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

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.
Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 10

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 10

6:00. The Wussification of America continues.

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

6:20 – 6:40. Were you born in the 80s or 90s?? What was the #1 song on that day? Call in at 877-764-2535!

7:00. Missing mom update. Attorney Jim Bergenn is on the phone to talk about how he would handle the case.

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

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Woman gives birth in McDonald’s parking lot. Then places order.

7:30. Our National Anthem singer for the Veterans Gala.

7:40. What should the auction items for the Veterans Gala be?

8:00. Norm Pattis is on the phone. He now represents the estranged husband from the New Canaan Mom case.

8:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars. Coach Pecknold from Quinnipiac University is on phone.

8:20 – 8:40. Why are you at Court today? Audio with Street Pete on phone from Vegas.

9:00. What do Connecticut residents think about tolls? There has been a big shift.

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

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Jon Batiste is on the phone! He’s the band leader for the Stephen Colbert Show and he’s playing the Ridgefield Playhouse for their Summer Gala.

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 7

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 7

6:00. Development in the missing New Canaan Mom case.

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

6:20 – 6:40. We need a National Anthem singer! 844-764-2535

7:00. How fake smiling at work could be very bad for you!

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

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Musician makes being stuck in traffic even worse.

7:30 – 7:40. Scot Haney is on the phone.

8:00 – 9:00. Comedian Kevin Brennan is in studio! He’s at Stress Factory this weekend!

 

9:00. The mayor of Baltimore thinks he knows how to stop the shootings. And Gary from Pepe’s is in studio!

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

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Florida man broke into woman’s house and put on her clothes.

9:30. Boss Keith’s Top 5.

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: ’68 Shelby Cobra GT500 KR Convertible

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: ’68 Shelby Cobra GT500 KR Convertible

Car: Shelby Cobra GT500 KR Convertible

Year: 1968

What makes it special: The initials KR stood for “King of the Road,” and after Carroll Shelby’s GT500 for 1967, the natural progression was the hotter version of the 428 Police Interceptor V8, stuffed into a Ford Mustang.

What made it famous: 1968 was the first year for a Shelby convertible, and was dressed up with all the Shelby necessities, with its own fiberglass nose panels, fiberglass hood with functional scoops and air-extraction vents, decorative body-side intakes, rear spoiler and sequential turn signal taillights. A padded rollbar with inertia reel shoulder harness, gauges, and woodgrain applique dressed up the interior.The KR500 428 V8 was low-rated at 335bhp, but actually had more than was rated. It had Shelby’s diecast aluminum rocker covers and a painted Ram-Air air cleaner.

Why I would want one: It’s probably one of the most iconic Shelby products of all time.

Fun fact: After Shelby’s Cobra Roadster died after the 1967 model, Carroll Shelby used the name for his Mustang creations.

Chaz & AJ Summer Kickoff

Chaz & AJ Summer Kickoff

Well we certainly had a blast kicking off summer with Chaz and AJ at Captain’s Cove! What’s the one thing you gotta do this summer?

PODCAST – Thursday, June 6: Comedian Joe Matarese Stops By, The Governor’s Ball Fiasco, And The Latest On The Missing New Canaan Mother

PODCAST – Thursday, June 6: Comedian Joe Matarese Stops By, The Governor’s Ball Fiasco, And The Latest On The Missing New Canaan Mother

The latest on the search for the missing New Canaan mother and audio from the latest big lottery winner (0:00), Ashley wants to figure out what’s going on with AJ’s nipples (12:45), Joe Matarese talks about Metallica’s National Anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Bill Cosby, and Sebastian Maniscalco (15:31), Quinnipiac hockey coach Rand Pecknold talks about the Stanley Cup Finals and former Bobcat Connor Clifton’s contribution the Bruins (37:56), Jimmy Koplik on Governor’s Ball fiasco, why the original Woodstock didn’t make any money, and the bizarre tour rider items from Ratt (41:44), and Dumb Ass News – the styrofoam graduation cake (58:59).

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