My dad opened a Willys (that’s Will-is, not Will-eze) dealership in 1952 in New Ulm, Minnesota. Prior to ‘52, the brand was known as the original mass producer of the military Jeep, and later, Jeep trucks, station wagons and the Jeepster. The Bantam company in PA gets credit for the first Jeep prototype, but it...
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Reader’s Rides: 1961 “Bullet Bird” and 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II
Kimberly Wahl’s 1961 “Bullet Bird” Our intrepid reporter and photographer Bill Ross found Kimberly and Adam Wahl’s beautiful car collection at the Hagley Museum this year. Adam and Kim are from Hockessin, Delaware, and in 2015, Adam flew down to Florida to attend the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee. He had intended to add a muscle...
Reader’s Rides: Jaden Newcomer’s ‘65 Chevy C-10
As car show season comes to a close, it’s time to reminisce about the weekends past and sharing our cars with many enthusiasts. At every show, old car buddies would gather, set up their folding chairs and talk about subjects that your parents told you to never discuss in public. You know, politics, the economy...
Muscle Cars Throughout History
By Joe McCollough Muscle cars were fast, sleek cars marketed at affordable prices. Although muscle cars didn’t have an advanced suspension or brake system, they were fast and sturdy. Most muscle cars were powered by a V8 engine. Playing to the ideals of masculinity and power, American car companies produced many muscle cars starting in...
Younger Generation of Classic Car Enthusiasts, New Technology Pave Road for New Business Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2021 For media inquiries, contact: Juan Torres 909-978-6722 | juant@sema.org Editor’s Note: Images for this press release are available here. Younger Generation of Classic Car Enthusiasts, New Technology Pave Road for New Business Opportunities — Restoring older vehicles with modern-day parts and amenities is on the rise, according to new...