraded version of the 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 from the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Speaking in August, Imparato added that the car could take design inspiration from some of Alfa’s past models.

“I am not the only one to love Alfa’s past,” he said. “We have so many fantastic ideas based on our iconic history, so I can say yes, but I can say it’s like nothing else. In each of our proposals, you will always, always find a kind of signal of our DNA and our heritage, and you will find it clearly and quickly, so I am sure when you see something [the car] you will say this reminds me of whatever.”

Imparato added that more would be revealed about the car this month. 

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Honda Acty, Lancia Delta Integrale, Mitsubishi Evo II: The Dopest Cars I Found for Sale Online

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‘re mosting likely to import something, why not go large? Why not dip into your childhood memories of Initial D, and also revive the fabulous Lan-Evo? No, none of those monotonous American-market models, you want the great crap. Raw, untamed, wild. This Evo II actually is that excellent. It’s provided as “not a collection agency car,” yet “more of a motorist’s automobile.” Or, perhaps a lot more tellingly, a “fixer upper.” That implies you can beat on this rally tale to your heart’s web content, as well as never ever seem like you’re squandering prospective Bring A Trailer cash on each downshift. It’s excellent.

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Checklist: Eight Steps For Winter Car Prep

Now that autumn has arrived, it’s a superb time to check your vehicle’s handbook for consistently set up upkeep. Winter auto prep jobs consist of oil modifications, coolant flush and refill, and cleaning or replacing air and also fuel filters.

While you’re at it, have a service technician inspect the problem of radiator hose pipes, drive belts, as well as oil as well as transmission frying pan gaskets. A car dealership can also execute any type of brand-new flash updates to the vehicle’s onboard computers.

That’s standard year-round stuff. It’s also sensible to start preparing for winter season– well prior to the mercury goes down. Use this helpful checklist with web links to various other handy posts to make sure optimum safety as well as efficiency throughout the chilliest winter season.

The Eight Steps for Winter Car Prep

1. Battery

Have a licensed service technician inspect the battery or replace a battery that is greater than two years old. Maintaining the battery terminals, cable televisions, and also surface area tidy will certainly guarantee optimal life. Make certain that the battery provider is in great problem because vibration lowers battery life.

2. Wiper Blades

If your wiper blades are greater than 6 months old, change them. Winter blades are thicker as well as extra resilient for cleaning up ice and snow off the windscreen.

3. Exhaust

A dripping exhaust system can have lethal consequences in the winter months when automobile passengers keep the home windows closed. Place the automobile on a lift and look for corrosion, damaged exhaust wall mounts, as well as the condition of the catalytic converter. Corroded tubing not only leaks fumes into the automobile, however can additionally limit air movement through the engine, robbing it of power.

4. Lights

Since winter months driving frequently includes low-light conditions, winter vehicle preparation requires taking a look at your headlamps and also tail lights. Use lens cleaner on unclean or fogged lenses that might be decreasing the quantity of light coming out of the fixtures. See: “A Headlight Restoration Kit Brings Back Brilliant, Clear Lights.”

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Winter tires feature blocky step layouts and rubber substances that wo

n’t tense up like a hockey puck when the

temperature nears the freezing point. 5. Tires Examine your tires for indicators of wear, consisting of uneven walk wear which could indicate that your wheels run out placement. Stick a cent in the footsteps: If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, it’s time for new tires.

Check tire rising cost of living every 2 weeks making use of suggested tire stress found on the sticker label inside the driver’s side door jamb. While all-season tires supply ample traction in the majority of winter months problems, winter season tires are intensified to stay soft in freezing temperature levels, using the very best traction on ice and snow.

6. Brakes

If your brakes are squealing, the audible sensor is possibly cautioning you that the pads or shoes need changing. Check the brake rotors for warping or racking up. Some rotors can be machined, however if there is excessive wear, the repair is a total substitute.

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“( max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px”> A great winter months emergency situation kit includes things like a grip mat. Brake lines can get corroded from roadway salt. Considering that the braking system is hydraulic, any type of hole in the lines will impact the lorry’s ability to stop. Flush as well as replenish the stopping system according to the producer’s referrals.

7. Gas Lines

When the temperature level goes down listed below freezing, add a container of gas line de-icer to avoid dampness from cold in the gas lines.

8. Emergency Kit

Carry an emergency package consisting of a shovel, jumper cable televisions, sand or feline litter, blankets, handwear covers, boots, a flashlight, flares, and some non-perishable food.

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