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Mazda 3 Sport GX/GS/GT

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VEHICLE: 4-dr., 5-pass. Hatchback, FWD

ENGINE: 2.0L 14 DOHC HP (@RPM): 148@6500/^/156@6500

TORQUE @ RPM: 135@4500/^/150@4000 TRANS 5M

FUEL CONSUMPTION (L/100 km): CITY: 9.2 HWY: 6.7 FUEL GRADE: Reg TANK (L) 55

TIRES: 195/65R15 / 205/55R16 /205/5017

SPECIFICATIONS (mm): WB: 2639 L: 4491 W: 1755 CURB WEIGHT (kg): 1272

We see a 3 Wagon. And apparently there’s nothing sporty about wagons. But naming this hatchback ‘Sport’ has helped it find favour with many drivers around the world, and really, the more wagons the better. Great practicality mixed with unbeatable driving pleasure.

Top Pony

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Shelby Mustangs have always been a desirable collector car. With only 562 units produced, hard-core Shelby enthusiasts found the 1965 GT350 the most desirable. Thirty-seven of those are factory-built race cars, which, because of their uniqueness and racing history, always sell for premium prices. Today the ’65s still remain high on the collector car list. However, the Shelbys attracting the most attention lately are the’68 Shelby GT500KR convertibles. Only 318 were built and every car collector in the country wants one. With the supply low and the demand high, the price of these cars has soared, making them a recognized investment.

In February, 1990, car enthusiast David Yanoff was attending a classic car auction in Atlantic City, New Jersey, when he spotted and exceptional Shelby GT500KR convertible. Yanoff talked to his friend (Shelby expert Bill Collins) about the car and both felt confident that, with a little work, the Shelby could be a concours show winner. Although Yanoff wasn’t planning on buying a car at that auction, he couldn’t resist this one. After some negotiating, he became its new owner and set out to make it the finest KR convertible in the country.

Before beginning restoration, Yanoff found out that the car was entered in the concours class of the SAAC-14 (National Shelby Convention) show in 1989 where it won the third place trophy. After reviewing the judging sheets, he found that the car lost points in authenticity, not workmanship. With help from his friend, Adam Scheps, Yanoff started to work on locating NOS parts. This turned out to be tougher than expected, but persistence and several long distance phone calls, Yanoff managed to find all of the items he wanted. In order to transform this car into the best Shelby in the country, he enlisted some help from the two people.

 

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Original Tires

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78 Series tire – meaning that the height of the sidewall was exactly 78 percent of the width. “It gave the public a chance to buy a very high-mileage tire,” says Kelsey. “The belts were probably the mitigating factor.” It was not uncommon for Polyglas tires to last 40,000 to 60,000 miles. According to Kelsey, the belts reduced “tire squirm,” a phenomenon inherent in 2- and 4-ply tires, whereby the tread would close, causing a scrubbing effect, greatly reducing the life of the tire.

“The belts also eliminated a certain amount of rolling resistance,” he says, which also added to tread life. So, while the question of what brand might indeed be moot, getting the right size and an authentic version on your car is not. But experts say, before you run out and spend your hard-earned cash on a set, know this: How was your car used during its lifetime; and how was the suspension geometry, ride height and weight distribution altered? Then, return it to original. Otherwise, you’re setting yourself up for a lifetime of handling, ride and clearance problems. Finally, don’t install your tires until your restoration is done.

 

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Willies Antique Tires

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Willies claims to have the largest inventory of antique and classic tires in the country, and who would doubt them. They list among their manufacturers BFGoodrich, Commander, Goodyear, Firestone, Mickey Thompson, Supreme Classic and Uniroyal. So numerous is it that there is not enough room to list all the sizes and styles they offer.

So, the following is an overview by size: 695/14 – Firestone, Commander, BFGoodrich, Goodyear; 700/14 – BF – Goodrich; 750/14 – Firestone, Goodyear, BFGoodrich; 775/14 – Firestone; 800/14 – Supreme Classic, BF Goodrich; 850/14 and 900/14 – BFGoodrich; 670/15 – BFGoodrich and Goodyear; 775/15 BFGoodrich.

For later muscle, Willies has the Firestone Wide Oval in sizes D70/14, E70/14, F70/14, G70/14, G60/14, F70/15 and G60/15 – in addition to the full line of Indy Profile and Indy Profile S/S RWL tires.

 

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Universal Tire Company

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In addition to its own line of tires, Universal sells a complete compliment of Firestone tires and U.S. Royal Safety 800 tires for automobiles through 1960. In that group, there is the 750/14 (1- and 2 1/4 – inch WW) and the 670/15 (1- and 2 1/2 – inch WW). Universal’s Wide Track comes in sizes E70/14, F70/14, G70/14, F70/15, G70/15. Also of interest to musclecar enthusiasts is the Universal 775/14 blackwall. Among the Firestone tires, there is the 670/15 with 1-inch WW, the 695/14, and the 750/14 WW. Universal offers the full line of Firestone Wide Ovals with RWL, whitewall or redline.

 

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Mickey Thompson Performance Tires

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Mickey Thompson Performance Tires offers redline performance tires in both 70-series and 60-series sizes. They have an aggressive tread design and a bright red stripe making them a perfect addition to any muscle car. They are DOT approved and are well constructed. The tire compound used provides excellent traction for the people who want to exercise their muscle-car. For more information contact: Mickey Thompson Performance Tires, P.O. Box, 227, Dept. MCC, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222; 800/222-9092.

 

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Lucas Automotive

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Antique and classic tire seller, Lucas Automotive, provides the enthusiast with several brands including Firestone, Wide Trac and Goodyear. For late- ’50s/early- ’60s automobiles, it has the Firestone 670/15 (1- and 2 1/4-inch WW), 775/14 Firestone redline and 775/15 and goldline. They also offer the F70/14 and G70/14 Wide Trac redline. Headlining its list of early- ’60s Goodyear tires are the 670/15 (with 1- and 2 1/4-inch whitewalls), 695/14 with 7/8-inch WW, and 800/14 (with 1- and 2 1/4-inch WW). And the kings of the lineup: the E70/14, F70/14, F60/15 and F70/15 whiteline. Lucas Automotive, 2141 W. Main, Springfield, Dept. MCC, OH 45504; 513/324-1773, and 2850 Temple Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806; 213/595-6721.

 

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Musclecar Tires: Kelsey Tire

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“It may never shine like the chrome or look as supple as the leather, but the tire is paramount to the ride quality and enjoyment  of your car,” says John Kelsey, president of Kelsey Tire. Kelsey Tire owns the exclusive rights to the Goodyear tire molds. Under the title of the Goodyear Collector Series, they sell Goodyear’s classic 4-ply tires in sizes 695/14 with 7/8-inch whitewall (WW), 750/14 with 2 1/4-inch WW, 800/14 (with 1-and 2 1/4-inch WW). Under the subtitle Performance Group, they market the famous Polyglas and Polyglas GT in sizes E70/14, F70/15, F60/15 and G60/15, with or without raised white line tire; and the tubeless 4-Ply Poly Speedway 350 E70/15, with or without RWL.

 

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Musclecar Tires: Coker Tire

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Operating out of a historic landmark building (of their own restoration) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Coker Tire produces the complete line of 4-ply polyester BF Goodrich Silvertowns, and an authentic line of their own tires, created out of a combination of new and reclaimed molds. Many of the Silverton line were original on late- ’50s/early- 60′s high-performance cars, like the 670/15 with 1- or 2 1/2 inch whitewalls (WW), original on ’55-’ 64 Corvettes.The list follows like so: 750/14 (1- and 2 1/4 -inch WW, and 3/8-inch redline), 800/14 and 850/14 (with 1-and 2 1/4-inch WW), F70/14 (3/8-inch redline), 670/15 (1- and 2 1/2-inch WW), 775/15 (5/8- and 1-inch WW, and 3/8-inch redline or goldline), and 710/15 (2 1/2- and 3-inch WW).

They also sell a variety of Coker brand tires for musclecars, in sizes and styles that follow: 775/14 (3/8-inch red and goldline), E70/14 (3/8-inch redline), G70/14 (3/8-inch redline), 815/15 (1-inch WW, and 1-inch WW with 3/8-inch redline), F70/15 (3/8-inch WW). And for 1967-1974 musclecars, they sell the Firestone Wide Oval: D70/15, with raised white lettering (RWL), pinstripe or redline. In addition, they sell the F60/15 with RWL only.

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10 Steps to Buying a New Car: Test-driving the car salesman

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As you make follow-up phone calls to dealerships to locate the exact car you want to buy, you can also test-drive the car salesman. In other words, you can determine if this is a person you want to do business with. It’s a good idea to consider this issue ahead of time, before you get to the deal-making phase of the process.

The first way to evaluate a good salesperson is to ask yourself if you feel comfortable dealing with them. Are they impatient and pushy? Are they relaxed and open? If you asked them about a specific car’s availability did they respond to your needs? Did they try to steer you toward another car simply because they have too many of that model in stock? Do they return your phone calls? Do they answer your questions in a straightforward manner? Are they evasive and confusing?

By considering these issues, you should have a sense of whether or not you want to buy from this salesperson. If you feel comfortable talking with the individual over the phone, and if the dealership does indeed have the car you’re interested in, set up a time to test-drive the car, preferably when the dealership will not be very busy, such as a weekday morning. Before heading to the car lot, review all your notes and make sure you bring your car buying folder. This might include your checkbook, registration and proof of insurance. Keep in mind that you’re bringing these items so you’ll be ready to buy a car if you get a fair deal. Don’t feel obligated to purchase a car simply because you have all the necessary paperwork with you.

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