When cars were serious machines

[win231]

My '65 Chevy Impala SS convertible is not a muscle car but is a great looker in pristine condition. I still own it and show it regularly. But I drive it rarely. It has the original 327 engine with 46,000 original miles. It also has factor A/C among other options.
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Nice, but I'm glad you only drive it rarely. And I hope you only drive it at low speed; maybe in parades.

 

[Mike]

I don't think so. We've learned about the importance of aerodynamics & if electric cars started looking like they did in the 50's & 60's, run times would be much shorter & charges would be much more frequent.

You may be right win231, but, there is a place in London who is doing just
that, I admit that the cars over here were never as big as American ones and
are perhaps easier to up-date.

The owner was interviewed by ITV News, he said that he needs larger premises
and more vehicles, I have no idea if he does anything to the running gear, but
that will be fairly worn I would think, the wheel bearings and all the steering,
but according to the rumoured price, £40,000, he is either doing it all or just
charging a very large sum for the novelty value.

https://www.londonelectriccars.com/

Mike.

 

[horseless carriage]

Jeez, what a depressing thought.
Rather like growing up eating beef steak and now being unable to buy anything except tofu.
I am so glad I won't live to see it.

https://www.electrogenic.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0a66js268wIVqwsGAB0YyASPEAAYASAAEgK9EvD_BwE
Click on that link and you will probably be reaching for the valium. Here are a few of the classic cars that they have converted to all electric:

The internal combustion engine is going the same way as the steam engine, or so it seems.
As yet though, a rapid recharge, at the same speed that it currently takes to put fossil fuel in
the tank, is still a long way off.

 

[squatting dog]

I am not disputing what you say, but I'm still not clear.

Why would that result in only ONE tire leaving rubber burn marks on the pavement ?
I have been under the impression that posi-traction would always result in BOTH rear wheels leaving rubber burn marks on the pavement when the driver "floors it"

Ford's tru-trac wasn't designed to act like posi traction, rather it was designed to shift the traction load from one wheel to the other when necessary. If The Bullet mustang had a "Detroit Locker" (Fords version of posi), it would have burned rubber off both tires going either forward or in reverse. I'm guessing the Bullet Mustang wasn't equipped with what was a fairly pricey option at the time.
.... The Detroit Locker is a 100% automatic locking differential that provides ultimate traction for mild to extreme vehicle applications. Its unique, bullet-proof design is engineered to keep both wheels in drive mode – even if one wheel is lifted off the ground. It works in forward and reverse, and features unmatched strength, 100 percent automatic locking, and maintenance-free parts.

 

[Manatee]

My first convertible was a 1938 Ford with a rumble seat. That is a dicky seat in the UK.

Mrs Manatee bought a 1957 Chevy brand new. Just a 2 door 6 cyl sedan.

 

[senior chef]

Ford's tru-trac wasn't designed to act like posi traction, rather it was designed to shift the traction load from one wheel to the other when necessary. If The Bullet mustang had a "Detroit Locker" (Fords version of posi), it would have burned rubber off both tires going either forward or in reverse. I'm guessing the Bullet Mustang wasn't equipped with what was a fairly pricey option at the time.
.... The Detroit Locker is a 100% automatic locking differential that provides ultimate traction for mild to extreme vehicle applications. Its unique, bullet-proof design is engineered to keep both wheels in drive mode – even if one wheel is lifted off the ground. It works in forward and reverse, and features unmatched strength, 100 percent automatic locking, and maintenance-free parts.

Ok. Thank you.