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Howard Hughes’ Rare Lincoln 1936 Aero-Mobile tagged at $1 Million

Rare cars rarely go on auction. Anyone who will see a 1936 Aero Mobile Lincoln may have their jaws drop to the floor especially when they know the history that it was part of Howard Hughes’ legacy.

One of the most famous, intriguing American Socialite, Howard Hughes was known to come up with his odd but wonderful creations. He built the biggest flying boat and other interesting works which are very impressive.

Hughes was also a film director and producer, an aviator, and an industrialist. He had the finances to cover for his fancies being considered one of the richest persons in the world. His machines helped him conquer some of the world records.

Howard Hughes’ knowledge of the science of flight met with the world of automotive in this 1936 Lincoln that came to be known as the Aero Mobile.

He reduced the weight of the car dramatically and modified the engine so that in can zoom into speeds beyond 100 mph. During his time, a speed like it was unheard of with passenger cars.

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Dodge Challenger R/T Classic – Bringing Back the Legend

Dodge is bringing back the legend of the original 1970 Challenger with the Challenger R/T Classic special edition car that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show.

Distinguished with its racing stripes, the Challenger R/T Classic carries the trademark original Challenger script on the fenders, not on the grille. This retro baby carries the classic 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with its raised hood scoops that help increase cooling of the engine. The engine boasts of dual variable-cam timing (VCT) and two spark plugs per cylinder to raise engine power and torque but at the same time keeping its fuel efficiency capabilities.

It’s available with either five-speed automatic of a six-speed manual transmission; the manual option giving you better performance rates compared to the automatic transmission with its fuel-saving capabilities.

Combined with the Tremec six-speed manual transmission, this car boasts of the performance-tuned Track Pak’s precision-shift “pistol-grip” shifter, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with defeatable traction control, Hill Start Assist (HSA), bright pedals, anti-spin 3.92 differential, and a four-wheel disc performance brake system. The attuned dual exhaust perfects engine back pressure and exhaust harness. Thus, it produces 376 horsepower with a 410 lb.-ft. of torque that allows the car to perform 60 mph in less than 6 seconds.

The production will kick off in February 2009 at the Brampton Assembly Park in Ontario, Canada. The 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic will start at $34,005 (inclusive of $725 destination) and will be available to Dodge dealerships in Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic, Stone White, and three classic Dodge color: HEMI® Orange, TorRed and B5 Blue.