A Look at Bare Metal Cars
Leaving an automobile unadorned isn’t new, but it’s resurging. Can’t see it? Consider the 1980s gull-wing DeLorean. It’s not the same, but it’ll give you an idea. Even if it appears to be a low-maintenance method to get into the hot rod scene, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. After all,…
Read MorePOTUS Private Rides
[wpadcenter_ad id=3527 align=’none’] So, what does it mean if the president enjoys driving? Cars can be divisive, but they can also unite us. Interested in a nonpartisan look at some of the presidents who have been car guys? We’ll begin with President Joe Biden and work our way backward. Joe Biden’s Corvette Joe Biden, as…
Read MoreWhat are Modern Suicide Doors
Mostly, we enter our vehicles in the same manner: we lift or squeeze a door handle, and hinges near the front tire allow the door to open. Then we climb into a driver’s seat and begin our journey. But why open doors in an old-fashioned manner when you can just place those hinges anywhere you…
Read MoreA Look at the Studebaker Avanti
Looks Like It is From the Future While Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was working on emergency updates for the Lark and Hawk, Studebaker president Sherwood Egbert enlisted the help of Raymond Loewy to design a new generation of Studebaker passenger cars. Loewy, who hadn’t worked for Studebaker since 1956, jumped in with both feet,…
Read MoreA Look at the Chrysler Imperial
Chrysler Corporation product strategists, stylists, and engineers began the new “fuselage” period to maintain the luxury Imperial’s exclusivity while sharing bodyshells with Chrysler-brand vehicles from 1969 to 1973. After five years, all they had was a fairly good Chrysler to show for their work. Chrysler-Plymouth Division General Manager Glenn White boldly remarked in an August 21,…
Read MoreA Look at the 73 Chevelle Super Sport
From the time Chevrolet entered the booming market for “intermediate” vehicles in 1964, the SS emblems on its raciest mid-size Chevelles were well recognized as denoting “Super Sport” performance. As a result of its expanded performance capabilities and the addition of bespoke aesthetic elements, the Chevrolet Chevelle SS coupe had earned a well-deserved place among…
Read MoreDeSoto Firedome
The DeSoto Firedome convertible coupe, designed by Virgil Exner in 1955, was a proud example of his design philosophy. If Exner had pursued a career in architecture instead of automobile design, he would have been a proponent of Louis Sullivan’s concept that “form follows function.” Exner was well-known for his original design work for Pontiac…
Read MoreWhat are Customized LowRiders
When the majority of individuals consider customizing an automobile, they focus on boosting the vehicle’s performance. At the majority of auto events, you’ll see cars with extra-large engines shoved under the hood, vehicles with raised suspensions to better crawl over rocks, and gigantic superchargers. However, there is a subset of personalization that has nothing to…
Read MoreFundamental Restoration
The Fundamentals of an Automobile Restoration: Car restoration has developed into a passion. It’s a booming industry sustained by automobile clubs, auctioneers, and everyday car lovers eager to enjoy the excitement of driving a vintage car as if it were brand new. There are several questions you should ask before purchasing a car for restoration,…
Read MorePlan That Groovy Garage
True auto enthusiasts desire a personalized garage with the best in comfort and technology to work on their cars. Building Cars in A Luxury Garage with A Finished Floor and A Vaulted Ceiling: INSTALL A GARAGE CAR LIFT Every auto enthusiast needs the best gear available, including a powerful vehicle lift. A car…
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