When the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air arrived, Chevrolet enjoyed an all-new image practically overnight. Rather than a car driven mainly by dads and aunts, the sensationally-redesigned 'Motoramic' models quickly gained a reputation as "The Hot Ones". In this landmark first year for the cars that would one day be known by the moniker 'Tri-Five', Chevy finally had a bold response to Ford in the performance battle in a lively 265 cubic inch V-8 that would nurture a whole generation of muscular engines to come. Better yet, that V-8 was slipped into a fresh, contemporary body sporting a rakish beltline dip and an Italianate-inspired grille. Chief engineer Edward N. Cole earned credit for Chevrolet's first V-8 in 35 years. Simple in construction and economical to build, the 265 cubic inch Turbo-Fire was a model of efficiency. In basic trim, the V-8 delivered 162 horsepower, but an optional Plus-Power Package with dual exhausts hiked output to 180 horsepower.
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TCI® engineers have developed the new FAST-GATE™ Shifter that is universal in design, allowing it to be used in virtually any 3- or 4-speed application, either street or race. The FAST-GATE™ Shifter also includes a stylish and durable injection molded cover, cable and all required hardware for a simple installation, so there is no need to be extra accessory pieces.
The TCI® FAST-GATE™ Shifter’s sturdy construction is capable of withstanding the demands of racing, yet looks classy in most street applications. The stamped components ensure smooth, accurate movements when shifting, and the reverse lockout mechanism eliminates the chance of transmission damage from accidentally shifting into reverse.
RM concludes its 2010 calendar on a high note, posting $9.2 million in sales and setting multiple auction records at the Milton Robson Collection event. Top-seller: a rare and highly-desirable 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible achieves $682,000.
Classic car fever swept over Georgia this past weekend as RM Auctions presented the renowned Milton Robson Collection, posting $9.2 million in sales and setting a string of new auction records. Held at the Robson Estate in Gainesville, GA, the single-day event presented 55 vehicles and a select range of memorabilia before a standing-room only crowd, with bidders hailing from across the continent and as far away as England and Brazil. Bidders in the room were joined by those on the phone and via the Internet, leading to fierce and spirited bidding.
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CPP’s new Complete Rear Dual Adjustable Coil-Over Kit is designed to convert your 1963-72 Chevy truck to a corner carving, performance driving vehicle! Our kit includes our new Totally Tubular Trailing arms, coil over springs and dual adjustable coil over shocks and all the mounting hardware to make this rear suspension
Get that cool street rod stance and track proven performance for your 1963-87 Chevrolet C10 Truck! Our Complete Front Coil-Over Conversion Kits include dual-adjustable coil-over shocks, spanner wrench and bearing kit, our Totally Tubular™ upper and lower control arms, and all the mounting brackets and hardware for a simple bolt-on installation.
Sue Vanderbilt in a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville “Baroness;" the show car that she styled for the Feminine Show. When you look back at General Motors’ rich design history, one of the most talented individuals, who made her career as part of GM’s vaunted Creative Design Team, was the late Suzanne E. Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt was one of the original Damsels of Design – a group of eight, great talented female designers that the famed Harley Earl hired during the early days of the 1950s.
Throughout history, the Oldsmobile story has inspired many automotive historians with its rich and celebrated heritage which started right in Michigan’s capital city of Lansing.
I remember a particularly exciting year in 1978 when Oldsmobile introduced their new line of vehicles and automotive catalogues to the buying public. My first impression was that Oldsmobile was using 1978 to create a family-oriented lineup of new cars. The company used its advertising and marketing to highlight many traditional family values
The year 1966 was a great year for automotive sales in the U.S. Many car manufacturers were doing very well for the economy and in 1966 the average cost for a new Dodge vehicle sold for $ 2,280 and the price of gasoline for 32 cents a gallon.
The Chrysler Corporation was also doing very well within the automotive markets with its popular Dodge Dart models. The 1966 Dodge Dart models made their debut in Dodge dealerships on September 30, 1965.
Based on a 1956 Chevrolet 210 Sedan, this recently completed mild custom was built to showcase the timeless factory “Tri-Five” heritage. With a new GM Performance ZZ4 power plant backed by a factory-fresh GM 700R4 transmission, it is equipped with rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel Wilwood disc
To ensure that Shelby American would have its 1966 GT350 models in dealerships when Ford released the new ‘66 Mustangs, Shelby ordered an additional 252 cars from Ford’s San Jose plant at the very end of 1965 production. These ‘change-over’ cars (often referred to as ‘carry-overs’) were essentially Shelby-spec ’65 GT350s, and received the same performance modifications,
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