Andrew Nabors
109 ARTICLES
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!?
What Makes the Chevrolet LT1 V8 So Iconic?
1 Mar 2022, 21:22 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / One of the most revered engines of all time, there is one designation that warms the hearts of all bowtie brethren. Although it has seen several generations, the ultimate naturally aspirated small block deserves a few minutes of your time. Intro...
How To Experience the NASCAR Duel at Daytona
1 Mar 2022, 20:34 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / An annual tradition for many NASCAR fans, this year was incredible thanks to the hospitality of Chevrolet and the Daytona International Speedway If you have never been to a race, Daytona is the best place to start. Being a native “Florida...
How Should We Remember Single Clutch Automatics?
24 Feb 2022, 22:12 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / As the world embraces electric propulsion, the days of burning clutches and confused shifting are at an end. If you remember the optimism of the 90’s, let’s look back at these fundamentally flawed gearboxes. The year was 1998 and I w...
How To Visit NYC on a Budget
24 Feb 2022, 15:09 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / With air travel devolving into a surreal dystopia, Amtrak offers a needed respite for long-distance travelers across the length and breadth of the U.S. If you haven’t experienced the grandeur of Grand Central Station, it serves as the lyn...
The Amelia 2022: Presented by Hagerty Collector Car Insurance
22 Feb 2022, 21:18 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / It was bound to happen, the epic weekend of the Amelia Island Concours has entered a new era. What began three decades ago as a Sunday afternoon gathering of gearheads has evolved into a week of automotive overload that rivals Pebble Beach. For ...
How Grand Central Station Became an Underground Labyrinth
7 Feb 2022, 17:23 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Over a century ago, Cornelius Vanderbilt was caught between a rock and a hard place, literally. Here is how the Commodore solved Manhattan’s transportation problems by creating the world’s most beautiful train station. Just after the...
How I Drifted the USS Wyoming
1 Feb 2022, 14:24 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / One of the perks of growing up between two Navy bases is the opportunity to experience the power of our Navy firsthand. As such, I was given the helm of the world’s most powerful warship back in early 1996. For full journalistic disclosure...
How & Why John Z. DeLorean Played Both Sides of Ireland To Build a Car Nobody Wanted
29 Jan 2022, 19:02 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / As a proud descendent of the Scots-Irish from County Ulster, my allegiance is to my Presbyterian forefathers. A certain sleek salesman could have never anticipated how The Troubles of Belfast would kill his dream. Let’s look back to the 19...
What Happens When Florida Freezes?
28 Jan 2022, 15:57 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / As a native Floridian, I apologize for the absurdities of my state. However, the wild antics are magnified by an order of magnitude when ice is in the forecast. Since the forecast is calling for 24 degrees throughout the weekend’s races, heed...
Why GM Killed Their Best Models During the 2009 Financial Crisis
19 Jan 2022, 15:18 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / In the year 2009 BC (Before Covid) we all awoke to news of General Motors’ bankruptcy. Without diving into the financials, let us remember the fallen makes and marques that are now highly collectible. Much like the FBI and the CIA, we will...
The Ultimate Chevrolet Avalanche (Cadillac Escalade EXT) Buyer's Guide
19 Jan 2022, 13:46 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / So, you like the lines of the new electric Silverado? What if I told you the same abilities are offered by an ingenious pair of twins from 2001? For full journalistic disclosure I bought my 2005 Avalanche new in 04, loaded with every option off...
How the GM W Body Evolved From Embarrassment to Super Car in Only Twenty Years
17 Jan 2022, 18:24 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / GM has a history of killing their best models at the peak of their performance and popularity. No other chassis exemplifies this more than the ubiquitous W Body. For some reason, GM thought RWD cars were too reliable and comfortable for the worl...
What Is a Distributor and How Are They Tuned?
17 Jan 2022, 16:46 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Before transistors and computers, your spark plugs needed to know when to dance. A simple device in theory, they hold the keys to your excitement or frustration where angels fear to tread. Follow along as we learn how spark arrives at just the righ...
How To Choose the Perfect Torque Converter for Your Automatic Transmission
11 Jan 2022, 09:44 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / For cars that only have two pedals, its time to make driving great again. Let’s make use of the scientific method along with a few dollars to optimize your driving experiences! OK, for all you rich people with single or even dual-clutch t...
How Will Historians Judge the Third Generation Camaro/Firebird?
11 Jan 2022, 08:51 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Something new was brewing at GM in the fall of 1981. Riding high on the promises of fuel injection and efficiency, the 3rd generation Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird eclipsed all competitors by reigning supreme for a decade For full discl...
How To Navigate the Deadly Highways of Florida
11 Jan 2022, 08:31 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Either you are here because of lockdown or because you lost your passport. Either way, you should read this before reading it again in order to avoid the madness of the Sunshine State. There is an island on the Georgia border that has been subju...
How To Choose the Best Camshafts for Your Daily Driver
7 Jan 2022, 08:52 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Every four-stroke engine has at least two valves per cylinder, so its time you make those valves do your bidding. A new camshaft will unlock power you never thought possible, so let’s learn the basics in order to make an informed decision. ...
Why Carburetors Are Making a Comeback
6 Jan 2022, 08:26 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Leave your laptop at home, because its time to embrace simplicity and reliability in our ever-connected world. Still the mainstay in the developing world, there are countless advantages offered by new models arriving this year. As we enter 2022,...
The Ultimate Chevrolet K5 Blazer Buyer’s Guide
5 Jan 2022, 16:53 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / For those of us who value practicality and style, there is only one logical form of 4WD transportation. Because everything else is an imitation, we’ve compiled the finer points of these capable and comfortable SUVs The year was 1969, and G...
Which Cadillac CTS Is Right for You?
5 Jan 2022, 08:06 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / It only takes one car to save a brand, so which model CTS fits your budget and your sensibilities? Let’s see where price, style, and power intersect to land an American supercar in your collection. Once the Christmas clutter was cleaned, ...