Motorious - Motorious (Page 103)

1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 2 min read

For 1963, the full-size Bel Air received a new facelift and the overall length increased to 210.4 in. The 235.5ci I-6 was replaced with a 230ci six-cylinder as standard equipment and increased output to 140 hp.

Jul 4, 2020

1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 2 min read

For 1962, new sheet metal except the door panels was changed contributing to what most collectors believe to be one of the cleanest and important Chevys of yester-year.

Jul 4, 2020

1961 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 2 min read

The 1961 Bel Air ushered in yet another generation and was all new. It offered new slimmer, cleaner lines without the excessive fins promising to be easier to park, garage, etc.

Jul 4, 2020

1959 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 2 min read

The 1959 Bel Air was all new, and Chevy spared no expense at making it look like nothing else on the road. This restyle initiated the fourth-generation Bel Airs.

Jul 4, 2020

1960 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 2 min read

Little changes were made for the 1960 Bel Air, like a more restrained front end, and double taillights replaced the cat's eyes from the previous year.

Jul 4, 2020

1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 2 min read

The 1958 Bel Air sported "curves where before there were lines." New to the Bel Air line was the well-appointed Impala models available as either a 2-door hardtop coupe or 2-door convertible.

Jul 4, 2020

1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

members – 2 min read

A new Chevrolet 200ci V6 became the standard engine, with the 231ci as the standard in CA. Transmissions carried over from the previous year with the exception of the 4-speed manual, and 1979 would be the last year for manual options due to low buyer interest.

Jul 4, 2020

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 3 min read

"The Hot One is Even Hotter" boasted Chevrolet for the new Bel Air in 1956. A new Turbo Fire V8 was introduced and promised greater passing safety.

Jul 3, 2020

1973 Dodge Charger

members – 2 min read

The grille was slightly revised and new taillights that featured 22 individual lenses were the new visual revisions for the 1973 Charger. Most noticeable, however, was the new roofline around the quarter windows.

Jul 3, 2020

1954 Chevrolet Bel Air

members – 2 min read

For 1954, the Bel Air stayed essentially the same, except for a revised grille and taillight, and a revised engine that had insert bearings and higher oil pressure. The revised engine saw a slight performance increase.

Jul 3, 2020

1972 Dodge Charger

members – 2 min read

The legendary 426 HEMI was no longer available for the 1972 Charger, and the top-of-the-line performance model R/T was eliminated. Because of economic crises, the Charger began to be marketed as more of a low-end luxury coupe with lower prices and waning power.

Jul 3, 2020

1968 Plymouth GTX

members – 2 min read

Chrysler worked hard to position the Plymouth GTX as a luxurious, high-performance alternative to the inexpensive muscle cars that everyone else was selling.

Jul 2, 2020