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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
The 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is one of the most fascinating cars ever produced by the Italian brand: it is the combination of beauty and performance, embodying the key Alfa Romeo concept of “necessary beauty”, i.e., the perfect balance between sophisticated mechanics and the style enveloping them. We can briefly retrace its history by … Read more
Source: Chevrolet Author: THE BLOCK Photos: CHEVROLET Jimmie Johnson is not just one of the most legendary drivers in NASCAR history, but indeed, in all of motorsports. His seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and 83 wins as a member of Team Chevy are well-documented. Today, he and fellow seven-time champ Richard Petty are among the … Read more
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is delighted to reveal the full car list for its 2023 automotive extravaganza. The 12th edition of the show – considered one of the top three Concours d’Elegance events globally – will welcome an exquisite array of the rarest and most desirable cars in the … Read more
The long-awaited and much heralded Chevette was introduced in September 1975. It was based on GM’s worldwide T platform and superseded the Vega as Chevrolet’s entry-level subcompact. It was ultimately built for model years 1976-1987. To no one’s surprise, the Chevette was the best-selling small car in America from 1979 and 1980. This car is … Read more
Source: Ford Performance The Henry Ford Museum complex in Dearborn, Michigan, is a must-visit for history buffs young and old. The historic structures in a picturesque countryside setting that make up the museum grounds known as Greenfield Village create the perfect backdrop for one of America’s grandest collections of artifacts chronicling the entire industrial age. … Read more
The second generation Chevrolet Corvair was introduced in 1965. The 1969 model was basically carryover, but with fewer offerings. The lineup was down to three offerings; a 500 coupe, a Monza coupe and a Monza convertible. This was the last year of Corvair production with the final car, an Olympic Gold Monza coupe, coming off … Read more