426 Hemi Pins and Buttons
Description: The 426 Hemi was an engine produced for use in NASCAR and not initially available to the general public. The name refers to the hemispherical cylinder head or hemi-head, while the 426 was from the 2nd generation of engines released in the mid 1960s that displaced 426 cu in (7.0 L). It was used in classic muscle cars like the Charger, the Challenger, Barracda ('Cuda), Daytona and Super Bee that today can sell for millions of dollars. Distressed for a vintage/retro look.
Description: Hurst Hemi Under Glass is the name given to a series of exhibition drag racing cars campaigned by Hurst Performance between 1965 and 1975. Each wheelstander was based on the current Plymouth Barracuda for the corresponding model year. The car was so named because the fuel injected Chrysler Hemi engine was placed under the Barracuda's exceptionally large rear window. The result of the rearward weight transfer was a "wheelie" down the length of the drag strip. The Hemi Under Glass was developed by Hurst Corporation to showcase their products in the A/FX class - precursor to funny cars. In 1965, George Hurst hired Wild Bill Shrewsberry of Mansfield, OH, an accomplished drag racer who had raced for both Mickey Thompson and Jack Crissman.
Description: Tom Hoover, whose work at Chrysler included development of the legendary Max Wedge and 426 Hemi V-8 engines, the 1970 Plymouth AAR ’Cuda, and the 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express truck, is best known as the “Father of the Hemi.” Hoover trained as a physicist at Juniata College in his hometown of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He received his master’s degree from Penn State and later earned a master’s degree in automotive engineering from the University of Michigan while working for Chrysler. Tom led the team that designed the mighty 426 Hemi that was so powerful and so successful, that it lead to NASCAR changing their rules to attempt to eliminate it from competition. This Hoover Performance tee is an homage Tom Hoover and his indelible mark ...
Description: The Duster was a semi-fastback two-door coupe version of the Valiant sedan that was marketed by Plymouth from 1970 to 1976 model years. The Duster coupe provided the compact-sized Plymouth Valiant with a sporty body style to attract younger customers. Numerous trim and option package variants of the Duster were offered with names that included Feather Duster, Gold Duster, Silver Duster, Space Duster, Duster Twister, Duster 340, and Duster 360. These marketing variations of the basic Duster design targeted customers seeking economy, cargo capacity, and/or performance. During its development, the car was a $15 million effort to update the Valiant for the 1970 model year, though the Valiant badge appeared only on the first model year Dusters.
Description: For you who love speed. The 60s and 70s were a great time to be alive. Rarest muscle cars, with giant V8 and many horsepower, these aging road animals still tell surprising stories. Great novelty gift for a friend or family. Christmas or birthday present. Perfect tee for heading out to the drag races! See ya at the finish line. Turn the ignition, boost the engine!
Description: Tom Hoover, whose work at Chrysler included development of the legendary Max Wedge and 426 Hemi V-8 engines, the 1970 Plymouth AAR ’Cuda, and the 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express truck, is best known as the “Father of the Hemi.” Hoover trained as a physicist at Juniata College in his hometown of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He received his master’s degree from Penn State and later earned a master’s degree in automotive engineering from the University of Michigan while working for Chrysler. Tom led the team that designed the mighty 426 Hemi that was so powerful and so successful, that it lead to NASCAR changing their rules to attempt to eliminate it from competition. This Hoover Performance tee is an homage Tom Hoover and his indelible mark ...
Description: For you who love speed. The 1960s and 1970s were a great time to be alive. Power that created some of the rarest muscle cars, with giant V-8s and many horsepower, these aging road animals still tell surprising stories. Design perfect for everyone who loves american muscle car, you will love this outfit. Great gift for lovers of American v8 engines. To give as a birthday or Christmas gift. Tee for classic car lovers, muscle car lovers, collectors or drag racing fanatics.
Description: For you who love speed. The 1960s and 1970s were a great time to be alive. Power that created some of the rarest muscle cars, with giant V-8s and many horsepower, these aging road animals still tell surprising stories. Design perfect for everyone who loves american muscle car, you will love this outfit. Great gift for lovers of American v8 engines. To give as a birthday or Christmas gift. Tee for classic car lovers, muscle car lovers, collectors or drag racing fanatics.
Description: Designed as a value brand, Plymouth was well-suited to serve the post-war baby boom youth market as young men (and women) began taking to the streets, but Plymouth knew that customers wanted more. The combination of a line of lightweight vehicles with low price points, and easy access to some serious powertrains would propel the brand’s ascension from economy car nameplate to muscle car legend. Taking these lightweight cars and jamming a 426ci Max Wedge Hemi into them made for instant drag strip missiles, and professional racers saw what Plymouth was going and got behind them in great numbers. By 1970, Plymouth’s line of affordable muscle cars had blossomed into the Rapid Transit System, a group of true performers.
