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Fiat Abarth 2000 Concept from 1969

Dodge Matador

Dodge produced this model for only one year, 1960.

The Matador was one of two new models produced by Dodge in 1960 when it dropped its long-running Coronet and Custom models.. The Matador was designated Dodge's full-size base trim vehicle, with the Dodge Polara becoming the make's full-sized premium model. All Matadors were V8-powered.

These cars continued the style introduced by Virgil Exner for the 1957 Mopars.

 The majority of cars built by Dodge and sold during the 1960 model year were in Dodge's new "smaller" and less expensive full-sized model, the Dodge Dart. 27,908 Matadors were built.

Specifications

Engines: all ohv V-8; 361 cid (4.12 x 3.38), 295 bhp (1960), 265/305 bhp (1961); 383 cid (4.25 x 3.38), 325/330 bhp

Transmissions: 3-speed manual; 2-speed PowerFlite automatic, 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic

Suspension front: upper and lower A-arms, longitudinal torsion bars, anti-roll bar

Suspension rear: live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs

Brakes: front/rear drums

Wheelbase (in.): 122.0

Weight (lbs): 3,705-4,220

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Some 1960's Dragsters

NHRA Hall of Famer  Big John Mazmanian

 

Ford Cougar II

In 1963, Ford produced this interesting concept car.

1/25 model kit

Ford claimed a top speed of 168 MPH with the 4.8 liter V8 equipped car. Dayton wire wheels were fitted to the 90" wheelbased car. It had a  4 speed manual transmission and was built on the frame of an AC Cobra. It seems to me to be very reminiscent  of a Corvette.

The car was shown at the 1964 New York Fair, but of course was upstaged by the debut of the production Mustang at that venue.

The styling didn't show up in the Mercury Cougar, which was brought ot market in late '67. But if you squint, you sure can see some of the future Pantera in there.

Moskvitch 410

   The Moskvitch 410 is a four wheel drive  car which was made by Soviet manufacturer Moskvitch from 1957 to 1961. Only 9095 were produced. It was powered by a 35 hp four cylinder engine, upgraded to 45 hp in 1958. Transmission was a 3 speed (4 speed after 1959), with a 2 speed reverse.

  Standard equipment included radio and folding seats.

 Ground clearance was 8.7 inches, and it could drive through water up to a foot deep.

Fratzog

 Dodge's logo from September 1962 through 1981 was a fractured deltod composed of three arrowhead shapes forming a three-pointed star. The logo first appeared on the 1962 Polara 500 and the mid-year 1962 Custom 880. One of its designers came up with the meaningless name Fratzog for the logo, which ultimately stuck. As the Dodge Division's logo, Fratzog was incorporated in various badges and emblems on Dodge vehicles. It was also integrated into the design of such parts as steering wheel center hubs and road wheel covers.