And with the exception of the Porsche, the 370Z, and the Corvette, you could take any 3 or four of the remaining cars and combine their HP ratings and still not equal what most of us have in our Cobra's. This 1997 Land Rover Discovery 300 TDi is an original Camel Trophy veteran, it was piloted by the Romanian team in the 1997 Mongolia, This is the Caterham CSR GT, its the only one that was ever built, and it was developed by a former Sauber F1 Team, This is the new R/C Ford Bronco from famed automotive model company Tamiya, its a large 1/10th scale kit that builds a complete four-wheel, This is an original Meyers Manx, the first and only authentic fiberglass-bodied Beetle-based beach buggy, and a vehicle that has spawned countless imitations over, The Opel GT was released in Europe in 1968 as the German automakers new halo model. No question, then: the 2021 four-door casts a bigger shadow than the largest of the former Broncos. A 1984 model stood 6'2". The typical GM G-body tips the scale anywhere between 3,050 pounds and 3,400 pounds, and that's with a 305ci iron-headed small-block, not one of today's lighter aluminum alloy junkyard jewels. As in 1953, these were sports cars with great character and style that not only performed well but made all the right noises. Doors were mere shells (scooped out for storage) to which sliding side curtains could be attached. What is the average price for a luxury home in Community of Madrid, Spain? by: Alittle1, Cobalt327, Deuce, Eloc431962, Joe padavano, Jon, Matt167, Schnitz, Sprecher48(Click here to edit this page anonymously, or register a username to be credited for your work. In comparison, the 3 Series has a 110.6-inch wheelbase and a 182.5-inch overall length, and the 5 Series has a 116.9-inch wheelbase and is 193.4 inches long. I had a pro street version that I drove every day . Wheelbase 106.7" Length 180.5" Edge. . Copyright 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Since we're in the business of granting permission to gearheads to do what comes naturally, we ticked off ten reasons to buy a GM G-body. First came a major strategic move as BMC decided to centralize assembly of all its sports cars; this meant that Austin-Healey production moved 50 miles south, from Longbridge to the MG factory at Abingdon. The World's largest There is also room inside for rear-facing jump seats to make the Model S a seven-passenger sedan. With nearly 49 cubic feet of rear-seat space, 'I can comfortably cross my legs while sitting behind a driver's seat set to my 5-foot, 11-inch height,' noted Loh. Re: 104\" to 107\" wheelbase chassis I have a 1973 BLAZER frame (106"). Wheelbase 105.1" Length 172.7" Escape. Per British tradition, the soft top was of the build-it-yourself variety, though an optional bolt-on hardtop was offered soon after introduction. We recently featured a 10-second 1981 Malibu, built by Scotty Stites of Ripley, Mississippi, that has a total investment of $10k, including the car. Here, 15 cars we've found to be or feel larger than their exterior size suggests. While its likely that fewer than half the original Bugeyes survive today, its almost possible to build a new one from scratch, so numerous are the reproductions of virtually everything -- mechanical parts, body panels, trim, the works. The interior was re-trimmed with tan leather upholstery, 5 wire wheels with knock-off hubs were added, a side-mounted exhaust system was fitted, the front fenders were given vents and a discreet hood scoop was added to ensure plenty of fresh cool airflow. A complete tour and detailed inspection of the 2019 Battle of the Builders winner, the 1969 Camaro built by RingBrothers. Edited by AgentZ on Thursday 24th October 18:10, Tomorrow I'll try and remember to search all the new-registered cars with 2540mm wheelbases and post them, but I can't do historic searches. Then, the two-seater returned as an addition to the line. That's more rear-seat legroom than the midsize Honda Accord (38.5 inches). Byers and Jones decided to go their own separate ways in 1955, it was an amicable split, and they each continued developing their own designs. As for drag racing, the lion's share of instability resulting from the triangulated four-link set-up can be remedied by the installation of a simple rear anti-sway bar kit. So, yes, it's longer than the original but certainly more compact than the big . Also, a task like engine swapping is made simpler by the G-body's modular body-on-frame design. By that point, the disappointing BN4 had been forgotten, and the reputation and sales of the latest six-cylinder Healeys continued to mount. Dont Be That Guy, Reversing Gears ~ Rescuing Ones Own Derelict 1967 Pontiac GTO, How To Paint a Lace Roof on the Cheap Using Grandmas Curtains, Engine, Transmission, Chassis Swap Donor Vehicle Look-Up, Engine / Transmission / Chassis Donor Search, Project Cars and Part Donor Cars For Sale. Worst case would be a big car with heavy ends on a short wheelbase think '80s Lincoln Town Car. You can't do. We've seen this movie play out before with cars from the 1960s and 1970s and now it's the G-body's time to shine. At one point NHRA had a rule of 100 inch wheelbase for altereds, That got changed at some point so Anglia's could run. It didnt seem to handle as well either, and somehow came off as less of a sports car than its predecessors. Thanks. The cars also used a 110-inch wheelbase, which was a significant reduction from previous years. You bring the gumption. At upscale brand Buick, The G-body Century began alongside the Regal with much the same intention as Chevrolet to split the size segment into "family" and "fun." So I was wondering what has a wheel base of 100 inches or near as makes no odds? : For registered members this ad will NOT show, Cobra Make, Engine: 2002 Superformance w/392 stroker. And our final reason: money. The car is now being offered for sale on Bring A Trailer out of San Diego, California. Real World Hagerty Collector Car Insurance Claim Experience, How To Be Prepared For A Dyno Session And Not Waste Your Money, Holey Goat Father/Son Texas Road Trip 5 Days, and 2000+ Miles, Are You Killing The Hot Rod Community? Engine choices did vary, though many chose a V8 for obvious reasons. I have the feeling there will be a, Interested enough to go looking, but not bothered enough to read through all of these, Edited by s p a c e m a n on Thursday 24th October 18:25. Fortuitously, the G-body was designed for flexible use and was configured from the beginning to be used as a four-door sedan and wagon as well as luxury coupe. The 2021's style is informed by the tiny 1960s originals. Snug and well equipped, it was equally comfortable open and closed. If you've got gasoline running through your veins, it's a good bet you already crave a G-body for any number of reasons, but on the chance you're looking for yet another reason to buy one for a new project, there are plenty of excuses. While the personal luxury coupe segment was a huge money maker through the 1970s and mid 1980s, the style would falter during the G-body's run. At 13.0 cubic feet, the 3 Series only has 1.0 cubic-foot less cargo room than its larger sibling. Initially, the Austin-Healey 3000s main distinctions were an enlarged engine with 2912 cc and 124 horsepower, plus front-disc brakes (drums continued at the rear). (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Right now, wagons are particularly popular and the prices have not yet caught up. I just want to know if anybody knows of a website that has this information so I know what kind of donner car I will need. A trick most G-body rodders perform is to remove the HVAC air-handler heater-box assembly (sometimes called "the suitcase" for obvious reasons). GM's product planners were very careful to design the G-body intermediate to fill many roles as the regulatory and environmental landscape was always changing. The last also contributed its rear suspension, with a live axle located by upper radius arms and cantilevered quarter-elliptic leaf springs. Not even the little Fiat 500's is shorter .although it's in the ballpark. People loved it. There is also a lounge mode if you want to recline and watch a movie on the infotainment screen. the important thing is how the polar moment of inertia relates to the polar moment of grip. Known for its dancing hamster mascots, the Kia Soul hatchback has more interior volume than many other similar-sized hatchbacks. In fact, that was one of the reasons we gave it the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year award: "It's in this category the bigger Passat really shines. Although some vehicles feel smaller inside than their exterior presence would suggest, other vehicles are roomier inside than you might guess from their small exterior dimensions. I've wondered about this myself. With its rudimentary rear end, the Bugeye could be darty and prone to oversteer, but since the steering was so responsive -- and top speed only 80 mph -- it rarely got away from you. The minimum for a /G class car was 92" and the Anglia was only 90". Wheelbase length cross reference database including Classic, Late Model, Foreign and Domestic Cars and Trucks. The 108-inch wheelbase GM G-body was a step below the full-sized 116-inch wheelbase B-body, which underpinned cars like the Chevy Caprice, Pontiac Bonneville, Oldsmobile 98, and Buick LeSabre. You can't do that, but you can buy into the coming G-body boom as Gen Xers get into retirement and begin looking to relive their carefree childhood years. That's 6 inches more legroom than the similarly sized Chevy and just 1.6 inches less legroom than the full-size Mercedes-Benz S-Class. With 11.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat, the Spark is also ahead of the 500 (8.5 cubic feet) and the Cooper Hardtop (5.7 cubic feet). As GM's go-to intermediate platform, the G-body got used for everything under the sun, and when a GM division needed a specialty car for a halo product, the G-body was often selected as the basis for a limited production run. Auto engineers are a lot like hot rodders in that they have the same objectives: build it as inexpensively as possible, design it as lightweight as feasible, and make it as efficient as available technology can make it. 71- Newer 2wd trucks use a 5 on 5 lug pattern. Still, these were exciting years for Austin-Healey, especially once the little frogeye Sprite arrived in 1958 to take the marque into high-volume territory for the first time. Powered by Gasoline and Caffeine. Both front and rear have internal parts missing. (See what a budget-oriented 8-second Malibu wagon is all about, Even though GM's engineers were shooting for low mass and great fuel economy with the G-body, they still planned for the intermediate to swallow every engine in the general's line-up, including the 454ci big-block Chevy which was never officially offered. "I tech'd this car under four . Thus, the Big Healey formula established in 1956 wasnt altered conceptually in its 12 years. Boasting even more power -- 148 bhp -- from the same-size engine, it featured a restyled dashboard with wood paneling, and a between-the-seats center console. Not necessarily. Built at Abingdon from early 1964 to the winter of 1967-68, the Mk III was undoubtedly the best of the breed -- and the fastest: top speed was about 120 mph. Rated output rose to 132 bhp but magazine tests showed no gain in performance, and since the setup was tricky to keep in tune, BMC dropped it a year later. A trick most G-body rodders perform is to remove the HVAC air-handler heater-box assembly (sometimes called "the suitcase" for obvious reasons). GM's new slimmed-down 108-inch wheelbase G-body platform would hit showrooms in 1978 and help stem the tideor at least slow it down for a while. See Also: Wheelbase Cross-Reference Database: Classic, Late Model, Foreign, Domestic, Understanding Aluminum Heads and Spark Plugs, An Online Magazine for DIY Hot Rod Builders. That damn 26 car was fast till he forgot he was on asphalt and tried to find the cusion in turn 1. Behold the four-door. Automotive Technical and Reference Information, Project Cars, Trucks and Salvage Vehicles For Sale, 1951-1954 Special, Deluxe, Carolina, Dragon, Manhattan ( exc 1951 ). This appearance distinction was quite accidental. Ever since the first-generation Honda Fit arrived on U.S. shores, the subcompact hatchback has been wowing buyers with its innovative "Magic Seat." Alas, it wouldnt last long: just three years and near 49,000 units. 25 May 2007. Located in Central Mo. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by roadcruisers, Jul 3, 2018. This car was refurbished in 2012, works included a new tan interior, new red paintwork, the addition of a Corvette windscreen, and wire wheels. From 1963 there was a clause in the rules that allowed the Anglia to run but only with small block engines and not with superchargers. 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But autumn 1957 brought two important developments. The Community of Madrid approves 4 million for aid to self-employed workers. They could be a handful with a strong 360 in them. The Marauder X-100 was only equipped with the 360 hp (268 kW; 365 . A Phase II version arrived later in the year with modified rear-axle location (now by radius arms) and chassis alterations allowing more suspension travel. 5.0 Ford with AOD . North Americans tend to measure theirs in inches, though this should be converted . Impressive indeed. 2,888 posts. . Cruise, revving, What took months of long days in the shop is distilled down to a high-paced video that captures EVERY part of the rebuild process, Vintage 1980 Yamaha Enticer Snowmobile Revival to Former Glory, 5 Common Mistakes That Cause Crooked Burnouts. Related: Pontiac's Huge Contribution to the Muscle Car Movement. The Meteor made its public debut at the 1953 Petersen Motorama at the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and it received a warm reception. Specifically, GM had retained all the characteristics hot rodders liked, such as a large engine bay, rear-wheel drive, and body-on-frame construction, while chopping hundreds of pounds of mass. A decent 1978 to 1983 Chevy Malibu coupe typically fetches under $10k, and if you will consider four-doors or wagons, that number comes way down to a couple grand. Its family-schlepping credentials are impressive. Pontiac offered the LeMans coupe and Bonneville sedan. Wheelbase Make Model; 85: Nash: 1954-1959 Metropolitan: 100: Frazer, Kaiser: Category. (Confusingly, the Bonneville was both a mid-sized G-body and full-sized B-body at the same time!) To see more from the Car Craft video series, subscribe to the MotorTrend YouTube channel today! The links are divided into two pairs, a pair of upper control arms and a pair of lower ones, which limit the rotation of the axle while positively locating it laterally. That's more than in some midsize sedans. The Civic sedan has nearly 2 inches more legroom than the longer Chevrolet Cruze, as well. Its not know exactly how many SR-100s have survived to the modern day however there is a growing community of people dedicated to saving these cars and their fiberglass peers from the era, largely led by Geoff Hacker at Forgotten Fiberglass. The natural evolution of the 100/4 -- the Austin-Healey 100 Six -- traded its four-cylinder engine for -- you guessed it -- a powerful straight six. If you plan on upping the power output on a G-body, the news is good: you'll likely end up with a car that weighs less and runs faster down the quarter-mile. Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP. 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