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AJ’s Car of the Day: 1958 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Hardtop

Car: Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Hardtop

Year: 1958

What makes it special: Impala was produced and introduced for the 1958 model year and was the top-of-the-line for the Bel Air hardtops and convertible body styles. The hardtop models had a shorter rear window and longer rear. The 1958 style was a one-year-only style, and no other series included a convertible for ’58.

What made it famous: The 1958 Impala sat on an “X-Frame”, which made it now longer, wider and lower that the tri-five Chevrolets. It was the first to feature dual headlights, and the tall, sharp rear fins of the 1957 were replaced by sculpted rear fenders. If you had an Impala, you had three taillights per each side, while lower models were given just two, and the wagons got only one per side. Impalas were known for their crossed-flag badge insignias, bright rocker panels and cosmetic-only rear fender scoops. Powerplants ranged from a 185 to 290hp 283 V8, a 250hp, 280hp, or 315hp 348 “W-Block” Turbo-Thrust V8, and you could still have a Ramjet Fuel Injection set-up on the Turbo-Fire 283 V8.

Why I would want one: It’s a one-year only body style that is not only good looking, but rarer than most Chevrolet offerings.

Fun fact: Fans of the 1973 George Lucas film “American Graffiti” may remember actor Ron Howard driving around in a white 1958 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Hardtop.

PODCAST – Tuesday, June 11: Updates On The New Canaan Missing Mother And Getting Ready For The Veteran’s Gala

Retired police detective Sergeant Chris Lyons tells how police investigators approach finding evidence in the missing New Canaan mother case (0:00), Chief Chris Chute explains how lie detectors work, and how effective they are (13:21), attorney Matt Maddox explains the next steps in the legal process for both of the accused in the missing New Canaan mother case (21:37), Andrea Saunders, who will sing the national anthem at the Chaz and AJ Veteran’s Gala, talks about her incredible success story leading to her joining the Waterbury Police Department (35:24), and Laurie from Help our Military Heroes on to explain how every dollar to the Chaz and AJ Veteran’s Gala can help immensely (45:42).

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Car: Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Year: 1950

What makes it special: The Sixty-Two Series of Cadillac was produced for the 1940 through 1964 model years, and was created to replace the Series 65 entry level model. It is also known as the Series 62, and became the Series 6200 in the 1959 model year until getting renamed the Cadillac Calais in 1965.

What made it famous: Major restyling happened to the Series 62 for the 1950 model year, as it became lower, sleeker, and was given a longer hood and a one-piece windshield. It was powered by a 190bhp, 1-barrel 331 cu in engine mated to either a 3-speed manual or Hydramatic transmission.

Why I would want one: It’s a long running series of Cadillac. Love the long hood, low profile of the car.

Fun fact: The Series 62 became the Calais model in the 1965 model year.

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 11

6:00. The big breaking news on the missing mom Case yesterday. And a helicopter crashes on top of a skyscraper. How does the fire department mount that rescue?

6:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20 -6:40. When did karma strike in your life? Call in with your stories to win TJ Miller tickets. 877-764-2535

7:00. Where is the missing mom and how did it go down? Retired Detective Chris Lyons tells us what he thinks.

7:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

7:20. Dumb Ass News – A dumb ass remark that costed him 500 dollars.

7:30. Police Chief Chris Chute from the New Britain PD tells us how effective is a Polygraph Exam could be.

7:40. What questions should they ask AJ if he took a polygraph exam?

8:00. New Canaan Mom Case: Attorney Matt Maddox tells us the problems the husband faces in court today.

8:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

8:20. Our Veterans Gala Singer- Detective Andrea Saunders from the Waterbury PD is on the phone.

8:30. Laurie from Help our Military Heros is on the phone to talk about some of the amazing Veterans she has helped.

8:40. What should the show’s auction items be?

9:00. A bear eats a duck in front of a bunch of kids.

9:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Veterans Gala.

Mike’s Record Review: The Outlaws

Mike reviews The Outlaws first album released in 1975 and one of his favorite Southern Rock albums. How many “mics” would you give it?

PODCAST – Monday, June 10: Dumb Ass News, Court Audio, And The Latest On The Missing Mom In New Canaan

The next company to leave Connecticut for Massachusetts (0:00), Attorney Jim Bergenn on the phone with his take on the missing New Canaan mother and the evidence released so far (10:56), Dumb Ass News – woman gave birth in a McDonald’s parking lot made an order before getting into an ambulance (24:04), Norm Pattis on the phone to answer only two questions about his defense role in the missing New Canaan mother case (29:30), and Street Pete from Las Vegas with court audio of “Jagger” who stole a steak (41:05).

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1947 Buick Roadmaster Convertible

Car: Buick Roadmaster Convertible

Year: 1947

What makes it special: The Roadmaster model was Buick’s flagship model from 1936 to 1958. They shared a basic platform with Cadillac. They returned again for the 1991 to 1996 model years. After World War II ended and production began again, more chrome, swept-back fenders and a war-inspired “Bombsight” hood ornament was added

What made it famous: For the 1947 model year, Roadmasters received a new stamped grille and a separate upper bar was included. The Roadmaster name now was in red-filled script front and rear. Powering the 1947 Roadmaster was a 144hp, 2-barrel 320 cu in eight cylinder engine, mated to a 2-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission.

Why I would want one: It just screams class, style and opulence. You don’t see these every day.

Fun fact: Movie fans will recognize the Roadmaster name from the 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible used in the 1988 movie “Rain Man” starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.