Excellent suggestions. The one I missed and never did was the cleaning bomb while running the AC or fan for 15 min with everything closed. Back in the day when we bought a used car direct from an owner many smoked it could affect the selling as well as buy price so we leaned the hard way many of these tips. Even at my age a day is lost without learning and I never lose a day. Thanks for the great stuff. ... View more

Guys, do we really really have to jump into these kinds of conversations in this forum? NASCAR blew it with getting political, Basketball dropped the Ball with all it's rancor, Baseball takes a knee, Olympics turns it's back on our flag and now it's starting to infiltrate even our place of car lovers. Is no place left that we can just enjoy the articles and pictures of the days gone by when all we talked about were cars? Sorry guys just the thoughts of a 78 year old who still loves to hear car talk but is seeing and reading to much noise as I get to the finish line and Checkered flag. ... View more

Had the opportunity to spend several days with Dick Gordon who flew Gemini 11 and Apollo XII in New Orleans many many years ago doing an educational exhibit for my company. I want to tell you of all the famous people I met in my life and on my wall of fame all I could do was listen when he described his life and missions. What really surprised me was as we walked the streets of New Orleans no one knew who Dick was, one of the so very few great heroes of our time and a true national treasure. What really surprised me was he sent me a small American Flag Patch a few weeks later along with his card telling me anytime I wanted to and was in CA to give him a buzz (pun intended) and while not 100% sure it may have gone to the Moon and Back. Thank you for the great article. ... View more

Wish I had a Man Cave big enough to display a few of these as some are true works of art. ... View more

Love the movies, love the actor, love the car and more so the story and foundation. Keep on driving. ... View more

I think back in the day we all wanted to own one and at the very least. ... View more

I would settle for a Cadillac with style not todays aerodynamic every car looks the same one tone paint no chrome excuse for a Caddy and almost any other car. I know that time has passed but just think what designers could do if they did not have to worry about EPA or MPG? Just look at what the custom shops can do, now that’s a car I would buy. Any time they present a concept car I hope it just might make it to production but so far none have…where is the Tucker when you need one, now that was innovation all in one year and one model. ... View more

Opened the hood on my 2016 300S and gave my best to my 5.7 Hemi. Oil always changed and nothing less than plus in the gas tank keeps my baby running fast and quiet. One of the best engines ever made and love the rumble when you floor her. ... View more

Leave it to Dale Sr. to call a Spade a Shovel he always called them the way he saw them. Agree with stepping away from NASCAR between all alike and political to canceled all my 25 years season tickets to Daytona etc. Wish we would just get back to the sport and different styles of cars that could still go 200mph+ that you could buy on Monday. ... View more

Excellent article at just the right time. My 87SS goes in and out storage every other month but I still do an engine fluid as well as brake check every time I pull her out. One of the best suggestions already made is when you pull her out check the floor for any leaks etc. as it is one of the best signs that something is wrong. Another thing I do is use Ethanol Free Gas as it prevents moisture build up in the lines, It may cost .50 to .75 cents more a gallo0n but well worth it. My greatest frustration is dry rot on the tires, just went for a new set for almost $800 yet they still had 30,000+ miles of rubber left on them...any suggestions? ... View more

Love the examples. Bought my 87 MC SS in 88 one of the last 2 on the Middletown NY showroom floor. One was a While Areocoup Bucket Seats the other a Black 87 Bench seat. Did not like the look of the Aerocoup back then then so bought and still have my recently restored 87.MC SS. Looking back the Bubble does not look as bad as I thought it did back then and also would be worth more today. Again great article. Never could afford the 63 Split but still love looking at them. ... View more

While I agree some may not toot any ones horn the 1970 Chevelle with a 454 and Cherry Bomb pipes will still turn many a head and get me to give it a honk. The othesr will get a best a Oh look at that but I will watch the Chevelle till it goes out of sight and wish I had an extra $124,000 to add it to my collection. ... View more

Plymouth what a wonderful line of cars, maybe not the most exciting but good cars.. My first was a 1953 4 door Cranebrook that I bought while in the service stationed in Spangdahlem Germany from 60-63. Good old Flat Head 6 that could hold 6-8 GI's. Great story about family and our old cars and many thanks for sharing. I am glad I too have done some of the same with my children when I hand them down my 87MC SS. ... View more

Not a head turner in the bunch. What ever happened to creative out of the box thinking? Seems like every company has the very same computer program. Take me back to the 50's PLEASE!! I would rather give up MPG than have anyone of not only these but almost all of todays offerings. Sorry guys but it still seems like the various car companies are not listening to the consumer in style nor color offerings. ... View more

May I offer my comment on why we are so different. I remember when the new year and models of a car in the 50's would come out. All the kids on the block would bike down to the different car dealerships and look at all the models in the showroom and then in the lot. We would make it a real learning visit and comment on the best and worst what we would do and then try to go home and tell our parents hoping that perhaps they would buy one. We could tell the type of car by the sound of the starter and even today when we see a car from the 50's and early 60's can give you the model, style and type with one quick look...today not so much as almost every car looks the same and in a few basic colors. When was the last time you saw a group of kids going to a car showroom to look and start dreaming of owning one of those? I attend many a car show and have yet to see or hear us old guys and gals pulling up the ladder or doing anything to the negative other than wishing there was more style and class and hoping our next and younger generation of owners and designers would just go back a little to the good old days. ... View more

Nice selection but when compared to the American 50's cars the European cars cannot match or hold a candle to. I look at 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 as the best of the best be it style or even color and chrome combinations...now that was style. ... View more

Another well run government program NHTSA (pun intended). Only took 4 years to approve a simple request, can't wait to see how long it will take with all the new regulations coming down the highway for the next 4 years. Limit to 350 cars seems a little extreme on the low side that does not let companies like this grow. Why not a gradual increase year after year. ... View more

Completed my Resto on my 87SS and can assure you that while paint makes you feel good the later in the project the better. When it comes to parts, buy as needed as best guess could cost you BIG $$ and prats that will sit and sit. Another is search the net for parts suppliers as opposed to some of the more popular big box types as you will get better pricing as well as better freight terms. Next what ever you plan on spending, add at least 10%. I am leaving the final Buff and Cut till after 6 months letting all the little issues shake out then and when they do will do it. I was also told that I should change my drums to disks, did not and will not as she still stops as good as she did in 1987. Regarding the motor swap, still have my original with 103,000 miles that is well taken care of with oil changes at least once a year as I only dive her about 500 miles a year. ... View more

Sorry guys no EV for me. The smells and sounds of a full V-8 rumbling down the road is my idea of a good, no make it a GREAT driving day (I own 2 a 87 MC SS and a 2016 300S Hemi). What's next NASCAR with silent cars going around the track? How about piped in sounds of the past roaring motors piped into speakers? I think not so no Green for me. ... View more

I still own my Black 87 MCSS (bought in 88 and just completed a Resto) and must say she would be a good looker next to any of these including her sister Grand National. ... View more

I have for years only purchased Ethanol free gas for my 87 MCSS. I find the octane is a bit higher and even though the cost per gallon is higher after a few months gives me no problems. I can say that before I switched several years ago I had to replace the gas tank but am not sure I can place the responsibility on the Ethanol gas but seem like a likely choice. ... View more

Boy did you guys miss the boat on this one. Just look at the full line of 1957 wagons, almost each and everyone of them is a show stopper and would make you turn your head if they drove by. Sorry guys none of these make my list. ... View more

Owned a Baby Blue 60 Dodge with that wonderful slant 6 back in the day. One of the best cars I ever owned. Seeing this picture makes we remember and almost want to go out and rescue her but is has more beauty allowing her to sleep.  ... View more

Oh do I remember when. We used to bring the kids to the Maybrook NY Drive in in our station wagon and enjoy a great evening before the move started and then at intermission hit the snack bar for the kids. Agree that if you come in with a Classic then 50% off. Hope it gets legs now and even after we get back to normal. ... View more