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Galpin Fisker Rocket Drops the Top at Pebble Beach

The companies are calling it the latest iteration of the “Ultimate American Muscle Car,” and it builds on the Galpin Fisker Rocket that originally debuted in concept form at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Based on the Ford Mustang, the new Rocket Speedster is a convertible carbon fiber-bodied sports car intended for low-volume production. […]



Der Geiger – Boss of Big Blocks

“Geiger – Boss of Big Blocks” – The name is the game in this latest series of the popular TV channel DMAX. Starting on 24th August, four whole episodes will be devoted to telling the story of Munich-based US car specialist GeigerCars.de. A true veteran of the US car scene, Karl Geiger gave the DMAX […]


It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Cobra Daytona Coupe

Back in 1964, the Cobra was all dominant – except at such high-speed European circuits as Le Mans. Carroll Shelby duly tasked designer Peter Brock with penning a sleeker body and the resulting Cobra Daytona Coupes beat Ferrari to the 1965 FIA Sports Car Championship. Only six cars were constructed in period, which will be […]


Dodge Debuts Plum Crazy Heritage Hue for 2016 Challenger and Charger

Beyond its rich muscle car legacy, which is highlighted today by the Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat models – the most powerful muscle cars ever, Dodge continues to produce some of the most recognizable high-impact and heritage hues that have ever hit the blacktop. And for this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise, Dodge will debut the […]


1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Chevrolet firmly established the Corvette’s performance credentials in 1957, giving it the power to match the improved handling and refined styling, the latter judged by many as the most aesthetically pleasing of the early Corvettes. The Corvette engine was bumped from 265 cubic inches to 283, with a corresponding increase in baseline power from 195 […]


Always Factor the Cost of Ownership When Choosing a New Vehicle

When shopping for a new car, your first step will be to decide on the general type of vehicle you are looking at. After this, you will need to begin comparing manufactures to decide which vehicle will offer the best value to you. Regardless of the type of car you want, there will be comparable […]


1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback 428 CI

Beyond their superior power and handling over the Mustangs on which they were based, Shelby’s GT coupes and convertibles always had a decided advantage in the looks department, especially the 1967 version. Its aggressive front end treatment extended the hood and nose for an extremely aggressive appearance that was furthered by body side scoops and […]


1966 Shelby GT350H Fastback 289-415 HP

For Hertz car renters with a penchant for performance back in 1966, the availability of a Shelby Mustang for hire had to have been thrilling. This was not a simple dress-up package, but an actual Shelby American–constructed fastback ponycar that was ready for action, complete with a hot Shelby-tuned 289 CI V-8 engine. A handful […]


High Energy and Huge Crowds at Mecum’s Second-Annual Harrisburg Auction

Mecum Auctions’ second-annual auction in Harrisburg, Penn., held July 30-Aug. 2 saw an unprecedented amount of collector cars, motorcycles, tractors and more cross the auction block with total sales reaching $20,566,598 and an overall sell-through rate of 67 percent. In just four days, a total of 1,016 vehicles, 135 motorcycles, 107 tractors and 405 Road […]