Posts tagged "performance world 2011"

1955 Chevy Apache: You’ve come a long way!

There was a time when a pickup truck was just that, a truck. Before they sprouted 4 doors and sunroofs and leather, a truck was meant for work [more]

March 31st 2011 Gary Grant

Before there was MINI, there was Mini, the original tuner car

the BMC Mini became an icon in its own right, a symbol of everything British in the 60's [more]

March 30th 2011 Gary Grant

All new roadster draws styling cues from 1962 Corvette

For many enthusiasts, the urge to own a classic is overpowered by the knowledge that old cars can be less than fun to maintain. [more]

March 29th 2011 Gary Grant

Another Crazy Cat: Jaguar XK140

Like the XK150, the original Jag engine has been ditched in favor of some American iron [more]

March 28th 2011 Gary Grant

Green with envy over 200+ mph Super Cuda

Super Cuda began as a rusty 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, which was transformed into the gleaming machine you see above in just 6 weeks [more]

March 24th 2011 Gary Grant

Born in Detroit, Raised in California and re-born in Ontario

The title only tells part of this story, but it hints at the life this magnificent 1957 Ford Thunderbird has lived. The round trip itself is not all that unusual, as old car collectors from … [more]

March 24th 2011 Gary Grant

The Blueberry Kid is one ripe fruit!

At first glance, this '32 Ford 3 window coupe looks as traditional as they come, except of course that it is a new build. [more]

March 23rd 2011 Gary Grant

Meet the Old Timer, a 1931 Packard racer

Even at a show full of mega dollar customs like Performance World, the Old Timer drew attention from young and old. [more]

March 22nd 2011 Gary Grant

Gleaming pumpkin 32 years in the making

This story begins like thousands of others around North America. A guy begins a "restoration" project, then life gets in the way and the project gets put on the back burner. [more]

March 21st 2011 Gary Grant