Seen at the Hot Rod Power Tour

With cars as far as the eye can see, the Power Tour had plenty to look at and take pictures of. Instead of the ubiquitous Camaros, Mustangs and Chevelles, I focused on the more unique and unusual cars present. If you have pics of your own, feel free to add them.




http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1948-XL.jpg

Yes, Virginia, that's an NA victim of an Arkansan owner with too much time on his hands.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1947-XL.jpg

It doesn't get any better from this angle.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1945-XL.jpg

Wayne's World! Excellent!

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1992-XL.jpg

Factory Five Shelby Daytona Coupe. If you can't quite swing $7 mil for the real thing, you can buy this, starting at $20995.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1933-XL.jpg

Bell bottoms not included.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_2005-XL.jpg

Rare 1954 Kaiser Darrin, one of 435 produced....driven all the way from Wisconsin.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_2006-XL.jpg

I'm sorry, i'll say it. That Pacer is Awesome! For some reason i've always had a soft spot for those hideous cars.

Actually owned a Gremlin that never ran and got rid of it before it became a money pit. Test drove a running one(73) in highschool, was a fun drive compared to my brother's Dodge Dart, I remember steering being sharp & zippy compared to the same year dart. (yes I know i'm comparing turds here)

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Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

I'm sorry, i'll say it. That Pacer is Awesome! For some reason i've always had a soft spot for those hideous cars.

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I took Driver's Ed in a Pacer back in the day...I thought it was the coolest car ever! ::hippi:: No matter how hard I tried, that thing would not do a donut in the snow. (This was up in Ohio in the dead of winter)

You were really a cool dude if you drove a Starksy & Hutch car in the early 70s. Then the big Firebird Trans Ams came out later in the mid 70s.

Nice pictures ptech! Thanks for posting. I never heard of a Kaiser Darrin before. I'll have to google it.

Factory Five Daytona Coupe....HNNNNNGGGGGGG.....

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The problem with custom body kits is it makes the wheels look pushed in. I know the car would still be hideous but it wouldn't look as silly. Reminds me of the Chinese guy that built himself a Lamborghini.

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Originally Posted by Nails

Nice pictures ptech! Thanks for posting. I never heard of a Kaiser Darrin before. I'll have to google it.

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Really? I always flip through the old car books at Half Price Books. There are lots of cars, lots of folks never heard of before. Henry J, Avanti, LaSalle, REO, DeSoto

+1 on the Pacer looking kick-ass! Always thought they looked cool even though they were crap cars. Hell, I thought the AMC Eagle wagon my folks had was kick ass - the original AWD crossover wagon.

The Kaiser Darrin is rare and interesting, but quite unattractive - especially from the front. Never liked 'em...

The AMC Eagle wagon was ahead of its time. Most crossovers/SUVs are just station wagons!

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Originally Posted by mk2tmr2

Factory Five Daytona Coupe....HNNNNNGGGGGGG.....

http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia...n-my-pants.gif

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http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1993-XL.jpg

Dammit. I need my 5 car garage so I can start my daytona coupe build...

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Originally Posted by sammm

...I thought it was the coolest car ever! ::hippi::

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Cool enough for even God to ride in.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M.../M/image-M.jpg

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M.../GodPacer4.jpg

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/u...ynes_world.jpg

BTW, I would take a Pacer (or an Eagle) with a tweaked Jeep 4.0 HO swap... should bolt right in!

http://blog.nwautos.com//071009_tony...io_604x372.jpg
http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...pic-38114.jpeg

Yes, would sex. But needs Halibrand replica wheels...

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Originally Posted by ptech

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1993-XL.jpg

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ive never seen these in person...but i kinda like em
http://forum.streetlegaltv.com/photo...9/IMG_9191.JPGhttp://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...ele/tracer.jpg

Who wants some MoPacer?!?
http://www.mopacer.com/

C

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Originally Posted by trickyrix

Yes, would sex. But needs Halibrand replica wheels...

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No kidding. Or at least anything BUT what are on it.

Those are Ford GT wheels (or replicas thereof). But yes, Halibrands. And billboard tires.

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Originally Posted by cwisenheimer

Those are Ford GT wheels (or replicas thereof). But yes, Halibrands. And billboard tires.

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So apparently I don't care much for Ford GT wheels. Bummer. If I can't read the brand on the tires from 100 yards, it just won't do! :-)

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Originally Posted by cwisenheimer

Those are Ford GT wheels (or replicas thereof). But yes, Halibrands. And billboard tires.

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Correct. Proving my theory that modern Dubs look awful and out of proportion on a nice vintage car (or replica, as the case may be).

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1994-XL.jpg

1950 Joerns....Built by its then owner Jack Joerns and raced at a makeshift dragstrip in Caddo Mills

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1997-XL.jpg

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1996-XL.jpg

Damn, that's a nice rack!

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Originally Posted by ptech

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1994-XL.jpg

1950 Joerns....Built by its then owner Jack Joerns and raced at a makeshift dragstrip in Caddo Mills

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1997-XL.jpg

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1996-XL.jpg

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That's very cool. Thanks ptech!

Yep... very cool... :clap:
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That car was pretty rad for 1950. It pretty much predated all 2 seater sports cars including the Corvette, T-bird and all the British roadsters, sans the Jag.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1972-XL.jpg

Nice to see a done up vintage truck other than a Ford or a Chevy.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_1942-XL.jpg

Ok, have you EVER seen a custom Matador? Have you ever seen a Matador period?

I was there! Got to sit on the bridge by the entrance and watch cars roll in for about an hour. I'll post some crappy iPhone pics later I hope.

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_2009-XL.jpg

Morris Minor Woody Traveler...

http://fastercat.smugmug.com/Other/M...MG_2012-XL.jpg

...running on airless Michelin Tweels.