Favorite Oldsmobile at St. Ignace 2008
1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible.
Owner: John Faett III

Typical Specifications
400 CID V8, 10.25:1 Compression Ratio 
345 HP @ 4600 RPM, 
440 lb-ft Torque @ 3200 RPM 
4 Speed Manual Transmission 
3.55:1 Anti-Spin Differential 
Roto-matic Power Steering 
Bucket Seats, Center Console with Tachometer 
115" Wheelbase, 204.3" Overall Length, 54" Overall Height 
74.4" Overall Width, 3380 Lbs Shipping Weight  
9.8 pounds per Horsepower 

Favorite NON-Oldsmobile at St. Ignace 2008
1964 Volkswagen  Double Cab Pick-up
Owner: Ken Adams

 

VW introduced its first pick-up to the public in August of 1952. these trucks had a single cab and bench seat. VW pick-ups became extremely successful, and demand quickly grew for a vehicle that could accommodate a larger crew. Soon after VW introduced its pick-up custom coachbuilders such as the Binz Karosserie were converting single cabs into double cabs. VW realized there was a market for this configuration and started double cab production in November 1958 at its Hanover plant.  Even though this six passenger vehicle was aimed at trades people, some did recognize its value as a family hauler. Because these trucks were predominantly used for work purposes very few of the split window pick-up (1953-1967) survive today in good condition.
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Favorite Driven Auto at St. Ignace 2008
1974 De Tomaso Pantera.
Owner: Bill Van Ess

Team Redneck Swap Meet salutes Bill for taking this sports car over 100,000+ miles and keeping her in great shape. All sports cars deserve to be "On the Road" not in the garage.

Typical Specifications:
Engines available: 351ci 5.8L Cleveland V8, 330 hp. Transaxle: ZF five speed manual. Wheelbase: 98.4", weight 3123 lbs.; unit-body construction; length 158".

Facts:
The de Tomaso Pantera (pantera is latin for "panther") was imported from Italy by Ford and sold through Lincoln Mercury Dealers as an exotic sports car to compete with the Corvette, presenting a much cheaper exotic than the Ferrari. Base price was around $10,000, and it was powered by Ford's 351 Cleveland. Some initial quality issues plagued its introduction, and federally mandated emissions and bumper regulations affected the design in later years. Approximately 5500 were imported over four years. Performance specs for a stock 1971 model are: 0-60mph 5.5 seconds; 1/4 mile 14.0 seconds @ 99.4mph; top speed 159 mph. The car featured manual rack and pinion steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, and fully independent suspension. An "L" or luxury version was available starting in 1972, and the GTS was available in 1974. Though no longer imported to the US, Pantera production continued through 1993, with minor styling changes and new names such as the GT4, GT5, GT5-S, and Si. In 1993, the Guara was introduced to replace the Pantera and was powered by Ford's modular 4.6L V8.