New Muscle Car Review...Chock Full Of Chargers

[Chris G.]

Just an FYI that the new Muscle Car Review is loaded with Chargers. Without lighting a fire, they do a test between a new Charger and a '70. I gotta say when they are side by side (especially from the back), I am almost thinking like CBill Lizard and Bull.  

They also have the history from 66-74, a sweet white C500, and a great looking bronze '69 (no article). There's more goodies as well. It's worth finding this mag.

[Shakey]

Thanks for the heads up!

[hemi68charger]

..., a sweet white C500, and a great looking bronze '69 (no article). ..

Gotta love those Bronze cars........ 

Troy

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

cant find it locally here......Ill borrow it from ya

[Chris G.]

Here's a few scans.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

That 69 is the infamous "XP Hemi Charger"

I have that pic on my registry site as well.......
Thanks for the scans

[FastbackJon]

I'll check it out, thanks for the info.

[Charger_Fan]

I like the shot on the cover.

[70charginglizard]

Here's a few scans.

So Chris,

What does the article say about Old School vs 06? Or should I say what do they state to attempt the brainwashing?

I notice that the 70 is in FRONT of the 06.

No suprise to me.

[69_500]

I'll have to see if I can find a copy of the magazine around here locally. Definatley looks like a magazine I"d like to read.

[Chris G.]

Here's a few scans.

So Chris,

What does the article say about Old School vs 06? Or should I say what do they state to attempt the brainwashing?

Lizard, as always, the registry is always there to help. You can view the entire article over here... http://1970chargerregistry.com/Gallery/albums.php
You'd be surprised at the results. The '70 held it's ground I should say.

ps- I still like the new one. I just don't compare it to the classics.

[Shakey]

That 69 is the infamous "XP Hemi Charger"

I have that pic on my registry site as well.......
Thanks for the scans

With wheel discs and white stripe tires 

[plum500]

Perhaps, as the smiley, this is what the 70 should be holding:

Looks like a pork belly coming up behind that nice 70. 

[Dale The Bold]

I like where the article says "We're not saying the '06 Charger is bad, just different."

The problem is, it's more of an insult to talk about how different it is from the '70 than to say it's "bad."   It is "different," and that's worse than just being just plain old "bad."  If they had made it more similar, but bad, it would be better than it is.

[yellocharge68]

I saw it at the magazine rack, and had to have it.  Looks like the Mopars are really getting some serious press these days....I am so glad I bought mine before the insane prices took the elevator to the roof!!!!  That Plum colo9red 1970 Chartger is a beaut, for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

in the new hemmings muscle mag they do a big feature about a drk green 69 hemi 550 relli sweet but 7$ for mag and no $$ flowing i could not afford it-MATT

[TheGhost]

If they had made it more similar, but bad, it would be better than it is.

That makes no sense.  So, are you trying to say that you would like it better if it was a really shitty car, IE falls apart at the drop of the hat, and can't get out of it's own way, but looked more like the classic Chargers, you would like it better?  Cause I sure hope that ain't what you are saying.....

[Dale The Bold]

If they had made it more similar, but bad, it would be better than it is.

That makes no sense.   So, are you trying to say that you would like it better if it was a really shitty car, IE falls apart at the drop of the hat, and can't get out of it's own way, but looked more like the classic Chargers, you would like it better?   Cause I sure hope that ain't what you are saying.....

Well, the article said the slalom was more fun in the Charger, but the Magnum Sedan was one second quicker, it showed that the "better" technology of today helped the handling, but subtracted the enjoyment.  Part of the charm of old cars is their simplicity, that they take us back to a time when cars were driven, and kept the drivers attention instead of letting them yak on the cell phone until they taste someone's bumper.  In this age of traction control, ABS brakes (bleh!), and every kind of innovation they can conjure up to lull the driver to sleep, I'd rather take the "bad" car that doesn't try to be a luxury ride.  And lets me leave some rubber on the road if the urge hits me.

[TheGhost]

If they had made it more similar, but bad, it would be better than it is.

That makes no sense.  So, are you trying to say that you would like it better if it was a really shitty car, IE falls apart at the drop of the hat, and can't get out of it's own way, but looked more like the classic Chargers, you would like it better?  Cause I sure hope that ain't what you are saying.....

Well, the article said the slalom was more fun in the Charger, but the Magnum Sedan was one second quicker, it showed that the "better" technology of today helped the handling, but subtracted the enjoyment.  Part of the charm of old cars is their simplicity, that they take us back to a time when cars were driven, and kept the drivers attention instead of letting them yak on the cell phone until they taste someone's bumper.  In this age of traction control, ABS brakes (bleh!), and every kind of innovation they can conjure up to lull the driver to sleep, I'd rather take the "bad" car that doesn't try to be a luxury ride.  And lets me leave some rubber on the road if the urge hits me.

Ah.  Thanks for clearing that up.  Those are actually why I prefer driving an old car around as my daily driver.

[bull]

I was talking to my brother-in-law tonight about the issues we have with new cars. The one theme that stuck out is how all the computerization is taking the control out of the hands of the driver and mechanic. There's no way for a mechanically-minded 'artist' to fiddle with the timing, carb tuning, clutch, etc. to alter the performance of today's cars. And there's few ways a driver can manipulate certain driving habits to explore handling, acceleration and braking. Every year the technology gets more intrusive to the point where we are all at the mercy of our onboard computers as it relates to performance. For example, the newer Mustangs can no longer be power shifted because the computer senses what is going on and derates the engine. And how many times have you gone in with a newer car to have a failed sensor replaced because the cam position cannot be read by the computer, or the oxygen mix, or the throttle position, etc., etc. There may be nothing wrong with the cam, throttle or smog equipment but the computer can't gather the data. I say it's none of the computer's damn business! I'm the human, I'm in control. So it's all about fuel economy and safety? Really? My dad often told me he regularly got upwards of 22 mpg with his '57 Chevy Del Ray back in the early '60s. How many cars today that weigh as much get that good of mileage? And safety? Install a set of shoulder belts in a classic car and it's twice as safe as the plastic crap they make now. Have you ever seen a contest between an older car and a newer one? An old Ford pickup got into a wreck with a newer Jeep Cherokee out in front of our house last summer and my wife said the Jeep got absolutely waylaid but the Ford was hardly scratched. I say keep them mechanical and to hell with computerized cars. The human element is quickly being removed from the automotive equation and everyone is just drawn to it like flies to a bug zapper. Right now I'd rather buy a '66 Mustang than anything new on the market. Every part on those things can be had through and classic car catalogue, no DEQ, you can do all the work yourself and when you sell it it's worth as much or more than you paid.

[Charger_Croatia]

Well said bull   

When my car arrived in container and while unloading, people said to me "....be carefull with this car, if you hit somebody in today's car you can disintegrate it...."   So much about European five stars crush tests

[Ghoste]

Of course, the only problem with all of that Bull (and I agree with you btw) is that probably 97% of todays drivers are morons who need all the help they can get behind the wheel.

[Shakey]

Of course, the only problem with all of that Bull (and I agreee with you btw) is that probably 97% of todays drivers are morons who need all the help they can get behind the wheel.

You hit the nail right on the head there Ghoste!

[bull]

Of course, the only problem with all of that Bull (and I agreee with you btw) is that probably 97% of todays drivers are morons who need all the help they can get behind the wheel.

Good point. Maybe carb tuning and timing adjustments should become part of the state driving tests. If you don't pass they put yoiu on mass transit.

[70charginglizard]

Here's a few scans.

So Chris,

What does the article say about Old School vs 06? Or should I say what do they state to attempt the brainwashing?

Lizard, as always, the registry is always there to help. You can view the entire article over here... http://1970chargerregistry.com/Gallery/albums.php
You'd be surprised at the results. The '70 held it's ground I should say.

ps- I still like the new one. I just don't compare it to the classics.

Sure- Lets put the new 06 HEMI charger up against a 70 440 4 bbl instead of a 70 HEMI charger. That way the new 06 HEMI charger will win (barely) and we can sell more 06 chargers with all the great advertisement.

Sounds like brainwashing to me.