Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda convertible. Photo by David Newhardt, courtesy Mecum Auctions. Just 11 convertible Hemi ‘Cudas were built by Plymouth for the 1971 model year, and of these, only seven were originally sold in the United States. Two of these seven were equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, and Read more
Like Chicago photographer C. William Brubaker, whose work has shown up many times in our carspotting series, William B. Johnston was interested in capturing the photography of an area (in his case southwestern Oregon) and not the automotive landscapes, but that’s not to say he didn’t succeed at both. For Read more
For years after its introduction, the 1970 Z28 was the high-water mark for many Camaro enthusiasts. The car’s restyling, with its bold Italian sports car influences, (especially in RS trim with the wide-mouth grille, inboard marker lamps and bumperettes) was well received by the public and press. The 1970 edition Read more
Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy RM Auctions. Editor’s Note: While researching the 1948 Tucker 48 that RM Auctions has listed for its upcoming Monterey sale, we discovered that Tucker historian Mike Schutta had already compiled the history of the car, which bears chassis number 1036 and body number 1033, and Read more
Photo courtesy Petersen Museum. Those planning to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, June 19, will be in for a pleasant surprise: For extended hours that run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., admission to the museum is free and even includes a complimentary exhibition Read more
Photo by the author. Once upon a time, I did a story for a magazine about oversized wheels and tires on old cars – that is, talking to owners and seeing whether it was worth the cost. Beyond following the trend, it seems a decent way to firm up the Read more
To comply with U.S. emissions regulations, all Morgan Plus 8 roadsters imported between 1974 and 1992 were converted to run on propane instead of gasoline. Though propane burns cleaner and produces similar power to gasoline, it’s nowhere near as convenient to purchase, which limits the appeal of these modern Plus Read more
To get the full story of the Super Duty 455, as can be found underneath the shaker hood of the 1973 Firebird Formula that appeared in SIA #186, November 2001, writer Jim Dietzler not only got behind the wheel of the Formula for a first-hand report on the engine’s capabilities, Read more
Though best known as a scooter manufacturer, Cushman’s original business was building four-stroke engines for commercial and industrial applications. When the Great Depression created a need for affordable motorized transportation, Cushman began to build scooters around its Husky engine and a legend was born. Throughout the Second World War, Cushman Read more
* Trouble for the one-off magnesium-body 1957 Corvette SS at the recent SVRA Brickyard Invitational, though the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum hasn’t yet said what caused it to start smoking and cut its day short. * America’s own Isle of Man TT? Some of the best motorcycle Read more