Has anyone seen my specialty plates?

[The Frog to be Named Later]

My older brother had a 72 Challenger that was a rocket ship (for that time) that was perfect inside and out. He also had a 71 that was faster but in poor cosmetic condition. He would race the 71 on a county airstrip on Saturday nights until the police showed up. Guess which one of the two he crashed?

He also had a 73 charger with a Hemi after the two challengers. Traded it for a case of Stroh’s and a Chrysler Córdoba when he got married. Bad trade.

I’m a big fan of Mopar from the 70’s. I have no idea how well they are made now.

So I’m of no help. Wordy. Anecdotal. But essentially useless.

So a “normal” post for the thread?

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

Does anybody here drive a Challenger? I like the look of the really decked out Hellcat and Demon versions but not the plain Jane ones. It has been quite a while since I had a real muscle car and I really like the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I haven’t driven one yet but I love the way they look and they have one in purple with black stripes. Maybe it is the high schooler mentality that still exists in my mind but I am really intrigued by it. Does anyone here own one? I’m leary because it’s pricey and, at the end of the day, it is still a Dodge.
Thoughts??

Not since the mass recall after NASA's misshap.

 

[GeoFrog]

Been up for over an hour watching USA get worn down by England in the Rugby World Cup. 19-0 @ Half.

 

[nwlafrog]

For a similar price you could get the 2020 Vet, which would be a much more refined car... and it wouldn't be a dodge.

I’ve always wanted a vette.

 

[Mean Purple]

I owned a MOPAR vehicle in the 70's. A total lemon.

Nostalgic, no. Nauseous, yes.

Had the MOPAR as well. They were pretty easy to work on. I guess because they knew you would have to. Went through several starters, which were placed ina spot where they were easy to change out.

 

[GeoFrog]

My first car was a '71 El Camino. It wasn't an SS, so it didn't have the 454, only a 350. A lot of space to work on the car and learn how the engine works. It sounded mean, not because I had glassbacks on it, but because I had an exhaust leak.

I would like to get an older muscle car to tinker with and drive around town, but just don't have the room for it or really the time, TBH.

 

[geezer]

Had the MOPAR as well. They were pretty easy to work on. I guess because they knew you would have to. Went through several starters, which were placed ina spot where they were easy to change out.

Mine was a 1973 Plymouth Terrarium -- so named because every window and door on the car leaked so badly that I had to keep cups and towels in the car to sop up the puddles that would form on the floorboards anytime it rained. Then, when the sun was out and the car was parked, all the windows would fog up on the inside--like a terrarium. Had every single window and window seal replaced during the time I owned it...but it still leaked until the day I got rid of it.

No telling how many types of mold were cultivating underneath the carpet.

 

[SnoSki]

Mine was a 1973 Plymouth Terrarium -- so named because every window and door on the car leaked so badly that I had to keep cups and towels in the car to sop up the puddles that would form on the floorboards anytime it rained. Then, when the sun was out and the car was parked, all the windows would fog up on the inside--like a terrarium. Had every single window and window seal replaced during the time I owned it...but it still leaked until the day I got rid of it.

No telling how many types of mold were cultivating underneath the carpet.

Blue sensimillia

 

[Eight]

I think it might be my next car. I will be looking out for just the right one that is the right price and color. I love the stick shift, so that would be my preference.

doc, if you really want detroit muscle there really is only one choice and we are talking about the car inspired by the us win at lemans so you get a nod to history and a car that does 0-60 in roughly 4 seconds

 

[Purp]

This reminds me...

I saw this beaute in my neighborhood not long ago. I laughed out loud and quickly put my car in the garage and closed the door.

 

[satis1103]

My dad has had this 72 Cougar since he bought it off the lot. He is currently making sure it is back in perfect condition.

 

[Peacefrog]

View attachment 6208 My dad has had this 72 Cougar since he bought it off the lot. He is currently making sure it is back in perfect condition.

That’s awesome.

 

[kaiser soze]

Does anybody here drive a Challenger? I like the look of the really decked out Hellcat and Demon versions but not the plain Jane ones. It has been quite a while since I had a real muscle car and I really like the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I haven’t driven one yet but I love the way they look and they have one in purple with black stripes. Maybe it is the high schooler mentality that still exists in my mind but I am really intrigued by it. Does anyone here own one? I’m leary because it’s pricey and, at the end of the day, it is still a Dodge.
Thoughts??

old boss had one. over a two year window he had multiple big ticket fixes. finally dumped it.

 

[Tom Brown]

View attachment 6208 My dad has had this 72 Cougar since he bought it off the lot. He is currently making sure it is back in perfect condition.

I had a 72 cougar once, she taught a few things.

 

[SuperBarrFrog]

This reminds me...

I saw this beaute in my neighborhood not long ago. I laughed out loud and quickly put my car in the garage and closed the door.View attachment 6207

My brother had an 86 white lebaron convertible that got stolen about 5 years ago that was in great condition. People honked and smiled at us everywhere we went! I’ll try and find a pic.

 

[Purp]

My brother had an 86 white lebaron convertible that got stolen about 5 years ago that was in great condition. People honked and smiled at us everywhere we went! I’ll try and find a pic.

Did he drive it like he was at a bumper cars demolition derby?

 

[SuperBarrFrog]

Did he drive it like he was at a bumper cars demolition derby?

Nope, it was in great condition. Really weird for an 30 year old everyman car. That was why it was charming!

 

[SuperBarrFrog]

My brother had an 86 white lebaron convertible that got stolen about 5 years ago that was in great condition. People honked and smiled at us everywhere we went! I’ll try and find a pic.

Found a pic. We drove this thing all the way down to Palm Beach for Spring Training one year and had an absolute blast!

 

[Purp]

Nope, it was in great condition. Really weird for an 30 year old everyman car. That was why it was charming!

The red LeBaron is a TCU postseason baseball legend. That last post was a joke referring to that.

 

[SuperBarrFrog]

The red LeBaron is a TCU postseason baseball legend. That last post was a joke referring to that.

Ahh. Thanks for the heads up.