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Andrew Nabors

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As the resident #Florida native, my automotive insights have been honed by triumph and tragedy. While attending the University of Central Florida, I was caught up in amateur drag racing back in 2004.

An addiction to quarter-mile consistency led me to Eckler's, a leader in GM restoration parts. As the manager of their truck division, it was fun watching C10 and Square Body rust buckets capture the hearts and minds of the aftermarket.

It was there that Tom duPont made me an offer I couldn't refuse. The duPont Registry is a great resource for buying and selling exotics and classics, and I led their social media / editorial efforts for a decade. Priorities change, so I looked for an opportunity to share my experiences and insights to a global audience, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!

I currently drive a 2004 Cadillac CTS-V plagued by all the famous GM quirks, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. In the garage sits a 2002 Camaro SS 35th Anniversary Edition, a beast I bought new in September of '01. Always looking for the next project, I have owned a few B-Body wagons, a Trailblazer SS, and several flavors of supercharged Buick 3800.

The Oxford Comma sometimes appears in my work, along with the lamentations of Corvette ownership. If you made it this far, my hat is off to you. This message will now self destruct!?
Saab's Swan Song Was Stranger Than You Remembered
Saab's Swan Song Was Stranger Than You Remembered

29 Mar 2022, 15:38 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Instead of a quick death, our favorite Swedish brand was steadily ruined over two decades at the hands of General Motors. This Saab story shouldn't be a sob story, but have tissues ready! “Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget”, or the ...

 
Five Final Editions That Went Out on Top
Five Final Editions That Went Out on Top

28 Mar 2022, 14:36 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / One of the best ways to give back to your fans is pulling out all the stops for a grand finale. Destined to be instant collectibles, let’s see how these favorites rode off into the sunset. Saturn Sky Redline Only eight examples were bui...

 
Five Fantastic Failures of Soviet Russia
Five Fantastic Failures of Soviet Russia

22 Mar 2022, 19:24 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Contrary to what Vladimir wants us to think, communism does not work. For those who are too young to remember the original Soviet Union, their most promising homegrown ideas often led to calamity and destruction. Nobody knows how history will ju...

 
How the Spyker C8 Laviolette Stands the Test of Time
How the Spyker C8 Laviolette Stands the Test of Time

22 Mar 2022, 15:48 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Catching a Spyker in the wild will change your perceptions of exclusivity, and the smallest details hide their timeless pursuit of perfection. Here how a handful of exotics remain a benchmark for stylists, engineers, and collectors Born in an e...

 
How the Camaro & Firebird Survived Their Darkest Days
How the Camaro & Firebird Survived Their Darkest Days

20 Mar 2022, 12:01 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Without sacrificing style or sporty suspension, these twins endured the darkest days of the American V8s. Being overlooked for years, the second-generation F-Bodies are in their prime now. Eleven years is a long run for any car, but GM never let...

 
Why Everyone Should Sound Stage Their Daily Driver
Why Everyone Should Sound Stage Their Daily Driver

18 Mar 2022, 15:46 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / If you are old enough to remember the original Soviet Union, chances are your audio system is as advanced as dial-up Internet. Times have changed, so spend a few minutes with us to improve your smiles per gallon. Over the past two decades, speak...

 
How the Koenigsegg CCX Sparked the Hypercar Revolution
How the Koenigsegg CCX Sparked the Hypercar Revolution

16 Mar 2022, 20:12 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / From Top Gear to Pebble Beach, Christian and his team took the world by storm. Here is how their tenth anniversary laid the framework for the world’s fastest production car. There comes a point in the life of every entrepreneur when it...

 
What Makes the Glickenhaus SCG 004 So Spectacular?
What Makes the Glickenhaus SCG 004 So Spectacular?

15 Mar 2022, 20:24 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / For nearly two decades, James Glickenhaus and his talented team have built the modern American supercar. Proven on the world’s toughest tracks, here is why you need to experience their latest SCG 004. For Ferrari’s first 50 years, ev...

 
How Will History Judge the Lamborghini Diablo GT?
How Will History Judge the Lamborghini Diablo GT?

15 Mar 2022, 19:14 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Nobody can deny that Audi makes everything better, so how does the Diablo GT fit into Lamborghini’s modern history? Back in the late '90s, Lamborghini was owned by an Indonesian-Malaysian conglomerate. They were making money on the D...

 
The RUF CTR Anniversary Celebrates 35 Years of Perfection
The RUF CTR Anniversary Celebrates 35 Years of Perfection

14 Mar 2022, 16:52 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Let’s hear it for entrepreneurs, those visionaries who reject the status quo in order to change the world. Alois Ruf and his family have been doing so for decades, and their latest work represents all that is right with air cooled adventure. ...

 
What Is a 2015 Ferrari Sergio Worth?
What Is a 2015 Ferrari Sergio Worth?

13 Mar 2022, 09:31 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Ferrari’s first seven decades were a collaboration between the engineers of Maranello and the stylists of Pininfarina. As a tribute for a lifetime of dedication, these six priceless cars represent the end of one era and the beginning of anoth...

 
Is the Ferrari Roma Worthy of Its Name?
Is the Ferrari Roma Worthy of Its Name?

11 Mar 2022, 20:14 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Fiat-Chrysler's decision to spin off its most prestigious brand will have implications for decades to come, the first being the end of entry-level Ferraris. So how does this new coupe compare with its predecessors? If you haven’t exp...

 
What Makes Dale Earnhardt's 1999 Monte Carlo So Intimidating?
What Makes Dale Earnhardt's 1999 Monte Carlo So Intimidating?

11 Mar 2022, 18:42 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / If you ever see a black #3 Chevrolet in your rear view mirror, you should probably move out of the way, and that’s what every other car at The Amelia 2022 did when this car took the field. With 7 championships behind him, nobody would&rsqu...

 
1969 Camaro SS 396 - an Honest Review
1969 Camaro SS 396 - an Honest Review

10 Mar 2022, 17:10 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Hagerty’s Ride & Drive at The Amelia 2022 included some amazing rides, but one in particular stole my attention after a few miles around the island. For full journalistic disclosure, I am no stranger to the Chevrolet Camaro. Having own...

 
Why the Lancia Stratos HF Offers No Apologies
Why the Lancia Stratos HF Offers No Apologies

10 Mar 2022, 16:44 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / During the early days of the WRC, one car reigned supreme for three consecutive years. Powered by Ferrari and sculped by Bertone, this machine was purpose-built to dominate While our parents were dancing to Disco, a group of determined Italian ...

 
The Fantastic Ferraris of the Amelia 2022
The Fantastic Ferraris of the Amelia 2022

10 Mar 2022, 15:25 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Nothing stirs the hearts of drivers more than a lineup of Italian exotics, that’s why these masterpieces from Maranello made their way to a sleepy island in Northeast Florida. Readers be warned, these images are not for the faint of heart....

 
Let's Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 1932 Ford
Let's Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 1932 Ford

10 Mar 2022, 14:24 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / The most significant Ford of all time is now a nonagenarian, so it’s time to take a look back at how one car changed the world forever. Henry Ford would’ve been happy selling the Model T, in black only, for the rest of his life. Its ...

 
How To Order Your Troy Indy Special From 7fifteen Motorsports
How To Order Your Troy Indy Special From 7fifteen Motorsports

9 Mar 2022, 19:26 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / One man’s vision from 1959 has found a new life with modern power, so here’s why you need to secure one of the 33 examples for this model year Walter Troy was a mechanical genius who served in the Second World War. While overseas, h...

 
What Happens When Radwood Meets the Concours D'Lemons?
What Happens When Radwood Meets the Concours D'Lemons?

8 Mar 2022, 18:15 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Saturday at the Amelia Island Concours will never be the same, because two of the nation’s most loved events took place simultaneously. The first weekend in March has now been rebranded as “The Amelia.” Now under the stewardshi...

 
Why Everyone Needs a Pur Sang Bugatti
Why Everyone Needs a Pur Sang Bugatti

7 Mar 2022, 15:44 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / One of the stars of The Amelia 2022 was a masterpiece from Argentina. A faithful homage to Ettore’s ingenuity, they are the best way to experience the glory days of motoring. What began as a limited venture has evolved into Argentina&rsquo...

 

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