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  • The 1970 GSX

    The 1970 GSX

    As one of the Top 10 Muscle Cars of All Time, the Buick 1970 GSX has certainly carved its place in American motor history. In the years preceding this particular model, General Motors had limited itself to a 400 cid ...

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  • 5 Fastest Muscle Cars

    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 ...

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  • 7 of the Most Popular Classic Cars

    7 of the Most Popular Classic Cars

    Before buying or selling a classic car, an important factor to consider is its popularity for a number of reasons. Popularity could indicate the odds of selling the car if that is the intention- certainly it is easier to sell ...

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  • The People’s Car

    The People's Car

    Picture a warm summer day, the sun shining bright, with a perfect light breeze to keep the sandy beach just cool enough to walk on. As you take in the waves lapping at your toes, which wiggle happily in the ...

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  • 1970 Pontiac GTO

    1970 Pontiac GTO

    Imagine that today is a beautiful summer morning with the birds chirping, the sun shining, and the neighborhood kids already dragging out the sprinkler. You've taken a moment to enjoy your morning coffee on the porch, soaking in every last ...

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Code Name “Panther”

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 20, 2012 - No comments

The Ford Mustang had an extraordinary impact on the automotive industry after its release in April of 1964.

As you might expect, the other major automobile manufacturers immediately got to work on their versions of a pony car so that they could garner their share of this burgeoning new market.

In 1965 rumors began to circulate about the Chevrolet division of General Motors developing a competitor under the code name “Panther.”

During the summer of 1966 the company held a press conference and they invited members of the automotive journalism community. At this conference they announced that everyone in attendance was automatically a member of the “Society for the Elimination of Panthers from the Automotive World.”

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2012 New York International Auto Show

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 16, 2012 - No comments

When you are into classic cars you inevitably delve into the history of various models that are of interest to you. People who do this often find that some of the most important motor vehicles that have ever been introduced to the buying public debuted at prestigious auto shows around the world.

With this in mind, the Big Apple plays host to an incredible automobile show each and every year, and we would like to draw your attention to the 2012 New York International Auto Show.

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Studebaker: Some History

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 14, 2012 - No comments

When you examine the history of automobile manufacturing in the United States it is very interesting to consider the impact that the motor vehicle had on society.

Imagine a time when there were no automobiles. It can seem like those were the caveman days, but it is all relative. Cars did not start to appear until the end of the 19th century which in a way wasn’t all that long ago.

You might think that this innovation would put a lot of people out of business as motorized vehicles replaced horse-drawn carriages.

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New Orleans British Car Day

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 9, 2012 - No comments

Though we like to focus on classic American cars for the most part, a lot of people are interested in cars from all around the world and as they say, different strokes for different folks.

With this in mind there are some collectors out there who are particularly interested in British cars and motorcycles. If you are one of them or simply someone who has an interest in all types of vehicles you may want to check out the 22nd annual New Orleans British Car Day event.

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Remember Volkswagen The Thing?

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 9, 2012 - No comments

Volkswagen The Thing: If you were around and aware of motor vehicles during the 1970s you may have found yourself perplexed when you saw a strange new animal on the roadways. Here was this vehicle that looked kind of like a small Jeep, with a convertible top and kind of a corrugated body.

You couldn’t help but notice its, well, let’s say “homeliness,” but the Pumpkin Orange or Sunshine Yellow color was certainly hard to miss.

This vehicle that we are referring to is the Volkswagen Thing, but it was only called the Thing in North America. The car was known as Trekker in the United Kingdom and Safari in Mexico, and its generic designation was Volkswagen 181.

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American Muscle: The Oldsmobile 442

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 9, 2012 - No comments

Many fans of professional basketball, especially those who live in the Philadelphia area, look back fondly on the 1982-1983 season. This was the year that the team that was led by the legendary “Dr. J” Julius Irving added an integral piece in the form of dominating center Moses Malone.

Malone went down in basketball history with a simple statement: “Four-Four-Four.” He was predicting that the Sixers would win the NBA Championship with three consecutive four-game playoff series sweeps. He was close to prophetic; the Sixers did win the title, but it took them five games to win the middle series.

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The Henry Ford Museum

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 5, 2012 - No comments

People who are into classic cars understand the importance of the greater Detroit area, and of course the impact that Henry Ford had on the industry cannot be overstated.

With the above in mind, every true automotive enthusiast must visit the Henry Ford Museum at least once in his or her lifetime. And if you have a family, you really owe your children the opportunity to take in all of the history that is housed within this incredible facility.

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Pontiac GTO: Some History

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 5, 2012 - No comments

When you talk about the great American muscle cars of the 1960s and beyond one of the first vehicles that is going to enter the conversation is the Pontiac GTO.

A lot of people have heard of John DeLorean as the founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, the ill-fated luxury car manufacturer of the 1970s. However, DeLorean was long thought of as an automotive design genius before starting his own company.

He was the chief engineer of the Pontiac division of General Motors in the early 1960s and he was instrumental in the design of the GTO along with chassis expert Bill Collins and engine man Russell Gee.

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Top Five Reasons to Buy a Classic Car

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on March 5, 2012 - No comments

Turn Heads

It is quite a kick to drive down the street and see everyone getting whiplash as they notice you passing by in your classic car or truck. You see adults pointing your vehicle out to children and you come out of stores and restaurants to find people gathering around your vehicle with admiration.

Turn The Wrench

You might buy a classic car that is already in perfect condition and fully restored, but even if you do you may want to make modifications and perform maintenance tasks. On the other hand, you may be someone who likes to dig in deeper than that and do the restoration for yourself. Taking on this hobby can be a lot of fun and it can lead to the next reason to buy a classic car.

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Imperial–Chrysler’s Luxury Brand

by fossilcars, classic cars and muscle cars on February 29, 2012 - No comments

For the most part, over the last few decades the classic “big boat” has kind of disappeared from the roadways.

But there was once a time when people would tool around the city and down the highways and byways in big, powerful, comfortable cars that admittedly didn’t go very far on a gallon of gas.

And, it was not uncommon for somebody in the neighborhood to pull down the armrest, lean to the right, and drive the boat with the left hand alone.

One car that would fit the description of the big boat of the classic era was the Imperial, a Chrysler brand.

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