272-ci, 162-hp Y-block V8 Formerly part of the Art Astor Devotion Collection Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission
Author: Chad Tyson
Chad opted for a more formal education on automotive technology at WyoTech, in Laramie, WY, after tearing into his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro at age 17. A few years later, he wound up at a Ford dealership for a while, specializing in repairing PowerStroke turbo diesels, and enjoying rekeying Focus ignition lock cylinders. Although his early preference was late-’60s GM muscle, he isn’t afraid of oddball and unique engineering. He has a fondness for dreamily searching for cars on eBay Motors and tromping around junkyards. He is a valuable part of getting auction information into the magazine.
1969 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door sedan
Ground-up restoration approximately 10 years ago Featured in Chevy Rumble magazine, August 2008 Original body panels and chassis Date-correct L72 427/425 V8 engine Muncie M22 Rock Crusher 4-speed transmission 12-bolt rear end Power brakes Rare radio delete F70-15 Firestone Redline bias-ply tires
1966 Ford Fairlane GTA convertible
390-ci, 335-hp S-code Thunderbird Special V8 Sportshift automatic transmission One of 4,327 GTA convertibles in 1966 Ground-up restoration on solid, original car Restoration utilized NOS parts AACA National First in Junior and Senior Appraised as “Condition 1” car Styled steel wheels Power top Buckets and console Visibility and courtesy light […]
1966 Chevrolet Nova SS L79
Part of Davis Collection SS 327-ci 350-hp L79 4-speed Muncie 71k actual miles — fully documented Original Protect-O-Plate Matching-numbers engine 12-bolt Positraction rear axle Over $80k spent on rotisserie restoration in 2013
1996 Subaru Impreza WRC97 Rally Car
Initially road registered as P555 WRC but better known by its long-term moniker P18 WRC, this car had been given a superficial cosmetic refurbishment prior to entering the current ownership. Drawn to “first editions,” the vendor not only had Prodrive validate chassis 001 but also commissioned them to restore it […]
2008 Koenigsegg CCXR
1,018-bhp, 4,700-cc, DOHC aluminum V8 with twin Rotex centrifugal superchargers, 6-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension with double wishbones and two-way adjustable VPS gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, and four-wheel ventilated carbon-ceramic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 104.7 in. Capable of producing 1,018 horsepower on E85 ethanol and 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.1 […]
Chad’s Blog: Parts Problems
Last September I attempted a month-long road trip in my ’67 Impala sport sedan. I was derailed twice, less than 30 miles outside of town each time, by sticking rear brakes. How bad was the problem? I blew up a tire the first time, came home on the hook, and […]
1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner retractable hard top
• 225-hp, 332-ci overhead-valve V8 engine • 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission • Independent front suspension, live axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel drum brakes • Offered from the collection of Richard and Linda Kughn • Ford’s famed “Hide-Away Hardtop” • An outstanding restoration; well equipped with accessories […]
Chad’s Blog: Getting Dirty with the Jeep
The party has wound down in Reno. Jim and I figured it might be a good idea to head out of town for part of the day, if only to escape everybody loading up their customs and classics to head home. Carson City is only 30 miles south of Reno, […]
Chad’s Blog: Cruise Into the Night
Downtown Reno. Five people deep as far as I could see. Waiting to cross the street took almost 15 minutes. Walking across the street took up to three minutes. This place was packed. The big cap to every night at Hot August Nights is a cruise from 7 p.m. to […]