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1971 Two Lane Blacktop Movie: Muscle Cars Galore

By Dave Ashton

The 1971 movie Two Lane Blacktop is a road movie which isn’t just a look at vintage muscle cars in their historical settings, but also 102 minutes of how Route 66 used to look before the Interstate Highway era. The movie centers around mechanic (Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys), driver (James Taylor) and their 1955 Chevy 210 two-door. The movie also stars Laurie Bird(the girl), Warren Oates(GTO) and directed by Monte Hellman.

Without giving away the plot, the guys go from town to town earning their way through drag races with lots of moody interplay, reminiscent of the times. The film wasn’t a commercial success, but it’s definitely up there with similar classic road movies like Vanishing Point and Easy Rider. Esquire magazine were impressed enough with the movie, naming it ‘The Film of the Year.’ Having the strapline, ‘their lives begin at 140 mph’ still sounds extremely impressive in 2019. Filming took place from California to Tennessee, over a two-month period and was quite a low-budget film for its time. ‘Blacktop’ by the way means asphalt roads.

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As you’d expect with an American road movie featuring lots of drag races from the early 70s, there’s plenty of muscle car eye candy along the way. The main stand out vehicle is a 1970 Pontiac GTO 455-ci. Mark IV Ram-Air in Orbit Orange, with Rally II” stripes and spoiler options(not the ‘Judge’ version) driven by Warren Oates(GTO). Two GTO’s were use during filming, been described by screenplay writer Rudy Wurlitzer as, ‘The GTO is the consumer car par excellence, a metaphor for the consumer culture. It’s absurd, but in a great way.’ The 1955 Chevy 210 on the other hand, was described as, ‘The Chevy is the artist’s car, made and created by people who are in love with the process of building a car.’

In no particular order, there are also two 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sports, a red 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1969 AMC Javelin, 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, 1969 Chevrolet Impala, 1969 Chevrolet Nova, 1970 Dodge Charger, 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1968 Dodge Coronet, 1967 Mercury Cougar, 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S, 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda, 1970 Plymouth Duster, 1967 Plymouth Fury, 1969 Plymouth Fury and a 1966 and 1967 Pontiac GTO. Basically, a bit of everything vintage muscle car wise thrown into this film.

Many reviews say the movie is understated, mostly sparse with minimal dialogue, but this is also a reflection of the open landscapes and the much slower pace of movies from this era, rather than the short, quick editing we are used to in present-day. As a fan of vintage muscle cars this film should definitely be on your watchlist.

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Custom Muscle Cars

America is considered to be the undisputed king of classic muscle cars. So what is a classic muscle car? Not all car enthusiasts agree on the muscle car definition, but we consider it to be a high-horsepower coupe with an occupancy greater than 2 people. “Classic” is also a relative term. Although we included a few muscle car models that spanned into the 1980’s, we consider a true classic muscle car to originate from the 1950’s through the 1970’s. The late 1960’s to early 1970’s were the golden age of the classic muscle car in our opinion as it was prior to oil crisis initiated horsepower reductions and at the height of the muscle car manufacturers one-upmanship.

Classic American Motors Muscle Cars

1968–1974 AMC AMX 1968–1974 AMC Javelin 1969 AMC SC Rambler 1970–1971 AMC Matador “Machine” 1970–1971 AMC Rebel 1971 AMC Hornet SC 360

Classic Buick Muscle Cars

1962–1970 Buick Wildcat 1965–1969 Buick Skylark GS 1965–1972 Buick Riviera GS 1968–1969 Buick Gran Sport 1970–1974 Buick GSX 1973–1974 Buick Riviera GS Stage 1 Performance Package 1984–1987 Buick Grand National

Classic Chevrolet Muscle Cars

1958–1972 Chevy Biscayne 1958–1975 Chevy Bel Air 1961–1969 Chevy Impala SS 1963–1974 Chevy Nova SS 1965–1973 Chevy Chevelle SS 1965–1976 Chevy Caprice 1965–1973 Chevy El Camino SS 1966–1967 Chevy II SS327 1966–1972 Chevy Corvette 427 & 454 1967–1974 Chevy Camaro SS 1967–1974 Chevy Camaro Z/28 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 1983–1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

Classic Dodge Muscle Cars

1960–1973 Dodge Polara 1962–1965 Dodge Dart 426 Hemi 1965–1970 Dodge Coronet 426 Hemi 1966–1974 Dodge Charger 1968–1971 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 1968–1976 Dodge Dart GT, GTS, Swinger & Demon 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 1970–1974 Dodge Challenger

Classic Mercury Muscle Cars

1959–1974 Mercury Monterey 1962–1967 Mercury S-55 Marauder 1964–1975 Mercury Comet 1966–1972 Mercury Cyclone 1969–1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1970–1971 Mercury Montego

Classic Pontiac Muscle Cars

1964–1965 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans 1964–1974 Pontiac GTO 1967–1979 Pontiac Firebird 1967–1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Classic Plymouth Muscle Cars

1965–1970 Plymouth Belvedere 426-S 1964–1974 Plymouth Barracuda 1966–1971 Plymouth Intermediates 426 Hemi 1967–1971 Plymouth GTX 1968–1974 Plymouth Road Runner 1970 Plymouth Superbird 1970–1976 Plymouth Duster 1962–1965 Plymouth Fury 426 Street Wedge

Classic Ford Muscle Cars

1959–1975 Ford Galaxie 1964–1965 Ford Thunderbolt 427 1964–1969 Ford Falcon 1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT500 1966–1969 Ford Fairlane GT, GTA & Cobra 1967–1971 Mustang Cobra Jet 1967–1979 Ford Ranchero 1968–1974 Ford Torino GT, Cobra 428 & Talladega 1969–1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang 1969–1973 Ford Mustang Boss 429 1969–1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 1970–1976 Ford Maverick Grabber 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351

Classic Oldsmobile Muscle Cars

1968–1971 Oldsmobile 442 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Ram-Rod” 350 1969–1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350

Classic GMC Muscle Cars

1971–1977 GMC Sprint 1978–1987 GMC Caballero

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1968 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible - Factory 383 Commando V8

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2018 MCACN Barn Finds & Hidden Gems

“Nope, she ain’t for sale. Gonna restore ’er someday.”

Well, pal, 50 years is a long time. This calendar year puts muscle cars from back in 1969 into that window; and just as cars from 1929 were slim pickings back at that time, today there is not a lot of stuff to be found from a half-century ago. We did not say “any,” just not a lot. Ironically, some of what has remained previously “unfound” is pretty amazing; and once again, a well-rounded selection of examples from the performance era came to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, for the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals in 2018.

The Barn Finds & Hidden Gems area remains an extremely popular display within a very popular event. Its manager, author and “Automotive Archeologist” Ryan Brutt, seems to ferret out things ever more remarkable each year. He noted that he is now turning away more cars than can be shown in a given year. If one man’s trash is another’s treasure, these diamonds in the rough remain the stuff that dreams are made of.

Overall MCACN managers Bob, Vicki, and Ian Ashton have a myriad of details that make up this successful once-a-year show, and Brutt is a key player. He works tirelessly during the event, often on hand late into the evening. With a new book out, he also made time to sign autographs and answer lots of questions.

Let’s take a look at 12 examples of the “heavy metal” that emerged from both dusty mechanical catacombs and out where the field mice play to make an appearance here in 2018. Despite less-than-stellar condition in most cases, these objects always get accolades from onlookers at MCACN. Mr. Brutt should be proud.

As we were given special VIP access, we came in during the off-hours to get an exclusive look at the cars in this year’s Barn Finds & Hidden Gems Display. This area was full of spectators constantly during show hours.

Hidden in Plain Sight

Of all the cars in the Barn Finds display, this was one of the most interesting. Many people are well aware of the limited-production 1965 SS396 Z-16 Chevelle. Later research has revealed that the company deliberately released just 201 cars under RPO Z-16 for the sake of building consumer interest for the 1966 SS396 rollout. The idea was to make the first big-block Chevelle a legend you could not buy but heard and read about. This was the reason Chevrolet earmarked a large portion of the cars for magazine test articles, celebrities, and owners who would drag race the cars. Of course, the idea worked, and the 1966 redesign was a hot package.

As to this particular car, the elimination of most of the unique badging and trim that quickly identify a true Z-16 was the reason the car remained off the radar in a Southern California driveway for decades, even though it was easily visible from the street. Early in its existence, all of the special Malibu SS396 emblems were removed and the holes filled in. The special decklid with its cast rear trim panel had been damaged and replaced by one from a standard 1965 model. Even a Chrysler Max-Wedge-type scoop was crudely grafted onto the hood. The only Z-16 items still visible were the exclusive trim pieces under the taillamps and the 160-mph speedometer in the dash (though examination under the car would reveal all the Z-16-only chassis components still in place).

Jeff Helms was contacted about the car by a potential buyer to verify its authenticity. After that buyer acquired it he got cold feet, so Helms bought it. He and restorer Terry Davis of Virginia have a goal to bring this one-of-12 yellow/black-top examples back to MCACN in 2019 completely restored.

Twisted Twister

The Ford Twister performance promotion was created in 1969 as a small fleet of vehicles for a show at the dragstrip near Kansas City. As researching these cars continued, it became clear that not only were they rarer than believed, but also that two 429 Super Cobra Jet Rancheros had been part of the mix. While certainly showing its years, this only known example of the duo was recently purchased from the original owner, who had parked it in the late 1970s and sold its big engine to a young neighborhood street racer. Found by chance on Craigslist by Dustin Harriman, a Twister fan in the Kansas City region, it was tucked in towards the back of the exhibit area, last but certainly not least. Diego Rosenberg noted the significance of this car’s existence in “A Ranchero’s Twisted Tale” (The Bottom End, Jan. 2019).

The Last Ram Air Judge

A car that could have fit into any other related display at the show due to its amazing preservation was displayed here as a “family hidden gem.” The Orbit Orange 1971 GTO was purchased new by Mary and Wayne Hagen and displayed by their daughter Holly and her husband, Scott Specken. The GTO spent decades tucked away behind a substantial amount of “camouflage” in their garage and saw the light of day for the first time in years last June. What the Hagens did not know when they bought this car on May 18, 1971, was that it would be the final Ram Air Judge ever built by Pontiac. With amazing paperwork, it features the 455 LS5 engine, TH400 transmission, and Safe-T-Track differential. Of everything that has shown up at the Barn Finds & Hidden Gems section over the years, this machine may be in the best condition of any car ever featured in the display.

1 of 24 1968 Hemi GTX Convertibles

You needed some serious coin to buy a Hemi convertible back in the glory days, and perhaps a bit of mental instability. So not a lot of them were ever built. While the ones that are refinished bring big dollars these days, it has been very rare to find one that was heretofore unknown to the hobby.

This Plymouth GTX was one of 24 automatics built in 1968 and is unique in that it was ordered with a column shift and buddy-seat layout (she must have been quite the girlfriend). The fact that this car retained a substantial amount of its original upholstery, including the top, was a big surprise. Yes, it still has a Hemi engine under that hood as well. Displayed by Frank Quarantello of Florida, the GTX will likely be restored to a significant level and, once completed, take its place as another part of the convertible Hemi legacy.

Long Live the King

Guys who bleed blue love the name Shelby on anything Ford. This genuine original GT 500KR from 1968 came in with Steve Zelle of Bettendorf, Iowa. The blue beast, with its 428ci engine and four-speed transmission, was in very solid condition. Much of the Shelby identification was still intact, the sheetmetal was good, and the luxury interior appointments looked like they only needed a good cleaning. Restore it? That’s a tough call, but they are only original once, and this one certainly appeared to be original.

Make Mine an X, Please

The 1960s Super Stock era saw some pretty unique vehicles built, but some of the most purpose-built examples were the 1969 AMC Super Stock AMXs. What many people do not know is that Robert Tarozzi, the young engineer who was largely responsible for Chrysler’s 1968 Hemi A-body Darts and Barracudas, had gone to work for Hurst and had a good deal to do with making these AMXs very competitive.

This example, named Billy Cool, showed typical race usage. A big thrill for its original owner had to have been racing it at the NHRA Indy Nationals in 1969 and 1970, as evidenced by the quarter-window contestant decals. The vast majority of these racers are now retired from the track, so this machine, still in as-raced-then-parked shape, was a special treat for AMC and factory race car fans alike.

“The AMX guy, Jeff Barstow, had a funny story,” says Brutt. “He told his friends something different about what he was bringing to the show so they would be surprised when the AMX was unveiled.” So were we. Billy Cool, indeed.

Outta-Sight Satellite

Mr. Brutt’s penchant for the obscure brings some crazy stuff out of the woodwork, but this former factory show car was a chart-topper. The name Satellite would not appear on a production Plymouth model until 1965, but this show car was built a year before around a 1963 Sport Fury. It had a lot of cool tricks, including the customized removable top, special upholstery, mocked-up nonfunctional details, and original auto show signage. It survived in an obscure Michigan garage for many years, and was on hand thanks to the efforts of Brutt and owner Dan Myers of Wayland, Michigan. Its heritage known, our advice is to make it like new again.

True Z-Leaver

Evidence is always important, especially when the car in question is one of the first-year Z-28 Camaros built. This car was ordered new as a Dragway special by Brooks Chevrolet in Millens, Georgia, in the spring of 1967, together with an L78 396. The Butternut Yellow Z-28 came with the 302ci engine and four-speed, but also received factory 4.88 gearing. It was sold to a racer who immediately put it on the track; noted Southern racer Huston Platt drove the big-block for the dealership. Raced later with a 427 and serious modifications, the rare car was eventually parked for 20 years inside its final competition owner’s transmission shop. With an NCRS report and build sheet data, the car is documented, but owner Cliff Richards will have a bit of work to do to bring it back to as-built condition.

HO = High Output, Hidden Off, Hurst/Olds

This car was front and center for the 2018 display. The 1969 Hurst/Olds was a real barnstormer back in the day, and it turned heads here with its excellent preservation, nice display, and well-documented history. In the politics of racing, we would guess the Smothers Brothers relationship with Oldsmobile helped make sure NHRA played nice on this combination.

Sold new in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to a gentleman named Carson Meyers, its winning ways were on display thanks to a plethora of trophies and a document-laden set of story boards. We were especially digging the vintage racing decals in the quarter-windows, showcasing several cool East Coast tracks. The large sticker is for Olds expert Dick Miller Racing, whose shop was probably not too far from owner Tim Holliday’s place in Michigan.

Ah, Just a ’72. Who Cares?

We do. After all, the high-compression iron of earlier years is getting scarcer all the time, and sometimes these later cars are even more special. Insurance rates had stifled sales, and by 1972 the option lists had shrunk considerably. So whoever ordered this one new was taking a big plunge into the final embers of the Mopar power era.

The Charger Rallye (WL21) came with the 440 Magnum, four-speed transmission, and 3.54 Dana 60. Just a small percentage of Charger Rallyes were painted new in HT6 Mohave Tan Metallic, and only 17 WL21 examples were ordered that year with the N96 Ramcharger air-grabber hood. Recent research discovered that just six of the cars that year were built with the 440/four-speed combo, making this former salvage yard denizen likely a one-of-one package. The hood is off of a 1971 Charger, as the original was gone, but Ryan Degenhardt’s Dodge is the real deal. And yes, we care.

The Rodney Dangerfield of On-Fire Buicks

Do the 1969 Stage 1 Buicks get no respect, or what? When displacement punched up to 455 for 1970, everyone seemed to have forgotten the 400-inch engine could “light your fire” with high performance Stage 1 driveline components as well. This Skylark came up from Charlotte with Paul Haddock and obviously is in need of some TLC. The damaged grille made it look like Rocky Balboa after 10 rounds with Apollo Creed, but that GS pedigree had people looking and nodding. Yep, the one that somebody’s gonna fix up one of these days is right here, and we look forward to seeing the results.

Solid E-body Mopar

We don’t know what happened to this car to cause it to be parked for 35 years, but it is the one instance when we might have asked Brutt to allow it to be cleaned up. To make sure the cars seem “as found,” he understandably requests that owners leave dust and dirt intact. This real 1971 383 Plymouth ’Cuda was missing its engine, but appeared to be incredibly solid. TX9 Black, faded white 383 billboards, a four-speed, and—get this—a crazy red interior will make this car stand out. If owner Rick Monson would be willing, we would like to see what this E-bomber looks like once it had simply been washed and detailed a little. In fact, we’d recommend he put that 383 back in there and have fun driving it!

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Oldies But Goodies, Forza Drops New Cars For ‘Vintage Week’

In what Forza is calling “Vintage Week” of their car dump for the upcoming Forza Motorsport 7 we are blessed with some real gems. Not to say that the prior patch of over a hundred cars was to be scoffed at, but this current list of 60 is much more in our wheelhouse. The selection of cars will represent both pre and post-war cars from around the world and run the spectrum from racecars to cruisers.

1968 Abarth 595 esseesse 1934 Alfa Romeo P3 1950 Alfa Romeo 158 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 1939 Auto Union Type D 1959 BMW 507 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export 1953 Chevrolet Corvette 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport 409 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe 1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster 1967 Dodge Coronet WO23 1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona HEMI 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 1969 Fiat Dino 2.4 Coupe 1952 Fiat 8V Supersonic 1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupe 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt 1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 1967 Ford Falcon XR GT 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 1951 Holden 50-2106 FX Ute 1967 Honda RA300 1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8 1961 Jaguar E-type S1 1956 Jaguar D-Type 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE 1945 Jeep Willys MB 1968 Lancia Fulvia Coupé Rallye 1.6 HF 1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 1949 Mercury Coupe 1965 MINI Cooper S 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432 1966 Nissan Silvia 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442 1968 Opel GT 1958 Plymouth Fury 1965 Pontiac GTO 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe 1963 Volkswagen Beetle 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1967 Volvo 123GT

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Forza 7 Garage Opens Up Again to Reveal Vintage Automobiles

The Forza Motorsports Garage has opened yet again to reveal more of the 700 cars that will be included in the game at launch.

Take a look below for a complete list of the vintage cars that will be included! (or here for all the other cars announced so far!)

1968 Abarth 595 esseesse

1934 Alfa Romeo P3

1950 Alfa Romeo 158

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2

1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

1939 Auto Union Type D

1959 BMW 507

1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export

1953 Chevrolet Corvette

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport 409

1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe

1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396

1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster

1967 Dodge Coronet WO23

1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona HEMI

1969 Dodge Charger R/T

1969 Fiat Dino 2.4 Coupe

1952 Fiat 8V Supersonic

1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupe

1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe

1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon

1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

1967 Ford Falcon XR GT

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

1951 Holden 50-2106 FX Ute

1967 Honda RA300

1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8

1961 Jaguar E-type S1

1956 Jaguar D-Type

1954 Jaguar XK120 SE

1945 Jeep Willys MB

1968 Lancia Fulvia Coupé Rallye 1.6 HF

1939 Mercedes-Benz W154

1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR

1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

1949 Mercury Coupe

1965 MINI Cooper S

1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432

1966 Nissan Silvia

1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442

1968 Opel GT

1958 Plymouth Fury

1965 Pontiac GTO

1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe

1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

1967 Volvo 123GT