Lutz Honored
New EyesOn Design Award
EyesOn Design will present a new award - the Design Catalyst Award - on Tuesday, January 15, during the North American International Auto Show.The EyesOn Design Awards honor the best production and concept cars making their North American or worldwide... more
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Larry Jewett - December 06, 2012 10:37 AM - Comments
Wow Factor Day 6
A Dozen Cars That Get Attention
The Larry Shinoda-created “split window” was a one year only design and quite well received to this day. The car evolved from a racing car and served to push Corvette as a racing machine. According to Mike Yager’s Corvette Bible, firsts... more
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Kevin Harper - December 06, 2012 08:00 AM - Comments
End of a Run
Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Close
Reports from the Detroit area say the Walter P. Chrysler Museum will close its doors to the public at the end of December. The Auburn Hills, Michigan, facility has reportedly lost money in the past two years and the closing is blamed on poor economies. The... more
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Larry Jewett - December 05, 2012 03:15 PM - Comments
Wow Factor Day 5
A Dozen Cars That Get Attention
The first generation Ford Thunderbird was built to rival the Corvette in the two-seater market. The car was designed as a “personal luxury car” and not a sports car, selling on design. One of the unique factors was the porthole window seen... more
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Kevin Harper - December 05, 2012 08:00 AM - Comments
2013 NMRA Schedule
Celebrating 15th Anniversary
The theme for the NMRA Ford Nationals 15th Anniversary Tour is “Focused” as special events dominate the 2013 racing schedule. The all-Ford series will feature a tighter schedule, more heads-up racing, and exciting special events. Over 4,000... more
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Larry Jewett - December 04, 2012 11:53 AM - Comments
Master Builder Award
Honor Goes to Bob Olofson
The first of 15 Steele Rubber Products Master Builder Awards was awarded to Bob Olofson at Autorama in Houston, Texas. Olofson restored a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon to original condition at his home in Georgetown, Texas.“I was totally shocked... more
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Larry Jewett - December 04, 2012 11:30 AM - Comments
Wow Factor Day 4
A Dozen Cars That Get Attention
By the time it had hit its 40th anniversary, the Ford Mustang had been through a few changes from its original style. Some believed it drifted away, but the release of the 2005 Mustang showed a combined styling of modern with a definite tip of the hat... more
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Kevin Harper - December 04, 2012 08:00 AM - Comments
Wow Factor Day 3
A Dozen Cars That Get Attention
Today, it could be a million dollar baby. The 1948 Tucker has a design that is very unique and the idea that the car was in existence for just one year makes it even more collectible and rare. The Cyclops “eye” third headlight (which had to... more
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Kevin Harper - December 03, 2012 08:00 AM - Comments
Wow Factor Day 2
A Dozen Cars That Get Attention
The Pontiac Judge laid down the law during the muscle car era with distinctive graphics to go right along with the performance that defined the brand. The Judge was introduced in 1969 and carried through the 1971 model year. Drawing double meaning... more
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Kevin Harper - December 02, 2012 08:00 AM - Comments
Wow Factor Day 1
A Dozen Cars That Get Attention
The iconic 1957 Chevy wasn’t big on new car sales but very impactful in popular culture. The final year of “shoebox” styling was aided by the fin design created to offset a new front end. The car remained popular as a used car bargain... more
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Kevin Harper - December 01, 2012 08:00 AM - Comments