There's an interesting multi-page advertisement running in most of the auto magazines this month, it's for MacNeil Automotive Products, the company that makes WeatherTech floor mats, cargo liners and window deflectors. In the ad, David MacNeil, the founder and CEO of the company talks about a new manufacturing expansion they're doing in Bolingbrook, Illinois. He's decided to … [Read more...]
Shelby GT350 – Affordable Performance
Those of us who grew up in the 60s remember the original muscle car era and ads for the Shelby GT 350 were just part of the landscape. Road racing performance for $4547.00. Quite a deal. Full ad and text below: … [Read more...]
Felix Chevrolet Sign Declared Historical Monument
The neon sign above the Felix Chevrolet dealership at Figueroa and Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles has been lighting up the night since 1958 and was just declared an historic-cultural monument, surviving potential redevelopment of the corner property that would require the sign be torn down. It is a landmark familiar to thousands and makes up a part of the city's … [Read more...]
Carroll Shelby Direct Connection Tuner Cars
When most people hear the name, Carroll Shelby, they think AC Cobra or Shelby Mustang, but how many would think of 4 cylinder engines? All of the Hondas and Toyotas with 4 cylinder turbos and performance suspension are late to the game. High gas prices are nothing new. Getting lots of horsepower from small engines and beating the big V8s was Carroll Shelby's mission when he … [Read more...]