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Title: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 09:07:58 AM
I posted a message of the FB page a few months ago, I finally pulled out a magazine that I purchased in Hong Kong in 1979 that featured the Barracuda and Challenger with some pictures that might not have been seen before.

Over the years, I have searched for another copy and never have found one.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: Cuda Cody on June 10, 2017, 09:10:34 AM
 :unbelievable:  WOW!!!   :lookatthat:  There are a ton of photos that I've never seen before!  @6bblgt (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/6bblgt_211)  check these out.

I would love to scan those so we can all have high quality versions.  Maybe someday if we met up I can borrow it?   ;)  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 09:18:31 AM
Cody;
Thanks, this is a rare and treasured collectable. It came out in March 1969, so the mock-ups are all pre-production. When I was writting my book, and spoke to some of the design engineers, they were flabbergasted that some of these images even survived.
One guy, in the 80's at the Lake Sammamish Meet followed me around and kept uping the price to see if I'd sell it. Last offer was close to $600.00, he had a Hemi Cuda and was desperate for it. Even started offing parts along with the cash. Now that's desperation.

PS. Forgot to mention, there is a two page poster of the Barracuda and Challenger on the high bank track, that came with the magizine
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: RUNCHARGER on June 10, 2017, 10:01:20 AM
Whoa: I haven't seen most of those before. Fantastic.
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: 6bblgt on June 10, 2017, 10:16:16 AM
very COOL!! 8) where or what market was it originally printed for, Italian?
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: cuda dad on June 10, 2017, 10:20:20 AM
I'm glad they moved the license plate up in the back and also changed the parking lights on the 70 'cuda :yes: Very cool!
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 10:24:23 AM
I believe so. Thats why it so rare. Pre-production, mock-ups, clay models. I was very lucky to find it
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: Cuda Cody on June 10, 2017, 10:48:23 AM
Thanks you @stevec (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/stevec_575)  for sharing that.  We should be able to have high quality scans in the E-Bodies Resource Library soon.   :fingerscrossed:
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: RusTy/SE on June 10, 2017, 11:41:39 AM
I just did a quick search for Style Auto Magazine and came up with this.. :bigthumb:

https://www.amazon.com/STYLE-QUARTERLY-ARCHITETTURA-CARROZZERIA-BIMONTHLY/dp/B0018ANO6I

{edit} I just ordered one of the two listed.  :) 
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: Cuda Cody on June 10, 2017, 11:43:49 AM
There was 3 of them on Amazon a bit ago.  Now there is 2?   ;)   Can't wait to get those photos on the scanner and share some high quality history with everyone.  And none of this would be possible without @stevec (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/stevec_575)    :clapping:  He's the MAN!!!   :worship:

Quote from: RusTy/SE on June 10, 2017, 11:41:39 AM
I just did a quick search for Style Auto Magazine and came up with this.. :bigthumb:

https://www.amazon.com/STYLE-QUARTERLY-ARCHITETTURA-CARROZZERIA-BIMONTHLY/dp/B0018ANO6I
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: Chryco Psycho on June 10, 2017, 12:01:53 PM
Awesome contribution Steve , Thanks
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 12:34:55 PM
Great grab. I haven't seen another. It's a keeper
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 12:37:07 PM
Only one left! Cool! Glad I posted it.  :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: Cuda Cody on June 10, 2017, 12:48:01 PM
That didn't take long for them to sell after you posted it.   :bigthumb:  I did notice the ones we're finding on Amazon are all listed as hardbound books.  Yours is a magazine, right?   Wonder if they are different or a reprint?  Either way, I can not thank you enough for posting and sharing it.   :drinkingbud:

Quote from: stevec on June 10, 2017, 12:37:07 PM
Only one left! Cool! Glad I posted it.  :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 01:11:51 PM
either way, it's a find. Mine is paperback and on original from 69. Even if the others are reprints they are the only others that I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: RUNCHARGER on June 10, 2017, 01:22:29 PM
$41.50. How many pages devoted to the E-body?
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 04:47:03 PM
Close to two dozen, plus the poster.
I don't know if these have the poster. But here is what it looks like and the reverse side
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: stevec on June 10, 2017, 04:49:23 PM
pulling out stuff, I hadn't seen in years.
Somewhere in the midst of all this is my original Mitchell's parts guide and wiring diagrams.

Some day, some day!!!!
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: 6bblgt on June 11, 2017, 12:12:44 AM
thanks for posting  :cheers: I'll find a little room left on the shelf
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: 6bblgt on June 14, 2017, 08:46:51 PM
 :cooldance: received mine today - hard cover - no poster
it is dated: September-October 1969
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: cudaized on June 18, 2017, 03:11:41 PM
Hard cover version.

Quote from: 6bblgt on June 10, 2017, 10:16:16 AM
very COOL!! 8) where or what market was it originally printed for, Italian?
Title: Re: Rare pics and stuff
Post by: 340challconvert on October 08, 2017, 08:04:50 PM
 8)
That book is just too cool"