302 Socks
Description: Released in 1970, the Maverick was a compact car originally sold as a two-door coupe, intended to provide stylish looks and prolonged practicality along with comfortable, enjoyable driving. The model's objective was to compete against overseas rivals, and was widely marketed as an ‘import killer,’ which apparently worked, as 579,000 units sold in the first year alone. Engines initially included a couple of efficient 6-cyclinder options, coupled with either automatic or manual transmissions. Of course, it didn't take long for hot rodders to see the compact platform as the perfect lightweight chassis, and countless Mavericks were stuffed with powerful V8 engines that turned the economy car into a street racer to be reckoned with.
Description: Cobra Jet Mustangs were factory-produced drag racing monsters, equipped with a 428 cubic inch displacement engine that could easily reach 410 horsepower. The official stated horsepower was 335, prompting a decades-long discussion about what the actual horsepower output of the original engine was, but also befuddling drag racing rules and insurance adjusters along the way. What we know for sure was that the final elimination run of the “Super Stock” Class came down to Cobra Jet vs. Cobra Jet, and when the dust settled, a new record had been set: 11.49 seconds... not bad for a 'stock' car.
