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“Upcycling is a holistic, whole-vehicle process in which sustainability encompasses not only the clean-air powertrain but also the materials and finishes used in the interior. We’ve seen significant interest from our clients in maximising our use of sustainable alternatives to traditional leathers, veneers and fabrics. This upcycling project provides a wonderful showcase for emerging materials … Read more
WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Source: Chevrolet ———— When David Pilgrim isn’t working at his Coastal Crewboats business – or setting land-speed records – he’s an avid vehicle collector. Among his latest additions is a spectacular 1952 Chevrolet Suburban. Over the summer, Pilgrim displayed the vehicle in the Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop booth at … Read more
The 1949 Chevrolet trucks were basically carryover from the all new “Advanced Design” trucks introduced in the summer of 1947. The light-duty trucks ranged in size from the 1/2 ton (3100 Series), the ¾ ton (3600 Series) and the 1 ton (3800 Series). This truck is a 1 ton Canopy Express model. These “Huckster” trucks … Read more
Max Cooper has always been a fan of the Big-Block. So, when it was time to upgrade the power plant in his 1966 Chevelle SS convertible, his choice of a Chevrolet Performance ZZ502/502 crate engine* was easy. “I started looking around at options and the 502 had everything but the intake, carburetor and reversed oil … Read more
The Sportage, Kia’s best-selling car in the UK, Europe and globally, is celebrating its 30th birthday having first been gone on-sale worldwide in 1993. The Sportage was introduced in the UK two years later, with sales commencing in 1995. Over 30 years, the Sportage SUV has seen four generations come and go, and is now represented … Read more
Introduced in 1936, the Chevrolet Suburban was based on a commercial panel truck. But instead of having a huge, windowless cargo area there was a large passenger compartment. Early Suburbans had two doors and three rows of seats that accommodated up to eight passengers. This Suburban was restored by Michigan resident Elmer Langdon and his … Read more
Project Wreckless’s restored 1967 Ford Mustang stands as a stunning embodiment of American muscle car heritage. Beneath its iconic exterior lies a roaring 4.7-litre V8 engine that delivers an exhilarating driving experience and a sense of pride in knowing the organisation behind it. This 1967 Mustang is not just another car – it’s a piece … Read more
Car & Classic, Europe’s largest online marketplace for classic and niche vehicles is set to auction a one-off, coach built 1995 Alfa Romeo Castagna Vittoria. The working prototype is based on an Alfa Romeo 75, already regarded as a desirable Italian classic, and was produced by the historic coach builders Carrozzeria Castagna. Originally founded in … Read more
The 1926 Chevrolet Series X one-ton trucks had carryover engines, a disc clutch with floor mounted gearshift, semi-floating rear axle, external contracting rear brakes, wooden spoke wheels and a 120 inch wheelbase. The engines were overhead-valve 4-cylinder with cast-iron block, mechanical valve lifters, force feed and splash oiling, water pump and fan cooling and a … Read more
Thirty years ago, a select group of Aston Martin customers began taking delivery of a majestic new model which was nothing less than the most potent production motor car yet created by the British marque, and a true supercar of its time. An engineering and styling tour de force, the V8 Vantage V550 had been … Read more