All Entries in the "Feature Cars" Category
Smokey Yunick Hot Vapor Engine in Hot Rod Magazine
If you have been with us since the beginning you know that one of the first Feature Cars we introduced you to was the Smokey Yunick Hot Vapor Fiero and now it is back in Hot Rod Magazine. (You can even see our site listed as one of the “Sources” at the end of the [...]
69 Ford Talladega Family Reunion: Benny Parsons ARCA Car
We are only three months away from the first ever 1969 Ford Talladega Family Reunion. It will be held in conjunction with the Forge Muscle Car Show in Kingsport, Tennessee on October 1 and 2, 2010. Because it is a “Family Reunion” the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler and Spoiler II cars are also invited and will [...]
1955 Ghia Giloa Coupe Concept Car
This Ghia Giloa Coupe was designed for the 1955 Turin Motor Show in Italy. It is a striking design and foretold the design direction of many American cars later in the decade. Can you spot a De Soto or Chrysler from the late 50s visible in this view?
If the design is not enough [...]
1964 Pontiac Banshee
Pontiac was known as a performance car back in the day of Muscle Cars. In fact it seemed Pontiac was constantly flirting with manufacturing a two seat sports car. The problem was the Chevrolet insisted no one build a two seat sports car that might rival the Corvette. That didn’t stop Pontiac from playing with [...]
1948 Norman Timbs Special
By: Richard Fleener
When you think of mid-engined cars you usually are thinking Lamborghini, Ferrari or some other exotic sports car. I doubt if you are thinking 1948 Norman Timbs Special. However, that is just what this streamlined beauty is. It is a hand formed all aluminum two seater with mid-engined Buick straight eight power.
It is [...]
250 MPH Street Machine
You may have seen this car on our site before or on the pages of HOT ROD magazine but you have never seen it like this before. Owner Rick Stanton just completed a chassis dyno run with his Boss 429 Powered Ford Talladega and made some outstanding numbers.
The car pulled 250 mph at 7,483 RPM. [...]
GM Pontiac Firebird II Concept Car
In the 1950s it seems everyone was fascinated with Space Ships. They were on TV, movies, cartoons, comic book and car designs. The Big Three were trying to out do each other with there clear canopies over the driver’s compartment, tail fins and wild shapes. Turbine engines were also going to be the wave of [...]
Richard Petty NASCAR King
When you talk of the King around race folks most will know you mean Richard “The King” Petty. He won 200 NASCAR races and raced back when the racers bought their cars off the show room and hauled them to the track on a small car trailer behind a pickup much like a dirt track [...]
Bobby Darin Di Dia 150
Back in the 50s and 60s there were a couple of young Hollywood entertainers that were the stars of young America. Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee were on top. Bobby Darin was an extremely talented singer and Sandra Dee was on the big screen.
At the time Hollywood was a meca for custom cars. It seems [...]
GM LaSabre Concept Car of 1951
Concept Cars from the Detroit Automakers have always been my biggest car related weakness. When I was a kid I could not wait for the annual big show in Des Moines where I could actually see hot rods, customs and the occasional concept car that had already been to the big shows and publicized in [...]
1969 Ford Talladeg and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Page
There are a lot of articles on this site about the 1969 Ford Talladega and Mercury Spoiler/Spoiler II. We love these cars and this year, for the first ever, a Talladega (and Mercury Spoiler II) Family Reunion will be held in conjunction with the Forge Muscle Car show. As a result we have added [...]
Banjo Matthews Prototype Ford Talladega to appear at Forge Muscle Car Show
The “Banjo Mathews Prototype Ford Talladega” will be at the Talladega Reunion in the Forge Muscle Car Show this coming October 1 and 2 in Kingsport, Tennessee. This is only one of the very rare Ford Talladegas that will be featured at this show.
This car has been unseen for decades and is now undergoing a [...]
Ford Talladega Signature Car; Bill France prototype
In 1969 Bill France was NASCAR and Ford was after the Manufacturers’ Championship. They had been working all winter on a super speedway killer car, one that would be aerodynamic and dominate the high banks of Daytona and the new Talladega track. Nine Ford Talladega prototypes were built to test the cars potential. It was [...]
Boss Nine Ford Talladega BURNOUT
We usually don’t get into posting Bunouts but we decided to make an exception to see what you think. Here is the same Ford Talladega that is posted on our Feature Car page doing a burnout.
Technorati Tags: Benny Parsons, Boss 429, Burnout, ford talladega, NASCAR
Benny Parsons Boss 429 Talladega Tribute Car
This is a car that has been on the site in our Feature Car section for almost a year now but we just added some updated photos and information. This is one of the nicest and wildest 1969 Ford Talladega cars you will ever find. I won’t repeat the story you can visit our page [...]
NASCAR Plymouth Supberbird, Ramo Stott
The Plymouth Superbird is a car you will never forget once you see it. If you ever saw it on the race track there was nothing like it…well, other than the Dodge Daytona! Even when it was on the smaller ovals out in the Midwest in 1970-71 it was a site to behold.
Ramo Stott owned [...]
Ford King Cobra and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II; Ford Prototypes for NASCAR
If you ever wonder what might have been when it comes to cars from the factory; we just added two cars to our Feature Car pages that you will want to check out. The first is the 1970 Ford King Cobra. It is a wild and fast 1970 Ford Torino prototype that was to be [...]
Rat Rod Photos
By: Richard Fleener
Rat Rods continue to grow in popularity. They range from old beater 50’s machines in a combination of primer and rust to miscellaneous parts scavenged from a junk yard to make a vehicle for cheap. Others are highly engineered and mechanically advanced with suade paint jobs. Still others are pure rust buckets that [...]
Feature Car; 1967 Mustang Fastback GT 4-Speed
If you are into Mustangs, especially the 1967 vintage as we are, you have to check out our newest Feature Car. We spotted this beauty while touring the Floyd Garrett Muscle Car Museum. It is a 1967 GT with a 4-speed and restored to concours quality.
We have also posted a video of the car which [...]
1969 Ford Talladega Update
Since we purchased this Talladega, the first one off the assembly line, we have been driving and showing it in its slightly modified state. We like what the previous owner did to the car during its seven year restoration but it does not provide the true picture of what a new Talladega should look like. We [...]
Vintage Racing Darlington Historical Racing Festival
If you are tired of the same old NASCAR boring all look alike cars it is time for you to go to a Vintage Racing event. If you are new to NASCAR or IRL or any other form of motor sport you need to take in a vintage racing event. Doesn’t matter if it is [...]
Paul Tracy Rat Rod Update
Indy Car Racer Paul Tracy continues to update is Radical Rat Rod. You can see the most recent modifications by simply Clicking Here.
If you think PT hasn’t got some other toys to play with outside of the race cars, think again. How about this?
Technorati Tags: hot rod, paul tracy, rat rod
Like Rat Rods?
If you like Rat Rods we just added another Rat Rod in our Feature Car page as well as added an entirely new Rat Rod Page for nothing but Rat Rods. Check them out.
The Rat Rod Page will be updated every time we find some new Rat Rods we like. We still have a lot [...]
Top Ten Collector Cars; Fantasy Car Collecting
Fantasy Car Collecting
I have recently visited a number of museums and private car collections and the thought crossed my mind; “If I had the money what would I buy?” It is a very difficult answer because so much depends on how much money you have and what you want to do with the cars. We [...]
1956 Chrysler by Rad Rods by Troy
Troy Trepanier’s Master Piece
When Katrina and I went to Good Guys 2009 Heartland Show in Des Moines we knew we would see some terrific cars. We also knew that Rad Rods by Troy(Troy Trepanier) builds some of the best customs and hot rods anywhere. However, when we walked up to the Rad Rides display we [...]
1969 427 ZL1 COPO Camaro Video
Here is one of those cars you just love to hear run but never ever get to. Now you can anytime you want to, just come back here and listen.
What is it?
This is a 1969 427 ZL-1 COPO Camaro from the Ciff Ernst Collection. You can see the complete collection on our Museum Page. This [...]
Yenko Camaro Collection
There are collections of cars all over this Country that contain outstanding examples of what we car junkies lust over. One such collection is by invitation only and is located outside of Nashville, TN. It is the private collection of Clifford Ernst. At onetime it cantained the largest number of Yenko Camaros in the World.
Cliff [...]
Mercury Cyclone GT 500 More new news and photos.
I ask and you guys deliver! We just got some more photos in on the legendary but lost white 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500s. Here is a teaser and you can Click Here to see the rest.
Technorati Tags: cyclone, GT 500, Mercury, muscle car, Spoiler
Super Chevy Winner
Here are some photos of our recent Class win at the Super Chevy Show in Memphis, TN. Look closely at the photos and you can see the storm clouds approaching. It was a rainy weekend but a great time for all. Well, maybe not all, the drag racers didn’t get to see much track time. [...]
Indy 500 Driver Owns Rat Rod!
When you tune into the Indy 500 this weekend and see all those beautiful race cars going around the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway remember that at least one of these guys is a real car guy; not just a racer. Paul Tracy (PT) is a car guy and a real racer.
If you live in Las [...]
Special Regional Production Cars, Factory Specials; I Need Your Help!
For sometime now we have been trying to track down the straight scoop on the 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500. We still aren’t there but get closer with every response from you readers. One very interesting development has occurred; while searching for info on the Cyclone GT 500 we were told about a 1968 Mercury [...]
New Feature Car: 1969 Dodge Charger 500
Make sure you check out our Feature Car Page and visit the 1969 Dodge Charger 500. This is the aero car that Dodge built for NASCAR racing in 1969. Not the winged Daytona but the 500. Read about it and see this beautiful example owned by Jerry and Ann Narramore.
We saw this car at the [...]
1957 Chevy Feature Car
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We just posted a new car on our Feature Car page. It is a gorgeous 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air out of Kentucky. I spotted this car at a Good Guys event but didn’t have time to go over it at that time due to other commitments. [...]
Benny Parson’s 1969 Ford Talladega ARCA Race Car
We have just posted another terrific Feature Car. This one is owned by Barry Miller and is an actual 1968/1969 Holman and Moody.
It was the Pole Winner at Daytona in February 1968 at a speed of 179.459 MPH. It led the ARCA 300 for 25 laps until crashing and finishing 22nd. It was one of [...]
Muscle Car Book Review: Chevelle 1964-1972
Arguably, the Chevelle is one of the most popular Muscle Cars of all time. Ok, don’t leave if you aren’t a Chevy guy, stay with me. I have owned some Chevelles and Chevelle based El Caminos and loved everyone of them. I am not sure why there isn’t one in the garage right now.
After reading [...]
Moving Cars from Los Angeles to Tennessee or moving from LA to Hee Haw!
The story of two married California urbanites that think Tennessee is the place you odda be!
Since we just revised the web site and some of you are new to what we are doing I thought you might like a little history on how we got here. The following is a brief, light hearted update.
Once upon [...]
1949 Mercury that started it all, Sam Barris
If you appreciate custom cars from the 50s or if you think lead sleds are cool you owe much of it to this car. Sam Barris is the lesser well known, but some say more talented, brother of George Barris. You can read all about this car and see more photos in our Feature Car [...]
1969 Talladega Tribute to Benny Parsons Video and Photos
We just put up a new Feature Car that is very special. It is a tribute to NASCAR legend, Benny Parsons. The video below will give you an idea of what you will see on the Feature Car page. It is a Boss 429 powered street car built for the race track by Rick D. [...]
ALA KARTE by George Barris
When I was young, this car made a huge impression on me. In the 50s in my mind’s eye there were hot rods and there were customs. The hot rods were stripped down old 1927 to 1940 cars with bigger motors and better brakes than they originally came with. Kind of sounds like a restomod of [...]
1969 Dodge Daytona, pick-a-pair; Photos and More
If you like the winged cars from Chrysler you have to check out our Feature Car page and the TWO 1969 Dodge Daytonas we have there. These were photographed at the 2008 Monster Mopar Weekend in St. Louis earlier this year. These cars represent the Dodge warriors that hit the NASCAR race tracks in 1969 [...]
Flex Fuel? This is Flex Fuel! Chrysler Turbine Car Inside and Out; a Quick Look.
You think Flex Fuel is something new? How about this Chrysler Turbine Car from the mid 60s that will run on anything from diesel to perfume! If it is flammable the Chrysler Turbine Car can make it go.
I fell in love with this car when I was in high school and it was just hitting [...]
“CAPRICEOUS”
Have you ever been to an ISCA (International Show Car Association) show? If not put it on your list to do. I showed a few times many years ago and got a great appreciation for the people who really get into it. Tony Allers (owns the Smokey Yunick Fiero from a prior Blog) has a [...]
Smokey Yunick’s Hot Vapor Fiero; 51 mpg and 0-60 in less than 6 Seconds!
Don’t believe this is real, check out the VIDEO on our Feature Car page.
We have just put up on our Feature Car page the Smokey Yunick Hot Vapor Fiero that gets 51 mpg and performs like a muscle car. If you aren’t familiar with either the car or Smokey I suggest you check it out [...]
So-Cal Speed Shop’s Historical Belly Tanker Stripped Naked!
WE HAVE THE PHOTOS
When we go on tour it is usually to a museum or an event. This time it was quite different but very exciting. We went to the So-Cal Speed Shop headquarters and took a tour of the shop. It is wonderful to see old cars and see history in a museum but [...]
So-Cal Speed Shop a Tour
From the time you enter the retail store for So-Cal Speed Shop you know you are some place special. It is an eclectic mix of hot rod parts, clothes, books, art, $150,000 hot rod sculptures too coffee cups.
From here the tour moves to the three shop areas. The first has some wonderful vehicles [...]
Want your car on TV or in a Magazine?
Behind the Scenes on TV; how do you get your car on TV?
You love cars, you think yours is one of the best and you want to see it in a magazine or on TV, right? If you love your car you have that dream. When I was in high school I would sketch hot [...]
1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II what makes it so great?
1969 When NASCAR raced STOCK CARS!
It was 1969. The Stones, “Honky Tonk Woman” was one of the top ten songs along with “Get Back,” by The Beatles and “Sugar, Sugar,” by the Archies. Richard Nixon was President, a house could be bought for $40,000.00. Milk was $1.26 and gas 36 cents a gallon! A [...]
