Was a long-range, Mach 3.5+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works® division. It was the first aircraft to be constructed mainly of titanium. At full velocity the airplane surface heats up to over 260°C+ (500 °F). A total of 3,551 missions were flown and not one Blackbird was lost due to enemy military retaliation. Note: Skunk Works is the nickname for Lockheed's Advanced Development Programs. Skunk Works engineers have developed highly advanced, military aircraft, often in secret, since World War II.
The 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge was designed from the start to be brash and bold. It featured a powerful V8 engine, unique stripes, a blacked-out grille with optional hide-away headlamps, a rear spoiler, and the requisite 'The Judge' decals that set it apart from other muscle cars on the road.
The Chevy Chevelle was produced from 1964 through 1977. The creation of the Chevelle Super Sport (SS) in 1966 was an aggressive move by GM to compete against the new powerful Chrysler muscle cars. The 1970 Chevelle SS with its 450 hp engine was ready for drag racing as soon as it rolled off the assembly line.
This Lockheed Vega 5B monoplane was purchased in 1932 by the famous aviator, Amelia Earhart, who called it her “Little Red Bus”. The plane was powered by a 450 hp engine with a cruise speed of 155 mph. Flying this plane in 1932, Amelia became the first woman to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, and to make a solo nonstop flight across the United States.
Perhaps no vehicle represents Americana more than the classic ’57 Chevy. This iconic automobile is at the heart of many American stories and has been memorialized in song, motion pictures and television. Chevrolet designed the 1957 Bel Air as a luxury trim, featuring an optional Ramjet fuel injection V8, prominent vertical tail fins and a chrome front bumper with stylish torpedo accents under the headlamps. The new bold look and unique features such as signal seeking radio that was usually reserved for highly expensive luxury cars, made this model’s popularity soar.
The Kawasaki KX450 is a liquid-cooled, DOHC off-road racing bike. Featuring a 449cc engine, the KX450 is the flagship of the Kawasaki motocross and cross-country line, which has won more championships in its class than any other manufacturer.
The Lockheed Martin F-22® Raptor® is a single-seat twin-engine fifth-generation super-maneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth, speed, agility, precision and situational awareness, combined with air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, makes it the best overall fighter in the world today.
The F-86 Sabre is a United States transonic jet fighter, first deployed during the Korean War. As the first US swept-wing fighter, the F-86 Sabre was engineered to counter the Soviet MiG-15. Produced by North American Aviation, the F-86 was considered one of the most important combat aircraft during the early 1950s.