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During Oklahoma’s 50th Anniversary on June 15, 1957, a new gold and white 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe was buried in a time capsule in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. The car is buried under the sidewalk in front of the Tulsa County Courthouse, just waiting to be unearthed on June 15, 2007 — the state’s centennial anniversary.

The citizens of Tulsa are no doubt excited over seeing the classic car come back to life again, taking them back to a time when their grandparents were youngsters in the midst of such things as the beginning of the “Space Race”, to a time when Elvis was gaining notoriety, to a time when a Cold War on the rise, among others.

According to event chairman Lewis Roberts Jr., the Plymouth was chosen because it was “an advanced product of American industrial ingenuity with the kind of lasting appeal that will still be in style 50 years from now.”

As to what was buried with the car – according to the event’s own website, www.buriedcar.com, the contents of a women’s purse, including bobby pins, a bottle of tranquilizers, cigarettes and an unpaid parking ticket, were added to the glove compartment of the car shortly before it was sealed under the concrete sidewalk.

Other items included in the time capsule were:

• 10 gallons of gasoline and 5 quarts of oil

• A Douglas Aircraft Co. aerial map of airport facilities and legend

• Statement from Tulsa council of Churches and prayer for greatest good next 50 years a recently completed history of churches in Tulsa and a directory of the present churches

• Statement from board of education – historical data related to 50 years of education in Tulsa and copies of “School Life” all-high school publication issued by Tulsa high schools each month

• Statements from Mayor and Chamber of Commerce officials

• Flags which have been flown over the national capitol, state capitol and in the county and city

• Other aerial photos of the area

• Statement from Tulsa Trades and Labor Council

• Statements from all former mayors of the city – their record of service and civic accomplishments in the city, state and nationally.

Will the Plymouth, after 50 years underground, still start when its key is turned come June this year? Well hopefully its Plymouth parts will still be in excellent condition enough to put up a great show for all Tulsa citizens.

Plymouth was a marque of automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation and DaimlerChrysler from 1928 to 2001.

Correy Putton
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/buried-1957-plymouth-belvedere-sport-coupe-to-come-back-to-life-this-2007-in-tulsa-93509.html

During Oklahoma’s 50th Anniversary on June 15, 1957, a new gold and white 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe was buried in a time capsule in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. The car is buried under the sidewalk in front of the Tulsa County Courthouse, just waiting to be unearthed on June 15, 2007 — the state’s centennial anniversary.

The citizens of Tulsa are no doubt excited over seeing the classic car come back to life again, taking them back to a time when their grandparents were youngsters in the midst of such things as the beginning of the “Space Race”, to a time when Elvis was gaining notoriety, to a time when a Cold War on the rise, among others.

According to event chairman Lewis Roberts Jr., the Plymouth was chosen because it was “an advanced product of American industrial ingenuity with the kind of lasting appeal that will still be in style 50 years from now.”

As to what was buried with the car – according to the event’s own website, www.buriedcar.com, the contents of a women’s purse, including bobby pins, a bottle of tranquilizers, cigarettes and an unpaid parking ticket, were added to the glove compartment of the car shortly before it was sealed under the concrete sidewalk.

Other items included in the time capsule were:

• 10 gallons of gasoline and 5 quarts of oil

• A Douglas Aircraft Co. aerial map of airport facilities and legend

• Statement from Tulsa council of Churches and prayer for greatest good next 50 years a recently completed history of churches in Tulsa and a directory of the present churches

• Statement from board of education – historical data related to 50 years of education in Tulsa and copies of “School Life” all-high school publication issued by Tulsa high schools each month

• Statements from Mayor and Chamber of Commerce officials

• Flags which have been flown over the national capitol, state capitol and in the county and city

• Other aerial photos of the area

• Statement from Tulsa Trades and Labor Council

• Statements from all former mayors of the city – their record of service and civic accomplishments in the city, state and nationally.

Will the Plymouth, after 50 years underground, still start when its key is turned come June this year? Well hopefully its Plymouth parts will still be in excellent condition enough to put up a great show for all Tulsa citizens.

Plymouth was a marque of automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation and DaimlerChrysler from 1928 to 2001.

Correy Putton
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/buried-1957-plymouth-belvedere-sport-coupe-to-come-back-to-life-this-2007-in-tulsa-93509.html

i have been looking for cars for a while and im not sure where to find a nice car in utah for a good price, like a honda prelude, or a 3000 gt etc. thanks.

http://www.craigslist.com

http://www.autotrader.com

Don’t even look at any ads from dealers. You WILL NOT get a good price.

Also check local penny saver type papers, bulletin boards, and, if applicable in your area, drive around looking for spots where people park cars with for sale signs (big-box retailer parking lots are common)

Also, the 3000GT came in only two versions: FWD-slow, and AWD-heavy-unreliable. They look good, though.

You’re looking for private-party sales. It’s easier to know the history of the car that way…carfax doesn’t tell you if a car has been abused, and often won’t tell you about maintenance. A dealer sure the fuck won’t. But you can smell a fast-and-furious ricer idiot a mile away…if you’re buying the car straight from the owner, you’ll have a better idea what kind of driver/owner they are.

Also, fuck dealers. Fuck ‘em. Add 1000 bucks, minimum, to the price of any car. That’s supposed to buy a better car, with major problems taken care of, but that’s not what they think. They think the second they take possession the value of a used car doubles, without them having to lift a finger.

Private party markets vary a lot from city to city, so without knowing what town you live in, it is impossible to say where exactly to look. The most common ways into it are park-and-sell lots, other parking lots, community bulletin boards, newspaper and penny-saver classifieds, and Craigslist.

Barrett-Jackson, one of the leading companies that provide products and services to classic and collector car owners and the producer of “World’s Greatest Collector Car Events” has recently made history with the sale of the new 2007 Ford Shelby GT-H Convertible “Rent-A-Racer”. Unveiled by Carroll Shelby and Mark Fields, Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company, the Ford Shelby GT-H Convertible draws the crowd at the 5th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Palm Beach at the South Florida Expo Center. Along with the Ford Shelby GT-H, the exclusive Foose Coupe was also one of the stars at the auction event.

The 2007 Ford Shelby GT-H Convertible, one of the first units of Ford Mustang GT-H convertibles modified by Shelby Automobiles was sold for $250,000. The amount will go to charitable institutions. According to Ford, the Ford Shelby GT-H Convertible is the first vehicle model that has been unveiled outside a major automotive show, and sold at the same day.

Meanwhile, a unique Foose Coupe equipped with Mopar Hemi V8 engine was sold for a whopping $330,000. The winning bidder will have a private session with Chip Foose to personalize the car like choosing exterior and interior colors and adding optional components.

Other vehicle models auctioned in the event include several vintage Corvettes, a 1957 Bel Air convertible, a rare 1969 Shelby GT500, 1988 Rolls-Royce Corniche II convertible, an exclusive 2003 Panoz Esperante, 1966 Amphicar 770, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 roadster, and a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door sedan equipped with VW strut insert.

“We also had a wonderful moment just before a specially designed Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan that once belonged to Sir Paul McCartney was sold with proceeds benefiting the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.” said Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson

“Darrell personally delivered a pink wheelchair to three-year-old Lana Rubin on the stage. That gift was made possible through the kindness of enthusiasts and it was moving to see the generosity of the people who are part of this hobby. And when the Cadillac sold, Barrett-Jackson matched the $60,000 winning bid, totaling $120,000 to the charity.” he added.

Benjamin Hudson
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/preliminary-sales-results-at-barrettjackson-collector-car-event-125807.html

The lines are like no other. The vett has nouthing on the viper. The new Viper looks it will outrun standding still.I have one my plates reed BITBY1

I think you are correct and I agree with you 100%. The Viper is the hotness!!!

I drive like a granny so i don’t need high performance tires

The Sumitomo HTR H4’s I put on my wife’s ‘02 Grand Am are decent and weren’t too expensive ($69/tire from Tirerack.com). All depends on what type of performance you are looking for in a tire.

The Exige range of cars from Lotus have been said by many to look less than friendly, appearing proficient at demoralizing and obliterating other competitors with ease. Impressive adrenalin inducing power combined with expert traction have provided this car with a winning track-beating formula.

The subsidiary of Lotus Cars for North America, Lotus Cars USA displayed for the first time in public the brand spanking new MY2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup. Staged at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, this 252 hp, intercooled and supercharged sports beast has had all of its components targeted at maximizing performance for some of the finest race circuits in North America. Based on the road-going Exige S, the Lotus Sport Exige Cup has increased standout appeal with its visually striking standout appeal.

With a super low weight of 1800 lbs the already superb power to weight ratio has been yet further improved moving the output of power from 243 hp to 252 hp. This car is as light as possible due to only the bare essentials remaining. Careful consideration of cutting edge lightweight materials alongside the removal of the front mudflaps, bulkhead trim, central locking and carpets have all played their part. Standard equipment consists of uprated 4-piston front breaks, an up-to-date SCCA-compliant roll cage, track-specific slick tires, adjustable anti-sway bar, adjustable dampers, FIA approved Lotus Sport branded driver’s seat that has six-point driver harness (there is no passenger seat) and a ultra-light rear screen (no glass). Efficiency is yet further improved with the Roots-type Eaton M62 supercharger running without using the cars oil thanks to its ’sealed-for-life’ internal mechanism. An air-jack system and level two stainless steel exhaust with de-cat pipe, FIA approved 70 liter fuel cell and plate type limited slip differential and Star Shield complete this cars unnerving racing bias.

One of the fastest cars to be found on a racing circuit, the Lotus Sport Exige Cup is highly aerodynamic and is capable of in excess of 90 pounds of downforce when traveling at 100mph, ultimately improving traction and safety whilst at top speeds.

Capable of reaching almost 160 mph and a catapulting acceleration of zero to 100 mph in just under 9.8 seconds, a 0-60mph of 3.9 seconds, this sports machine is the ideal partner for a track day nut.

At $84,990, with extra options available, delivery charges and taxes to be paid these cars will amass a large queue of enthusiastic buyers, receiving their car on a purely first come first serve basis.

Alex Rider
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/stunning-new-lotus-exige-high-performance-sports-car-finally-unveiled-84152.html

What will your reaction be if you see a none Sport car , with mods ,and upgrades…,.Example… Many people usually have hooked up civics… accords….. mustangs… neons… Cars like those… But what will you do if you see like a hooked up maxima… or car’s like that, which you HARDLY See tuned… Thanks

RICEBOX! No it it depends whether you’ve done a good job and have the performance to back it. I try not to be judgmental. A car is like a work of art, it’s a way to express yourself.
EdIt: judgmental as in the answers above and directly below. It’s my money and I work hard for it so I can do what I wish with it.

A few years ago, with the luxury brand on the verge of distinction, most people might have thought that they have dug a hole too deep for them. But with the refocusing and renewed dedication by the men behind Infiniti to innovate and develop a new and powerful line-up of luxury sport vehicle made this Nissan-owned brand one serious contender to other Asian luxury car brands like Lexus and Acura.

The rise of the company and its subsequent success was in part due to the release of the Infiniti G35 in 2002. This model almost single-handedly put Infiniti back on the map and it started on its way as a competitor in the luxury car market. Remaining loyal to the model that may have saved them from demise, the company committed itself to producing three different models in 13 months which started with the release of the Infiniti G Sedan last fall.

With much progress being made by the company in terms of profits, Infiniti will follow the release of the vehicle with the unveiling of the new design of the Infiniti G Coupe in April this year at the New York International Auto Show. With the combined engineering efforts of the company and its high performance Infiniti parts, much speculation and expectation surround the release of the new age Infiniti G Coupe.

The release of the said model is expected to boost the company’s financial status, riding on the waves of their previous success on the G Sedan. The fast selling luxury sedan has increased the sales in the Infiniti line-up 65.5 percent better than the previous year in the month of December. That season is the best ever for the luxury brand which was started by Nissan to compete with Toyota and Honda’s luxury car brands. And compete it does since the year 2002 with the release of the Infiniti G35; the company was dubbed the “Japanese BMW”.

To complete the promised three models in its 13 months’ commitment, Infiniti will also be showing off its SUV crossover concept at the same auto show. Much like the Infiniti G Coupe, much is expected from this new concept from the company. It will be a preview of what the company will be releasing late this year.

The release of the three new models will see the brand moving away from its Nissan roots. Its vision of breaking away from its traditional designs into more dynamic and high performance vehicles is now being set into gear.

Correy Putton
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/infinitis-quest-for-luxury-car-supremacy-95863.html

A few years ago, with the luxury brand on the verge of distinction, most people might have thought that they have dug a hole too deep for them. But with the refocusing and renewed dedication by the men behind Infiniti to innovate and develop a new and powerful line-up of luxury sport vehicle made this Nissan-owned brand one serious contender to other Asian luxury car brands like Lexus and Acura.

The rise of the company and its subsequent success was in part due to the release of the Infiniti G35 in 2002. This model almost single-handedly put Infiniti back on the map and it started on its way as a competitor in the luxury car market. Remaining loyal to the model that may have saved them from demise, the company committed itself to producing three different models in 13 months which started with the release of the Infiniti G Sedan last fall.

With much progress being made by the company in terms of profits, Infiniti will follow the release of the vehicle with the unveiling of the new design of the Infiniti G Coupe in April this year at the New York International Auto Show. With the combined engineering efforts of the company and its high performance Infiniti parts, much speculation and expectation surround the release of the new age Infiniti G Coupe.

The release of the said model is expected to boost the company’s financial status, riding on the waves of their previous success on the G Sedan. The fast selling luxury sedan has increased the sales in the Infiniti line-up 65.5 percent better than the previous year in the month of December. That season is the best ever for the luxury brand which was started by Nissan to compete with Toyota and Honda’s luxury car brands. And compete it does since the year 2002 with the release of the Infiniti G35; the company was dubbed the “Japanese BMW”.

To complete the promised three models in its 13 months’ commitment, Infiniti will also be showing off its SUV crossover concept at the same auto show. Much like the Infiniti G Coupe, much is expected from this new concept from the company. It will be a preview of what the company will be releasing late this year.

The release of the three new models will see the brand moving away from its Nissan roots. Its vision of breaking away from its traditional designs into more dynamic and high performance vehicles is now being set into gear.

Correy Putton
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/infinitis-quest-for-luxury-car-supremacy-95863.html