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Slow Hand, Fast Ride
Rock and roll music and cool cars have always gone hand-in-hand. This is not just a cliché; when you think about it, these two important aspects of Americana really were intertwined into our history.
Automotive manufacturing was stalled during the World War II years, and after the war was over and economic times were good the industry started to take off once again. The 1950s were extraordinary times, and this was an era that produced some of the most memorable classic cars.
It is also the decade during which rock and roll got its start. So when you picture young people going to the drive-in or the malt shop in their cars you can hear Chuck Berry or Elvis playing in your head.
Then came the 60s, and the music was ratcheted up to another level. One of the guitar legends that emerged during this decade was Eric Clapton. Many classic car fans grew up listening to Clapton both as a solo artist and with super groups such as Cream and The Yardbirds.
What you may not know is that Eric Clapton is an aficionado of classic Ferraris, and he recently added a very special one-off Ferrari to his collection: the Ferrari SPC-12 EPC, a car that cost an estimated $4.75 million.
Ferrari is known to be willing to make any modifications that customers are interested in as long as they are in a position to pay the price, and this one was tailor-made to Clapton’s specifications. In fact, it even has his initials woven into the car’s name as the “EPC” stands for Eric Patrick Clapton.
This car is truly one-of-a-kind, at its core a regular Ferrari 458 Italia with stylistic changes to give it more of a classic look.
Eric Clapton is larger-than-life as a rock star, and with the Ferrari SPC-12 EPC he certainly has a car to match his legendary stature.
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2012 Russo & Steele Monterey Auction
It has been a long winter for classic car fans, but spring has finally sprung and as the weather warms up and the foliage comes into bloom a lot of classic car events will blossom as well.
Early in the spring is the time to scour the calendar and decide which collector car auctions, cruises, and shows you will attend during the summer months. A lot of these events are very much in demand so you have to make plans early to be sure that you are well accommodated, and it is actually a lot of fun to make arrangements and count down the days until the big road trip.
Dodge Challenger Then and Now
As a well-respected car that has lasted through generations, the Dodge Challenger has endured its fair share of changes over the years. So how is it different now? Let’s take a look.
The first model, the 1970 Dodge Challenger, came with a whopping eight body styles, including convertible and hardtop versions, both with two doors. A variety of engine options was available for those who craved a little extra speed with this muscle car. Additionally, a dual exhaust could be had on some models. Four different hood styles were offered, though the standard 
style was almost flat, except for the small peak that ran down the center of the hood. For a flashier model, metallic paint colors were available alongside their flat color options. The 1970 Dodge Challenger (standard) featured a 225 cubic inch engine with a three-speed manual transmission.
1958 Plymouth Fury
As one of the most famous movie cars, the 1958 Plymouth Fury has an intimidating look that causes people to turn heads to this day. Stephen King brought extra fame to the car in his book Christine, which later adapted into a movie. In the story, Christine is the name of a possessed vehicle that takes over her owner, Arnie.
When the car was released, it came with a price tag of $3,032, making it the most expensive Plymouth for that model year. The V8 engine that produced 225 horsepower at 4,400 rpm. The two door hardtop had a three speed manual transmission. Only 5,303 units were produced, which was significantly fewer than 
the previous model year.
1967 Chevelle
As one of the most popular classic cars, the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is highly sought-after among car enthusiasts. Both the coupe and convertible versions are popular. The 1967 model had a slightly more aggressive look than the previous year’s model because of a reworked bumper. in this post, we’ll take a look at the classic Chevrolet.
5 Fastest Muscle Cars
5 Fastest Muscle Cars: The Muscle Car Club has reported that Muscle Car Review Magazine has compiled a list of the top 50 fastest muscle cars. Of course, the list is too long to include here, but we will share the top 5 fastest muscle cars and a few interesting tidbits about each. The ranks are according to their speed at the quarter mile elapsed times. Take a look below:
5) 1970 Chevelle SS 454- topping out at 107 mph at the quarter mile, this model had a 4-speed transmission and a 450 horsepower rating. This muscle car could go 0-60 in about 6 seconds, and a quarter mile in just over 13 seconds. It was available as a coupe or a convertible.
Loss Of A Legend
The automotive world is mourning the loss of a great innovator today, after news of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s death broke yesterday. He was 76. Best known for designing the Porsche 911, he will be a celebrated auto designer for generations to come. His road to automotive fame began when he was born in December 1935, the son of Ferry Porsche, the luxury car company’s founder. His grandfather was even responsible for the first Volkswagen Beetle.
As a youth, he pursued an education in design, but was “kicked out,” he later said, from the prestigious school. In 1957, he began working at Porsche, and the Porsche 911 was born when he was a mere 25 years old.
1953 Cadillac Series 62 Eldorado
In the 50s and 60s the selection was smaller than it is right now, and this was certainly a good thing for the Detroit Big Three. When it came to luxury, Cadillac and Lincoln occupied a particular spot above the rest, but you had to decide if you were looking for sporty pizzazz or luxurious comfort.
This could be a difficult decision, but one thing that you find when you look into the history of automotive marketing is that the manufacturers were more than willing to develop new niches.
The Chevy Corvair
When you are a kid in grade school people will make fun of you if you copy what someone else is doing with the schoolyard chant of “monkey see, monkey do.”
However, when it comes to automobile manufacturing mimicking the success of others is simply good business.
When you look at the history of the industry you find that many vehicles that we have come to know and love were “inspired” shall we say by a model produced by another company that had great success.
