Articles (Post-2016)
The Shelby Mustang Green Hornet
Less than 5000 Shelby Notchbacks were built in 1968, which in itself, makes them a collectible. In this same time period, Ford built a 390 V8 Notchback prototype Mustang, with similar rear end Shelby treatment. This Lime Gold Mustang, with deluxe Ivy Gold interior, was showcased nationwide to gauge public interest.
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The Rebel Hot Rodders
The history of hot rodding dates back to the 1930s in southern California. Backyard mechanics stripped down older, mostly antiquated cars by removing fenders and making other modifications to lighten the car’s weight. They also found ways to get more power from...
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More Highlights from the 2020 Amelia Island Concours
Cars of Harley EarlStarting in the 1930s and spanning three decades, Harley Earl was the styling visionary for GM car designs. From fins to fancy grills, he helped create some of the most iconic concept cars whose styling features were integrated in all GM models. ...
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The Mystery Car — It’s Not an Edsel, It’s a Scimitar
In the late 1950s, Olin Aluminum Company funded a project to build three concept cars to demonstrate that cars could potentially be constructed from aluminum. Brooks Stevens, an accomplished industrial designer at the time, was commissioned to create the “what if”...
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Best in Show at the 25th Amelia Island Concours
The Amelia Island’s Concours d’Elegance (The Amelia) showcases a variety of rare classics from around the world, which includes elegant cars such as the Delahaye and Duesenberg, as well as some of the most historically significant race cars in existence. Selecting...
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Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2020 Celebrates 25 Years
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (affectionately known as “The Amelia”) has grown from a one-day event, with less than 100 cars, to a multi-day extravaganza showcasing more than 300 rare vehicles from around the world. On Sunday, March 8, The Amelia celebrated...
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Who Will Win the Ridler Award at the 2020 Detrioit Autorama?
The Detroit Autorama, also known as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show,” is a showcase of custom cars and hot rods and is home of the coveted Ridler Award.
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Replacing High Brake Light (High Mount Lamp) on 2007 Nissan 350Z Convertible
If the high (center) brake light has stopped working on your 2007 Nissan 350Z Convertible, the light unit itself may need to be replaced. This sealed unit, also known as the high mount lamp, is not designed to be opened for repair, but...
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Grand National Roadster Show 2020
The Oscars of classic cars, the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS), was held on January 24 – 26 in Ponoma, CA. With its 9 foot trophy, colorful Oscar-like statuettes, and top-of-the-line custom builds, this event is part classic cars and part Hollywood. Now in...
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The Super Corvette: The L88
In the late ‘60s, during the height of the “Muscle Car Wars,” Zora Arkus-Duntov (also known as the Father of the Corvette) wanted to create the ultimate Sting Ray racer, one that could take on the international super cars of the day.
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