Pete Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1970 was the last year of anything great. Joel Rosen of Motion Performance tried to push it until the government stepped in and shut him down. In 1974, an article about Rosen’s 454 Super Vega entitled “King Kong Lives on Long Island” was seen by the EPA and alarms went off, forever changing Rosen’s business. Rosen was given a cease and desist order to stop building new cars with engines and transmissions not available from the factory. Specifically, he would be fined $10,000 per emission device removed in the build of each car. For every V-8 Vega he built, that fine would be $50,000. Rosen eventually settled with the government in 1975, paying a $500 fine and agreeing to the EPA edict. This did not put Motion out of business, but severely limited what Rosen could do. He continued to sell ultra-high-performance Chevrolets, but all were special-ordered and labeled “For Export” or “For Off-Road Use Only.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, awful knawful said: Mine. My first car. Still have it. 87 GT Had the 86, boy was it fun. Not mine but same year. https://images.app.goo.gl/t7erh4LH2BLXpkPV9 Edited October 6, 2019 by ArcticCrusher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 86 was last year of 4 eye, first year for efi 5.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 31 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: fox bodies blow SBYL I'd take a supra or 300zx turbo over one any day. Fucking Miata was a better sports car Well you are the expert on blowing so..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 43 minutes ago, f7ben said: X10000 Know nothing, pool playing, FAGGOT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 40 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: fox bodies blow SBYL I'd take a supra or 300zx turbo over one any day. Fucking Miata was a better sports car 33 minutes ago, f7ben said: X10000 I paid $14,900 for it. ZXs were close to $30K. Having just moved into our new house, we didn't want to spread ourselves thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Snake said: I paid $14,900 for it. ZXs were close to $30K. Having just moved into our new house, we didn't want to spread ourselves thin. Paid 12k CAD for mine brand new. The Ferrari was a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 19 minutes ago, Snake said: I paid $14,900 for it. ZXs were close to $30K. Having just moved into our new house, we didn't want to spread ourselves thin. Could have laid out that $30k on a used Lamborghini Miura in the mid-80's and made some real money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, awful knawful said: Well you are the expert on blowing so..... sorry you got butthurt about me insulting your guinea mobile. Do you still have a mullet and a jean jacket with heavy metal band patches on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: sorry you got butthurt about me insulting your guinea mobile. Do you still have a mullet and a jean jacket with heavy metal band patches on it Glad you can type with dick still in mouth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted October 7, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 7, 2019 4 hours ago, awful knawful said: Mine. My first car. Still have it. 87 GT Nice....wow u still have and running? I also had an 87 GT....no pics handy but it was white with the silver bottom and blue stripe. Fun car and quite reliable! ....I do remember having the driver side door hinge sagging and being a pain to shut properly, never bothered to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said: Nice....wow u still have and running? I also had an 87 GT....no pics handy but it was white with the silver bottom and blue stripe. Fun car and quite reliable! ....I do remember having the driver side door hinge sagging and being a pain to shut properly, never bothered to fix it. Yes it's on the road year round. Only averaging 500km or so a summer. Guys are after me all the time to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted October 7, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 7, 2019 There were a few yrs in that era where the mercury capri shared the stang body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, awful knawful said: Yes it's on the road year round. Only averaging 500km or so a summer. Guys are after me all the time to buy. There is a nice looking at 70mph from 150 feet away looking 5.0 on a farm site back home. It has been sitting in the yard next to the highway so long, it has sank up to the rockers & frame. 11 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: There were a few yrs in that era where the mercury capri shared the stang body. I was thinking someone threw some badge on another vehicle at first, and judging by the overall appearance of the property, I wasn't in a big hurry to go walk around and check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 5 hours ago, awful knawful said: Mine. My first car. Still have it. 87 GT I had an 85 GT, 4BBL 5 speed with the optional rear gear. That was a little rocket in the day. Loved that car.....traded on a new 87 Bronco II......what a let down, but it worked just fine for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 8 hours ago, racinfarmer said: What is the story on this Mustang police (maybe?) car? they built them from 74 to 78, Mustang Ghias, Cobras and Mach I too. It actually out sold all other Mustang types back in the day and saved the Mustang from dying off during the "energy crisis" day. Wasn't much of a performer, but with the 5.0 liter it was OK because it was a fairly light weight car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Crappie Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I do know that the mustang II front ends are the most popular front ends for building hot rods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 9 hours ago, racinfarmer said: There is a nice looking at 70mph from 150 feet away looking 5.0 on a farm site back home. It has been sitting in the yard next to the highway so long, it has sank up to the rockers & frame. Most of the 5.0s are beat to death. Unibody is broken, full of Bondo. Very hard to find a solid car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted October 7, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) Those cars will always be linked to Charlie's Angels for me. Seen a King Cobra drive through the neighborhood a couple weeks ago. Almost bought one when I was 19. Edited October 7, 2019 by Blackstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Edmo Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 10 hours ago, Poncho said: I had an 85 GT, 4BBL 5 speed with the optional rear gear. That was a little rocket in the day. Loved that car.....traded on a new 87 Bronco II......what a let down, but it worked just fine for a few years. I had an 85 automatic, my first new car. I think it was 12.5 out the door with the A plan. And the interest on the loan was like 14%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Worst mustangs ever... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Pete said: 1970 was the last year of anything great. Joel Rosen of Motion Performance tried to push it until the government stepped in and shut him down. In 1974, an article about Rosen’s 454 Super Vega entitled “King Kong Lives on Long Island” was seen by the EPA and alarms went off, forever changing Rosen’s business. Rosen was given a cease and desist order to stop building new cars with engines and transmissions not available from the factory. Specifically, he would be fined $10,000 per emission device removed in the build of each car. For every V-8 Vega he built, that fine would be $50,000. Rosen eventually settled with the government in 1975, paying a $500 fine and agreeing to the EPA edict. This did not put Motion out of business, but severely limited what Rosen could do. He continued to sell ultra-high-performance Chevrolets, but all were special-ordered and labeled “For Export” or “For Off-Road Use Only.” There were still LOTS of awesome cars built in 1971. And even thru 1973. After '73 was pretty lame for many years. 10 hours ago, steve from amherst said: There were a few yrs in that era where the mercury capri shared the stang body. 1979-1986 but they were only available in a hatchback from the factory. ASC made Capri convertibles and a limited number of coupes. 19 minutes ago, Blackstar said: Those cars will always be linked to Charlie's Angels for me. Seen a King Cobra drive through the neighborhood a couple weeks ago. Almost bought one when I was 19. Buddy of mine had a '76 in highschool identical to this one, minus the wheels . Was in great shape, but slow as fuck. Edited October 7, 2019 by SVT MXZ XRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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