I have always connected to the world of cars with a passion and level of enthusiasm that was sometimes embarrassing. I recall occasions as a child when I felt that no one else was moved as deeply as I was when I saw a car that excited me. I recently participated […]
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Bucking the Trend
Shakespeare may have melted the hearts of star-crossed lovers when he wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet,” but he was clearly no marketing man. Take the name “Bronco,” for example. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for […]
Back to Basics
This month’s “Wrenching” feature is all about getting back to basics with drum brakes. It’s the kind of task I love to tackle, as it’s a blending of skills both old and new. This kind of job means I get to pull out a handful of my special tools — […]
1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Yenko Stinger
Yenko Stinger YS043 One of 100 produced Previously owned and raced by Jim Schardt of Ohio Campaigned on the SCCA circuit in the 1970s One of the most successful Yenko Stinger race cars Later sold to actor Tim Allen, who kept the car for more than 15 years Engine and […]
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ
428 Super Cobra Jet R-code Automatic Power steering Power disc brakes Factory shaker hood Factory oil cooler Frame-off restoration to show-standards From the Davis Collection
1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Highly optioned IROC-Z with very low miles Outstanding original condition 5.0-liter V8 engine with tuned port injection Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive Factory T-tops Deluxe interior with overhead console Air conditioning
1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283
One of just 1,040 Fuelies built for 1957 Comprehensively restored in 2011 Superbly presented and ready for anything
1971 Plymouth Duster 340
Fresh 340-ci 4-bbl engine 727 automatic transmission Factory a/c car Broadcast sheet New T/A radials New paint Factory EV2 Tor-Red (Hemi Orange) V24 Performance Hood Treatment with engine callout
1952 Muntz Jet
In 1949, Frank Kurtis started building an aluminum-bodied 2-seater sports car under his own name. However, by 1950 he sold the operation to Earl Muntz, who made his fortune selling used cars to returning servicemen, as well as Kaisers and Frazers along with his Muntz television sets. He was known […]
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Frame-off rotisserie restoration Procharged 496-ci 800-hp Dart engine Six-speed manual transmission Brembo brakes Air conditioning Estimated over $200,000 invested in restoration