Built on a new ’69 Corvette for a returning Vietnam vet in 1969, this 482-inch Motion Stingray cruises at 120 mph and tops out at 160.
After serving in Vietnam in 1968, David McCaughey returned home to Southampton, PA. He had read about Phase III Corvettes in magazines and Baldwin-Motion catalogs while in Vietnam and wanted a Motion-powered Phase III Corvette. Had he not found a great deal on a new one in stock at nearby Reedman Chevrolet in Langhorne, he would have ordered his Corvette alon...
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’61 CORVETTE FUELIE: RARE RPO 687 TANKER!
If you wanted to road-race a new Corvette in 1961, RPO 687 & LPO 1625 would have been the options to choose. This one (of 25) is actually still competitive.
Starting with the advent of the 265-inch V8 in 1955, Chevrolet covertly supported Corvette road racing efforts. Many were prepared for competition and fielded by various well-known teams and drivers. After successes at the 12 Hours of Sebring, Briggs Cunningham launched the first true international effort, preparing three Corvettes...
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CHEVROLET SS: WIN ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY!
2014 SS debuts as racecar, wins Daytona 500 and joins Camaro and Corvette to round out Chevrolet’s maximum performance portfolio.
As Chevrolet’s first V-8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, the new Chevrolet SS debuted this past weekend in street and race trim at Daytona. The Chevrolet SS benefits from the proven, race-tested, global rear-wheel drive architecture showcased in the Camaro, Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle and Holden’s VF Commodore.
“The Chevrolet brand was large...
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LAMBORGHINI MIURA ROADSTER: ONE OF ONE!
There’s only one, and it will be at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance along with the latest Aventador LP 700-R roadster.
Very few cars have made an impact in the world of exotics and Supercars like Lamborghini’s stunning Miura. Designed by Marcello Gandini for Bertone, the Miura was manufactured with a mid-mounted four-cam V12 in 1966 through model year 1972. Models include the original 350-horsepower Miura (1966-1969), 370-horsepower Miura S (1969-1971) and 385-horsepower SV (1971-19...
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SARASOTA, FL: CULTURE & CAR GUYS!
Journalist-racer Emilio J. Lezcano writes about Sarasota’s delights of the sea, its rich cultural history, and the Car Guys Who Lunch.
The attractive seaside resort of Sarasota is one of the most popular in the state of Florida. In addition to its legendary beaches, Sarasota offers tourists many landmarks including the Ringling Museum (John and Mable Ringling Museum), above, with an interesting collection of paintings by Frans Hals, Titian, Diego Velázquez, Peter Paul Rubens and Sébastie...
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CAN-AM REUNION: THUNDER ROAD IS BACK!
Classic Can-Am race is one of many attractions at the upcoming ‘Mitty’
at Road Atlanta.
Road Atlanta has been home to the Classic Motorsports Mitty since its inception, and this year’s event on April 26-28 will also host the return of ground-shaking vintage Can-Am racecars. While HSR (Historic Sportscar Racing) will be running the on-track action, Classic Motorsports magazine will be handling the infield festivities.
Racing legend David Hobbs, the event’s Grand Marshal, has ...
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JIM WANGERS: MUSCLECAR GODFATHER!
Working with a mid-size car (Pontiac Tempest) stuffed with a big engine
(389-inch) and fitted with custom trim (GTO), Jim Wangers turned an
option into a cult car.
The man whose marketing and advertising campaigns bolstered the sales of Pontiac’s GTO and created a new category – Supercars, now called Musclecars – will be hosting the launch of the “cruise season” in California. Jim Wangers and his GeeTO TIGER will be at the Automobile Driving Museum, El Segundo, CA on Satu...
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2013 DODGE HEMI CHALLENGER: R/T REDLINE!
Styling and performance upgrades highlight the latest MoPar muscle machine.
For 2013, the Challenger delivers exactly what Dodge enthusiasts want: Optional R/T Redline trim with modern musclecar cues, a potent 375-horsepopwer Hemi V-8 engine, six-speed stick or driver-adaptable paddle-shift automatic transmissions and a performance-tuned chassis for world-class dynamics.
“The new Challenger R/T Redline fuses our iconic heritage with a one-of-a-kind customized appearance,” said Reid Biglan...
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FORD 427 GALAXIE: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT!
Ford built almost 5,000 427 Galaxies, but only 212 were lightweights built for traveling a quarter-mile at a time.
At first glance this white ’63 Galaxie looks like a typical 427 Galaxie, customized with Thunderbolt-styled scooped hood. However, just 212 Galaxies were built to factory
lightweight specifications with fiberglass front fenders and aluminum bumpers. Interiors were truly minimal and there was no sound deadening materials used. They were built specifically for
NHRA A/Stock compe...
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V IS FOR VROOM: CADILLAC V-SERIES PLAYGROUND!
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch hosts V-Series Performance Playground.
The sprawling Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club automotive “playground” outside Las Vegas features more than four miles of racetrack and 125 feet of elevation change. The V-Series Academy at Spring Mountain curriculum will continuously challenge participants with a blend of car control exercises and on-track performance driving, tailored to explore the capabilities of Cadillac’s V-Series family. Ron Fellow...
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