Back in the late 1980's I was a solid General Motors fan, and I think with good reason. Full-frame with good suspension (think A-body Chevelle and GTO) and it was hard to beat the Chevy motors. Chrysler and Ford had sheetmetal front ends, and while the motors could be made powerful didn't really have anything over Chevrolet engines. But the flexible chassis were a disaster.
As time went on GM gave up on the full-size V8 rear wheel drive platform and Ford released the overhead cam 4.6L motor. When they put the 32V version of the 4.6L in the Marauder I knew I had to have one. A modern, 4-door version of the GM A-body with a high-revving DOHC engine.
I like to think I appreciate good engineering no matter who built it. And while I do like most cool old cars and musclecars, I also understand that they aren't all created equal and have good points and bad points. Like the old Mustangs that everybody loves for the cool look, but have a disaster of a chassis and suspension. Which can be addressed if you're willing to completely modify it.
Lifespeed
2004 Silver Birch Marauder 130K miles
Wilwood Aero6 F, NMDP R brakes, Penske 7500DA shocks, Hypercoil 600lbs F and Grand Marquis R air springs, Addco tubular sway bars, Metco control & Watts, 31 sp axles, Stainless Works cat-back exhaust, Lidio tune, American Racing AR883 9.3" 50mm F 10" 59mm R 20" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero 265/35-20, 275/40-20 tires
Coming soon: Livernois 5.0L stroker, ADTR/Vortech V2 intercooled SC, Silverfox trans and Circle D converter