The Volkswagen Type 3 is a compact car which was manufactured by Volkswagen from 1961 to 1973. Introduced at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show, Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), the Type 3 was marketed as the Volkswagen 1500 and later the Volkswagen 1600, in three body styles: two-door Notchback, Fastback and station wagon, the latter marketed as the 'Squareback.'
The Type 3 diversified Volkswagen's product range beyond the existing models – the Type 1 (Beetle), Type 14 Karmann Ghia, Type 2 (Bus) – while retaining their engineering principles, notably the air-cooled engine and the rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.
The three-box Type 3 was launched in Brazil in 1968 with unique styling (similar to the Brasilia) and four doors. It met with little success, nicknamed Zé do Caixão (meaning "Coffin Joe", after a popular Brazilian horror movie maker) for its boxy shape.[11] It was discontinued by 1970.
'74 Brazilian Dodge Charger (Custom) (Hot Wheels 2014 series)
In Brazil, the Dodge Charger R / T was manufactured until 1980 using the body of the Dodge Dart as a basis (equal to the American model Dodge Dart 1968-1969), and special props as difereciada fontal Grade (several versions over the years ) extensions on the rear column (extra stretching giving the appearance of more aggressive / sportsmanship), vinyl ceiling in the same color of your interior finish, magnum wheels (optional), radial tires (optional), fake air intakes on the hood, engine high compression and 215 horsepower, bands and leather interior, giving a unique emphasis on Brazilian Dodge Charger, and some details missing in American and Australian models, but nothing like they were based on body a-Body difentemente the Charger models original American (D-Body) and a 318-inch engine cubic 5.2litros chamdo of small block against 383 to 440 cubic inches of Americans called big block in all it was not really a Dodge Charger, the Brazilian was indeed a Dodge Dart Charger model. They used the Charger name to promote higher sales with great success, because since its start of production in 1971 until 1978 was the best-selling model of the Dodges V8 line.
The Dodge Charger was a basic proposal of the Charger R / T, but with basic equipment on the Dodge Dart as caps, bias tires, one-piece seats and interior curvim, and all series of props Charger R / T and optional: Motor 215 horses, special wheels (optional), and interior with separate banks (but not leather but, curvim and jersey).
In 1973 the Chrysler Brazil has an official name to distinguish the Charger Charger R / T, winning the LS surname (luxury sport).
In 1975 were made only 55 Dodge Charger LS making this model an extreme rarity, existing only in Brazil and this year was also the peak (best-selling) production Dodges V8 in the country headed by the Dodge Charger R / T model that was as desired.
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No Brasil, o Dodge Charger R/T, foi fabricado até 1980 utilizando a carroceria do Dodge Dart como base(modelo igual ao Dodge Dart americano de 1968-1969), e adereços especiais como, Grade fontal difereciada(diversas versões ao longo dos anos), extensões na coluna traseira (alongamento extra dando aparência de maior agressividade/esportividade), teto em vinil na mesma cor do seu acabamento interior, rodas magnum (opcionais), pneus radiais (opcionais), falsas entradas de ar no capô, motor de alta compressão e 215 cavalos de potência, faixas e interior em couro, dando um destaque único ao Dodge Charger brasileiro, e com alguns detalhes inexistentes nos modelos americanos e australianos, mas em nada semelhantes pois eram baseados na carroceria A-Body difentemente dos modelos Charger americanos originais(D-Body) além de um motor de 318 polegadas cubicas 5.2litros chamdo de small block contra 383 até 440 polegadas cubicas dos americanos chamados de big block, em resumo não era de fato um Dodge Charger, o brasileiro era de fato um Dodge Dart modelo Charger. Usaram o nome Charger para promover maiores vendas com muito sucesso, pois desde a sua entrada em produção em 1971 até 1978 era o modelo de maior vendagem da linha de Dodges V8.
O Dodge Charger foi uma proposta básica do Charger R/T, mas com equipamentos básicos do Dodge Dart como calotas, pneus diagonais, bancos inteiriços, e interior em curvim, tendo todos adereços de série do Charger R/T como opcionais: Motor de 215 cavalos, rodas especiais(opcionais), e interior com bancos separados (mas não de couro e sim, curvim e jersey).
Em 1973 a Chrysler do Brasil passou uma denominação oficial para distinguir o Charger do Charger R/T, ganhando o sobrenome LS (luxo sport).
Em 1975 Foram fabricados apenas 55 Dodge Charger LS tornando esse modelo uma raridade extrema, existente apenas no Brasil e neste ano também foi o auge(maior sucesso de vendas) da produção de Dodges V8 no país encabeçados pelo modelo Dodge Charger R/T que era o mais desejado.
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'71 Chevrolet Vega (Maisto Pro Rodz series)
The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors (GM) from 1970 to 1977. Available in two-door hatchback, notchback, wagon, and panel delivery body styles, all models were powered by an inline four-cylinder engine with a lightweight, aluminum alloy cylinder block. Variants included the Vega GT high-performance style and the Cosworth Vega, a short-lived limited-production performance model, introduced in March 1975.
The Vega received praise and awards at its introduction, including 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Subsequently the car became widely known for a range of problems related to its engineering, reliability, safety, propensity to rust, and engine durability. Despite a series of recalls and design upgrades, the Vega's problems tarnished both its own as well as General Motors' reputation. Production ended with the 1977 model year.
The name is derived from Vega, the brightest star in the constellation Lyra.
'53 Chevrolet 3100 (Custom) (Welly series)
The 1948-1953 Chevrolet Series 3100 half-ton pickups benefited from a redesign that took Chevy trucks into a new era of comfort, convenience, and style.
Chevy's restyled "Advance-Design" trucks were introduced in 1947, well ahead of its first new postwar cars, and little changed in appearance through 1953. The basic intent was to provide more room and comfort for occupants.
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All Advance-Design pickups had a new bench seat accommodating three persons, instead of the old separate seats -- and for the first time the seat was adjustable for leg reach.
The cab, described as "Unisteel Battleship" construction, was larger in every direction. New extra-wide doors swung open on concealed hinges and extended down to cover the sills. Glass area grew considerably via a wider windshield, side windows, and backlight -- Chevy called the result "Observation Car Vision."
Features of the 1948-1950 Chevrolet Series 3100 half-ton pickup included advances such as interior door locks, better steering, and a roomier cab.
Interiors were more colorful than ever before on a commercial Chevrolet, and the dashboard was functional and more glittery.
Mechanical conveniences included interior door locks, a large steering wheel, new steering geometry for less effort, more conveniently positioned foot pedals, an accessory radio, roomy glovebox, and full needle instrumentation.
The 1948-1953 Chevrolet Series 3100 half-ton pickups also featured "four-fold ventilation" through the easy-crank-down side windows, cowl-top ventilator, foot-operated floor vent, and a fresh-air inlet on the curb side of the cowl.
Light-duty trucks in 1947-1949 came only with a 216.5-cid six; later ones may be 235.5-cid, formerly used in heavier trucks. For 1950, the 235.5-cid engine got a redesigned cylinder head, to become the "105 Hi-Torque" six.
The 1948-1953 Chevrolet Deluxe Cab Series 3100 half-ton pickup had rear-corner windows that increased visibility. Pictured here is a 1953 model.
Changes through the period included gray (instead of body-color) inner grille bars for 1949; vent wings, a lower rear-view mirror, and elimination of left-hand cowl vents for 1951; pushbutton (instead of rotating) door handles for 1952; and a slimmer hood nameplate for 1953.
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'71 Datsun 510 Wagon (Hot Wheels 2012 series)
The Datsun 510 was a series of the Datsun Bluebird sold from 1968 to 1973, and offered outside the U.S. and Canada as the Datsun 1600. According to AutoWeek's G.D. Levy, the 510 has often been called the "poor man's BMW." The 510's engineering was inspired by contemporary European sedans, particularly the 1966 BMW 1600-2, incorporating a SOHC engine, MacPherson strut suspension in front and independent, semi-trailing arms in the back. The European-influenced sheet metal design is attributed to Datsun in-house designer, Teruo Uchino.
The engine was pushed through by Nissan USA president Yutaka Katayama, a design developed through Prince, an acquisition.
Launched in October 1967, it was one of the most comprehensive Bluebird ranges in terms of body styles: a two-door sedan (added in June 1968), a four-door sedan, a five-door station wagon, and a two-door coupé (added in November 1968).
This range became famous for Nissan's rallying successes outside Japan and paved the way for greater Nissan sales internationally.
The Datsun 510 released to the U.S. market came originally with the Hitachi downdraft carbureted 1.6L L-series I4 engine, with an advertised gross power of 96 hp (72 kW), a claimed top speed of 100 mph, front disc brakes, four-wheel independent suspension (MacPherson strut front and semi trailing arm rear- wagons had a solid rear live axle and leaf springs in back), rear-wheel drive, and either a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission. Two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and four-door station wagon variants were available. It achieved 20 to 30 mpg in factory trim (U.S.). JDM spec models were also available in a two-door coupe body style in either a 1.6L or a 1.8L (1973) L-Series engine. 510s, in some markets, offered twin Hitachi side-draft carburetors, which were a smaller version of the British SU (Skinner's Union) design used on Jaguars and MGs.[citation needed] These engines also used enhanced compression and camshaft profiles to produce more power. SSS models (not available for the U.S. 510) offered upgraded instrumentation and interior trim, as well as appropriate exterior badges. All U.S. model 510s received anti-sun glass from 1970 on.
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Hot Wheels Rock Tour Houlers - AC DC.
AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who continued as members until Malcolm's illness and departure in 2014.[1] Commonly referred to as a hard rock or blues rock band, they are also considered pioneers of heavy metal and are sometimes classified as such, though they have always dubbed their music as simply "rock and roll". To date they are one of the best-selling bands of all time, with a total of more than 200 million albums sold worldwide.
AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, High Voltage, on 17 February 1975; Malcolm and Angus were the only original members left in the band. Membership subsequently stabilised until bassist Mark Evans was replaced by Cliff Williams in 1977 for the album Powerage. Within months of recording the album Highway to Hell, lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on 19 February 1980 after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group considered disbanding, but buoyed by support from Scott's parents, decided to continue and set about finding a new vocalist.[5] Ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was auditioned and selected to replace Scott. Later that year, the band released the new album, Back in Black, which was made as a tribute to Bon Scott. The album launched them to new heights of success and became their all time best-seller, selling over 10,000 copies a day in its first week.
The band's next album, For Those About to Rock We Salute You, was their first album to reach number one in the United States. AC/DC declined in popularity soon after drummer Phil Rudd was fired in 1983 and was replaced by future Dio drummer Simon Wright. The band experienced a resurgence in the early 1990s with the release of The Razors Edge. Phil Rudd returned in 1994 after Chris Slade, who was with the band from 1989 to 1994, was asked to leave in favour of him, and contributed to the band's 1995 album Ballbreaker. Since then, the band's line-up remained the same until Malcolm Young's retirement in 2014. Stiff Upper Lip was released in 2000 and was well received by critics. The band's studio album, Black Ice, was released on 20 October 2008 and was the second-highest-selling album of that year. It was their biggest hit on the charts since For Those About to Rock, eventually reaching No.1 on all charts worldwide.
AC/DC had sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 71.5 million albums in the United States alone, making them the tenth-best-selling band in the United States and one of the world's best-selling bands of all time. Back in Black has sold an estimated 50 million units worldwide, making it the fifth-highest-selling album by any artist – and the third-highest-selling album by any band. The album has sold 22 million units in the US alone, where it is the sixth-highest-selling album of all time. AC/DC ranked fourth on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" and were named the seventh "Greatest Heavy Metal Band of All Time" by MTV. In 2004, AC/DC ranked No. 72 on the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Producer Rick Rubin, who wrote an essay on the band for the Rolling Stone list, referred to AC/DC as "the greatest rock and roll band of all time." In 2010, AC/DC were ranked number 23 in the VH1 list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
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Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (Hot Wheels Classics 2006 series)
Of all the Cobra variants the 427 Semi/Competition or S/C is the most desirable series. Built from Shelby's competition production line, these were purposeful race-cars that were prepared at the last minute for the road.
The story of the Cobra begins as early as 1959 when Carol Shelby raced for Aston Martin, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Along the way he probably took notice of a well performing AC Ace that would become a foundation for his next venture.
After quitting racing, he return to America to build his own sportscar, turning to Charles Hurlock of AC Cars to supply a chassis and body that was suitable for the new 260 cubic inch Ford V8. After considerable racing success, Ford provided the even larger 427 FE engine. By 1965, chief engineer Ken Miles wanted to fit thengine to win SCCA’s A Production Class and stay ahead of the Corvette Grand Sport.
The Ford 427 was actually a 425 cubic inch V8 developed for the 427 NASCAR regulations. These were strictly race engines with solid lifters and became know for their side oil passage that sent oil to crank first before the valvetrain. Somewhere around 400 bhp was realized.
With assistance from Ford and AC Cars, the team at Shelby American modified the existing AC chassis design to accommodate the big block engine. The completed design was called the mark III chassis was manufactured with larger and wider spaced chassis rails. Shelby ordered 100 of these from AC Cars.
Due to the weight of the engine the brakes and suspension were also upgraded. The body was featured prominent wheel arches to fit wider magnesium wheels and tires. Competition features included an oil cooler, side exhausts, large fuel filler, 42-gallon fuel tank, front jacking points and a roll bar.
Naturally, the 427 Cobra was expected to compete at the top level of motorsport and abroad. Shelby went into immediate production, finishing just over 50 cars when bad news struck. The FIA visited and was unsatisfied with the minimum number of cars required to homologate the 427 in the World Sports Car Championship. Needing 100 cars or more, Shelby's market to was immediately slashed, he cancelled his order with AC, but still had 53 big block Cobras nearly completed.
Naturally some of these cars were sold in primer to American teams and drivers but 34 chassis were still without a home. Shelby’s east coast representative, Charles Beidler, suggested they paint the remaining cars and offer them as the fastest street car in the world.
Not soon after Shelby started fitting the cars with production windscreens. Out of 53 Cobras, CSX3001 through CSX3053, three were sent to Ford, 19 were sold for competition and the rest were converted for road use.
On the road, the S/C was a radical machine. Sports Car Graphic magazine editor Jerry Titus reached 0-100 mph in 13.2 seconds. By comparison the nearest Aston Martin of the day was barely capable of less then twenty seconds.
Due to the very limited production, original S/Cs are a rare sight. Only Shelby's personal Super Snake was faster, using twin turbochargers to offer 800 bhp.
