Diehard automotive aficionados know extremely well the reasons behind the Tri-Five cult following among Chevy enthusiasts. And every separate incarnation had more than one reason to add into the fray. When talking about GM’s legendary Tri-Five age, one usually refers to the North American Chevrolets of 150, 210, Bel Air, and Nomad series. These remain … Read more
There’s no other place in the world with such a rich history when it comes to the automobile like America. There’s no other place where certain cars meant so much to many, and no other place where the cars that have long left production cause as much stir on today’s collector market as in America. … Read more
Redesigned in 1964, the Plymouth Belvedere line expanded to include three brand-new versions. And they all had a couple of things in common. They were only available in two-door body styles and were restricted to V8 powerplants. The Satellite arrived first in 1965 as a top-of-the-line model with extra features. It was followed by the … Read more
Marcos Engineering, a low-volume British sports car manufacturer that is now defunct and consigned to history, might not ring any bells with some of today’s car enthusiasts. Actually, even diehard classic car fans would be forgiven if they didn’t know much about the brand. However, like many of the discontinued car companies across the globe, … Read more
If you wanted a Chevrolet Impala back in 1964, the GM brand offered an impressive lineup of engines, pretty much because it wanted the car to target an audience as varied as possible. The base unit was once again the Turbo Thrift six-cylinder with 140 horsepower, while the first V8 on the list was the … Read more
While the Galaxie was selling like hotcakes during the ‘60s, its competition was rather fierce, especially after Ford launched the Mustang. The model year 1966 is just living proof in this regard. With the Mustang already a hit, it was pretty impossible for the Galaxie to remain Ford’s superstar. However, it continued to be a … Read more
Introduced in 1959 as a competitor to the Chevrolet Impala, the Galaxie was Ford’s top-of-the-line full-size model until 1974. And much like its Chevy-badged rival, it was available in many body styles and spawned quite a few limited-edition versions. With drag racing having become increasingly popular in the 1960s, U.S. automakers began offering full-size cars … Read more
Some of the most adored muscle cars in the U.S. were unleashed in the late 60s and early 70s. The Mustang, introduced in 1964, was a big hit among car enthusiasts. But it’s the ultra-rare 1968 Shelby GT500KR Mustang variant ‘King of the Road’ that still holds a god-like status among petrolheads today. Not many … Read more
Some would argue that, except for the evergreen and ever-popular Escalade, Cadillac has lost its direction in trying to join the crossover and SUV hype. Others might remind everyone the Blackwing V8s are still around. And a few could just laugh maniacally and imagine all sorts of crazy things – albeit only in CGI! Although … Read more
When not roaming the skies as a little species of bird, Buick’s namesake Skylark used to be a passenger car that had six major installments. Highly adaptable, just like its wildlife counterpart, it’s been modified on countless occasions. In stock form, the model series varied wildly because of changing consumer tastes, embedded technology, as well … Read more