Classic Nation

Trolling A Scammer Who Tried To Sell Me A Classic Mustang

by Evan March 8 2013

Over on the Classifieds section of the Classic Nation website I often see cars that look solid and are being offered at a reasonable price. Every now and then I see some really great deals on project cars. But - it's rare to stumble on something that looks like…

To Blast or to Dip: The Classic Car Restoration Dilemma

by Evan March 6 2013

To blast or to dip a classic car is a topic that is often hotly debated despite the fact that the decision is rather straight- forward if you have your facts in order and know the condition of your car. Many people get lost in this particular argument thinking…

1969 Boss 494 Mustang - The Real Thing

by Evan February 18 2013

Here's a Mustang that I never knew existed. It's a 1969 that was build for Mario Andretti to race in the Can AM series, and featured an all aluminum 494 engine. This was excellently built by Bodie Stroud, and it's one of the most impressive Mustang's I ever…

Craigslist Find of the Day - 1964 Malibu for $4500

by Evan February 5 2013

If you've ever considered buying a '64 Chevelle/Malibu, you'll want to take a look at this one that's for sale in Kent, WA.  It seems…

What is the ideal wheel for a classic car?

by Nick February 4 2013

When resurrecting a classic car, there are several flavors of builds that are popular options. From pro touring, to pro street; original to period correct, each style has something different to offer it's respective auto culture. One of the distinguishing factors between each style is the wheel choice. It…

Which of these 5 cars is the best muscle car?

by Evan February 4 2013

Ask a couple people what their favorite muscle car is, and you're likely to get a couple different answers. Some prefer straight-line raw power, while others prefer a muscular design. Here are 5 cars that we think are worthy of being on a list. Give them a quick look…

What year Chevelle is your favorite?

by Evan January 22 2013

If you like Chevys, you probably love the Chevelle. Each year Chevelle from '64-70 are all pretty distinct. Which year is your absolute favorite Chevelle? Here's a 1964 Chevelle (convertible). You'll notice the flat grille and short boxy body.  …

Is this the meanest 1961 Buick Skylark you have ever seen?

by Evan January 22 2013

This beautiful 1961 Buick Skylark belongs to Royce, who is also the man who build this custom car at his home. It's  388 ci SBC engine with a th400 w/Gear Vendor transmission. That giant thing sticking off the top of the engine? Oh, thats a 8-71 Hampton Blower.  …

Meet the SWEET Pro-Touring OverClock Camaro [VID]

by Evan January 14 2013

If you've ever built a car in your garage, you can appreciate Justin Smith's dedication to this '67 Camaro project that he started in 2003. Taking over 8 years to complete, it's easy to see that the worksmanship was meticulous. Here's the rundown: 500 HP with a 6 speed…

Cherry '67 Mustang Coupe

by Evan January 14 2013

The 1967 Ford Mustang couple is one of the all time classic pony cars. Because of the availability of many aftermarket companies who still produce reporduction parts, these are relatively ideal to restore. Here is a great looking '67 with what looks to be GT trimings.

Which 60's Camaro is your favorite?

by Evan January 8 2013

If you're a Chevy fan, chances are you like Camaros. They were some of the baddest muscle cars in the late 60's. 1967 through 1970 Camaros are all very sought after by collectors and owners alike.  This 67' Camaro looks great…

On another level... OCD Custom's 60' Buick Convertible!

by Nick January 6 2013

It is true, there are a ton of great custom cars out there. Many are built to better than new specs, where attention is paid to all panel alignments, body gaps, and overall part fittent, while other cars are just "put together". Then, there are a few cars that…

This Custom 68 Roadrunner is sure to Impress!

by Evan December 28 2012

This red beauty is a 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner. She's got a 440 with a Tremic 5 speed transmission. There are plenty of custom touches as well. But noting can do this car justice quite as well as seeing it and listening to it run.

Is the 57' Chevrolet Bel Air better than the 55' and 56'?

by Evan December 28 2012

The 57' Chevrolet Bel Air is certainly more sought after by collectors, but I'm a fan of all three classic designs. To a completely untrained eye they look quite similar. Most Chevy fans (and classic car enthusiasts in general) can quickly spot the difference between all three years of…

The Rare and Elusive 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

by Evan December 27 2012

Fewer cars are more regarded as the best classic sports car ever made as is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Having only been produced from 1962-1964 and numbering only 39 cars ever produced, you can imagine that the handful of these remaining cars can draw upwards of 10 million…

Which of these 5 classic cars is your favorite and why?

by Evan December 26 2012

These 5 cars are pretty amazing and anyone would be so happy to own one of them. So, which one of these is your favorite car and why?

Which Classic Car Websites are your Favorite?

by Evan December 6 2012

Hey gear heads; Which classic car websites are your favorite? Most of us enjoy looking at pictures, participating in tech talk with others, and sourcing the best spots to buy and sell cars & parts. We are working on a big list of the best sites, and we…

Pro Touring Vintage Camaro

by Evan December 5 2012

Here's a beautiful pro touring build of a classic Camaro. I'm not sure what this beauty has under the hood, but judging from these modern black wheels, I'm taking a guess that this entire car has been gone through and modernized. …

The Ronster Mustang; too custom or bad ass?

by Evan November 30 2012

Several years ago, the boys over at Mustangs Plus started working on a pretty unique idea. They wanted to build a roadster mustang, so they took an already damaged couple and brought it back to life. Then - they started hacking it up and added some metal and…

Muscle Car 1963 Chevy Impala SS

by Evan November 16 2012

A Classic Nation member Mike added pictures of what I assume are of his own 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS setup with a muscle car stance. The car is wrapped in a beautiful purple color, American Racing Torq Thrust IIs, and has a chrome hood scoop for sucking in as…