Sunday, March 23, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
The Ultimate Vehicle!
It's Baaaaack!!!!!!!!!!!
In 1970, Dodge introduced the Challenger! It was one of two "Pony Cars" that were Chrysler Corporations answer to the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and the Pontiac Trans Am. It had a short run, however, due to federal emission standards beginning in 1971 and the Arab fuel embargo soon after. The last year for the Challenger was 1974. Pictured below is the 1970 Challenger I owned around 1971 or 1972. It was a 383 RT SE in it's original color, "Plum Crazy".
The Challenger became one of the most sought after collector cars of all time. A rare 1970 Hemi Challenger convertible could sell for nearly $1,000,000 dollars. When Ford reintroduced the Thunderbird, several years ago, General Motors and Chrysler watched. The T-Bird was a flop and Ford lost money on it. Ford tried again, a couple of years ago, by reintroducing the Mustang in a late 60's retro design. It was a success! General Motors then decided to reintroduce the Camaro and Dodge the Challenger, both in retro design format. The Chrysler/Dodge designers placed a 1970 Challenger in their studio and went to the drawing boards.
They initially produced 2 Challenger Concept Cars. A standard model with a 425 horsepower, 6.1 SRT Hemi V-8; and a Pro-Stock version using a stock 392 Hemi crate engine, right out of their catalog. The Pro-Stock version has 550 horsepower and runs the 1/4 mile in just over 11 seconds. As the Challengers toured the car show circuit in 2006 and 2007, the response was phenomenal!!
Scheduled for release in Spring of 2008, the Challengers are making their way to dealerships across America. First year production vechicles will all have the Hemi SRT V-8 and only 6,400 will be produced for 2008. Advance orders began quite a while ago and on the first day that Dodge began taking orders, 4,300 had already been sold. Dealerships additionally requested an additional 10,000 units for their showrooms. Most of those will have to wait until the 2009 production year when a V-6 model will also be available. The sticker price is $37,995.00 for the 2008 Dodge Challenger. In 1970, a Hemi Challenger was around $3,700.00.
The first 2008 Challenger, off the assembly line, was put up for a charity auction and was sold to the CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Company for $400,000.00
In 1970, Dodge introduced the Challenger! It was one of two "Pony Cars" that were Chrysler Corporations answer to the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and the Pontiac Trans Am. It had a short run, however, due to federal emission standards beginning in 1971 and the Arab fuel embargo soon after. The last year for the Challenger was 1974. Pictured below is the 1970 Challenger I owned around 1971 or 1972. It was a 383 RT SE in it's original color, "Plum Crazy".
The Challenger became one of the most sought after collector cars of all time. A rare 1970 Hemi Challenger convertible could sell for nearly $1,000,000 dollars. When Ford reintroduced the Thunderbird, several years ago, General Motors and Chrysler watched. The T-Bird was a flop and Ford lost money on it. Ford tried again, a couple of years ago, by reintroducing the Mustang in a late 60's retro design. It was a success! General Motors then decided to reintroduce the Camaro and Dodge the Challenger, both in retro design format. The Chrysler/Dodge designers placed a 1970 Challenger in their studio and went to the drawing boards.
They initially produced 2 Challenger Concept Cars. A standard model with a 425 horsepower, 6.1 SRT Hemi V-8; and a Pro-Stock version using a stock 392 Hemi crate engine, right out of their catalog. The Pro-Stock version has 550 horsepower and runs the 1/4 mile in just over 11 seconds. As the Challengers toured the car show circuit in 2006 and 2007, the response was phenomenal!!
Scheduled for release in Spring of 2008, the Challengers are making their way to dealerships across America. First year production vechicles will all have the Hemi SRT V-8 and only 6,400 will be produced for 2008. Advance orders began quite a while ago and on the first day that Dodge began taking orders, 4,300 had already been sold. Dealerships additionally requested an additional 10,000 units for their showrooms. Most of those will have to wait until the 2009 production year when a V-6 model will also be available. The sticker price is $37,995.00 for the 2008 Dodge Challenger. In 1970, a Hemi Challenger was around $3,700.00.
The first 2008 Challenger, off the assembly line, was put up for a charity auction and was sold to the CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Company for $400,000.00
Friday, March 14, 2008
One out and One in!
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Keith began his FULL-TIME university studies at BYU this Winter Semester. His major is still Business, but with an emphasis on Organizational Behavior. This blends in so very well with his current job at Target, in the Human Resource office, where he hires, trains, or fires (if necessary). He's enjoyed working his way up to his present job there. Keith has reached the highest he can get at Target without a Bachelor's Degree. And it's interesting to see how his life path got him into that position, and then helped him to decide where his talents and interests lie within the business world: human resources.
Keith began his FULL-TIME university studies at BYU this Winter Semester. His major is still Business, but with an emphasis on Organizational Behavior. This blends in so very well with his current job at Target, in the Human Resource office, where he hires, trains, or fires (if necessary). He's enjoyed working his way up to his present job there. Keith has reached the highest he can get at Target without a Bachelor's Degree. And it's interesting to see how his life path got him into that position, and then helped him to decide where his talents and interests lie within the business world: human resources.
UVSC GRADUATION!
WOLVERINES!
Jeff Yoho, Kendra's husband, is graduating from UVSC in April! Congratulations Jeff!!!!!
Jeff Yoho, Kendra's husband, is graduating from UVSC in April! Congratulations Jeff!!!!!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
BYU GRADUATION
GO BLUE!
Kendra is Graduating from BYU next month!!
16 years of study and hard work has brought Kendra to that long awaited day.
16 years of study and hard work has brought Kendra to that long awaited day.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Legacy Continues
Still Perfect After all These Years
Despite the worst record in Dolphin history, one still remains. The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to win all of their games, in a single season, right through the Super Bowl! Bob Griese, Larry Czonka, Paul Warfield, Mercury Morris and the "No Name Defense" remain a historical note. Two recent teams have come close. This years New England Patriots won all of their games except the biggest one. The 1985 Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl and only lost one game all year...........to the Miami Dolphins & Dan Marino.
Despite the worst record in Dolphin history, one still remains. The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to win all of their games, in a single season, right through the Super Bowl! Bob Griese, Larry Czonka, Paul Warfield, Mercury Morris and the "No Name Defense" remain a historical note. Two recent teams have come close. This years New England Patriots won all of their games except the biggest one. The 1985 Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl and only lost one game all year...........to the Miami Dolphins & Dan Marino.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Wellington Reception
Keith and Stacia's Reception
December 29, 2007
Wellington, Florida
John with his sisters, Darlene & Kathy.
December 29, 2007
Wellington, Florida
Katie, Keith, Stacia & John
John, Darlene & Rick, Katie, Keith, Stacia, Jeff & Kendra.
John with his sisters, Darlene & Kathy.
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