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    by Published on 05-08-2010 01:25 PM

    By: William Kelly

    There are just a handful of classic cars that just about anyone will immediately recognize and the 1957 Chevy Bel Air is one of them. From the classic tail fins to the hooded headlights this model is as much an American icon as parades and apple pie. While the term '57 Chevy has come to be used as a catchall phrase for that model year, as though there were just one model, there were actually several different variations of note. It's interesting to consider that the boys at Chevy wanted to see a totally new design for the 1957 model year. Production problems and setbacks caused them to use the 1955 model design as a base one more time. Imagine how close we were to never seeing this model!


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    by Published on 05-08-2010 01:22 PM

    By: William Kelly

    With the introduction of the Ford Mustang in the middle of 1964 there was a nation wide sensation. This was of course due to the nature of the car design however the manner in which the media was handled and the marketing blitz that took place before, during, and after the official launch. A huge turnout in positive newspaper reviews, numbering the thousands, and an appearance as the Official Pace Car of the 1964 Indianapolis 500 coupled with an attractive purchase price of around $2,300 launched the Mustang into the American automotive limelight.

    1965 was the first full official year of production of the Mustang.

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    by Published on 05-08-2010 11:59 AM

    By: Robert Hunt

    For as long as I can keep in mind individuals have thought of the mustang as an icon for power. Since then there has been numerous idea automobiles, particular editions, and modified Mustangs which were introduced into production. Most of the Ford Mustang variants use the identical mustang parts and to the patron who has no concept about automobiles, they offer only slight variations from the original. Whether or not you want restoration , efficiency , and even technical assist on your Mustang car or Mustang parts, it is all available at the touch of a button from your private computer.
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    by Published on 03-19-2010 04:03 PM
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    Museum Acquires “Star Car”

    Betty White’s custom-ordered 1977 Cadillac Seville on display now.

    The AACA Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition of the personal car of actress and television icon, Betty White. This car, acquired by the Museum last year, was owned by the actress for 25 years and appeared on-air in a two-part episode of TV series, “Mama’s Family.”
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    by Published on 03-03-2010 04:43 PM

    Hobby Auto Restoration: Primer and Sanding
    A few years ago, my family and I restored a 1976 Camaro. We started with a rusty, dented 76 body, bought out of a junkyard with a running motor for two hundred dollars. From there, we replaced the original front clip with a 1970 1/2 Rally Sport front and also welded on a 1973 tail end. If you are unfamiliar with this ear of Camaro, 1970 1/2 through 1973 are almost identical. Other than the front and rear, the rest of the body did not change much from those three years to the 1976 either.
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