Ringbrothers’ 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Infected
When people think of a muscle car People often think of the original Plymouth 'Cuda from the 1970s. The combination of clean lines and powerful Hemi V-8 engine is unmatched and makes this car the perfect blank canvas for tuners today. Wisconsin-based Ringbrothers, one of the best tuners in the business, recently showed off a 'Cuda that's sure to be polarizing at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Ringbrothers "Infected" 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda – Photo via Centerscene Dubbed "Infected" by Ringbrothers, this 1970 model was finished in bright bubblegum pink. Ringbrothers calls the color "Pinkeye," a not-so-subtle nod to the Hellcat Redeye's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine that powers the car. The engine has 807 horsepower and sends all of its thrust to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted 6-speed manual transmission for better weight distribution. Ringbrothers spent more than 5,600 hours on the build, with much of that time focused on modifying the body. These include lengthening the wheelbase…
AC Cars puts Ace and Ace Bristol back into production
After treating the world in a modern way Taking on the iconic Cobra, AC Cars is currently reviving the Ace, the sports car used by AC and Shelby American for their respective Cobras. AC on Thursday debuted the design of its modern Ace, which the 123-year-old company offers in Ace and Ace Bristol forms. The Hyundai Ace adopts the slimmer grille used on subsequent versions of the original Ace and shared with the Cobra, while the Hyundai Ace Bristol adopts the larger grille used on earlier versions of the original Ace. Modern cars may resemble the original design, but the mechanics have been updated. They both ride on a new 3.0-inch steel tube frame chassis and are powered by a 2.3-liter turbo-4 engine from Ford. The original cars featured an inline six-cylinder engine. Hyundai AC Ace Bristol The Turbo-4 engine is used in several Ford vehicles, including the Mustang EcoBoost, and the Ace and Ace Bristol deliver approximately 300 horsepower,…
Ford Mustang GT History
The GT badge has many meanings Throughout the life of the Ford Mustang. Introduced in 1965 for $165, it became a hit in the 1970s after starring as Steve McQueen's hero car in the 1968 film "Bullitt," before being introduced in the 1980s 5.0 Performance is back, much to Vanilla Ice's delight. While performance is a hallmark of the GT-390, 0-60 mph times haven't dropped significantly in decades. That all changed in 2011, when Ford introduced a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine with dual overhead camshafts. Today, that engine and modern suspension make the Mustang an American icon, good enough to conquer the world. Come review the history of the Mustang GT with us and experience its glory in the United States. 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback GT Kit 1965 Ford Mustang GT Kit The Mustang GT started out not as a model, but as a $165 package that included disc brakes, dual exhaust tips, driving lights in the grille, badging, GT40-inspired…
Porsche 911 GT3 turns 25
Porsche 911 GT3 turns 25we highlight the four generations of products launched so far. Born from racing but built for the street, the 911 GT3 represents the evolution of a lineage that began in 1973 with the original 911 Carrera RS homologation special edition. Like the Carrera RS, the GT3 and its more hardcore GT3 RS sibling are the cars most closely related to Porsche's 911 race car. That's why they still run naturally aspirated engines and can be ordered without many of the niceties found in other 911 variants. The GT3 continues the company's tradition of building "pure, uncompromising sports cars," as Porsche puts it. The basic recipe is rear-wheel drive, lightweight construction, high-downforce aerodynamics and a track-focused chassis. Porsche has stuck to this with every generation and hopefully will continue to do so in the future. 996 Porsche 911 GT3 The first GT3 was based on the 996-generation 911 and debuted at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. It…
The greatest frigate of all time
Since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette Earned the title of America's sports car. But now, eight generations in, it's more than just a sports car. With its mid-engine design and various wild powertrains, the Corvette is now an American exotic that performs like a supercar but costs a lot less. Full of scoops, vents, and wings, it's overly bold in an American way, but it also has the merch to back up its looks. The Corvette wasn't that confident at first. It's a six-cylinder convertible that favors style over performance. It set the design benchmark for the second-generation model while also adding performance variants that are now highly regarded but had little power during the doldrums of the 1970s. The C4 Corvette marks a return to performance, albeit perhaps without the best build quality. The C5, C6 and C7 Corvettes all evolved a common design into the best-performing front-engine cars GM has ever built. But that wasn't enough, prompting the C8…
Hoonigan seeks bankruptcy protection with $1.75B in debt
Automotive entertainment and after-sales parts business The company best known for the Gymkhana video starring Ken Block announced on September 9 that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court. Hoonigan said it has entered into a restructuring agreement with most of its creditors, which it expects to eliminate about $1.2 billion from its current debt totaling $1.75 billion. The company also plans to secure up to $570 million in new capital. The company said it expects its operations to continue as normal during this process and all unsecured creditors should be paid in full. Hoonigan, owned by private equity firm Clearlake Capital, accumulated much of its debt in the years following the pandemic through a series of acquisitions aimed at rapidly expanding its business. It all started when aftermarket wheel giant Wheel Pros acquired the original Hoonigan in 2021, along with several other companies including throtl and Transamerican Auto Parts, and the combined entity was…
Learn how Porsche entered the turbine age
Porsche is one of the earliest car manufacturers Turbocharged—and the push is coming faster. General Motors introduced a turbocharged road car in the early 1960s, but Porsche didn't follow suit until the early 1970s. As the carmaker stated, after major changes in the rules of the World Automobile Championship (which at the time included the 24 Hours of Le Mans), the goal was not to sell road cars but to build competitive racing cars. Porsche won its first overall victory at Le Mans in 1970 with the 917, and won again in 1971, winning the World Automobile Championship two years in a row. But in 1972, the governing body limited engine displacement to 3.0 liters. Rather than try to adapt to the stricter European rules, Porsche decided to switch to the less regulated Canada-U.S. Challenge Cup, better known as Can-Am. Porsche 917/30 Spyder Can-Am’s laissez-faire environment presents different challenges. The most competitive teams use large 8.0-liter V-8 engines, so Porsche…
Bentley’s first T-Series has been restored after decades of hiding
Bentley Completed An eight-year restoration of its first T-Series, a car that had been hidden away for decades. The T-Series was introduced in 1965 as a sister model to the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. At the time, Rolls-Royce owned Bentley, and the T-Series and Silver Shadow looked almost identical, save for the brand's distinctive grille and bonnet ornament. Both models represented their respective brands' shift toward unibody construction, and in the case of the T Series, it helped keep Bentley alive during its 15 years of production. The first T-Series, chassis number SBH1001, was originally a press car and was parked in storage decades ago. When Bentley found it, the car was no longer drivable and its entire interior was missing. 1965 Bentley T series bearing chassis number SBH1001 Restoration work began in late 2016, when a group of Bentley apprentices began removing the trim and restoring the body. Work was paused for a while, but resumed a few years ago…
Thornley Kelham breathes new life into old Jaguar XK120
Ideas for transformation The Jaguar XK120 may look a bit out of place, but Thornley Kelham has managed to create a car that pays homage to the original while breathing new life into it. Thornley Kelham is a British company that specializes in restoration work, usually on classic European cars. The company has also dabbled in the conversion of cars like the Porsche 356, Porsche 911 and Lancia Aurelia, and now we can add the Jaguar XK120 to the list. Thornley Kelham previewed its XK120 conversion, the XK European, for the first time in 2022. The first example has now been completed, and according to Piston Heads, it took around 2,000 hours to complete. Customers can provide their own XK120, or Thornley Kelham can source one. The company prefers to source cars that are considered "rust-ridden" because almost all parts of the car will eventually be replaced during the conversion process. Jaguar XK European by Thornley Kelham For example, the…
Fangio’s 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 could fetch $70 million
1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 The sports car, driven by legendary driver Juan Manuel Fangio, will soon be available to car collectors with deep pockets. The Mercedes is one of several cars in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum's collection that will be auctioned off by RM Sotheby's in 2024-2025. The press release states that the proceeds from the sale will go toward benefiting the museum. The W196's estimated sale price of $50-70 million will undoubtedly contribute to that goal. Fangio was one of the first stars of Formula One, competing in the first season in 1950. He won five titles, a record that stood for 46 years until Michael Schumacher broke it. Today, only Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton have won more, with seven each. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 (Photo courtesy of RM Sotheby's) Although Fangio won titles with drivers from no fewer than four teams, much of his success can be attributed to the W196. The car was introduced for the 1954 season…
GM sued for selling data on 16 million drivers to insurance companies
General Motors has been sued The state of Texas has filed criminal charges against a driver, accusing him of selling detailed driving records to insurance companies for profit, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, August 13. The lawsuit alleges that GM used its OnStar telematics system to collect data on 16 million drivers and sold it to auto insurers, causing those customers' insurance premiums to skyrocket or their coverage to be reduced. The data includes individual users’ driving behavior, start and end times of specific trips, and instances of speeding above 80 mph and emergency braking. Late-night driving, seatbelt use, and “sharp turns” are collected and sold to external vendors, who then compile a “driving score.”“ Sold to insurance companies. According to the New York Times, GM received "millions of dollars" through multiple revenue streams, including upfront payments from insurance companies and ongoing royalties. In March, the newspaper reported that several car companies were selling driving data, which was…
Death of the Camaro: Here are the 12 greatest Camaros of all time
This is the second time in historythe Camaro is dead. Chevrolet discontinued the Camaro in 2002 after a 32-year run, then resurrected it in 2010 but stopped production again after the 2024 model year. Rumor has it that it will return as an electric performance car, possibly a sedan. Only time will tell, but if that's the case, the Camaro will have to maintain the style and performance that fans have loved since 1966. During its lifespan, the Camaro went through six generations, each with its own special model that further raised the already high performance benchmark. From the original SS model, to the doldrums of the 1970s, to the performance renaissance of the 1980s, to the return of two generations of retro styling in the 21st century, here are the 12 best Camaros from the lifespan of this amazing pony car. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 1967 Camaro The Camaro debuted on September 12, 1966, as a four-passenger coupe and convertible.…
Singer Turbo Study 911 gets slanted nose design
California singer revealed Based on a slanted-nose version of the 964-generation Porsche 911 Turbo Study, it applies its typical attention to detail to this iconic design. Debuting in coupe form in 2022, the Turbo Study follows Singer's template of taking a 964-generation 911 chassis and tracing its exterior. In this case, the design was inspired by the earlier Porsche 930, the original 911 Turbo built from 1975 to 1989. Singer offers the Turbo Study in Targa and convertible versions in addition to the coupe, and now has added the option of a slant-nose coupe. Also known as the "Flachbau" or "Flatnose," the slant-nose design replaces the fixed headlights with pop-up headlights, creating a low-profile front end inspired by the Porsche 935 race car. It was originally offered as a special order option for the 930 and is now very rare. Like the other Turbo Study models, the snub-nosed cars started out as customer-supplied 964 chassis. They were fully restored and…
Aston Martin is looking for its first car
Aston Martin Heritage Trusta charity established to help preserve Aston Martin's history and manage its museum, is searching for the first car produced by the automaker. Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by entrepreneurs and avid racing fans Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin as Bamford & Martin. The two had already worked together to sell cars produced by the British brand Singer, but in 1913 they set up their own company and began designing high-end sports cars to challenge the cars of the time from brands such as Bugatti. Production of the first car (the official prototype) began in 1914, but due to the outbreak of World War I, production was delayed until 1915. Despite many challenges, including Bamford's service in the war, the car was completed and finally registered on March 16, 1915. Kate Martin driving a 1915 Aston Martin coal hopper It had no name and soon earned the nickname "Coal Scuttle" because the vehicle's crude shape resembled…
Ferrari Roma and other models will be discontinued soon
Ferrari recently offered The company updated the current availability of some models in a statement released alongside its financial results for the first half of the year. The company has revealed that the Roma coupe and limited-edition 812 Competizione are reaching the end of their respective life cycles, while both the SF90 Stradale and 812 GTS have been discontinued. The Roma debuted in late 2019, and given the typical five-year shelf life of the modern Ferrari model range, the handsome coupe’s imminent end of production appears to be on track. Ferrari hasn’t mentioned plans for a successor, though that’s likely to come a little later, as the convertible Roma Spider isn’t due until 2023. Likewise, the SF90 Stradale also debuted in 2019, so it will soon be replaced. The limited-edition SF90 XX Stradale was introduced last year, marking the end of the series, while a successor should appear in the near future as prototypes have already been spotted testing on…
Outgoing Chevrolet Corvette boss immortalized in C8 ZR1
In addition to the powerful power of 1,064 horsepower, The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will have another special attribute: a tribute to outgoing Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter. The ZR1's split rear window will feature a small photo of Juechter in what has become known as the "Tadge Badge" on the upper left side. Chevrolet will also place the badge on the front windshields of other Corvette models in 2025 and beyond. The portrait of Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Corvette's first chief engineer, has appeared on all Corvette windshields since the current C8 generation. The image honors Juechter's 47 years of service to GM, especially his contributions to several generations of the Corvette. Juechter retired this summer, and the ZR1 was his last project. Tadge Juechter, Chevrolet Corvette Chief Engineer In total, Juechter has spent 31 years focused on the Corvette, having first joined the sports car program in 1993. He became assistant chief engineer in 1999. In 2006, he took…
Recaro Automotive files for bankruptcy | ClassicCars.com Journal
The world's most famous car seat manufacturer No money left. On Monday, July 29, German Automotive Weekly reported that Recaro Automotive has filed for bankruptcy with the German District Court of Esslingen. Recaro Automotive GmbH reportedly has 215 employees at its plant in Kirchheim, Teck, Germany. Autocar reported that employees were caught off guard and were not made aware of the bankruptcy filing beforehand. “We want to exhaust all options to save jobs and find sustainable solutions,” Germany’s main trade union IG Metall said, according to Automotive Weekly. Recaro Automotive is the only division to file for bankruptcy. The company's business is fragmented and complex. Recaro also makes aircraft, office and gaming chairs, and baby seats. These products are all from different divisions and are not affected by the bankruptcy filing. Johnson Controls acquired the Recaro Automotive division in 2011. In 2016, Johnson Controls changed its name to Adient and subsequently sold Recaro Automotive to Detroit-based private investment firm Raven…
Formula 1 cars get wider, longer and heavier
Making the car bigger and heavier This may seem counterproductive, but this is exactly what has happened in Formula One over the past two decades. Red Bull Racing recently brought out its first Formula 1 car - the 2005 RB1 - to be pitted against the current RB20 at a very wet Silverstone circuit. David Coulthard raced the RB1 in Red Bull's first season, while reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen (who was just eight when the RB1 debuted) got to reacquaint himself with the car when he raced it in the RB20. F1 has gone through several rule changes since Red Bull joined the sport in the early 2000s by purchasing the struggling Jaguar team from Ford. That much is immediately apparent when seeing the RB1 and RB20 side by side. The 2024 car is more than 3.2 feet longer, about a foot wider, and weighs about 440 pounds more than the 2005 car. The extra weight is partly due…
This wild Porsche 928 makes modern cars quieter
Hyundai Motor AverageMuch quieter than cars from previous decades. That's thanks to a specially modified Porsche 928. According to the car manufacturer, this 928 has been used as a noise test vehicle for more than 30 years. It has now been retired and is on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, where visitors can admire its unusual array of appendages. The car was originally designed to help Porsche comply with noise regulations. To do this, engineers needed to measure the noise from different parts of the car. Although Porsche was producing other models at the time, the 928 was identified as the perfect platform. Porsche 928 noise test car The tests "required a lot of power in the lower engine speed range," Harald Mann, one of the testers, said in a statement, adding that those requirements ruled out the 924, Porsche's entry-level sports car at the time. Noise also had to be tightly controlled, with the 944 and…
Icon’s latest restomod model is a 1975 New School Bronco
Icon restomods usually The original look of the classic car is retained, but the California company's latest creation incorporates some modern styling elements. The Icon New School Edition 1975 Ford Bronco features a color scheme never seen before from the factory. The satin green vinyl wrap contrasts with the black powder-coated trim and angular bumpers, which Icon hopes will set this Bronco apart from the more common period and retro-inspired color schemes. Icon New School 1975 Ford Bronco The exterior is sleek and matches the mechanical upgrades Icon makes to each of its modified cars. This Bronco rides on a custom chassis with a coil-spring suspension, Brembo brakes, and BF Goodrich K02 all-terrain tires on 18-inch aluminum wheels. Power comes from a 5.0-liter V-8 engine from a modern Ford Mustang GT, tuned for 440 horsepower and 44 pound-feet of torque. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel drive system with a 2-speed transfer case. Power…
1989 Toyota Land Cruiser Restomod combines FJ62 and FZJ80
Toyota Land Cruiser North Carolina Specialists TLC 4×4 have released a new conversion vehicle that combines different generations of Land Cruisers into one capable off-road vehicle. The 1989 FJ142 Land Cruiser retained the styling of the 1980s Land Cruiser, using the body of the FJ62 model sold at the time. However, the body was based on the frame of the late 1990s FZJ80 Land Cruiser, with additional modern upgrades. TLC 4×4 FJ142 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser Further exterior changes include LED headlights, a new front bumper, a rear bumper with tire carrier, front fenders and rear quarter vents, a Warn winch and automatic side steps. The FJ142 rides on 33-inch Kenda Klever R/T tires. This is also a true hot rod, with modern powertrain and chassis components. The GM LS3 V-8 crate engine is expelled through a new stainless steel exhaust system, and the suspension has been upgraded with Fox shocks and new springs and stabilizer bars. TLC 4×4 FJ142…
Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition Visits Jay
The Lamborghini Countach is a car Jay Leno knows this all too well. He owns a 1987 car that he's owned since new, and in nearly four decades, he's put more than 70,000 miles on it. For someone with a car collection as large as Leno's, that's pretty impressive. Leno has now revealed a Countach 25th Anniversary Edition in the latest episode of its web series Jay Leno's Garage. The car is a 1989 model and is painted red, similar to Leno's Countach, with a black interior. The Countach 25th Anniversary Edition was launched in 1988 to commemorate Lamborghini's 25th anniversary, and a total of 658 units were produced. It was distinguished from the earlier Countach Quattrovalvole (QV) owned by Leno by unique front and side spoilers and revised vents, some of which were designed by Pagani CEO and founder Horacio Pagani, who was working at Lamborghini at the time. Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition Power came from a 5.2-liter…
GM is developing an adaptive air intake system
General Motors is developing Adaptive intake ducts can expand and contract based on airflow, which the automaker claims will increase parts commonality between vehicles. The adaptive air intake system was the subject of a patent application filed by GM in 2022, but it did not surface until June 27, 2024, when it was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). General Motors adaptive air intake patent diagram GM's application discusses an intake assembly consisting of fixed inlet and outlet sections and a movable element in the middle. The middle section would be "made of a flexible material whose cross-sectional area would expand and contract based on the incoming air flow," GM said in the application. GM says potential materials that could achieve the required level of flexibility include various polyethylene blends, as well as "waterproof felt, silicone fabric and platinum-catalyzed silicone." General Motors adaptive air intake patent diagram GM points out that if the interior of the…
Snacking on the go? This Lexus GX has a pizza oven in the back
Lexus and luxury appliance brands Monogram has transformed the 2024 GX SUV into a mobile pizza kitchen. The concept, which will be unveiled at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado, on June 14, opens the rear doors to reveal a 30-inch electric oven that functions like a wood-fired pizza oven, according to a Lexus press release. It shares space in the cargo area with a plating station that includes utensils and a trash can. Lexus GX Monogram concept car For beverages, the GX also features a wet bar with cutlery, bitters, glassware, a folding cutting board and a heated ice maker that creates spherical ice cubes to chill bourbon. Cutouts in the exterior panels accommodate wine and bourbon bottles, as well as additional glassware for quick refills. Refrigerated storage bins in the cargo area and rear-seat console complete the conversion. The interior is a mix of limousine and suburban kitchen styles. Two-tone leather upholstery covers everything from the…
1955 Ferrari 410 S with Carroll Shelby winning the championship
Before he founded Shelby American In the early 1960s, Carroll Shelby was racing around the world in cars from other manufacturers, not just American ones. In 1959, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans together with Roy Salvadori, driving the Aston Martin DBR1. He also drove several Ferraris in the 1950s, including two of the four 410 S cars developed to compete in the Carrera Panamericana before it was cancelled in 1955. Two of the Ferraris Shelby drove were sold to private individuals. The other two remained with Ferrari's own factory team. One of the two privately owned cars, chassis number 0598 CM, was sold at auction in 2022 for $22 million. It was also driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Phil Hill, among others. 1955 Ferrari 410 S bearing chassis no. 0592 CM – Photo courtesy of RM Sotheby's Now, another 410 S driven by Shelby (chassis #0592 CM) is set to go under the hammer at RM…
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