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doesn’t go”) jokes, the classic reality is a bit different. Especially when taking into consideration the third-generation love affair with the SS (Super Sport) designation. 19 photos
Even though a 1968-1972 model year Chevy Nova SS was one of the smallest muscle cars ever created by a Detroit automaker, seeing the SS badge up front commands the respect of knowledgeable automotive aficionados to this day. It also brings impromptu dares for street racing, according to legends, but we’re not exactly looking to promote such unsafe shenanigans.
Instead, we believe that it’s always best to have the wagers unfold in the right environment, such as the Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois. That is exactly where the owner of the
LSX-Swapped 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Nails 8s, Remains a Trip-Ready White Rocket 7 Apr 2021, 7:35 UTC ·
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Born in 1981 for the 1982 model year, Chevrolet’s third Camaro marked a stark departure in styling from the previous generations and nailed a lot of firsts for the series. Naturally, the F-bodied pony didn’t lose its appetence for extensive trips and amateur racing, although it probably didn’t undertake both at the same time. 32 photos
Another three generations have passed over the series since then, but the decade-long third iteration has its own cult following, just like many other American automotive icons. Some fans have them fully original and in classical mint conditions, others like to give them modern updates to ensure daily usability, and a select few have them ready for just about anything.
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Perhaps not as famous as its Dodge Charger Daytona counterpart, the short-lived 1970 Plymouth Superbird is still capable of all kinds of crazy associations. Anything related to the Wile E. Coyote nemesis will do but having both the Road Runner (the animated character, not the car) and an alcohol-fed blown HEMI is infinitely better. 28 photos
As it happens, there is one particular example fitting the description. Better yet, this “
extreme bird” (check out the gallery to see the Road Runner connection) is actually the latest build created by the Mopar-loving Malek Racing family for the Promod/Top Sportsman category.