Collectible Automobile - October 2009

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Collectible Automobile - October 2009

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Thanks for the heads up. I'll pick up a copy. Any mention of Canadian built LeMans?

2drpost · Uber Guru

hey ray, we gathered enough $$ for the SS427 pkg, i think we could raise enough bail money too.

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

I'll see if I can scan one or two sections. No mention of Canadian cars, in fact I'd say as normal completely ignored because they run down the engine line ups and of course no Chevy's mentioned until 77. Also as normal thereis the odd fact I would dispute but overall an excellent article supported with never before seen photos.

-- Edited by 73SC on Tuesday 1st of September 2009 08:31:55 PM

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

scan it and send to me I will post it I am too old to go to jail now!! lol lol

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

I scanned a few pages but they are PDF files so I can't figure out how to load those. I may have to redo them in JPEG. Give me some time.

eeluddy · Uber Guru

It's always been a favorite car magazine of mine. There have been some inaccuracies I've caught over the years, but the research is good reading, and photo quality well done for the price.

67HEAVEN · Poncho Master!

73SC wrote:

I scanned a few pages but they are PDF files so I can't figure out how to load those. I may have to redo them in JPEG. Give me some time.

http://www.convertpdftoimage.com/

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Thanks Bob, appreciate your kind effort but all I get is an error message in Spanish when I use that LOL!

Anyway I fired up the scanner here at home. I hope this was worth the wait!

Lemans design cars 73 1.jpg

-- Edited by 73SC on Tuesday 1st of September 2009 10:12:33 PM

Astro Jet · Poncho Master!

Don't worry Ray, we won't tell. wink

I think I am going to finally break down and get a subscription to Collectible Autombile. Expensive, but a great resource and very well done. I read each issue cover to cover. I like their articles on future collectible vehicles and memoribilia for each vehicle featured in that issue. I usually end up buying 4 or 5 of the 6 annual issues anyway, so I'm sure a subscription would work out cheaper.

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

No question Hillar it is absolutely high end. I like the valuation guide on the featured cars too and as you mentioned the memroibilia section with values on the featured cars is a nice addition too.

I noticed some of those "LeMans" design cars were branded "Firebird", wonder if that was ever a serious consideration to take the F body nameplate to the larger A body or maybe just styling element exercises.

Remember that these were first drawn and built in 1969, interesting how the look is so different without the chrome park bench crash bumpers.

-- Edited by 73SC on Tuesday 1st of September 2009 10:41:49 PM

455gto · Poncho Master!

Thanks for doing that. Just amazed at those concepts.

BillyGoat73 · Veteran Member

I picked up a copy a few weeks ago at the local Barnes & Noble. Great article. I sent Don Keefe a note thanking him for writing such a detailed article. It will make a good reference for future conversations.

Ghost Post · Poncho Master!

Cool article!.

From the style of some of the pics it sure looks like they were using Alex Tremulis' prototype Tucker Talisman drawings as inspiration?.

-- Edited by Ghost Post on Wednesday 2nd of September 2009 03:53:12 PM

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

BillyGoat73 wrote:

I picked up a copy a few weeks ago at the local Barnes & Noble. Great article. I sent Don Keefe a note thanking him for writing such a detailed article. It will make a good reference for future conversations.

I'd agree Bill, but I have an issue with the whole NASA vs. NACA terminology. GM Canada clearly and consistently marketed the hoods as NASA type. Makes no diference what the scoop actually is that's what the manufacturer of it called it in Canada. Would also be nice to one day include info on Canadian Cars, regarding Chevy power and special models, for example the Canada Cup GT is as unique if not as rare as a Can Am.

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Ghost Post wrote:

Cool article!.

From the style of some of the pics it sure looks like they were using Alex Tremulis' prototype Tucker Talisman drawings as inspiration?.

Looks like all the Pontiac guys did was use a photocopier !

455gto · Poncho Master!

73SC wrote:

BillyGoat73 wrote:

I picked up a copy a few weeks ago at the local Barnes & Noble. Great article. I sent Don Keefe a note thanking him for writing such a detailed article. It will make a good reference for future conversations.

I'd agree Bill, but I have an issue with the whole NASA vs. NACA terminology. GM Canada clearly and consistently marketed the hoods as NASA type. Makes no diference what the scoop actually is that's what the manufacturer of it called it in Canada. Would also be nice to one day include info on Canadian Cars, regarding Chevy power and special models, for example the Canada Cup GT is as unique if not as rare as a Can Am.

That would be a good read in the Astro News Flash.

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

455gto wrote:
That would be a good read in the Astro News Flash.

I'd need to get permission to reprint it. Next issue is all lined up, some neat stories this time. I hope to have it mailed earlier this time, shooting for in the mail by September 30th.

BillyGoat73 · Veteran Member

73SC wrote:

BillyGoat73 wrote:

I picked up a copy a few weeks ago at the local Barnes & Noble. Great article. I sent Don Keefe a note thanking him for writing such a detailed article. It will make a good reference for future conversations.

I'd agree Bill, but I have an issue with the whole NASA vs. NACA terminology. GM Canada clearly and consistently marketed the hoods as NASA type. Makes no diference what the scoop actually is that's what the manufacturer of it called it in Canada. Would also be nice to one day include info on Canadian Cars, regarding Chevy power and special models, for example the Canada Cup GT is as unique if not as rare as a Can Am.

That NASA vs. NACA discussion has been going on for years. The sales literature says NASA scoops because nobody knew what NACA meant back then. The term referenced the design of the scoop.

Needless to say, the check box on the order form said "Ram Air", so I call it a Ram Air hood. Early version with vents along the windshield and later version without.

Jonno · Poncho Master!

Ha, I'm only a year behind the times, I just ordered the article as a back issue this week.

Also ordered the back issues with 73-77 Chevelles and the 73-77 Cutlass.

Four to six week delivery.

I think I hear the mailman now, gotta go.........

76GLM · Addicted!

They also did an article on the '73-'75 Grand Am. Volume 13 Number 3.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Keep an eye on Ebay. Lots of back issues show up there. I love this magazine.

76GLM · Addicted!

I have every issue since day one, the only magazine that I collect. You can't beat the quality and yes, sometimes there are mistake's but that's quite uncommon. The magazine first came out in 1984.

gparis7 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

76GLM wrote:

I have every issue since day one, the only magazine that I collect. You can't beat the quality and yes, sometimes there are mistake's but that's quite uncommon. The magazine first came out in 1984.

Agree, best magazine on the market; like you I have every issue since day 1.

Jonno · Poncho Master!

The Grand Am issue is out of print. I will check eBay. Thx.

So far no article on Colonnade Buicks.