70 HEMI 'CUDA " THE MOST SAUGHT AFTER OF ALL !! "

From 1966-71, Dodge stuffed their massive Hemi into the small E-Body platform and the 1970 Hemi 'Cuda is widely accepted as one of the most saught after of these. Only 652 were built when new, including 14 rare convertibles, making an original Hemi 'Cuda a rare sight. The Hemi 'Cuda was forced in scarcity due to the extra $900 it cost to build one-nearly a third of the standard purchase price. At $250, the 390 bhp 440 V8 became the norm and made the Hemi Cuda an exception. Motor Trend tested the 426 Hemi ’Cuda in their May 1970 issue, reaching 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 14 seconds at 102 mph. The long list of options made available for 1970 Barracudas included such goodies as a Track Pak with a 3.54:1 differential ratio, Rallye wheels, a range of exciting colors including Plum Crazy, pistol grip shifters, hockey stick sport stripes, hood pins and a variety of creature comforts. Of all the options, the R-code steet Hemi 426 was the most legendary Mopar engine. It typically delivered 425 bhp through the solid 727 Torqueflight automatic and a 3.55:1 Sure Grip rear axle. That is, unless the car was one of the 284 that got a 4-speed manual. With their classic shape, tire-shredding American power, limited production and huge popularity a 1970 Hemi 'Cuda can easily fetch over $150 000 USD. This is a remarkable amount for a car with the same build quailty as a mass-produced Plymouth. However, the aggressive sound of Hemi combined with visual street cred and Barrett-Jackson publicity now make these Cudas more expensive than most Ferraris produced in the same era. Changes for 1971 were minimal and included a more complex 6 inlet grille design and fender gill louvers. Only 100 or so of these were built and the seven ultra-rare 1971 convertibles are the most expensive muscle cars money can buy. In 72, the government and EPA kicked the muscle car in the ass with emissions regulations. After that time, no more Hemi or more big block models could be ordered

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Legendary " Shelby " GT-H " Limited Production Mustang is Reborn

SHELBY AUTOMOBILES BEGINS PRODUCTION ON NEW SHELBY GT-H AT ITS LAS VEGAS FACILITY
4/17/2006

SHELBY AUTOMOBILES BEGINS PRODUCTION ON NEW SHELBY GT-H
AT ITS LAS VEGAS FACILITY


Special Edition Performance Mustang Rental Draws Excitement after Recent Debut at New York International Auto Show


LAS VEGAS, NV (April 17, 2006) -- On the 42nd birthday of the Ford Mustang (introduced on April 17, 1964), Carroll Shelby International Inc’s (CSBI.PK) wholly owned subsidiary Shelby Automobiles, Inc. announced today the start of production of the new Shelby GT-H at its Las Vegas production facility. The Shelby GT-H was recently unveiled to press on April 12th at the media days at the New York International Auto Show and received rave reviews from the crowd with anticipation building for their introduction to the rental market later this year.



Forty years ago, Ford Motor Company, Carroll Shelby and The Hertz Corporation came up with an ingenious program to help get high-performance, special-edition Ford Mustangs into the hands of rental customers who also happened to be car enthusiasts. Today, the story of Shelby's 1966 GT350 Hertz "Rent-A-Racer" program is legendary.



To connect that car's magical past with the modern capabilities of the new Ford Mustang, Ford, Shelby and Hertz have again teamed up to offer the 2006 Shelby GT-H – a hot, new performance Mustang that will be available only to Hertz rental customers beginning later this year.



Like the original “Rent-a-Racer,” the Shelby GT-H will be instantly recognizable with its Black-and-Gold Hertz exterior paint-and-stripes theme, Shelby Automobiles performance hood, and other exterior styling enhancements, including a special front fascia and side scoops. Each Shelby GT-H will also wear unique emblems and feature a numbered dash badge with Carroll Shelby's signature.



“The Ford Shelby GT-H is going to be a unique rental experience for some lucky drivers,” said Carroll Shelby, CEO of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. “We are excited to produce these cars at our Las Vegas production facility which will ensure the Shelby GT-Hs have all of the performance capabilities our fans expect from a Shelby Mustang.”



To add a genuine Ford performance kick, the Shelby Team has raided the Ford Racing Performance Parts closet to add some additional adrenaline to the already strong Mustang GT. The car's 4.6L V-8/Automatic powertrain gets a Ford Racing Performance Power
Pack, including a 90mm Cold Air kit, the Muffler Kit and the special Ford Racing engine calibration. And to put that extra power to the ground, Ford Racing Performance Parts also supplies its Handling Pack, including special dampers, lowering springs, sway bars and strut tower brace – even a Ford Racing 3.55:1 ratio rear axle assembly. These modifications increase the overall horsepower to 325 and torque to 330 ft lbs, a 25 HP and 10 ft lb increase respectively.



With production expected to number only around 500 units in Hertz rental fleets across the country, this special edition Ford Shelby GT-H is sure to give Hertz customers a truly exclusive driving experience like only Shelby and the Ford Mustang can deliver.
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