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Station Wagon, Classic Station Wagons, Old Station Wagons for Sale
Station Wagons, An American Icon
Station Wagons are an American classic. Wagons are more practical, better handling, and better looking than any mini van or "SUV." Station wagons make great hot rods, project cars, and even race cars. Do I need to mention they're also the best family car ever devised? Station wagons have a combination of styling and utility that is unmatched in any other design. If you've experienced a Station Wagon, you already know how awesome they are for road trips, vacations, family life, etc. If not, ke...
Station Wagons, An American Icon
Station Wagons are an American classic. Wagons are more practical, better handling, and better looking than any mini van or "SUV." Station wagons make great hot rods, project cars, and even race cars. Do I need to mention they're also the best family car ever devised? Station wagons have a combination of styling and utility that is unmatched in any other design. If you've experienced a Station Wagon, you already know how awesome they are for road trips, vacations, family life, etc. If not, ke...
Mopar 318 Small Block
Mopar's Best Small Block? The 318
The Mopar 318 engine is the best all around Small Block Mopar. If you want power, the 318 can easily make 400 horsepower and still have very good street manners. If you want to build an economy engine, the 318 beats the Mopar 340 and Mopar 360 hands down. The Mopar 318 was produced in 3 versions: poly, LA series, and Magnum. All 3 versions of the 318 are excellent engines, but for performance use you should stick with the LA or Magnum engines as performance parts for the 318 Poly are hard to ...
Mopar's Best Small Block? The 318
The Mopar 318 engine is the best all around Small Block Mopar. If you want power, the 318 can easily make 400 horsepower and still have very good street manners. If you want to build an economy engine, the 318 beats the Mopar 340 and Mopar 360 hands down. The Mopar 318 was produced in 3 versions: poly, LA series, and Magnum. All 3 versions of the 318 are excellent engines, but for performance use you should stick with the LA or Magnum engines as performance parts for the 318 Poly are hard to ...
Triumph TR3
Given the ultimatim "Wife or TR3" - He shoulda kept the car.
Triumph TR British Sports Car info and a personal story. Lots of great gift ideas for the Triumph TR British Sports Car Enthusiast, too. Long before I met my husband, Bob (aka @BobKleppin on Twitter) he had a Triumph TR3. You'd think it was made out of gold to hear him speak fondly of it. His eyes go into a soft focus, a gentle smile curls the corners of his mouth, and his voice becomes a caress as he describes "her" - the car that he regrets losing. Today he tweeted to TonyLadig on Twitter...
Given the ultimatim "Wife or TR3" - He shoulda kept the car.
Triumph TR British Sports Car info and a personal story. Lots of great gift ideas for the Triumph TR British Sports Car Enthusiast, too. Long before I met my husband, Bob (aka @BobKleppin on Twitter) he had a Triumph TR3. You'd think it was made out of gold to hear him speak fondly of it. His eyes go into a soft focus, a gentle smile curls the corners of his mouth, and his voice becomes a caress as he describes "her" - the car that he regrets losing. Today he tweeted to TonyLadig on Twitter...
Classic Dodge Coronet - the Forgotten Muscle Car
Dodge Coronet: Evolution of a Muscle Car
Although the Dodge coronet didnt hit muscle car status until the late 1960s when they were decked out with the 426 Hemi and 440 Magnum engines, the 1953 model did show a hint of the power to come with the introduction of the optional 241 cu. inch Red Ram Hemi engine. That coronet with its shiny new Hemi won over 100 land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Despite that grand claim the Dodge Coronet as a muscle car is still overshadowed by the successful introduction of the Dod...
Dodge Coronet: Evolution of a Muscle Car
Although the Dodge coronet didnt hit muscle car status until the late 1960s when they were decked out with the 426 Hemi and 440 Magnum engines, the 1953 model did show a hint of the power to come with the introduction of the optional 241 cu. inch Red Ram Hemi engine. That coronet with its shiny new Hemi won over 100 land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Despite that grand claim the Dodge Coronet as a muscle car is still overshadowed by the successful introduction of the Dod...
The Best Classic Cars and Future Classics
Classic Cars (and Future Classic Cars)
What is the best classic car? Which ones can really be used and which one can you just look at? How difficult and expensive are they to own and run? Which cars are reliable and economical and how much do the parts cost to replace? How frequent and expensive is the servicing of these cars? Are classic cars just an expensive, dangerous nightmare or a viable, more interesting alternative to a modern car? I have had a few classic cars. This article is about my cars and the pros and cons of owning...
Classic Cars (and Future Classic Cars)
What is the best classic car? Which ones can really be used and which one can you just look at? How difficult and expensive are they to own and run? Which cars are reliable and economical and how much do the parts cost to replace? How frequent and expensive is the servicing of these cars? Are classic cars just an expensive, dangerous nightmare or a viable, more interesting alternative to a modern car? I have had a few classic cars. This article is about my cars and the pros and cons of owning...
Classic Car Auctions From Honest Classic Car Traders
The key to buying your next classic car from classic car auctions
The classic car auctions listed here are from trustworthy classic car traders I have dealt with personally. Find current classic car auctions updated by the minute in RSS feed format keeping you on top of that classic car you are looking to buy. I have also put together a few helpful classic car buying guides and links as further resources on classic car auctions and classic car buying in general. Enjoy! The classic car traders listed below provide: Hundreds of close-up and body photos Videos...
The key to buying your next classic car from classic car auctions
The classic car auctions listed here are from trustworthy classic car traders I have dealt with personally. Find current classic car auctions updated by the minute in RSS feed format keeping you on top of that classic car you are looking to buy. I have also put together a few helpful classic car buying guides and links as further resources on classic car auctions and classic car buying in general. Enjoy! The classic car traders listed below provide: Hundreds of close-up and body photos Videos...
Classic Ford Cars Ford Zephyr
Ford Zephyr
The Ford Zephyr was manufactured in the United Kingdom by the Ford Motor Company from 1950 to 1970. From 1950 to 1962 it was offered as a powerful six-cyclinder saloon. From 1962 it was offered as both 4-cylinder and six-cylinder versions. There was a luxury version of the Ford Zephyr, namely the Ford Zephyr Zodiac which was introduced in 1954. The manufacture of this classic ford car was carried out at the Dagenham plant and the Ford Zephyr replaced the Ford Pilot. After 1970, the Ford Zep...
Ford Zephyr
The Ford Zephyr was manufactured in the United Kingdom by the Ford Motor Company from 1950 to 1970. From 1950 to 1962 it was offered as a powerful six-cyclinder saloon. From 1962 it was offered as both 4-cylinder and six-cylinder versions. There was a luxury version of the Ford Zephyr, namely the Ford Zephyr Zodiac which was introduced in 1954. The manufacture of this classic ford car was carried out at the Dagenham plant and the Ford Zephyr replaced the Ford Pilot. After 1970, the Ford Zep...
My 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
My 66 Barracuda Project
I love my 66 Barracuda. Of all the early A bodies, I think it has the cleanest lines and best looks. The nice thing about early A bodies is they're just about the only affordable vintage Mopars left. The bad thing is that parts are hard to find and the engine bay is too small. That's OK though because they're a blast to work on (in spite of the frustrations) and you end up with a car that not everyone else has (like a first gen Camaro or Mustang). Other good choices for an early A body are th...
My 66 Barracuda Project
I love my 66 Barracuda. Of all the early A bodies, I think it has the cleanest lines and best looks. The nice thing about early A bodies is they're just about the only affordable vintage Mopars left. The bad thing is that parts are hard to find and the engine bay is too small. That's OK though because they're a blast to work on (in spite of the frustrations) and you end up with a car that not everyone else has (like a first gen Camaro or Mustang). Other good choices for an early A body are th...
Kool April Nites
Redding's coolest annual event! Every year hundreds of the coolest cars around converge on Redding California for the show of the year. Friday night half of Redding is roped off for the annual cruze. 2-3 hours of exhaust fumes squealing tires and the rumble of souped up engines. Music, food and thousands of spectators lining the streets around the cruse route add to this list of items that make this an unforgettable night of entertainment. The evening ends with the "50s Dance" near the civi...
Redding's coolest annual event! Every year hundreds of the coolest cars around converge on Redding California for the show of the year. Friday night half of Redding is roped off for the annual cruze. 2-3 hours of exhaust fumes squealing tires and the rumble of souped up engines. Music, food and thousands of spectators lining the streets around the cruse route add to this list of items that make this an unforgettable night of entertainment. The evening ends with the "50s Dance" near the civi...
Plymouth Barracuda, Barracuda for Sale
Plymouth Barracuda - America's First Pony Car
The Plymouth Barracuda was introduced in early 1964 as a fast back version of the Plymouth Valiant. Engine options included 2 versions of the Slant Six (either 170 or 225 c.i.) and 2 versions of the Mopar 273 (either 2-bbl or 4-bbl). For the 1967 model year the Barracuda was completely redesigned. It was still an A Body but it didn't share any sheet metal with the Valiant. A big block was available as an option for the first time. For 1970, the Barracuda was again completely redesigned. Engin...
Plymouth Barracuda - America's First Pony Car
The Plymouth Barracuda was introduced in early 1964 as a fast back version of the Plymouth Valiant. Engine options included 2 versions of the Slant Six (either 170 or 225 c.i.) and 2 versions of the Mopar 273 (either 2-bbl or 4-bbl). For the 1967 model year the Barracuda was completely redesigned. It was still an A Body but it didn't share any sheet metal with the Valiant. A big block was available as an option for the first time. For 1970, the Barracuda was again completely redesigned. Engin...
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