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Corvair Preservation Foundation Museum gets new name and new recognition

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The Corvair Preservation (CFP) Museum, which has been in operation since 2016 and located in Glenarm, Illinois, on the historic Route 66, has been officially recognized by General Motors as the official Corvair museum for North America.

Glenarm, IL – The Corvair Preservation (CFP) Museum, which has been in operation since 2016 and located in Glenarm, Illinois, on the historic Route 66, has been officially recognized by General Motors as the official Corvair museum for North America.

“It is with

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Car of the Week: 1969 Shelby GT500 Updated

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Out of “Respec” is a 1969 Shelby GT500 restoration with a modern twist.

I’ve known George Huisman for 20-plus years. In fact, I recall sitting in his office back in early 2007 when he announced startup plans for his latest Mustang project. George’s company, Classic Design Concepts (“CDC,” as it’s referred to within the automotive industry, classicdesignconcepts.com), was in the initial pre-production startup phase to produce a limited number of 1967 Mustang GTs using the … Read the rest

Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

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Old Cars features a reader’s throwback 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS.

Lawrence Weiner was like many of us who always regretted letting the “one” get away. Lawrence decided to do something about it and made sure the second time around would be the charm with his impressive fountain of youth ’67 Camaro.

This is what Lawrence had to say about his stunning Bowtie…

“In the spring 1969, I purchased a low mile, bone stock 1967 Camaro SS350 from the original owner

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Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk

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Old Cars features a reader’s 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk that he liberated from the barn it had resided in for over 32 years.

Steven Barker is the lucky recipient of his grandfather’s Silver Hawk. He also gets kudos for finally being the one to set the poor Studebaker free from its barn existence.

This is the story as told by Steven…

“My grandfather’s 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk had been sitting in a barn for 32 years. It had interior damage … Read the rest

Hilton Head Island Concours d’ Elegance taps 1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster as ‘Best of Show’

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1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster takes top prize at 2022 Hilton Head Island Concours d’ Elegance.

1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster owned by Mr. Robert S. Jepson, Jr. of Savannah, Georgia taking home “Best of Show.”
Hilton Head Island Concours d’ Elegance

Hilton Head Island, SC – The 20th anniversary exhibition of automobiles, airplanes, watercraft and more announces 2022 winners with the 1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster owned by Mr. Robert S. Jepson, Jr. of Savannah, Georgia taking home “Best of Show.” … Read the rest

To Detroit in an Electra

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A roadtrip of a lifetime in a 1960 Buick Electra 225

Story and photos by Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan’s 1960 Buick Electra 225 convertible and Ryan Richards’ 1968 Dodge Polara convertible as they set out for Detroit, after a stop at the Lincoln Motel in Chandler, Okla., and its great, old sign.

My big summer adventure began when my friend, Ryan Richards, said, “Have you heard about the big Lambda Car Club International’s (LCCI) Detroit Invitational Car Show that is … Read the rest