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Diego's an automotive historian with experience working in Detroit as well as the classic car hobby. Today, he's a published automotive writer in print and online and have a network of like-minded aficionados to depend on for information that's not in the public domain; a guy who's led by his passions.
The 2013 edition of the New York International Auto Show is on through April 7th at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. SLTV went there with industry insiders to view the latest and greatest from their designers and engineers.
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Reaching just shy of $30k, this pair of early Firebirds were sold on eBay recently. Being the first and second cars off the line make them special, but more importantly they were the beginning of an era that we’ll never forget.
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In the annals of the muscle car era, there’s not much that can compete with the rarity and enigma of the 1971 GTO Judge convertible. With only 17 built, there’s not many muscle cars rarer, especially when it comes to one of the three 4-speeds being auctioned by Mecum at Anaheim.
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Hershey’s annual fall meet may project images of Old Timers reminiscing about Hupmobiles, but it’s still a place to find plenty of muscle cars. Perhaps the premiere swap meet/car corral in the world, it has been going on since 1955. Here’s an assortment of muscle cars that were for sale in the car corral.
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Car auctions are a big part of the old car hobby, but what happens when the claims of the seller don”t match prevailing wisdom? With GM of Canada documentation, you can purchase an invoice that shows how a car was equipped, which saved an interested party from buying a car that wasn’t what it was purported to be.
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If you were to buy a sporty car in 1965, chances are you’d order a 4-speed manual or, if you were a racer, a three-speen automatic. But for AMC folks, their choice would be a three-speed manual with the Twin-Stick shifter. This overdrive tranny effectively had five forward speeds but required good reflexes.
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Plymouth lost its way in 1962 when its car line was downsized based on a competitive rumor. But, by 1965, the Plymouth Fury returned to a proper size. In particular, the 1965 Fury with the Commando 426 is the missing link in the evolution of Mopar Muscle, from the 1962-64 Max Wedge and Hemis to the 1967 GTX.
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Visit Michigan’s Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Race and you’ll see the likes of L88 Corvettes and Hemi’Cudas mingling with supercharged Studebaker Larks and 429 Thunder Jet-powered 1970 Ford XL.Nowhere else will you see such pristine diversity – it’s practically a car show where a drag race breaks out!
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When Plymouth introduced the 1968 Road Runner, it took everyone by surprise – even Plymouth. But they correctly surmised that there was a market for an affordable supercar, and the no-frills content was even embraced by those who wanted to go faster. FoMoCo’s answer for 1969 was the Fairlane Cobra and Cyclone CJ.
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The Duster was introduced in 1970 as Plymouth’s sporty compact, now that the Barracuda had graduated into a bigger vehicle. Its semi-fastback roofline and solid performance with the 340 was a favorite with those wanting a supercar on a budget. The For A-bodies Only website is featuring a build-up of a 1972 Duster.
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When Pontiac introduced the 2+2 in 1964, it was a trim package featuring a 389 two-barrel, bucket seats, and console. But from 1965-67, the 2+2 was the GTO’s big brother. With standard 421 and available Tri-Power it was fast, but the market wasn’t demanding large performance cars and the 2+2 was discontinued.
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Who doesn’t like the 1968-70 Charger? It’s one of the iconic vehicles from the muscle car era. So what happens when you want to restore your very own Charger R/T but only have a garage for space? Paul from Detroit will show us.
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When Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964, other manufacturers said “Me, too!” and built models to compete against the “Goat.” However, it took three model years for Plymouth to respond with a model that ended up trouncing the mighty GTO.
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The 2012 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals had over 2000 cars in attendance. How many cars show up at your car show? It’s an awesome aggregation of everything under the Pentastar, from Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto, Chrysler, Imperial, and even some foreign jobs like Mitsubishi, Simca, and Hillman.
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Can you imagine the size and power of General Motors at their peak? “What’s good for GM is good for America,” folklore suggests. So with such a big car company, we have big car shows – witness the 2012 Carlisle GM Nationals.
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Do you ever get tired of barn finds and other time capsules? Not me! But it has almost gotten to the point where they are cliche, just like when someone has a car for sale and calls it a “survivor” but it’s a crusty POS. But here’s a time capsule of a different stripe – an HZ Holden Kingswood from Australia.
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