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Four Car Designs that Illustrated the Times

The styling of American automobiles typically reflect the eras they were designed in. For example, the rounded fenders and bodies of the 1940s cars were a sharp contrast to the angular features of the 1930s cars.  The heavily chromed grills and elevated tail fins of the 1950s cars reflected the fascination that America was developing […]


The Real Reason the Dodge Charger Daytona’s Wing was so Tall.

One of the wildest vehicles to ever come out of Detroit was the Dodge Charger Daytona.  With a wedge-shaped nose and a tall, rear-mounted wing, the Dodge Charger Daytona was a very curious looking car. Today, it is still the subject of frequent conversation among car buffs and a common topic involves the height of […]


1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona

The word “restraint” is seldom associated with the muscle car era of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, but it certainly applies to the owners of this astounding 1969 Dodge Hemi 4-speed Daytona, which has been driven an amazing 6,435 miles and is the lowest-mileage example known to exist with its original Hemi engine still […]


World’s Largest Collector Car Auction Jan. 16-25 in Kissimmee

Mecum Auctions will hold the world’s largest collector car auction this Jan. 16-25 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla., with an anticipated 3,000 American muscle cars, classics, hot rods, Corvettes and more to cross the auction block. Among the impressively vast and diverse lineup is Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1959 Harley as well as a […]


Camaro Z/28.R Brings Chevrolet Back On The Track

Next week will hold the 52nd Rolex 24 2.5-hour endurance race at Daytona, and the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R race car will be making its debut there. We are talking about a full-blown track machine, yet uncannily similar to the production 2014 Camaro Z/28. “Apart from series-mandated equipment and the specialized suspension components needed for endurance […]


2013 Ford Mustang Commercial

Ford is launching a new commercial for the redesigned 2013 Mustang that will initially air during the Daytona 500 this weekend. The commercial depicts a real-life version of the customizer, with a variety of bystanders “unleashing their inner Mustang,” turning the car into a custom Mustang GT, Boss 302 or Shelby GT500… and at least […]


2010 Ford Mustang Nascar Nationwide

Ford Racing has presented the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Mustang, creating a moment that will enter the company’s history. The company is determined to take this year’s trophy home, with Jamie Allison, director of Ford North America Motorsports announcing that if a Ford Driver wins Friday night’s event, he will get a 412 hp 2011 […]


2007 Dodge Charger “West Coast Customs” Coupe

A truly one-of-a-kind 2007 custom 2 door Charger R/T HEMI 5.7L V8 muscle car conversion. With well under 2,000 original miles, this special one-off coupe was customized by the world famous custom shop West Coast Customs for Chop from A&E’s “King of Cars” reality show. This was a 10-month custom project with thousands of professional […]


Ford Mustang GT 2011 Paces Daytona 500

A special one-of-a-kind 2011 Mustang GT will be prepared. It is  powered by the new 5.0-liter V-8 engine producing 412 horsepower. This car symbolizes the first time in 40 years a Ford Motor Company product has paced the field at the Daytona 500. The last Ford pace car at the Daytona 500 was the 1970 […]