Advertisements “These rules are solely for the purpose of obtaining certain stylistic qualities associated with drag racing in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s,” is a great premise for a race series as far as I’m concerned. Those certain stylistic qualities mandated… Read More ›
Advertisements It has a 7.0-liter V-8, hideaway headlamps, and exclusive, swoopy styling. If we’re talking late-1960s General Motors products, that sounds a lot like a third-generation Corvette. Not everyone can daily drive a two-seater, and if you were going to… Read More ›
Advertisements [Editor’s note: The author behind The Nut Behind the Wheel talking about himself? Yes, well, here at Hemmings we’re all a little nuts. Here’s why David Conwill can’t stay away from Corvairs.]“ My parents warned me off from Corvairs when I… Read More ›
Advertisements Manual transmissions are an icon of the automobile hobby. The ability to operate a car with three pedals sets an individual apart from the mass of drivers who just see cars as point-a-to-point-b transportation. “Driving a stick” lends a… Read More ›
Advertisements The Cadillac V-series, like Mercedes-Benz’s AMG models, M-badged BMWs, Audi’s RS models, and Lexus F models, is a high-performance riff on a luxury car. While the Vs are relatively new, arriving only in 2003, the idea goes way back… Read More ›
Advertisements The right balance of luxury and performance, plus decent support today, make the first-generation Monte Carlo a good buy Because it was derived from the Chevelle, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo remains an easy car to own today. Mechanical parts, in particular,… Read More ›
Advertisements What’s the cheapest Corvette? It’s definitely not 1953 or ’54. The low book value on those doesn’t fall much under $45,000. How about 1958, with its exuberant use of trim? It has an average retail value of nearly $51,000,… Read More ›
Advertisements What we call a gasoline engine is a species within the internal-combustion engine genus that doesn’t actually have to use gasoline (see: propane, alcohol, nitromethane, etc.). What really sets it apart is its ignition system, using electrical spark gaps… Read More ›
Advertisements A magnum opus is an artist’s most important work. It is the work that truly defines that artist’s sensibilities and demonstrates his or her skill and craftsmanship at its best. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-code is Don Antilla’s magnum… Read More ›
Advertisements Gasoline is probably the substance that inspires the strongest opinions in automotive hobbyists. At one time, that often meant brand loyalty, whether that was to Mobilgas Ethyl, Sunoco 260, or Shell Green Streak. Now it’s more likely to take… Read More ›
