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A design sketch for the Thunderdome exhibit. Photos courtesy National Corvette Museum unless otherwise noted. The sinkhole that opened in February of 2014 beneath the Skydome at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been permanently sealed and the Skydome structure repaired. While it was visible, however, it Read more
Leigh (L) and Leslie Keno with a few of their cars. Image courtesy Keno Brothers Auctions. If you’ve watched Antiques Roadshow on PBS, chances are good you’ve seen the detail-obsessed Keno Brothers in action, pointing out the key differences between a $500 faux Chippendale table and a multimillion-dollar original. Raised Read more
George Berejik, circa 2004. Hemmings file photos. We’re sad to report that we’ve just learned of the recent passing of George Berejik, a very respected name in the world of Oldsmobile drag racing. George was an Oldsmobile dealer in Needham, Massachusetts, for more than 30 years, and started out as Read more
In 1955, Chevrolet debuted a new V-8 engine that gave the Corvette a much-needed infusion of horsepower, while also adding scoot to the full-size Bel Air. In the six decades since, the small-block Chevy has powered everything from family sedans to race cars to street rods, many of which were Read more
The vehicles are kinda small in this photo of the Hatfield Marine Science Center on Yaquina Bay, which we came across on Oregon State University’s Flickrstream, but the photo is plenty large enough to pick out some details. OSU didn’t supply a date, but we’re all experts at narrowing down Read more
Ford’s third-generation Mustang was built from 1979 through 1993, meaning that used examples remain somewhat plentiful. Low-mileage and relatively unaltered V-8 third-gens are a rare find, however, which is why this 37,000-mile 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 caught our eye. Yes, we know the wheels are from a 1991 Mustang, Read more
Photos by Darin Schnabel, courtesy RM Sotheby’s. The Shelby American G.T. 350R was created with a singular purpose in mind: transform the image of the Ford Mustang from “sporty car” into “proven race winner.” With a limited budget and tight deadline, Shelby American’s Venice, California, team managed just that, delivering Read more
Lime Rock Park track map, showing the planned improvements. Image courtesy Lime Rock Park. Opened in the spring of 1957, Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park has long been the center of road racing in the Northeast, thanks to its proximity to New York City and Boston (and Bennington, too). In 2008, Read more
Charger III photos via Chrysler handouts. When it first came out, the Dodge Charger III concept car drew a lot of comparisons to the Chevrolet Corvette, which was only natural, given the fact that it was a two-seater with a good amount of tech infused into it and those curvy Read more
Photos by author. In theory, I was supposed to be on vacation; a long overdue escape from the ceaseless to-do list at home, the cries of a vintage car fleet waiting to emerge from a long Northeast winter, and a respite from the adventurous life of a Hemmings editor before Read more