Callaway Camaro Road Trip
Sandy beaches to snow drifts in a 572hp Callaway Camaro
The drive started with a set of keys for the 2010 Callaway SC572 package-equipped Camaro being tossed to us with a big smile from Sales Manager Mark Diaz at Callaway authorized dealer Tropical Chevrolet in Miami Shores, Florida.... more
GENERAL
Story Andy Bolig - June 20, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Fast and Custom Made '74
This split rear bumper is what most other drivers will see!
Gary Wilson is a floating inspector for General Electric. But more than being able to look at something and tell when things look right, he’s one of those people who are able to BUILD something and have it look right. ... more
CORVETTE
Story Andy Bolig - June 20, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Cuda Fishes For More Power
Stepping Up To the Power Plate
When the second generation fastback Barracuda hit the streets in 1967, Car & Driver decreed it the best looking car out of Detroit that year.... more
MOPAR
Story Roger C. Johnson - June 20, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
18 Years Brings Lifetime Achievement
An 18-year restoration project brings together father and son
It all began when Richard Loschiavo purchased this 1964 Corvette in 1985 for $5,500 after seeing it advertised in a local newspaper. Over the next 18 years, he worked with his son Rick off and on to restore this second-generation coupe. Call it a labor of love.... more
CORVETTE
Story Eric Kaminsky - Images Bill Erdman - June 20, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Hurst SSJ is a Rare Find
Pontiac’s ultimate Grand Prix was the Hurst SSJ
From the beginning, Pontiac’s Grand Prix was marketed as a personal luxury car, combining the best of luxury and performance into one while competing in the marketplace with the likes of the Chevy Monte Carlo, Buick Riviera and Chrysler 300. ... more
CLASSICS
Story Jim Black - June 20, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Build Opportunity for Young Enthusiasts
The news programs are full of gloomy information when it comes to technical education. You hear of budget cuts and the effects they will have on extracurricular activities and “non-traditional” education. Programs like Driver’s Ed have long ago been eliminated from many schools.... more
GENERAL
Story Larry Jewett - Images Hot Rodders of Tomorrow - June 19, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
DeSoto Owner for 60 Years
A True One-Owner 1950 DeSoto
It was 1950. The economic resurgence after the war was at its height, the mood was upbeat, and (thanks to the GI Bill) returning veterans could afford new homes and wanted new cars. The automakers responded to the demand with major redesigns and introduced new body styles that differed significantly from their pre-war versions.... more
GENERAL
Story Joe Greeves - June 19, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
R Model Means Race Ready
In the spirit of ‘R’ models, a Saleen Mustang is suited for the street and road course
It’s difficult to convey the difference in handling enabled by the unique suspension components that help keep this red Saleen Mustang pinned to the tarmac.... more
MUSTANG
Story Barry Kluczyk - June 19, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Crate Engine Fits the 1949 Dodge
The original anemic six gets replaced by a modern 5.7 liter hemi
In the aftermath of World War II, Chrysler Corporation took its time to premiere their all-new designs. When they did, they came to the party with a modern slab-sided design that was a clear departure from the pre-war styling.... more
CLASSICS
Story Richard Truesdell - June 19, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Custom 1969 Boss 429 Mustang
NEVER GIVE UP ON A DREAM
In 1969, Joe Graziano was 12 years old and growing up on Chicago’s south side. On summer nights, he would lie in his bed until the wee hours of the morning, counting the burnouts as they filled the night air. He dreamed of muscle cars and the 1969 Mustang Mach 1.... more
MUSTANG
Story Al Rogers - May 01, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments