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Cool Vehicles

Category: Classic

  • Chad McQueen was Cobra Kai?

    Chad McQueen was Cobra Kai?

    Stick with me folks, this is about cars. Those who may not know or may not be old enough to have heard of or seen “Bullitt” the iconic movie starring Steve McQueen.

    Well Chad McQueen is his son.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDysIJl1Ip/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B6v6V5AFtrf/

    He played “Dutch” in The Karate Kid I and the beginning of Karate Kid II.
    Well, I was binge-watching Cobra Kai on Netflix and I wondered why the blonde smartass kid Dutch, wasn’t in the new series. I Googled for the answer and my mind was blown. I must have watched the Karate Kid 100 times in my life and I clearly haven’t ever read the credits.
    Luckily, I am not the only one I shared this gem with others and they were just as surprised.

    Collider Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/user/SchmoesKnowPodcast

    Chad is off driving race cars, and scheduling just didn’t work out. At first, I said Oh, wow this sucks!… Then I realized I am jealous….what a life. He races cars and loves it.

  • 1966 KJC Custom Cab

    1966 KJC Custom Cab

    This unique looking truck is a `66 KJC

    Mike of our Cool Vehicles community owns this 1966 KJC J3000.

    Drivetrain
    Engine: 327ci AMC/Rambler V-8 (more like a big block in size)
    Transmission: TH400
    Transfer case: T-20
    Dana 44, Front and Rear Axles

    The “Custom Cab” was an available option that included items: cigar lighter, chrome front bumper, chrome grille, stainless windshield mouldings, body trim molding, and vent wings, roof rail mouldings.

    For Sale: 10,000 CAD.

  • Deuce Days – Sunday‎, ‎July‎ ‎21‎, ‎2019

    Deuce Days – Sunday‎, ‎July‎ ‎21‎, ‎2019

    Here is a collection of pictures taken on July 21,2019. #Victoria #DeuceDays2019 #ClassicCars Started in 1998, Northwest Deuce Days takes place every three years in Victoria’s Iconic Inner Harbour, attracting classic car owners from North American and across the world. Local and international spectators have the unique opportunity to view 1,000 plus spectacular pre-1952 collector vehicles, over 500 of which are 1932 Fords commonly know as Deuces. 2019 was the 9th edition of Northwest Deuce Days and this highly anticipated four-day event surpassed expectations as attendees admire classic cars, met their owners and witnessed their passion first hand.

  • 1979 VW Bug Convertible

    1979 VW Bug Convertible

    This little beauty is a ’79 Volkswagen Beetle / Bug.
    Candace is a member of the Cool Vehicles Community. She has shared pictures of her classic bug on our FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/coolvehicles.ca.
    It is a daily driver for Candace and it is a convertible. Which means….this is Cool!

    The first VW bug was built around 1938. I say “around” because there are stories of Ferdinand Porsche working on it long before then.

    There were millions of these bugs built over the years; however 1979 stands out in my book because it was the final year of the “original” production in North America. Which meant, here is Canada ’79 was last year you could get the bug (see what I did there?).

    31 years later thanks to the love, care and a slight obsession Candace keeps on cruisin’.

    Some of you will read this and say “What about the new model of beetle?”
    Yes, they did bring back the Beetle in 1997. I am sure I will do a write up one in future. I can tell you now with great certainty that I do not and will not compre the “original” and the “remake. They are two different cars and should be treated as such.

  • 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne

    1961 Chevrolet Biscayne

    The Goodies

    • Concourse Level Metal Work
    • Original Ermine White Colour
    • Swartz Performance Frame
    • Capable of 1.06G in a 60′ Skid Pad
    • Hand Built Monte Carlo Bar
    • Dual Adjustable Viking Shocks
    • Limited Edition ZL1 427 all Aluminum Engine
    • 6 Speed automatic transmission
    • Column Shifter modified to be paddle shifter
    • 373 Posi Trac 12 Bolt Rearend
    • 14-inch disc brakes all around
    • 6 piston calipers

    This all-white two-door beauty was at the Vancouver Auto Show and it was built by Jellybean Autocrafters in Surrey. I’ve written a list of what’s all been done. Here are a few highlights. An all-aluminum 427 ZL1 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic with 3.73 posi rear-end, dual adjustable shocks the quality on this build when seen up close, is awesome.
    Now onto the classic stuff. This car started out as a “348 3 on the tree”. Which essentially meant the 348 cubic inch engine with a 3-speed manual transmission and the 3-speed was a column shift. Unlike today’s cars where the shifter is on the floor. The column shift was converted to paddle- shift. (Which is simply cool!)
    I wanted to do a piece on this car. Because it’s my dad’s favorite. And it is also one of the rarest Chevrolet bodies ever made. 1961 was the only year made with the back window looking the way that it looked. 1960 and 1962 were different than the 61 models.

    Do have a project car or dream car you want to be brought to life. Contact Jelly Bean Auto Crafters

    Website: jellybeanhotrods.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jellybean-Autocrafters-Ltd

    Phone: (604) 427-4167

    Email: mailto:jellybeanautocrafters@telus.netj