Classic Nation

I came across a cool classic car video with lots of hot rod and muscle car pictures. These are always fun to watch!

Getting ready for the new year? Plan on attending what is quickly becoming the best yearly car show ever. The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) is holding their 38th annual national event in Louisville, Kentucky on August 2-5 of 2007. This event is the biggest automotive participation event in the world. There is a swap meet, awards, and fun for everyone. Check out the NSRA website for more information. As always, we will be covering this event, so look for the pictures in August!

The first Goodguys car show this year comes from Orange County this year at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center in Costa Mesa, CA on March 10, 11, 2007. This event will feature all types of classic cars and trucks. For more details, visit the Goodguys site.

Ever since I can remember, I have been a huge fan of classic cars; particularly classic Mustangs. When I was a teenager (not too long ago) I saved up enough money and I began looking to purchase my first car. I knew what I wanted. A 1967 Mustang; either a coupe or a fastback. I looked at a few before my dad came across this picture in the Wheel Deals.

It didn’t look like much, but my dad showed me the picture and said he would stop by and take a look. I remember talking to him right after high school basketball, and he told me the car was in VERY good shape, and was a great deal. I told him if he thought it was good, go ahead and get it (with my cash). He did!

I remember being so excited for the next few days, although I could barely contain myself because I wouldn’t have the opportunity to go out and see it until the next weekend when we were to pick it up. As I pulled up to the car for the first time, I was overwhelmed with joy! It was so much better than the picture showed! The color on the 67 mustang was a very light blue, called frost turquoise (I would later find that this color was only offered in 1967).

The story on the car is this: It had been sitting in a garage since 1984 - started only a few times since then. The guy who we bought it from had stored it after his mother died. It had been hers - she was a grandma! She bought the car from the original owner - a lady from the Seattle area.

The Mustang had the original 289 V8 4.6 Liter with the 2 barrel carb. It was pretty much stock except for duel glass packs were put on the factory duel exhaust. The rumble from those packs really sounds great!

Since I purchased the car I have changed out the wheels, opting for classic slotted mag wheels. I have also done some very minor repairs.

Ever wonder what the fastest classic muscle cars are? Well, the people at Muscle Car Ranch put together a little list detailing just that! Put your knowledge to the test; Which was faster? The 1966 Corvette 427 or the 1966 Cobra 427?

If you guessed the Cobra - you are right. It has the fastest quarter mile time of the era (12.2 @ 118 MPH) and comes second on the list just behind the 1997 Dodge Viper. Sorry all you corvette fans. Your 1966 427 Vette is close, but not quite fast enough with a 12.8 quarter mile time at 112.

Is your car on the list?