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Car Features

Gallery: Mr. Norm’s 50th Anniversary Supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi GSS Demon

Chris Holley

December 7, 2021

By 1971, the muscle car scene was coming to a close. With looming increases in emissions restrictions, the changing demographics of the original muscle car purchaser, and additional insurance surcharges increased the pressure on the ...

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Car Features

Gallery: Howard Brook Drops a Gen III into His ’74 ...

Chris Holley

July 30, 2021

When Chrysler introduced the Gen III Hemi® in 2003, who knew it would be such a hit? There have been millions of 5.7-, 6.1-, 6.4-, and supercharged 6.2-liter engines produced in the last nineteen years. ...

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Features

Tribute to a Friend: Celebrating The Life of Mr. Norm ...

Larry Weiner

March 19, 2021

The Mopar family lost one of their favorite sons earlier this month, as the man we all know as “Mr. Norm” Kraus left us at 87 years young. He may have been an octogenarian, but ...

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Features

Mopar Memories: “Mr. Norm” and Year One, Leaders in their ...

Chris Holley

March 15, 2021

Recently, the Mopar community lost an icon. Norm Kraus, aka “Mr. Norm,” the founder and co-owner of the Chicago-based Grand Spaulding Dodge, passed on February 21, 2021, at 87. Mr. Norm and his brother, Len ...

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Car Features

Gallery: 50th Anniversary Hurst Heritage GSS Challenger

Larry Weiner

February 15, 2019

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since many of the muscle cars we hold in high esteem today were brand new. While some of the factory built street and strip terrors we ...

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Car Features

Gallery: Hemi Classic GSS Challenger; Celebrating the Hurst Hemi Under ...

Larry Weiner

September 6, 2017

The Hurst Hemi Under Glass is, without a doubt, the most famous wheelstander of all time. Affectionately known as “The Flying Fish,” the world famous Hurst Gold and Black Barracudas, with Bob Riggle at the ...

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Car Features

Hurst Heritage GSS Ram: The Truck With Muscle Car Attitude

Larry Weiner

May 17, 2016

Hurst. The name that is synonymous with precise shifters needs no introduction to Mopar enthusiasts. Even the legendary “Mr. 4-Speed,” Ronnie Sox, relied upon Hurst as he power shifted his way to winning both the ...

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Car Features

Killer Cats: Hurst Hellcat GSS and Hurst SuperCat GSS

Larry Weiner

October 23, 2015

Cover cars. Every magazine has one, making them about as commonplace as belly buttons. And while some magazine covers feature really outstanding vehicles, most have cars or trucks that would put Pentastar Power readers to ...

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Car Features

Gallery: Mr. Norm’s GSS King ‘Cuda

Larry Weiner

August 21, 2015

Mr. Norm’s GSS King ‘Cuda. The name sounds intimidating, and it should, because this is no ordinary, run of the mill Challenger. Powered by a Mr. Norm’s Signature Kenne Bell Supercharged 6.4 Hemi, this SRT-8 ...

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Car Features

Gallery: Maxed Out; Mr. Norm’s 50th Anniversary GSS Dodge Charger ...

Larry Weiner

July 13, 2015

Without a doubt, the breakout car for 1968 was the Dodge Charger. Sure, the Mako Shark-inspired Corvette was a slick looking sports car, and the new mid-size GM coupes had a shorter wheelbase with fastback ...

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