Legendary Collector Cars

Museums
Chevy Convertible Collection Video
This is a follow up video from our visit a few weeks ago to the
Indy 500 Museum, 100th Anniversary Winning Cars
On Memorial Day 2011 the Indy 500 celebrated the 100th year since the first Indy
Dennis Albaugh Collection of Chevrolet Convertibles
I was a happy camper trying to decide which Yenko was best! Private car collections
1954 Oldsmobile F88 GM Motorama Concept Car
Before there was a Corvette in 1953 there was the GM Motorama show that toured
Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II go to Muscle Car Museum
With a great deal of excitement and regret we delivered our 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Collector Car Tires-1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II
Here are the new reproduction Good Year F 70 x 14 belted Polyglas Collector Car
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Project Cars
1969 Mercury Cougar Project Car
This is actually the second time around for this car to be in our Project
What Are You Working On?
I know most of you have some project underway, just finished one or are about
V-10 in a Mustang!
This is something to see and we will be bringing you much more in the
Project Barn Find AMX Update
Every day we see progress now. The AMX is into final assembley and buff; still
Project Barn Find AMX Update
Here is another teaser/project update on our Barn Find AMX. At this point the car
Wild Mustangs
The following information and photos were sent to us by: Doug Kielian; Auto Kraft Body
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Barn Finds
Project Barn Find AMX Update
Every day we see progress now. The AMX is into final assembley and buff; still
Project Barn Find AMX Update
Here is another teaser/project update on our Barn Find AMX. At this point the car
Project Barn Find AMX Update
It’s Red; Project Barn Find AMX is Red! It has been several months since we
Rare Find: Indy 500 Lithograph
We all love to find lost treasures and sometimes they are a car in a
Barn Finds For Sale Part #3
This is our third and last post on this Barn Find collection. I hope you
Barn Finds For Sale Part 2
Recently we showed you the Barn Finds we just uncovered and began listing the ones
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Feature Cars
Project Cars Update
We have two Project Cars that have been getting neglected as of late. However, we
Chrysler Turbine Car Video
I remember this car from when I was a pimple faced teenager in love
Good Guys Nashville 2011
We just returned from the first day of the 2011 Good Guys Show in Music
$150,000 Rat Rod Camaro
There is no question that the Rat Rod craze is strong and well. The idea
2011 Talladega Family Reunion Registration Due NOW!
You have read here before about all the fun and knowledge sharing of the first
Met Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee on the Freeway!
This Post is based on a comment left by Dean Moore on our Bobby Darin
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Other Recent Articles
Our Pick for the Top Ten Muscle Cars for 2012

In 2010 we did our pick of the Top Ten Collector Cars for the new decade 2010-2020. We thought it would be fun to go back and revisit that list and see how we might tweak it for this year. If you would like to see the original story just Click Here. I don’t have [...]
Mercury Cyclone GT 500

We don’t talk much about the 1968 Cyclone GT 500 because we know so little and there just aren’t any around. It has been a great draw for this site and people seem to really want to know more. We recently received an email from K. Peppers with some information and photos that we thought deserved [...]
Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals

The Ford Aero cars are about to go big time. Hold on to your titles, pack your bags and buy a warm coat. On November 16, 17 and 18, 2012 the Blue Oval collectors are all going to gather in Chicago for the third Talladega Family Reunion! Like previous years the Reunion will be held [...]
24 Hours of Le Mans Ford GT 40 engine testing

We sometimes have historical paperwork and videos donated to us which provide invaluable background context to our collector cars. On our sister site, www.TalladegaSpoilerRegistry.com, we have been providing a series of Ford Intra-Comapny memos regarding the development of the 1969 Ford Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II and Boss 429 engine. Prior to jumping into the [...]
Collector Car Pileup

The next time you are out with your collector car and feel the need to do a burnout or accelerate around some corner just keep this video in mind. I am sure each of the owners/drivers of these high dollar exotics never thought they could wreck their car let alone all their buddies. It seems [...]
FUN FORD WEEKEND

Bristol Dragway is excited to announce they have aquired the services of Tim Lopata as the “Managing Director” of the FUN FORD WEEKEND car show June 29th and 30th in Bristol Tennessee. Mr Lopata will be leaving his position as president of THE FORGE INVITATIONAL MUSCLECAR SHOW and taking over the chores of co-ordinating the [...]
Car Idiot

By: Anonymous I was Car Crazy plus I was a Car Idiot! Dad’s 1959 Rambler was similar to this picture. This is an anonymous story on “The Most Idiotic thing I ever did With a Car, To a Car or In a Car!” Send in your “Idiotic Car Story” NOW. I am not an angel [...]
1969 Ford Mustang Press Release Photos

The Mustang remains one of the iconic cars in America. One of the most popular years of all time is the 1969 Mustang. I recently obtained some Ford Press Release photos of the new model introduction of the 1969 Mustang and some of the other models. These are intersting and I will provide you with [...]
Rad Rods by Troy Update on Talladega

One of the least seen cars at a car show has to be the 1969 Ford Talladega. Having one at a show modified is even more unusual. However, having a 1969 Ford Talladega reworked by a legend like Rad Rods by Troy is a real treat. Fear not Ford diehards, no real Talladgea was sacrificed [...]
Barn Find AMX Project Car

Originally this Project Car was going to have the engine and suspension freshened and paint buffed and put back on the road after sitting for nearly 30 years in a barn. Like most Project Cars I decided I wanted more out of this little bomb. After rebuilding the engine, suspension and detailing the underside of [...]
Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

One of the cars Katrina and I lust over is the 57 and 58 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser. These cars are far from being mainstream and will never make a good hot rod but they are, in our minds, a historical icon of the 50s decade. It was a far different time in America and [...]
Vintage Drag Races at Bristol, TN

Here is another of the great vintage drag racing films provided by Tim Lopata of the Forge Muscle Car Show. This includes a feature on Danny Ongais when he was a drag racer before he went Indy Car Racing.
Film of 1911 Indy 500

Our good friend Tim Lopata of Forge Muscle Car Show fame as done us another huge favor and provided us with this longest film know to exist of the first 2011 Indy 5oo race! This is truly a piece of history for any race fan or car gear-head. Remember, this is 1911, the film is [...]
Cougar GT 500 Update

We have some new information on the 1968 Cougar GT 500 we told you about last week. We have known about these cars for sometime but we are just now beginning to get some good details on an actual car. The owner and I still need a lot more information about these rare Cougars and [...]
Rod & Custom Machine & Fabrication

A big part of what we do here at Legendary Collector Cars is to bring you pictures and stories about car related events and places that you might not ever get to see on your own. This includes car shows, museums, private collections as well as restoration and custom speed shops. We recently completed just [...]
1968 Mercury Cougar GT 500

We are often contacted by individuals wanting assistance in locating or selling very rare cars. We also obtain a great deal of our knowledge about these cars from our readers. It is next to impossible to be an expert or even knowledgeable on all the various collector cars. Each of us tends to have a [...]
Drag Racing at Bristol Tennessee 1970

Our friend Tim Lopata has a large collection of vintage racing moving from back in the day and agreed to share some of them with us. Here is one that all of you drag racers will find interesting. It is vintage 1970 lots of action from the Bristol Drag Strip. This is a little long [...]
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 CJ Road Test

The 1969 Ford Mach 1 Mustang was one of those Mustangs designed to put some fire into the belly of the enthusiasts. It was the first year for this particular body style and remains as attractive today as the day it came out. I am partial to the 67/68 fastback bodies but this one is [...]
Crusin the Coast 2011

One of the events I keep hearing about but have not yet participated in is Crusin the Coast. Our friends Steve and Nancy Whitaker just returned from one of their many visits to this Gulf Coast event and forwarded some of their photos. Click on any photo to enlarge it for better detail. We thank [...]
Barn Finds Found and For Sale

We all dream of finding a barn out in the country full of rare old cars. I have been more than fortunate enough to have found a couple myself. However, I recently found a stash of old cars in a barn and convinced the owner to part with them. The bad news is that there [...]
Introducing the Mako Shark Corvette

I was always a Corvette kid more than a hot rodder back in the day. When I first saw photos of the Mako Shark my heart would not stop pounding. Living in Iowa it was several years before I actually got to see this car in person and up close. It had been on the [...]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Aero Cars on Track

We participated in a very special event this past August. It was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in conjunction with the 2011 NASCAR Brickyard 400. Participants came from all over the Country and included 1969 Dodge Daytona, Ford Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler and Spoiler II cars as well as 1970 Plymouth Superbird and vintage [...]
Aero Cars at the 2011 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brickyard 400-Video 1

One of the highlights for us this year was having the opportunity to drive our 1969 Ford Talladega on the Legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I have been attending races at the Speedway off and on since the early 70s but never imagined that I would one day have the opportunity to drive my car on [...]
Trans Am Racing

The Trans Am racing series from the late 60s and early 70s featured the new Pony cars that were just hitting the market back then. This included the Mustang, Camaro, Barracuda, Challenger and Javelin. There were a few others such as Porsche and the ocassional Firebird. These were the cars designed for the young and [...]
2005 Ford GT 40 Road Test

When the first GT 40s were built by Ford they were legendary in design and accomplishments. I was a Corvette lover at the time and wondered why Chevrolet couldn’t build a Corvette like this for the street. I remember reading an article about how Mr. Ford tried to drive one on the street as his [...]
2011 Forge Muscle Car Classic

One of the outstanding Muscle Car Shows each year is the Tim Lopata Forge Muscle Car Classic held this year in Sevierville Tennessee in early September. It was also home to the 2011 Ford Talladega Family Reunion. As usual the collection of cars was outstanding but the attendance of spectators was less than desired and [...]
Autographed Cale Yarborough Diecast #21 Cyclone

Here it is! The #21 Cale Yarborough 1968 Wood Brothers Cyclone diecast in 24th scale detail. Have it Autographed or not your choice. These are ready for pre-order right now but won’t be shipping until December 2011. Order yours now with free shipping at our online Store; just $89 Autographed or $69 without!
Bunkie Knudsen Talladega Restoration Unveiled at Forge Muscle Car Classic

We just returned from another fantastic Forge Muscle Car Classic in Sevierville, TN. The car count was low but the quality was high. This year as last the show incorporated the Talladega Family Reunion for all Ford Talladega and Spoiler cars. There were over 20 of these fabulously rare cars in attendance and had center [...]
1964 Pontiac GTO; The First Muscle Car

Although there were plenty of cars before it that were considered fast, the 1964 Pontiac GTO may has been considered the first authentic muscle car. It maybe called the first but that was not enough to guarantee its continuous production. The Pontiac GTO was produced from 1964 to 1974 and it was revived for the [...]
Hot August Nights 2011

Hot August Nights in Reno is one of those big events that has so many vehicles you can never get a good look at all of them but that doesn’t mean you don’t see some great stuff. Such large shows can almost be overwhelming. Our friends Steve and Nancy Whitaker from Ankeny, Iowa made their [...]
More Aero Cars at Indianapolis

I have been a little slow getting video and photos up of the big Aero Car event held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Brickyard 400. Unfortunately, some of my photos were not usable due to a smudge on my camera lens the ones that aren’t smudged are loaded onto a computer which has been in the repair [...]
Mug n’ Bun + Speed and Wings

What would you do if you and the family went out on a Friday night to the local Mug n’ Bun, A&W or Dairy Queen for a little summer fast food and found yourself surrounded by fabulous and rare Superspeedway Muscle Cars from the late 60s? That is just what happened to some folks in [...]
Fred Lorenzen Autographed Diecast Now for Sale

We are now shipping the Junior Johnson 24th scale diecast and just as exciting, we are taking orders for the new Fred Lorenzen number 28 1965 Ford. This beautiful piece will be shipping in September. You can get it with Fred’s autograph or without. These are $69 without and $89 with autograph including shipping costs [...]
Cyclone Levels Ontario Motor Speedway

This is another of our Backtracking Posts about the way it was back in the day. In 1971 the Ontario Motor Speedway opened in Ontario, CA. It was built as a clone of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In those days the Indy Track was only used for one race a year, the INDY 500. The [...]
Corvette ZO6 Mom + Laguna Seca = Laughs

I just found this video on YouTube and about wet my pants watching it. A young guy in his C6 ZO6 Corvette takes his mom for a Sunday drive around Laguna Seca race track. Every time they go through the Cork Screw I can’t help but laugh out loud! She is scared silly but loves [...]
Roller Hoop to replace old fashioned Rotisserie?

There is always some new product coming onto the market and promises to make life easier for each of us. We were recently contacted by a restoration shop with a new product we think might just live up to those claims if you are planning a major restoration. Doug Kielian of Auto Kraft Body and [...]
Good Guys Des Moines 2011

Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the Des Moines Good Guys event this year but our friends Steve and Nancy Whitaker were there with their beautiful 1969 Camaro Z28 RS in Daytona Yellow. Oh, it also have the dual 4 cross ram. They sent along a few photos from the show you might enjoy.
“Barn Finds” in a Pasture!

I was taking a trip through Central Iowa not long ago and driving down a main road outside of Pella just about sunset. It had been a long day of driving with about 12 hours under my belt when what should my wondering eyes should spot but a 50s style junk yard right beside the [...]
1971 Ford Cobra 429 Road Test

We are very partial to the 68/69 Ford Torino and 69 Talladega but there are many Ford guys and gals who think the 70/71 Torinos with the 429 are the best. Here is a Road Test of the 1971 Ford Cobra 429. Can’t say I am wild about the color of this beast but if [...]
Project Barn Find AMX Update

The Barn Find AMX is progressing slowly but steadily. It is currently having all of the little body waves and dings removed prior to getting its final bath of red and black paint. Here is the body fresh from having the last of the paint removed and the body scrubbed. Second is a skim coat [...]
Mustang and AMX Project Update

We continue to make progress on our two active Project Cars. The first is the Gloriana 67 Mustang fastback and the second is the Barn Find AMX. We hope to have both on the street and at car shows yet this summer but with all the distractions and summer activities we may have difficulty getting [...]
Junior Johnsor 1965 Ford NASCAR Diecast For Sale

Now is the time to order this brand new Junior Johnson Diecast of his Holly Farms #26 1965 Ford! We have these available for pre-order. Shipping is expected in July 2011. This is the 4th car in the University of Racing Legends Series. The other three are the Bobby Allison, David Pearson and Ned Jarrett [...]
Best Deal of the Day; Back in the Day

We were recently looking through some old Auto Week newspapers and stopped in the classifieds to see what we could find. Now this particular Auto Week was from February 1969 and had a lot of interesting finds. My next step is to find a “way back machine”; scoop up some old greenbacks and see if [...]
Shania Twain and Taylor Swift do Thelma and Louise in our Bird!

Here it is, the final product of the Thelma and Louise video staring Taylor Swift and Shania Twain. We had a fantastic time I set Monday when all of this footage was shot outside of Nashville in near 100 degree temperatures. This was a really great experience and we are so proud of the final [...]
Thelma and Louise Parody with Taylor Swift and Shania Twian

Since all the other sites are trying to catch up on this story we thought we better start giving you the on site photos from the shoot. We have hundreds more but will not do them all right now. It is our 1965 Thunderbird that Taylor and Shania along with Kid Rock are using in [...]
CMT Awards Video with Taylor Swift and Shania Twain-Thelma and Louise Parody

Ok all you car guys take 5 minutes out of your Wednesday evening and tune into the CMT Awards on Country Music Television (CMT). It will have something for everyone! If you have young girls in the house, make sure they watch with you! I just got back from spending 14 hours on the set [...]
Deuce of Spades by Faith Granger

We sometimes do reviews of car books on this site and we are currently reading one we will be telling you about in a couple of weeks but today is all about a very special DVD video we really like. You won’t find this on Netflix or at the neighborhood video store and it was [...]
100th Anniversary of the Indy 500; The People

The infield at the Indy 500 is always a party. Not the best place for a race fan though. We went to our first Indy 500 back in the early 70s and have really enjoyed returning on a regular basis. We don’t go every year but the 100th Anniversary of the first Indy 500 back [...]
Indy 500;Dan Weldon wins with front stretch pass

We are at the Indy 500 and have lots of photos we will be sharing with you over the next week. We have the museum, previous winning cars including the 1911 first race winner! We have the people of Indy, you won’t believe some of these folks, and there is more. We camped outside turn [...]
Good Guys Nashville 2011 Day 2

We just posted some more photos from the Nashville Good Guys Show. These are from Saturday and attendance was not what I expected. The car count and attendance appeared to be way down from the “good economic times” of a few years back. However, the quality of cars was fine and the Autocross event had [...]
1969 Ford Concept Cars plus the Mark IV

I have always appreciated and been intrigued by the concept cars the American auto manufactures have turned out over the years. When I discovered this video of the 1969 Ford Concept Cars I was thrilled. This was a time of racing and winning for Ford. It was arguably the high water mark for the Mustang [...]
Update Your Factory Radio

Obviously, this is not the AMX AM-8-Track; it is a Ford AM! The AMX radio was already shipped off when we did this article. Music and cars go together like ice cream and hot fudge! It seems like you have two choices with vintage radios replace them or don’t listen to music! When it comes [...]
What is the Craziest thing you ever found in a Car?

A friend just sent me an email about finding strange stuff in a parts car. The story goes like this: “I was in a parts yard the other day getting some parts for a car we our building . I removed this dash pad and under the pad was this ticket for a swap meet [...]
First Cruise of the Year!

OK, it is officially car season here in Middle TN, the Murfreesboro Cruise had its first night on Friday with over 600 estimated cars in attendance. The early birds started showing up in the middle of the afternoon and when we left at the end of the evening there were still cars pulling in. It [...]
Part 2 of the “Bunkie” Knudsen Talladega Restoration

Back in January we brought you Part 1 of the “Bunkie” Knudsen 1969 Yellow Ford Talladega. If you have not previously read the Story by Michael Troell regarding the Bunkie Knudsen Talladega please read it now before reading today’s post, Click Here then back here and read Part 2. This is a great car and a moving [...]
Project Car Update

The rear quarter windows are out as our the door windows (although not in this photo). The slight gold tone you see on the metal is not flash rust but is the result of the acid bath the car got to neutralize the baking soda blast. We aren’t making fast progress on our Project Cars [...]
Dodge Daytona, Superbird, Talladega and Spoiler II at Texas Motor Speedway

Recently, the big guns returned to where they never were. When these gun fighters were shooting it out on the Super Speedways in 1969 the Texas Motor Speedway did not exist. The Dodge Daytona, Plymouth Superbird, Ford Talladega and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II were the aero cars that dominated the sport back in the day. [...]
Back Tracking 1968 Camaro Z28 Sports Car Graphic

Here are some more Back Tracking images from a 1968 Sports Car Graphic magazine. Women’s lib has changed a bit since the days of white go-go boots, mini skirts and puffed up hair! I showed this ad to my wife not knowing exactly what her reaction to it might be and she asked if it [...]
Project Barn Find AMX is off to Paint!

This is what she looked like the day we pulled her out of the Barn she had been sitting in since 1982! Our Project Barn Find AMX is off to paint. We had to change our plans at the last minute due to scheduling conflicts and a buddy of ours has agreed to paint the [...]
1968 Hurst Olds Road Test with Jack “Doc” Watson and Bill Lindman

Here is the street version of what these two legends are disusing. This is a very rare look back at not only the 1968 Hurst Olds and Bud Lindman with Road Test TV but the Olds Hero, Jack “Doc” Watson. You will want to listen closely to the Olds when Watson idles up to the [...]
Joel “Mr. Motion” Rosen gets his Motion Phase III Camaro!

Joel Rosen, left, Howard Tanner After the announcement on the new 2011 Joel “Mr. Motion” Rosen Phase III Camaro I thought you might like to see some photos of the delivery and learn a little more about this Super Car. Mr. Motion took delivery of his Synergy Green #01 MOTION Phase III 427-SC Camaro from [...]
1971 AMC Javelin Road Test

This is the car that I first think of when anyone ever mentions 1971 Javelin. These Penske cars were the Trans Am Champions and street sleepers of the day. Unfortunately, all of the street versions were not as hairy as this ride. Don’t get me wrong, they were good cars, not just the beast their [...]
SNEAK PEEK: FIRST 2011 MOTION 427-SC CAMARO!

In our last article we went old school and showed you an article from 1968 and the Royal Pontiac Bobcat Firebird. Today’s car from the same GM family tree but a totally different breed. 40 plus years is a long time and the changes are remarkable, this is a world class Camaro. Mr. Motion was [...]
1968 Pontiac Firebird and Royal Bobcat

Part of the enjoyment of old cars is that they take you back to a different time. It may be a time from your high school years or when you sat on your dad’s lap and he let you steer the car. For some it is simply the ability to relive a time they never [...]
Ford Talladega and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Registry open for Business!

The www.TalladegaSpoilerRegistry.com web site is devoted exclusively to the 1969 Ford Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler and Spoiler II as well as the Cyclone Pre-Spoilers and 1968 Cyclone GT 500 cars. However, this new Registry also has a place for those very special Prototypes the King Cobra and 1970 Spoiler II. Registration is free as is [...]
Willys Dream Becomes a Reality

This story was provided by Dave Semel with photos by Mike Hacker; Story edited by Richard Fleener. Back in the 60’s and 70’s drag racing was becoming a popular form of motor sports and Marty Hacker, like most of us, loved to drag race whenever he got a chance. At the track one car would [...]
1969 Plymouth GTX 440 Road Test

Plymouth made a big splash with its cartoon based Road Runner. The Beep-Beep horn and cartoon logo on the side was a big hit with the young generation that wanted a fast car at a price they could afford on their new to the work force incomes. Plymouth new they had a winner but there [...]
Mustangs Gone Wild!

There is hardly anyone who doesn’t like the vintage Mustangs. They can be almost anything from econo-cruiser to bad ass. It used to be everyone wanted one of the convertibles. That is when I bought a fastback and I still have it! The convertibles are nice but I will never own anything but the fastback. [...]
Cartoon Truck

The following article was provided by: Robert Luczun, 20 Breen Court, Clifton, N.J. 07013 robertluczun@yahoo.com 973-341-4748. If you have any questions about the truck or would like to see it at one of your events contact Robert. CAR * TOON TRUCK The idea for the truck came about in 2001 when I purchased an unrestored [...]
The AMX Story

Starting today we are going to add a new regular feature to the site. Over the past few weeks we have been showing you some old vintage Road Test videos and they have seemed to be very popular so we are going to expand on that theme. We will continue with the videos but will [...]
Steve McQueen and Bullitt

Arguably, the best car chase scene in movie history was between Steve McQueen’s Mustang and the villain’s Dodge Charger. There are web sites devoted to it and uncountable stories been written about it. Enthusiasts try to recreate the iconic green Mustang and spend hours debating what happened to that very special Mustang from the film. [...]
Bones Zoot Zooter 1937 Packard Burns!

Jim “Bones” Noteboom has been building hot rods since the age of 15. His work was on the cover of car mags since he was 19. You don’t get on the cover of Car Craft or Rod and Custom without doing outstanding work. With that brief introduction you need to brace yourself for what follows. We [...]
Hemmings Announces the Talladega Spoiler Registry

By: Richard Fleener When Katrina and I decided to start another website, the Talladega Spoiler Registry, we had a lot of reservations. Keeping a web site fresh and interesting is a challenge and takes a lot of time. Our efforts on this site have been rewarding in terms of people met but not yet financially [...]
Introducing the 1953 Corvette

The 1953 Corvette was a long way from the Corvette we see in showrooms today. However, put it in perspective; look at the 1953 Chevrolet or the 1953 MOPARS and Ford! The Corvette was totally different and so new looking. It was not an immediate hit with its BlueFlame Six but it lived on and [...]
Barn Find AMX Update

We just stripped out the interior and will leave the old insulation down and add some new high-tech stuff right over it. After being a little lazy this winter we are back on Project Barn Find AMX with hopes of having it ready for the May Good Guys show in Nashville. While we are waiting [...]
1971 Camaro Road Test

I purchased a new 1970 Z28 off the show room floor and it remains one of my very favorite cars of all time. It wasn’t great for a young family but it was great for fun! Today’s cars are much better but they just don’t seem to have the soul of the old muscle cars. [...]
Daytona 500 winning tribute car; Wood Brothers Trevor Bayne

The Daytona 500 is hardly over but we have the Wood Brothers Trevor Bayne 2011 Daytona 500 winning Limited Edition Race Car! This will not be available for shipping until August. However, you can pre-order yours now for $79 including shipping. Obviously we are not sure what this diecast is going to look like or [...]
Trevor Bayne and Wood Brothers Win Daytona 500

Ten years ago we lost Dale Earnhardt but today the Wood Brothers were reborn! I don’t care if you are a Chevy fan, MOPAR addict or a Blue Oval nut you have to appreciate what the Wood Brothers have done at Daytona. They are the history of NASCAR; they are not one of the mega [...]
Wendell Scott Race Car goes to High School; Continued

Wendell Scott story continued: The information for this part of the Wendell Scott story is provided by one of our readers. You are going to like what this high school class is doing! By: Chris Overfeld This is a previous project of this Salem, VA High School class! In the first part of the story [...]
Wendell Scott by Ned Jarrett

We sometimes forget about the history and the stories behind the cars we find and collect. One of the things I love most about car collecting are the people and the stories. Most of us get a kick out of Barn Finds and even strolling through junk yards. We enjoy the vintage iron in its [...]
Ned Jarrett Diecast & Mustang Prints

We have two new items in our online Store that I think might interest you. First is a 1965 Ford Ned Jarrett 24th scale diecast that will be shipping in March. This is a great piece and Ned is one of the good guys. You can have it one of two ways; autographed and not [...]
King of the Road; Could this sell a Prius?

I would like to see Toyota try to sell a Prius with a video like this! On the second thought, Tanya might just be able to do it; Tanya Tucker makes love to the Pontiac Trans Am, King of the Road.
1970 Torino on Muscle Car TV

This weekend tune in to Spike TV and watch PowerBlock TV and catch a beautiful orange 1970 Torino that belongs to Jamie Guess. We see Jamie at car shows here in Middle Tennessee all summer long. We didn’t know Jamie before he started working on his beautiful orange Torino but we understand he perceived through [...]
1969 Studebaker Avanti II Road Test

Previously we showed you the introduction to the original Avanti in 1963. Unfortunately, these cars soon went the way of Studebaker and were no more. Thanks to some believers and investors the car was reborn and by 1969 it was powered by a Supercharged Corvette engine and hand built at the rate of 3 cars [...]
Introducing the 1963 Studebaker Avanti

This SCREAMS the 60s When these Avanti cars by Studebaker were first introduced in the 1963 model year I was blown away even as a youngster. I was always interested in cars but at that time I was also just starting to learn to drive and I soaked in everything I could about the new [...]
Project Barn Find AMX gets Soda Blasted

We haven’t said much about our Project Barn Find AMX for a while because we got detoured off onto some other projects for a while but spring is coming and I am determined to drive this little hot rod to the Nashville Good Guys show in May. That kind of deadline means getting down to [...]
1969 Dodge Charger 500 Road Test HEMI

When the Chrysler Corporation got tired of the new for 1968 Ford Torino sportback kicking their Dodge and Plymouth butts on the NASCAR tracks they developed the 1969 Dodge Charger 500. It employed the newly discovered aerodynamics to add top end on the Super-speedways. This Road Test done back in the day used a HEMI [...]
President Obama Assumes Control of NASCAR

News Release: Obama Administration Takes over NASCAR Sighting a need to redistribute winnings among less successful drivers and owners as well as wanting to eliminate the heavy fuel consuming cars that currently race in NASCAR and replace them with newer more efficient electric vehicles, President Obama today announced the take over of NASCAR by his [...]
Breaking News, Classic & Muscle Car Auction

I have just been informed that Tim Lopata is planning a Classic and Muscle Car Auction for Saturday September 10, 2011 as part of the Forge Muscle Car Classic and the Talladega Family Reunion. That is all that is known at the current time. If you didn’t have enough reasons to come to the 2nd [...]
1958 Corvette Restomod

We recently asked you to send us some of your car stories and we had no more than posted our article and Dave Semel responded with this story of building his outstanding 1958 Corvette Restomod. Story by Dave Semel This Corvette sat in a field in Alabama for 20 plus years. During that time the [...]
Your Car Stories Wanted

SHARE YOUR STORY! We get the most comments on stories you provide. It seems our readers really like to hear what the rest of you have to say and what stories you have to tell. Do you have a special story about your car; how you found it or maybe the one that got away? Perhaps you [...]
Baldwin-Motion Fantastic Five

RETURN OF THE FANTASTIC FIVE: MODERN MUSCLE CARS WITH LEGENDARY HERITAGE! Baldwin-Motion’s Joel Rosen partners with DeNooyer Chevrolet’s Performance Division and Redline Motorsports to build and market 2011 MOTION 427 and 454 Camaros. More than 40 years ago Joel “Mr. Motion” Rosen, a young Brooklyn dyno-tuner, hot rodder, street racer and national record holding drag [...]
1966 427 Corvette Road Test

I have driven and owned Corvettes for over 40 years and this reminds me of why! Love them or hate them the Corvette of the 60s was a completely different animal than today. The new Corvette is a beast but it is refined and tours like a Cadillac. In the 60s you had to be [...]
Registration Due for 2011 Talladega Family Reunion

It is time to once again to prepare for the 1969 Ford Talladega Family Reunion. No, this is not a bunch of redneck Alabama family members getting together to drink moonshine; well maybe just a couple. If you are new to this site you should know we are really into the 1969 Ford brand NASCAR [...]
Michael Irvine Art

We have been a fan of Michael Irvine’s work for sometime. We are now very proud to offer his work For Sale in our Online Store. With a passion for the automobile that started in his childhood, award winning artist, Michael Irvine has chosen to focus his artistic talent on capturing American muscle cars in [...]
1970 AMC AMX Road Test Video

This is another of those old TV Road Tests from back in the day. This one is especially interesting because it is a 1970 AMX prototype and not a production car. There are some obvious differences. Most notably are the race style gas caps on the “C” pillars and the “Big Bad WHITE” bumpers front [...]
Monster Jam; Monster Trucks

We recently attended our first Monster Truck Monster Jam! We have watched them on TV for sometime now and have even played a computer game or two but have to tell you being there in person is better. Of course we were rooting for the hometown hero, Allen Pezo of Nashville, especially since he had [...]
Bunkie Knudsen Yellow 1969 Ford Talladega

George Troell (deceased) and his prized “Bunkie Knudsen” Talladega I have said it many times: “The people are what make the cars so much fun.” Yes, I love the thrill of acceleration that pushes you back in your seat, and the beauty of the car’s lines as well as the physical sensations of cornering on [...]
1968 Shelby Mustang KR

There is something about a Shelby that will always make you smile. Here is an old Car and Track road test of a 1968 KR. Enjoy.
Ford Talladega Family Reunion 2011; Including Mercury Spoiler & Spoiler II

It is time to once again to prepare for the 1969 Ford Talladega Family Reunion. No, this is not a bunch of redneck Alabama native family members getting together to drink moonshine; well maybe just a couple. If you are new to this site you should know we are really into the 1969 Ford brand [...]
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible 427-435HP

Almost everyone loves the Corvette Sting Ray and the top of the heap for the 1963-1967 Corvettes was the 1967 model year. It is the Corvette that was not suppose to be. The all new Shark design was to appear in 1967 but production problems delayed it until the 1968 model year. This delay led [...]
Powerwheels Gone Wild!

This is one of those videos any car guy is going to like. Anyone else built one of these and have a video to share? I can only imagine how many little kids who got a Powerwheel for Christmas are now watching dad whack it up and do a Tim Allan “Tool Man” job on [...]
Ford’s Better Idea; Stop-Start Technology?

It is rumored that in 2112 Ford will equip many of its U.S. cars and SUVs with stop-start technology. What this will do is automatically shut down the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop. This is all done to cut down on fuel consumption and emissions. Thistechnology,Start-Stop, will be available with either manual [...]
Buy a Hemi for $39.95!

You can have this 1:6 scale Hemi Dragster Engine for your display case or office desk for only $39.95!. If you aren’t a MOPAR kind of guy how about a old school fuel injected Chevy Small Block or a Ford 427 or even a SOHC for the same price? We just added these sweet little [...]
David Pearson and Bobby Allison NASCAR Diecast

I have a very limited supply of a very rare duo. If you like vintage NASCAR these have to be on your Christmas list. The first is the Bobby Allison Mercury Cyclone #12 Coke machine and the second is the 1969 Championship winning David Pearson Talladega.These are both extremely well detailed and produced at a [...]
Garth Brooks in Nashville

This may be a little off topic for Collector Cars and Muscle Cars but it is worth the read. Last night Katrina and I attended the Garth Brooks benefit concert for the citizens of Nashville and surrounding areas. It was just one of nine such concerts he is performing in town over the next few [...]
1969 Ford Talladega Prototype; Banjo Matthews Update

For sometime I have been telling you about the great work Jason Thompson and his father Clarence are doing with the restoration of the Banjo Matthews Ford Talladgea Prototypes. There is the red one that was done just in time for the 2010 Talladega Family Reunion. This car will soon be featured in Muscle Car [...]
1969 Mustang Mach 1 Custom by Larry Payne

Very seldom do I walk into a car show and instantly fall in love with a car. Of course there are cars that I really like and those that I wish I could own but I am talking about the ones that you just can’t get enough of. Well, this 1969 Mustang owned and built [...]
Reproduction Exhaust Tips; Ford and Mercury

Press Release December 2 2010 Marty Burke Motorsports in Leonard Tx has been given permission by Ford Motor Company Restoration Licensing Division to reproduce the exhaust tips for the 1969 Ford Torino & Cyclone Ford part number C9OA-5263-A along with 1970 Torino/Cyclone exhaust tip D0OA-5263-A. These tips will carry the Ford logo along with the [...]
Old School Customs

If you like the old school rides including Rat Rods you aren’t alone. However, if you weren’t there when these cars were cutting edge and not “Old School” this is your chance! There is a book you need to purchase; Old School Customs by Alan Mayes and published by MotorBooks. The book retails for $35 [...]
1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500 or not?

You can see our complete, uptodate coverage of the search for infomation on the 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500 at our Feature Car Factory Specials page. I recently received a phone call from Tommy Hussey regarding his white 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT that he purchased from the original owner. The owner swears the car had [...]
Ford 378 cu in Nascar Cleveland Engine

We don’t usually get real technical on this site. We are more about the entire car and having fun with it than building the biggest engine you can. Although we do have some good friends who live to make maximum horsepower. Rick Stanton is one of those. You know him from the Boss 429 Powered [...]
1964 Ford Galaxie Lightweight; Larry Davis

We have shown you a lot of cars we saw at the 2010 Forge Muscle Car Show but we have a couple of more you have to see. This one is the Larry Davis 1964 Ford Galaxie factory built Lightweight. There were only 50 built and this is one of the 25 built with a [...]
Holman & Moody; Burnouts and Moonshine

Most of us will take in a major car show or two a year. This usually means driving a distance out of town or even out of state. It is a weekend of fun and grand cars but then it is a rush back to work and the normal routine. I also know from experience [...]
1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Drag Car

It is so much fun when you hear about some wild car out there in the hinter lands that sounds to good to be true and then you see it for yourself and it is better! When we went to the Ford Talladega Family Reunion I knew a couple of NASCAR Talladegas would be there [...]
Barn Find Project AMX Varible Flow Mufflers and Sound

Our Barn Find Project AMX continues to progress and we are thrilled with how this little beast performs and handles. I can assure you this car is going to see some serious street time next summer but for now the work continues. Progress slowed a little over the summer in order to play with some [...]
1969 Camaro RS/Z28 Barn Find

When was the last time you saw a 1969 Camaro RS/Z28 in this shape? How about in a Major Car Show? When we first saw this car at the 2010 Forge Muscle Car Show we knew we had to get some photos. After all this is one rare Camaro. It is a 1969 RS/Z28 with [...]
Collector Car Tires

Legendary Collector Cars is proud to announce that we are now a retail dealer for some of the best Good Year Collector Car tires you can find for your pride and joy. The OEM style tires are not for everyone or every collector car. We love BFGs and put them on every car we plan [...]
Corvette in the Barn; a Book Review

I have driven Corvettes since I was 22 and have always had a “burning” for one of these bad ass machines. The dream has always been my dream to go visit a new friend and spot a 57 Vette in the corner of his garage were it has sat since 1960. One thing leads to [...]
1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500

We have spent a lot of time researching and reporting on the 1969 Ford Talladega and Mercury Spoilers but there is another Blue Oval car that continues to make us scratch our head. It is the 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500. Note, I didn’t say GT; it is a GT 500! The differences are small [...]
Louisville Concours d’Elegance at Churchill Downs

At the same time the Forge Muscle Car Show was going on the Louisville Kentucky Concours d’Elegance at Churchill Downs was going on. One of the Talladega Family Reunion attendees immediately left the Forge Show and drove up to participate in the Coucours. That is way to much cleaning and polishing for me in one [...]
Project Drag Pack goes to a show

The show season is beginning to wind down for the year but we recently attended an October Fest and car show put on by Wilson Bank and Trust in Lebanon TN. It was a great show as usual and the show area was over flowing with terrific cars of all kinds. We even took our [...]
Billy Chandler’s 1955 Chevy by Detroit Speed

We spotted this remarkable 1955 Chevy at the Forge Show and fell instantly in love. Going to a car show and seeing a 55 Chevy is no surprise; there are lots of nice 55s out there. For one to catch your attention it has to not only be well built but also clean and different. [...]
Ford Talladega and Mercury Spoiler Details

When you get 25 rare cars together in one location you can’t help but take a look to see how different or how similar they all might be. At the recent Ford Talladega Family Reunion we took our camera around to look at some of the details of these cars. See what we found. What [...]
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