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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!?
How To Start a Budget C3 Corvette Build: Body Basics
How To Start a Budget C3 Corvette Build: Body Basics

27 Dec 2021, 16:41 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / They look amazing in any situation, but fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Because they aren’t like anything else on the road, we have a bit of advice to help you make an informed decision. Corvette’s 3rd generation reigned fr...

 
What Makes the Buick Roadmaster the Best American Wagon?
What Makes the Buick Roadmaster the Best American Wagon?

24 Dec 2021, 08:27 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / After a decade of daily driving this living room on wheels, nothing built before or after comes close to the character and quality of the last long roof B-body. After my adventures hot-rodding a trio of Rivieras, I wanted a project that would ne...

 
How England Lost Their Luxury Brands
How England Lost Their Luxury Brands

23 Dec 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Long before Brexit, the United Kingdom tried to preserve the independence of their automakers. This is how a century of solidarity was dismantled to be reborn and discovered by a new generation of fans. As an American, the notion of anything ele...

 
Why the Air Force Will Never Forget Black Sunday
Why the Air Force Will Never Forget Black Sunday

22 Dec 2021, 13:16 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Ploiesti, Romania was home to Hitler’s oil refineries, so it seemed like an easy target of opportunity. However, the details of Operation Tidal Wave played out like a comedy of errors that should never be forgotten The Summer of ‘43...

 
What Makes the NASCAR Next Generation Cup Car So Divisive?
What Makes the NASCAR Next Generation Cup Car So Divisive?

21 Dec 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Something big is heading to Daytona, and the eyes of the motoring world are anticipating a revival in popularity for America’s greatest spectator sport. Will the 7th generation Cup Car finally push NASCAR into the 21st century, or alienate th...

 
Consumer Electronics Show 2022: What To See & Where To Go
Consumer Electronics Show 2022: What To See & Where To Go

21 Dec 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / As we wind down the final days of this strange year, the world’s top automakers are heading to Las Vegas. With the eyes of the world upon them, we’ve compiled a wish list for your perusal. The Consumer Electronics Show is one of the ...

 
Every Porsche Fan Needs to Experience the Brumos Collection
Every Porsche Fan Needs to Experience the Brumos Collection

21 Dec 2021, 08:28 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Peter Gregg dominated endurance racing in the 70s, and the empire he built has become a Mecca for motorsports fans from all walks of life. More than a museum, the collection hosts an ever-changing display of performance and style for all ages A ...

 
Twenty Years With a 2002 Camaro SS: The Ultimate Review
Twenty Years With a 2002 Camaro SS: The Ultimate Review

16 Dec 2021, 09:17 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Study hard in high school and you will be rewarded with scholarships. A normal person would use the cash on books and tuition, but you need basic transportation. That’s why a new Camaro is always a smart idea! The year was 2001 and I was ...

 
Why Honda & Acura Can't Fix Their Shaky V6
Why Honda & Acura Can't Fix Their Shaky V6

15 Dec 2021, 09:26 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Sometimes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. So, what happens when one of the world’s largest automakers is caught between a rock and a hard place? A few weeks back I changed the spark plugs and ignition coils on my friend&r...

 
How To Keep Cognitive Dissonance From Ruining Your Daily Driver
How To Keep Cognitive Dissonance From Ruining Your Daily Driver

15 Dec 2021, 08:31 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Stress and depression love to creep in around this time of year, and your car shouldn’t be their invitation. That’s why we have a patented method to preserve your smiles per gallon For full journalistic disclosure, I don’t drin...

 
How Turbochargers Helped the Allies Win World War II
How Turbochargers Helped the Allies Win World War II

14 Dec 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / You won’t win any races if you are out of breath, so that’s why aviation and automakers embraced forced induction to win the second World War Somehow my grandfather survived 31 missions over Nazi Germany. As Lead Navigator of the Mi...

 
Why the 1999 Buick Riviera Silver Arrow Was the End of an Era
Why the 1999 Buick Riviera Silver Arrow Was the End of an Era

13 Dec 2021, 16:57 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Massive luxury coupes were the sleds of our fathers and now the nostalgia of such excess has been lost by every automaker. Let’s see what made this Buick Flagship more than just a historic name. High school in 2002 meant a parking lot fill...

 
A New Shelby Series II Is the Ultimate Christmas Gift
A New Shelby Series II Is the Ultimate Christmas Gift

10 Dec 2021, 16:40 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Carroll Shelby never stopped ruling the streets, and his last production roadster has stood the test of time. Thanks to an enigmatic rocket scientest, you too can party like its 1999. By the mid 90’s, Mr. Shelby should have been retired....

 
How the Silent Service Is Adapting to Putin's Superweapons
How the Silent Service Is Adapting to Putin's Superweapons

10 Dec 2021, 09:07 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Growing up on an island in Florida, every trip to the mainland involves crossing the Intracoastal Waterway. The marshes are wide and loaded with alligators, but something more sinister lurks just a few miles north The two largest dry-docks in th...

 
What Went Wrong With Porsche's VW Hostile Takeover?
What Went Wrong With Porsche's VW Hostile Takeover?

8 Dec 2021, 17:02 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Family ties are tested during the holidays, so is it time for a shakeup in Lower Saxony? Porsche going public would allow for more innovation, so Stuttgart could be a nice addition to your portfolio At the beginning of last month, we reported th...

 
How To Make Your Mustang More Predictable in 2022
How To Make Your Mustang More Predictable in 2022

8 Dec 2021, 09:37 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Ford fans face the wrath of popular culture when it comes to car control. Mustangs losing control has become a sad stereotype for their owners, so let's find a way to make a great car even better. Nothing compares to the iconic sounds and s...

 
America's Top 5 Driving Adventures for Spring 2022
America's Top 5 Driving Adventures for Spring 2022

8 Dec 2021, 08:50 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Life is a journey instead of a destination, and it's about to get much colder for us in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, we have picked five incredible American drives to help you look forward to a warm Spring. Because tourists rarely ve...

 
How a Weekend With Wide Open Baja Will Change Your Life
How a Weekend With Wide Open Baja Will Change Your Life

5 Dec 2021, 08:30 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Spend a weekend south of the border and gain a new understanding of how off-road racing really works. This is how a 3-day excursion becomes memory that last a lifetime. The dream of a veteran Baja winner was to offer an experience unlike any oth...

 
Drag Racing Essentials 101: Welcome to the Track
Drag Racing Essentials 101: Welcome to the Track

3 Dec 2021, 08:47 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / At first glance, racing in a straight line seems simple. However, there are hundreds of variables to consider as your car approaches the lights. Because there is ample opportunity for embarrassment and calamity, come along for a brief introduction ...

 
Tesla Unveils Kid-Sized Cyberquad With Impressive Details
Tesla Unveils Kid-Sized Cyberquad With Impressive Details

2 Dec 2021, 17:56 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Just in time for the Holidays, Elon and his team have whipped up the perfect stocking stuffer. For $1,900, your child will be the envy of the neighborhood. The latest Tesla accessory follows in the footsteps of their previous efforts. Only a ha...

 

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