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Classics

Some vehicles age like fine wine, others like cheese – Swiss cheese when rust is involved – but no modern means of transportation would exist or be as good if it weren’t for some its long forgotten vehicular forefathers. A classic car or bike never dies if it’s shown the appropriate care.
Jay Leno Shows Off His Rare Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger
Jay Leno Shows Off His Rare Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger

24 Feb 2014, 10:44 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Are you familiar with Don Yenko’s work in the 1960s? The Camaros? The Novas? Great! But did you know that he started modifying Chevrolets by tweaking the second-generation Corvair? Yes, we&...

 
This 1927 Oakland Racer Is a Thing of Beauty
This 1927 Oakland Racer Is a Thing of Beauty

22 Feb 2014, 11:33 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Today's US automotive industry consists of less than 20 automakers, most of which are brands owned by the Detroit 3. Things were quite different 100 years ago, when America was home to more tha...

 
Toyota Celica ST 185 Rally Car for Sale
Toyota Celica ST 185 Rally Car for Sale

21 Feb 2014, 17:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Building up in the success of the GT4 ST 165, the Celica Turbo 4WD ST 185 lived to be Toyota’s representative in its three-year service in WRC, managing to achieve the manufacturer’s cro...

 
1966 Ford GT40 Barn Find Surfaces in California
1966 Ford GT40 Barn Find Surfaces in California

21 Feb 2014, 15:18 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / A rare 1966 Ford GT40 race was recently found in a California garage. Discovered in a pile of junk and boxes by Tom Shaughnessy, the GT40 turned out to be chassis P/1067, the last vehicle to be prod...

 
James Bond Toyota 2000GT Convertible For Sale
James Bond Toyota 2000GT Convertible For Sale

21 Feb 2014, 09:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A James Bond vehicle collection is up for sale and among the iconic cars in the lot is the rare Toyota 2000GT convertible. The Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection has been provided shelter ...

 
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible Going Under the Hammer
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible Going Under the Hammer

20 Feb 2014, 15:11 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The gorgeous 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible you’re about to see below will be auctioned off during Auctions America’s upcoming Fort Lauderdale event next month. Estimated to f...

 
Neglected Toyota Crown Royal Rotting Near Car Museum in China
Neglected Toyota Crown Royal Rotting Near Car Museum in China

20 Feb 2014, 10:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Another Toyota popular car once can now be found collecting dust in China. And the dust in Beijing is the worst kind ever. As opposing to the older Crown kept near a Toyota dealership, this black...

 
The First Mustang Ever Sold Is Still Alive and Roaring
The First Mustang Ever Sold Is Still Alive and Roaring

19 Feb 2014, 15:31 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The iconic Ford Mustang is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary in April, a few months before the sixth-generation pony will go on sale. We already know that the first production 2015 ...

 
This Orange Pearl Chevrolet C10 Truck Is a True Classic
This Orange Pearl Chevrolet C10 Truck Is a True Classic

18 Feb 2014, 15:35 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / For some, 300 horsepower is all they can desire for their car. However, other think that's not enough even if their car is a Chevy C10 truck

 
1963 Chrysler Turbine Car Sounds Like a Jet Plane
1963 Chrysler Turbine Car Sounds Like a Jet Plane

18 Feb 2014, 13:59 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / A little more than 50 years ago Chrysler was busy working on its revolutionary Turbine Car, the only gas turbine-powered vehicle to be tested by consumers. Its engine ran at up to 44,500 rpm, gul...

 
Stanced Toyota 2000GT Cabrio Anyone?
Stanced Toyota 2000GT Cabrio Anyone?

18 Feb 2014, 09:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Although it’s not known by many, the Toyota 2000GT is among the best couple classic sportscars ever made. They’re so rare that the Jaguar E-Type would die of shame sitting next to one. ...

 
Setra Brings Four Vintage Buses to The 2014 Retro Classic Show
Setra Brings Four Vintage Buses to The 2014 Retro Classic Show

18 Feb 2014, 09:33 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / One of Daimler's bus brands will take four vintage vehicles to this year's Retro Classics, one of which is a Mercedes-Benz O 3500 coach with Kässbohrer body and sliding steel sunroof ...

 
1968 Corvette Convertible Timelapse Tear Down
1968 Corvette Convertible Timelapse Tear Down

14 Feb 2014, 12:55 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Restoring a classic car is no easy task, especially when it comes to tearing down the interior or removing the drivetrain. The whole process can last up to a few months, while dismantling an interio...

 
This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Was Built to Leave Porsches Behind
This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Was Built to Leave Porsches Behind

13 Feb 2014, 16:18 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Although Plymouth’s been dead for 12 years now, its iconic musclecars are still around thanks to a large group of Mopar enthusiasts. And it’s not just the Hemi Cudas and the Road Runners...

 
Two Oldschool Slammed Corollas Sharing the Road
Two Oldschool Slammed Corollas Sharing the Road

13 Feb 2014, 15:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With all the awards Toyota gained recently, let’s have a little break and feast our eyes with these two classic Corolla models reborn out of two guys’ passion for JDM cars. Orlando Le...

 
The First Toyota Coaster Minibus Gets Restored
The First Toyota Coaster Minibus Gets Restored

13 Feb 2014, 14:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Toyota Coaster was introduced in 1969 as a 17-passenger minibus sharing its running gear with the Toyota Dyna. Although its now commonly spread through Japan, China and Australia, no one seem to...

 
Gorgeous 1967 Corvette 427 Up for Auction
Gorgeous 1967 Corvette 427 Up for Auction

11 Feb 2014, 12:21 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Yesterday we brought you news about a 1954 Polo White Corvette being auctioned off next month in Fort Lauderdale. Now we're back to report about another Corvette that will cross the block durin...

 
1980 Spotless Toyota FJ 40 Land Cruiser Is Up for Auction
1980 Spotless Toyota FJ 40 Land Cruiser Is Up for Auction

10 Feb 2014, 17:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / It looks like more and more oldschool Toyota FJ 40s are becoming vintage collectables now and if you follow car auctions you can end up having one that looks and goes as if it exited the production ...

 
1965 Ford Mustang 289 Race Car Auctioned for $91K
1965 Ford Mustang 289 Race Car Auctioned for $91K

6 Feb 2014, 16:58 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Earlier today we brought you news of a 1,100 hp Weineck Cobra that was hammered for $83,300 (€61.600) during a recent RM Auctions sale in Paris, France. Now we’re back to report that the ...

 
Jerry Seinfeld Reunites with George Costanza, Takes Him for Coffee in AMC Pacer
Jerry Seinfeld Reunites with George Costanza, Takes Him for Coffee in AMC Pacer

3 Feb 2014, 16:54 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / If you’re a fan of the Seinfeld TV series (1989-1998), than you most certainly enjoy Jerry’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” web series. Season 3 just kicked off last mont...