All steel reproduction auto bodies are becoming available for the most coveted muscle cars and pony cars of the late '60s. Plus, earlier classics like the 57 Chevy Bel Air are being produced as complete all steel bodies, body on chassis or even as a complete car. Many really popular older cars can be built or rebuilt with a fiberglass body shell. Street rods come to mind and … [Read more...]
Boyd Coddington Collector Car Auction
The Barrett Jackson auctions have turned into quite the televised buying frenzy with enormous dollars chasing cars of all types. It's not surprising that someone else with a bit of name recognition in the custom car field has decided to jump into the auction business. Boyd Coddington will hold his first collector car auction on July 13 thru 15, 2006 at the Ozark Empire … [Read more...]
Aging Tires and Old Parts – Mandatory Replacement?
Did you know the Japanese will soon not be able to sell any electronic device if purchased before 2001? The government is eliminating the second hand market by law to force people to buy new products, an obvious and huge catering to Japanese electronic companies. It sounds totally ridiculous but there's more. (Be sure to read the update at the end of this post) The … [Read more...]
Making Cars Last Forever
Are there any cars that deserve to be restored, repaired and kept on the road forever? Not one specific car you or I may have, I mean a particular model that has some traits, characteristics or history that should have parts available for as long as possible. The original manufacturer would probably not want to do it, they have to sell new cars to their customers, constant … [Read more...]
AC Cobra Overexposure
A long time ago, seeing a Cobra was a rare treat. It didn't matter if it was a small block or big block, both were unmistakable and whenever you saw one everything stopped as you watched it go by, or if it was parked, you had to check it out. It was a masterpiece of American muscle and almost every motorhead had a dream of someday owning one. Fast forward to the recent days … [Read more...]