If you recall the CRC (Classic Reflection Coachworks) Corvette conversions we mentioned quite a while ago, you know these rebodied Corvettes look absolutely great. C5 Corvettes are rebodied to look like a 62 Corvette but you keep all of the modern mechanics. It's a vintage modern Corvette, sort of a resto mod. There's one for sale and it's not cheap but it looks pretty sweet. … [Read more...]
1967 Shelby GT500 SuperSnake For Sale
The one and only, original 1967 Shelby GT500 SuperSnake is for sale on eBay. They're asking $3,000,000. Carroll Shelby only built one of these, he did 2 Cobras but only one Mustang. The engine is rated at 520 hp, same as the 427 used in the GT40 LeMans winners. The buyer also gets the website supersnake.org. Considering that the recent Barrett Jackson auction didn't bring … [Read more...]
Steve McQueen’s Ferrari Lusso Up for Auction
Steve McQueen's garage was filled with the finest motorcycles and cars, just what you would expect a passionate motorhead to buy if he had plenty of money and class. Slowly, over the years, all of his vehicles have been auctioned off. His 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso found its way into private hands, whereupon the owner returned this beauty to original specifications via a … [Read more...]
When Is Old Car Restoration Really Reproduction?
After our story about the 1967 Mustang Fastback body shells that are available now, there was a little controversy in the comments about how those shells could be used to fake an original Mustang. I added my own comment to the discussion: These body shells simply respond to the demand for clean cars that are almost impossible to find and allow you to modify to your heart’s … [Read more...]
1967 Mustang Fastback Steel Replacement Body Shells
Late last year we told you 57 Chevy and 69 Camaro replacement steel bodies were available for your project car. The word at that time was the 67 Mustang was not yet ready but would be coming soon. Well, your wait is over, the 1967 Mustang steel replacement body shells are now available from Dynacorn Classic Bodies. It's been 40 years since the originals found there way onto … [Read more...]