Nova (Chevy II) Super Sport
1966 The Chevy II Nova followed the restyled Chevelle. It, too, was completely restyled in 1966, becoming what many Nova fans consider the marquee’s finest rendition. The new Nova Super Sport came in six-cylinder and mouse-motor versions, but the L79 327 was clearly the hot ticket. With 350 hp, this monster mouse has factory hardware…
Read MoreImpala SS (61 – 96)
1961 saw the introduction of the first real muscle car, the Chevrolet Impala SS. This year also saw the introduction of Chevrolet’s 409 cubic inch V8, the engine that catapulted the Big Three automakers into a horsepower war that would endure far into the 1970s. The 409 was really developed in response to Ford’s new…
Read MoreRow Those Great Hurst Shifters
Hurst floor shifters were expertly engineered, dependable, and visually arresting, and its marketing was contemporary, catering to the burgeoning muscle car culture of the 1960s. They were marketed by advertising, a plethora of contests, and other special initiatives, which included Hurst-sponsored giveaway automobiles. In the early 1960s, several automakers, including Pontiac, began selling Hurst floor…
Read MoreFord Mustang Mach 1 History
Ford Mustang Mach 1 debuted in 1969 as a performance-oriented model that served as a bridge between a GT and the Shelby GT350. The Mach 1 was not as extreme as the GT350 or GT500 due to its V-8 engine, which was also available in Shelby and Boss versions. While Shelby variants were designed for…
Read MoreBuick Gran Sport (GS)
The Buick GS, like many other GM intermediate muscle cars, began life as an option on an existing model in 1965. It would become one of the most formidable muscle cars of all time, despite the fact that it came from a company not known for performance. Buick Skylark Gran Sport, 1965 Buick was…
Read MoreOldsmobile Cutlass 442 History
1964-1973 According to some, Oldsmobile invented the muscle car in 1949 when it crammed its hot new full-size Rocket V8 into its midsize model to produce the Olds 88 and Super 88 series. However, Oldsmobile did not return to the concept until 1964, spurred by the success of the Pontiac GTO. Oldsmobile was the first…
Read MoreHow to Ship Your Custom Car
Obviously, shipping a Collector car is a complicated task. You want to guarantee that your cherished automobile is transported with the highest care and security. You’ll want to work with a business that has a track record of safely transporting vintage and antique autos. Individuals frequently have inaccurate perceptions or opinions regarding historic automobile transport.…
Read MoreHow to Store a Custom Car
There are a variety of reasons why you would consider storing your car. Perhaps winter is on its way. You can continue to use it normally or store it to avoid temptation during the season of salted roads and wet weather. Whichever path you take, preparation is required. Because moisture from the atmosphere adheres to…
Read MoreHow to Insure a Classic Car
The following are examples of vehicles that may require collector car insurance: Automobiles from the past (25 years or older) Exotic and high-end automobiles Trucks from the past Vehicles from the military’s golden era Vehicles that have been modified or hotrods Automobiles with a lot of power Anyone who owns a vehicle is required…
Read MoreHistory of a GTO (The Goat)
The history of the Pontiac GTO, a muscle car classic, is a narrative of one man’s battle against the corporate system. John Z. DeLorean was Pontiac’s principal engineer at the time. He intended to build a nice mid-sized sedan with a large V-8. The GTO design came up in early 1963 while DeLorean and his…
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