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Source: Chevrolet WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Scott’s Hotrods ’n Customs marketing manager Camren Beattie has a simple way of describing his company’s Chevrolet Performance LT4 crate engine*-powered 1970 K5 Blazer. “It scoots,” he said during July’s Goodguys Summit Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. The Blazer travels to a variety of shows with the Knoxville, … Read more
The MANHART team, based in Wuppertal, Germany, continues to expand the activities of its Classic Cars department. After the Lancia Delta Integrale and the E30 M3, they have now taken on the oldest vehicle to date. Once again, the choice fell on a BMW: it is none other than the 3-series predecessor 02, which was … Read more
Buick’s styling for 1939 was “streamlined” with a new waterfall grille, a narrower hood, thinner front door pillars and an increase in glass area. The gear shift was mounted on the steering column, the radio was operated by push buttons, turn signals were standard (an industry first) and all of the instrumentation was placed in … Read more
The world’s most iconic car, the Aston Martin DB5, has turned 60 with Aston Martin leading the celebrations. September marks exactly 60 years since Aston Martin unveiled its then newcomer, with the model going on to become an icon of British culture, design and innovation and firmly establishing Aston Martin as one of Britain’s most … Read more
The Dodge Charger is an American icon. From its muscle-car performance roots, legendary styling and racing heritage, to its modern-day performance with world-class engineering and technology — the Dodge Charger has, and continues to be, one of the most competitive performance cars both on and off the track. And with the best powertrains in the … Read more
One thing is certain, and not just for fans of sports cars from Zuffenhausen: the fourth generation of the 911 – the 993 – is one of the most desirable editions in the history of this classic vehicle. Although practically only the roofline remained unchanged, the new model impressed with an exciting interpretation of the … Read more
At over 5,000 pounds, the Buick Estate Wagon was a heavy vehicle that contained 106 cubic feet of usable/haulable cargo area in a grand manner. These last of the ‘Big’ Buick cars were powered by the 455CID Electra-V8 and rode on the same 127-inch wheelbase as the Electra models. The Estate Wagon’s tailgate-when opened-slid into … Read more
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, concluded yesterday after yet another fabulous automotive extravaganza, held over three days at Hampton Court Palace in west London. The 12th edition of the annual event welcomed 15,000 visitors to the stunning Palace gardens, for a landmark display of rare and significant road and competition … Read more
Source: Chevrolet WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO How do you update a time capsule? For Mike Goldman Customs, installing a Chevrolet Performance Connect & Cruise Crate Powertrain System in a 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe Wagon is part of the answer. However, the Meridian, Mississippi-based shop took painstaking steps to not significantly alter the “Tin Woody.” … Read more
Richard Tuthill has launched one of the most powerful Classic Porsche 911: 911K. Engine Specs Magnesium 6 speed 915 K gearbox Carbon gearbox cross-member Titanium rear roll cage Bespoke lightweight windows 3.1 ltr short stroke 4 valve engine, with a rev limit of 11,000 RPM Carbon plenum Tuthill Porsche competition pedal box Tuthill Porsche competition … Read more