Street Machine

CHARLIE COATES

A 1970 Rambler Hornet twodoor sedan might seem like an odd choice for a young bloke to pick as his first car, but when your dad has a beautifully restored 1966 Rambler Rogue coupe hiding a 401 under the bonnet, it’s pretty clear where the inspiration came from. While Charlie Coates’s six-banger doesn’t run mid-12s like his old man’s Rambler, there’s a plan afoot, and it won’t be long before he’s giving Dad a run for his money.

Why a Rambler Hornet?

For as long as I remember, my dad has

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