Big Blocks On a Budget
April 30, 2015
By Greg Ingold / Originally Published March 13, 2015 / Hagerty The big-block engine is legendary in the muscle car world, and there aren’t many things more awe-inspiring than popping the hood of some classic American iron and marveling at the feat of simply fitting that massive V-8 between the fenders. If that sight doesn’t stimulate the ...
5 Sweet Malaise Era Cars
February 26, 2015
By Grant Stoecker / Originally Published January 23, 2015 / Hagerty The Malaise era was the antithesis of the muscle car heyday that existed merely a year before its start in 1973. It was a dark period characterized best by underwhelming engines, EPA restrictions, and questionable styling- the only pleasure found in the fact that you could ...
Mouth Watering Match-Ups: the Ford GT and the Corvette C7.R
February 13, 2015
“My proudest moments are beating Ferrari for the World Championship in 1965, and working with Ford to win Le Mans in 1966 and 1967.” – Carroll Shelby On June 19, 1966, after turning over their racing program to Carroll Shelby, Ford did the unthinkable by finishing 1-2-3 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, crushing the ...
Top Five Performance Car Steals
December 30, 2014
By Rob Sass / Originally Published December 2, 2014 / Hagerty During the holiday season, everyone is looking for a bargain. Here are five of our favorite vintage performance cars, all priced at less than a modestly-equipped Chevy Cruze: 1. 1968–74 AMC Javelin: The first-generation Mustang fastback is perhaps one of the best-looking pony cars around. The ...
The Five Cars We’re Most Thankful For
November 26, 2014
By Rob Sass / Originally Published November 26, 2013 / Hagerty 1964 ½-66 Ford Mustang: The original pony car celebrates its 50th anniversary next year with the introduction of an all-new and promising version, but for classic car fans, it’s the first generation car we give thanks for. Whether as an inexpensive six-cylinder hard top or a Shelby ...
Tech Tips from Capp’s Hot Rods: Steering Column Troubleshooting and Repair
November 20, 2014
A customer pulled into my shop with his ’65 Big Block Corvette. He was having issues with the steering and wanted me to replace the steering box. First, I looked under the hood and noticed that the steering coupling, normally referred to as a “rag joint” was damaged. Generally, this is caused by considerable misalignment. Next, I ...
Man Reunited with Stolen Jaguar After 46 Years
September 25, 2014
In May 1968, Ivan Schneider was a successful trial lawyer in Manhattan when his Jaguar XK-E convertible went missing. Over 46 years later, Schneider will soon be reunited with the iconic British roadster. The classic car was found and seized by US Customs and Border Patrol agents earlier this month. It was in a shipping container bound for the Netherlands, and ...
After a childhood filled with cars, passion runs deep for Cadillac owner
September 17, 2014
By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published July 15, 2014 / Hagerty Dr. Joe Roglieri, vice president of the Capital District Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, is a true car enthusiast. Growing up, he was so influenced by automobiles that he even remembers cars that his father owned when he was a toddler. Among his treasures: ...
Auburn Spring Proves the Classic Car Market is Booming
August 21, 2014
Interest in America’s classic car market is running high, and in May over 20,000 car enthusiasts set an attendance record at Auctions America’s Auburn Spring event in Auburn, Indiana. Attendees included many first-time bidders, and bidders from seven countries and thirty-eight states. In fact, over one-fourth of the bidders were bidding at the auction for the first time. Over 770 vehicles crossed ...
Five Things That Will Kill Your Classic Car
May 8, 2014
By Rob Sass / Originally Published April 11, 2014 / Hagerty Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers. In fact, many are anvil-tough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel and very little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by ...
Design Analysis: First Generation Ford Mustang (1964½-1973)
March 27, 2014
By Yoav Gilad / Originally Published February 25, 2014 / Hagerty Editor’s Note: this analysis primarily considers the 1964½-1968 Mustang Regardless of whether you measure success in terms of sales, accolades, fans, buzz or the competition’s response, the first Mustang was an undeniable success. It was the perfect car at the perfect moment for an ...
Muscle Cars are Making a Comeback with Record Sale Prices
February 13, 2014
Classic cars always fluctuate in value, but it seems that American muscle cars are finally on the way up again. Back in the early 2000s, the muscle car segment was booming. Unfortunately, the economic downturn hit, and in 2008 vintage car values crashed. Muscle car values fell particularly hard. After posting the most significant gains, ...
