How does the 1960 Chevy Impala differ from previous models? Under the motto “Space, Spirit, Splendor,” 1960 Chevy Impala received new features like an electric brake parking light, electric clock, and back-up lights. Cruise control and a six-way power seat were also among the newly added elements. Let’s not forget the “Speedminder” – a short-lived, …
On October 24, 1975, John DeLorean – a handsome engineer and automobile industry executive founded The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC). The company’s less-than-a-decade-history was anything but a smooth ride. DMC went bankrupt in 1982, and the U.S. government charged its founder with cocaine trafficking (following trial, the court acquitted John DeLorean of all charges). The …
What breaks the heart of a muscle cars fan? Fancying a vehicle you cannot feasibly afford! You may really like that 1964 FORD GT40 Prototype, but you do not have $7 million to buy it. How is that fair? Still, having a good muscle car does not have to be a burden. Of course, you …
Attending classic car events, gives you the chance to see fantastic classic vehicles. Whether you are a collector, buyer, or simply an admirer, classic car auctions are ideal for spotting rare and interesting models. These events are frequented by serious car collectors as well. Hence, you’ll have a chance to network with other classic car …
Before you even begin reading this article, I hope that the word ‘museum’ has not diminished your interest or lowered your expectations. Nowadays it may not seem as interesting to travel miles to see a line of artifacts or dusty cars when you can easily find it all online. However, there is much more to …
Do you remember the times when SUVs did not rule the American streets? When cars had more character and less sharp edges? When our idea of aesthetics did not trump over sheer practicality? There were the days, people viewed cars in a different light. It was not about who could drive the biggest, baddest beast …
There’s a plethora of memorable cars in movies. Vehicles that inspire a following, influence entire generations, and become a subject of every teenage boy’s dream. Most of the cars from the Silver screen are out of reach for a lot of folks, with a price tag often equal to that of a house. But I’ve …
It is fascinating how our perception of design evolves with time. Things that had been considered ugly at first, became eccentric two decades later. Then some more years pass, and the eccentric has simply become elegant. These were the thoughts that crossed my mind when I saw one vintage station wagon. People were talking about …
When we talk about classics, we rarely talk about women. How come? It feels like this area of the classic car collectors world is always dominated by men. Is it because cars are supposedly a male domain or because collectibles require a certain level of wealth that we don’t usually associate with women? I have …
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