1968 Oldsmobile 442 Supercharged 6.2 L LSA V8 Driveline Swap at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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This very nice 1968 Oldsmobile 442 tribute car is wearing a crisp restoration and features some modified parts intended to give this car better handling and drivability. It’s not a numbers-matching W30 car, although it looks like one. It’s got 17” American Racing wheels, Wilwood brakes with a Hydratech hydraulic brake assist unit, Hotchkis control arms and sway bars, and a few other goodies. It’s powered by a big block Olds engine, but the owner wanted increased reliability, as he drives this car on cross country trips. His solution is a GM LSA supercharged 6.2 liter V8 “Connect & Cruise Kit” which also provides an overdrive transmission. It’s not an Oldsmobile engine, but the owner has several other numbers matching 442 W30 cars, and this one is not a “numbers car”, and he likes the technology and abilities of the LSA engine and the 4L85E transmission.

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1965 Dodge Coronet A990 426 Hemi at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Video V8TV

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The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals featured many special displays in 2014, one being a Chrysler Hemi Invitational. The scene featured a row of Hemi cars of all flavors, and we stopped to chat with Dan Haston about the '65 A990 record-holding race Hemi car he brought to the show.

Muscle Car Of The Week Episode #89: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Stock Video

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Muscle Car Of The Week Episode #89: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Stock Video

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F.A.S.T. Cars at MCACN!

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Muscle Car Of The Week Episode #88: 1970 AMC Javelin Trans Am Video

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Muscle Car Of The Week Episode #88: 1970 AMC Javelin Trans Am Video

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1966 Ford Mustang 289 K-Code Muscle Car Of The Week Video # 87 Video

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1966 Ford Mustang 289 K-Code Muscle Car Of The Week Video # 87 Video

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1969 Mustang Boss 429 and 1967 Ford Hauler Barn Find Display at 2014 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Video V8TV

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One of the coolest displays at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is the "Barn Finds & Hidden Gems" display, which showcases cars and trucks as they were discovered in their present and unrestored states. In this video, we take a look at a 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 429 that was reported to be raced many years ago, and was displayed along with its new engine and vintage 1967 Ford cab-over race car hauler.

Muscle Cars and Rock & Roll Guitars On Display At 2014 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Video V8TV

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They say nothing goes together like hot cars and Rock & Roll music, and there was a fantastic theme display at the 2014 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals that showcased them both! The "Color My World" display demonstrated the wild array of colors offered in the Muscle Car era, and Patrick Krook was there to show us a new line of G&L Guitars that are painted to match.

Muscle Car Of The Week Episode #86: 1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi Convertible Video

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Muscle Car Of The Week Episode #86: 1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi Convertible Video

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1969 Pontiac Firebird “Routy” Restoration at V8 Speed & Resto Shop Photos and Video Series

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This 1969 Pontiac Firebird came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of the full treatment, with the goal being a Pontiac-powered, fuel injected, pro-touring road machine with timeless styling and awesome street manners. The V8 crew started from scratch on this one, performing sheet metal repairs, mechanical upgrades, outstanding bodywork and paint, assembly, and tuning.

A Winning Combination

This stunning Firebird was featured in High Performance Pontiac Magazine, was a SEMA Show feature car in the Classic Industries display, won its class at the Trans Am Nationals, and scored 997 out of a possible 1000 points in the Street Modified Gold class at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago!