When a classic car glides past, time itself seems to slow down, encapsulating that one perfect moment. The long, sleek hood, graceful curves, handcrafted leather and solid metal parts dripping in mirror-polished chrome signal a genuine work of art to even the most casual observer. You have always been interested in buying a classic car…
How Old is a Classic Car? Most people thinking of classic cars have images in their heads of cars like the 1950 Chevrolet Bel-Air or 1965 Mustang seen in advertisements or in publications like Hemmings. Everyone’s got an uncle or a cousin that says the same thing about almost any car made before the 1980s….
Classic car owners aren’t your average drivers. Most people today prefer advanced technology like self-parking, lane-change warnings, cruise control, satellite radio, GPS navigation and bluetooth connections. Classics and historic vehicles don’t offer these amenities unless you add them. Safety features such as crumple zones, airbags and disk brakes or seatbelts were never equipped on most…
Alloy Wheel Construction Alloy metals provide superior strength and dramatic weight reductions over ferrous metals such as steel, and as such, they represent the ideal material from which to create a high-performance wheel. In fact, today it is hard to imagine a world-class racing car or high-performance road vehicle that doesn’t utilize the benefits of…
A tire is a tubular corded carcass covered with rubber or synthetic rubber. Tires are mounted on a wheel and inflated to provide traction for moving a vehicle and for assisting the brakes in stopping it. Today`s tires, when properly inflated, will absorb bumps on a road’s surface and give a safe, comfortable ride. Theyy…
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Introduction: The Acura Integra was launched, along with the Legend, in March of 1986Â as part of the brand new Acura division, the upscale division of Honda. Based on the lowly Honda Civic, the Acura Integra instantly became a sales success as it combined a sporty nature with lightweight and high revving engines. 1991 Acura…
It seems from the very beginning that muscle cars and music were tied together. An entire generation grew up with rock and roll on the radio, and a hot car in the driveway. For the first time, a hit song could help sell cars in the dealership and some manufacturers actually supported musicians that sang…
1960 – 1972 Mercury Comet/Cyclone History Introduction: The Mercury Comet was the everything car for Mercury. Introduced in 1960 on a stretched Falcon frame, the Comet had to be Mercury’s compact, intermediate, and pony car entry at the same time. But through continuous refinement, the Comet, and its spin-off variations the Cyclone and Spoiler proved…
1967 – 1973 Mercury Cougar History Introduction: The Mercury Cougar was introduced in 1967 as the more upscale version of the Ford Mustang. It had more mature styling and upscale interior appointments and rode on a three-inch longer wheelbase than the Mustang. Yet despite its greater emphasis on luxury than performance, the Mercury Cougar still…
When the Oldsmobile Toronado was released in 1966, it represented a dramatic push toward new and innovative ideas for one of America’s oldest brands. By the 1990s, the Toronado was still kicking, but its ethos had shifted so enormously that it came to represent a failing brand whose heyday lay firmly in the past. With…
Corvette History First Generation 1953-1962 The Chevrolet Corvette first appeared in 1953 as a unique American entry into the sports car market dominated by European makes. Although not a muscle car by definition, the Corvette used muscle car powertrains and has represented American performance for almost fifty years. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Comments: The first Corvette…
