Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2024 i Hemmings Muscle Machines

STOCK WHEN RICHARD PRIMAVERA purchased his ’71 Trans Am back in 1974, we’re sure the young gun didn’t know how much of an impact his new-to-him Pontiac would have on his future family, and for years to come. Over the following decades, this stunning survivor F-body has transcended generations in the Primavera household and has since become a priceless family heirloom, handed down after Richard’s passing to the sons who were mesmerized by its mere presence in the family garage. Brothers Richard III, Vincent, and Michael Primavera have lived their lives around their dad’s favorite ride, sharing a trailer full of memories of the brilliant white Firebird along the way. Vincent fondly remembers his dad’s vim and vigor dealing with the automotive hobby and how proud he was of his…

BARRETT-JACKSON’S numbers speak loudly, clearly, and through a bullhorn: The collector car market remains strong, and muscle cars are still a powerful element of that market. Their sales results of $207.6 million in January 2024 beats the auction house’s own 2022 record. With nine days of gavel action, more than 2,000 vehicles over the block, 350,000 people through the gate over the course of the week, a 100-percent sell-through rate thanks to everything rolling over the block at no reserve, money donated to charity through auction sales, record quantities of petroliana, and lots of TV viewers at home watching on the FYI channel, all seems well. The house claims 190 world-record prices were set during the event — some auctions in town had less than half that number of cars…

HEMMINGS AUCTIONS IS OUR LIVE, ONLINE AUCTION site staffed by customer service professionals ready to help bidders and sellers with any questions. A wide variety of classic and specialty vehicles from all eras are up for bid. Auctions run for two weeks, and qualified bidders place their bids electronically. Once a vehicle is accepted into the auction, the seller pays only a $99.95 listing fee. The winning bidder is responsible for a 5-percent fee on all completed auctions. The following are examples of auctions that transpired during the month leading up to press time. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, email the Hemmings Auctions team directly: auctions@hemmings.com. 2023 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT HELLCAT BLACK GHOST ASKING PRICE: $185,985SELLING PRICE: $163,800 RECENT MARKET RANGE: $145,000-$175,000 At the same time Dodge announced…

Ladies and gentlemen, the new Dodge Charger has broken cover. You’ve probably heard that the future is electric, and while there will be a battery-powered version, there are also a pair of gasoline-fueled Chargers, too. Dino-juice-swilling Chargers will all be called Sixpack (no space, no hyphen, no two words, no misspelling it as Pak; we’re having flashbacks to the ’05 Dodge Magnum RT with its slashless badge trim). Two variants of the twin-turbo, 3.0-liter “Hurricane” inline-six will be available: the SO (standard output) at 420 horsepower, and the HO (high output), which will be rated at 550 horsepower. No word on whether these will be badged as SO or HO, or if this is just an internal designation. One thing is for sure: no more Hemis. But, on gasoline Chargers,…

MARK BONNETT’S 1964 Dodge 330 is a performer that defies most of the categories and genres used today, and that’s exactly what drew us to the period-inspired Mopar. It’s certainly not a Pro Touring car and the term restomod suggests at least some modern updates such as disc brakes or an overdrive transmission. It’s got none of that. Even the “Day Two” descriptor doesn’t really apply, because of the amalgamation of later parts under the hood. What it brings is a nostalgic look and a Super Stock stance, thanks to its vintage wheels and authentic Racemaster “pie crust” slicks from the Sixties, backed up by a modernized RB big-block dressed like a vintage Max Wedge—complete with the cross-ram intake. And in true Super Stock form, this base-model 330 remains lightly…

AS SUMMER APPROACHES, the gearhead’s thoughts turn to visions of getting the muscle car back out and hitting the open road. What often follows are machinations to make the vintage car better suited for modern-day highway travel. In an age where even 18-wheel semis routinely cruise at 80 mph, the thought of rolling down the road at 3,500 rpm or better in a classic muscle machine just to keep up doesn’t seem very appealing. Fortunately, for years now, many muscle car fans have had the option of swapping in an overdrive transmission to lower highway cruising rpm without having to give up the dragstrip-friendly rear gears. In the realm of automatics, there are options for all of Detroit’s “Big Three,” and perhaps one of the simplest retrofits is Ford’s AOD.…

TECH THE WEATHER IN the Midwest and northern states is warming up, the roads are almost dry, the car shows will be ramping up soon, and now is the time to start thinking about the miles you’re going to put on your latest muscle car acquisition. But before you hit the road this summer, there are some technical items you should check off on the car before you hit the key and blast off into the sunset. Even the general media will tell you to check the oil, the air pressure in your tires, and maybe bring along a few snacks for the kids. This is not that story. HMM readers don’t need to be told to do these simple things. But there may be some items you may have…

SHELBY MUSTANGS DOUBLE AT RM SOTHEBY’S IN PHOENIX A handful of muscle cars changed hands at RM Sotheby’s Phoenix Auction as a part of the annual auction scene in the Arizona desert earlier this winter. More than $22.9 million in total sales was realized and among the cars changing hands were a pair of unique Shelbys. The 1966 G.T. 350H was thought to be one of 915 made with a C4 automatic transmission. It still had its numbers-matching Hi-Po 289 V-8 engine, which was said to have been rebuilt in 2013. The car was well preserved throughout down to the red-oxide finish on the floorpans. The old “Rent a Racer” still showed off its black and gold paint with Hertz-specific 14-inch Magnum 500 wheels and Goodyear Blue Streak tires, all-steel…