Nothing has taken the automotive world by storm in 2015 more than Dodge’s Hellcat powered Challenger and Charger. For those old enough to remember the original muscle car era, these Hellcats made 2015 seem like it was 1970 all over Continue reading
Has Ford Caught the GM Front-Wheel Drive Virus?
It is official, Ford after tantalizing customers with its 2017 Lincoln Continental concept car has announced this all-new Continental will be produced on an extended front-wheel drive Ford Fusion platform. I had speculated 6 months ago that this was going Continue reading
2015 Ford F-150 Platinum (5.0 liter V8) – Give Me the Keys and Let Me Be
It is an unwritten rule in auto journalism to remain impartial when reviewing a new car or truck. Or at least try to keep those personal biases in check. I have to admit I have been looking forward since last Continue reading
Muncie, Borg-Warner T-10, or Super T-10 4-Speed Transmission Oil Change
If you are like many four-on-the-floor muscle car owners you will tend to overlook replacing the gear oil in your Muncie (M20, M21, or M22), Borg-Warner Super T-10, or Super T-10 4-speed transmission. It is easy to overlook this type Continue reading
1982-1984 Pontiac Phoenix SJ/SE – Pontiac’s First Front-Wheel Drive Muscle Car
When you think of Pontiac performance in the 1980s. Immediately the Trans Am comes to mind, then after that the Firebird. And perhaps next is the 2-seat Fiero. And then the 6000 STE and maybe the Grand Prix or the Continue reading
1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 LG4 – Abundance of Character
Ask any Chevrolet Camaro expert when the lowest point in horsepower output for Camaro was, and the answer will usually come back as "1982". However this doesn’t in any way mean the 1982 Camaro Z28 (the top Camaro performance model Continue reading
Why the 2017 Lincoln Continental May Be Doomed for Failure
Ford has done a wonderful job of releasing some fantastic products in recent years. The 2015 Mustang and 2015 F150 truck are great examples of recent new product releases that are not only sales successes but truly market innovators. Unfortunately Continue reading
3 Hollywood Celebrity Owned Buicks
Buick has a special place in automotive history. It not only produced its share of unique and special cars but manufactured many pedestrian cars that served as reliable transportation for many American families. However when reliability tends to be the Continue reading
1976 Pontiac Firebird – Won’t Go Breaking Your Heart
Editor’s Note: the following Pete Dunton article was originally published on September 4, 2013 on Firebird Nest.
When the 1976 model year rolled in, Fall of 1975, the second generation Firebird began its 7th model year. For some at Continue reading
Class of 1973 – the End of the GM A-body Performance Party
GM’s mid-size A-body platform was extremely successful in the 1960s and early-1970s. Ford and Chrysler with their mid-size offerings just couldn’t seem to match the sales of GM’s extremely popular A-bodies. During this era the A-body platform seemed to be Continue reading