Last month we took a look back at the 2009 Cash for Clunkers program and found that industry analysts had determined that instead of providing the American auto industry with a boost, the optimistic $2.85 billion program wasted millions of…
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Both the demand for and the prices of vintage and collectible cars have been rising to the point that average values across the marketplace climbed by nearly 40 % just in the past year alone. Auction houses and financial advisors…
The Chevrolet 327 Engine
The 327-cubic-inch Mighty Mouse The Chevrolet 327-cubic-inch V8 originated with the small-block family of engines that first appeared in 1955 with a 265 cubic inch powerplant. Following with a 283 cubic inch version that appeared in 1957, the mighty 327-inch…
The Truth about the Cash for Clunkers Program
It appears the old adage that “hindsight is 20/20” is quite true when examining the overall effects of the 2009 governmental subsidy program for new car buyers known most commonly as “Cash for Clunkers.” Even though the current administration has…
Find an Auto Auction Near You
With so many high profile car auctions featured in the news and on television these days, it’s not surprising that large numbers of vintage vehicle enthusiasts have been showing up at the auto auctions held in their own areas of…
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The Feds Killed Pontiac
It was a sad day for the fans of all makes of classic and muscle cars when they heard the news that the Pontiac brand was going away as part of the government’s restructured plan for GM back in 2008.…
Storing Your Classic Car
When fall rolls around, many car enthusiasts and especially those in the northern climes, begin thinking about putting their classic rides away for the winter. If you live in an area where it snows, sleets or hails in the colder…
The Pontiac Oakland Museum
As the number of new events, shows, businesses, and displays focused on classic cars continues to grow, it seems we learn about another new enterprise dedicated to vintage cars every week. Of course, the venues that spotlight GM-brand vehicles are…
Finding Classic GM Parts
No automotive restoration project can move forward without access to the parts needed to get the job done. Time, money, space, skill and tools are all important too, but the ability to get the parts you need can make or…
