It’s not uncommon for classic cars to spend decades in storage. Some of them are locked up in barns when they break down, while others are parked for restoration but end up rotting away. This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was parked into a storage unit sometime in the 1970s and spent at least 50 years sitting … Read more
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, NASCAR entered a new era. The sport saw aerodynamics play a role for the first time with the introduction of the Dodge Charger Daytona. This became the first car in NASCAR history to reach 200 mph, and it spawned the Plymouth Superbird, the rival from the Chrysler Corporation. … Read more
Long-term storage isn’t necessarily bad for a classic car. Take this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda RTS show car, which emerged after 46 years as a pristine, low-mileage time capsule. But that’s because it was stored in a nice garage. On the other hand, many classics spend decades in wooden barns or are fully exposed to the … Read more
At the beginning of the seventh decade of the past century, the Buick Motor Division of General Motors was wobbling in sales mediocrity, slowly beginning to recover after a financial nose-dive in the late 50s. The corporation itself wasn’t living its best life, and a radical change was made in 1959. To clear its name … Read more
While the Impala got to see the daylight in 1958, the first time the American carmaker used this nameplate was in 1956 at the General Motors Motorama show.The Impala evolved from concept to production-ready model in less than a year, with Chevrolet eventually launching it as the top-of-the-line Bel Air in 1958. The first year … Read more
The junkyard is the place to go if you need spare parts for classic cars or even a project to restore. But that works if the scrapyard in question is still running. The one you’re about to see below has been abandoned years ago, and it’s pretty much a classic car ghost town. But while … Read more
Dead and buried since 1967, Studebaker left a few cool classic cars behind. The Avanti is perhaps the most iconic, but the Champion and the Hawk series are also popular with fans of the brand. But the company’s history extends well beyond these nameplates. The Land Cruiser is one of those models that doesn’t get … Read more
Introduced in 1956 as a full-size offering positioned below the range-topping Continental, the Premiere was discontinued after the 1960 model year. Short-lived and overshadowed by the fancier Continental, the Premiere is not exactly popular with classic car enthusiasts nowadays. But to me, it’s one of the sexiest full-size cars produced in the mid-to-late-1950s. While not … Read more
Launched in 1963, the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette introduced many firsts to the nameplate. It was the first to wear the “Sting Ray” badge, offer a coupe body, and feature a big-block V8 engine. Moreover, it was the only Corvette with a split rear window (1963 only) and the only one available with a larger, optional … Read more
A classic Chevrolet Chevelle SS is about to hit the auction block, and it is a stunning piece of machinery. You may be excused while checking out the image gallery; we’ll wait.You back yet? Okay, let’s move on to some of the highlights of this old-timer muscle car, which has enough grunt to pose a … Read more