Showing posts with label 1968. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1968. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

1968 Oldsmobile 442 Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:

The '68 Olds 442 Casting was created by Hot Wheels designer Jun Imai for the Modern Classics Series.

'68 Olds 442. Debut Series: Modern Classics. Produced: 2008 - Present. Designer: Jun Imai. Number: M0520

 

Friday, December 14, 2012

1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Bertone Motormax 1:24












From Wikipedia:
 The P400S Miura, also known as the Miura S, made its introduction at the Turin Motor Show in November 1968, where the original chassis had been introduced three years earlier. It was slightly revised from the P400, with the addition of power windows, bright chrome trim around external windows and headlights, new overhead inline console with new rocker switches, engine intake manifolds made 2 mm larger, different camshaft profiles, and notched trunk end panels (allowing for slightly more luggage space). Engine changes were reportedly good for an additional 20 PS (15 kW; 20 hp).

Other revisions were limited to creature comforts, such as a locking glovebox lid, a reversed position of the cigarette lighter and windshield wiper switch, and single release handles for front and rear body sections. Other interior improvements included the addition of power windows and optional air conditioning, available for US$800. About 338 P400S Miura were produced between December 1968 and March 1971. One S #4407 was owned by Frank Sinatra. Miles Davis also owned one, which he crashed in October 1972 under the influence of cocaine, breaking both ankles. Eddie Van Halen owned one and can be heard revving it up during the bridge in the song Panama.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible Maisto 1:24













From Wikipedia:
 The styling of the 1968 Camaro was very similar to the 1967 design. With the introduction of Astro Ventilation, a fresh-air-inlet system, the side vent windows were deleted. Side marker lights were added on the front and rear fenders which was a government requirement for all 1968 vehicles. It also had a more pointed front grille and divided rear taillights. The front running lights (on non-RS models) were also changed from circular to oval. The big block SS models received chrome hood inserts that imitated velocity stacks and low-gloss black rear tail light panel.

The rear shock absorber mounting was staggered to resolve wheel hop issues and higher performance models received multi-leaf rear springs instead of single-leaf units. A 396 cu in (6.5 L) producing 350 hp (261 kW) at 5200 rpm and 415 lb⋅ft (563 N⋅m) of torque at 3400 rpm big block engine was added as an option for the SS,[16] and the Z28 appeared in Camaro brochures. The 427 cu in (7.0 L) was not available as a Regular Production Option (RPO). Several dealers, such as Baldwin-Motion, Dana, and Yenko, offered the 427 as a dealer-installed replacement for the factory-supplied 396 cu in (6.5 L) engine.

Chevrolet's Special Production Division wanted to promote the Z28. They had to convince Chevrolet's General Manager Pete Estes, but the General Manager only drove convertible vehicles, and the Z/28 was never produced as a convertible. A Central Office Production Order (COPO) was placed for the only Z/28 convertible Camaro ever created.[17] The car was placed in the executive garage which Pete Estes had access to. Upon driving the vehicle, he promptly gave approval for promotion of the Z/28. A 1968 Z/28 famously competed in the 1971 British Saloon Car Championship at Crystal Palace[18] in a three-way battle for the lead, a race which was later featured in the BBC's “100 Greatest Sporting Moments”.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

1968 Mercury Cougar Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:
 The '68 Cougar was a Hot Wheels casting was based on the 1968 Custom Cougar (1968). The Cougar first debuted in the 1968 Basic Car line as one of the Original 16; it returned to the line-up in the 2002 First Editions. For the racing casting, see '68 Mercury Cougar (2014).

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Alfa Romeo 33.2 Daytona Museo 1968 1:18













El Original:
To construct the new GT racer, Alfa Romeo created a new competition department and dubbed it Autodelta.Alfa Romeo and Autodelta worked on a completely new competition car that was intended to restore Alfa's old reputation. Code named '105.33', the new car was designed by Alfa's experimental department and then sent to Autodelta in 1965 to be further developed.
When Autodelta received the first prototype, it was powered by a TZ2 derived four cylinder engine. The engine was installed behind driver's compartment, complying with the latest racing design trends. A completely new V8, displacing just under 2 litres, was designed by Autodelta and mated to a Colotti 6-speed gearbox. The chassis consisted of three large aluminum tubes; two longitudinal side members and one fitted transversely at the rear. Suspension was by double wishbones front and back. It was equipped with the latest vented Girling discs all-round.Simply dubbed 33, the new racer made its debut in the 1967 season. In later years the cars were known as 33/2 for their 2 litre displacement, to distinguish them from the larger engined evolutions. In competition trim the high revving quad-cam V8 was good for at least 270 bhp. It made a victorious debut at a hillclimb in Belgium, but reliability issues dominated the rest of the season. For 1968 a slightly revised engine and new bodywork improved both performance and reliability. After its debut race the 1968 33/2 is now commonly referred to as Daytona. Alfa Romeo finished third in the World Championship.The racing career of the 33 model stretches over almost a decade, of which 1968 was the one of the most successful years. With the Daytona coupe version, a third in the World Championship was achieved and at Le Mans a class white wash underlined the car's potential. Pictured is one of the around 20 Daytonas constructed.It is seen again at the 2004 Le Mans Classic and 2003 Tour Auto.
Engine 90 V 8
Displacement 2.462 liter / 150.2 cu in
Power 315 bhp / 235 KW @ 8800 rpm
Torque N/A
Top Speed 300 km/h / 186 mph
( Courtesy of Ultimatecarpage.com )