Hemmings Daily: (First) love is blind: How to explain the yearning for a brown Chevette

Not everybody gets the apple of their eye for a first car. Instead, probably most of us had to make do with second-hand (or third, fourth, fifth-hand...) cars that were cheap and not so precious to anybody else. But that doesn't mean they weren't loved or incapable of holding a special place in the hearts of those 16-year-olds who'd take anything over another ride on the bus to school. Such is the case with James Schwartz, who recently submitted a story on his first car, the only car he'd ever like to buy back if [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Friday, October 4, 2019 [(First) love is blind: How to explain the yearning for a brown Chevette]( [(First) love is blind: How to explain the yearning for a brown Chevette]( Posted by Hemmings contributor - Not everybody gets the apple of their eye for a first car. Instead, probably most of us had to make do with second-hand (or third, fourth, fifth-hand...) cars that were cheap and not so precious to anybody else. But that doesn't mean they weren't loved or incapable of holding a special place in the hearts of those 16-year-olds who'd take anything over another ride on the bus to school. Such is the case with James Schwartz, who recently submitted a story on his first car, the only car he'd ever like to buy back if... [Read More]( [Sponsor]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1951 Kaiser Henry J custom]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1951 Kaiser Henry J custom]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Customized 1951 Kaiser Henry J for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: Fresh out of the barn is this high-quality built roadster it is on a Henry J platform there are remnants of Henry J in the build but everything else on it is one off custom built, the grill tail lights bodywork everything is one off custom made all bodywork is done in lead , it's very hard to tell that isn't a factory built car. The craftsmanship is outstanding on this vehicle it is definitely built by a high-end coachbuilder or...[Read More]( [VIDEO: Watch this 1940 Ford haul more than the groceries!]( [VIDEO: Watch this 1940 Ford haul more than the groceries!]( Posted by Dan Stoner - It's probably obvious by now that we've been talking about trucks this week around the Muscle Machines campfire. And here's another one! We first saw this fully-customized '40 Ford brute at the SEMA Show last year and it really did stop us in our tracks. Which is hard to do during an entire week crammed full of cars built to do exactly that. When everyone brings their "A-Game," what's left, amiright? But the "40 Shades Of Grey," built by Carolina Kustoms got us. So, we thought you'd dig a little rolling photo ...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [What happened to all the 1980s Cougars?]( [What happened to all the 1980s Cougars?]( Posted by Milton Stern - I REMEMBER READING AN ARTICLE in a car magazine in the mid-1980s about how the Cougar was suddenly a surprise hit for Mercury. I also recall always seeing them everywhere, and they were among the last of a dying breed from Detroit--the rear-wheel-drive personal luxury car. Now where are they? Seriously, when was the last time you saw one at a car show? This begs the question: Does anyone get into their daily driver today and think, "I should really take care of this car because some day it will be a classic?" Before you...[Read More]( [Da Bronx, 1966]( [Da Bronx, 1966]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: summer 1966 Location: Bronx, New York City, New York Source: Jean-Pierre Laffont What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Daily Briefing: Joint campus tickets coming to Auburn museums; Saleen & Caffeine at Americas Car Museum]( [Daily Briefing: Joint campus tickets coming to Auburn museums; Saleen & Caffeine at Americas Car Museum]( Posted by Tom Comerro - Auburn Museums Team-Up The boards of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum (ACDAM) and the National Auto and Truck Museum (NATM) are venturing out on joint endeavors in an effort to increase growth and promote interest in the hobby. Both museums will soon launch a campus ticket that will be good for two consecutive days. The ticket will cost $20 per visitor and there will also be offerings of a family campus pass at $50. This phase of dual promotion is scheduled to start November 1. The two museums will launch other...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [This Day in Automotive History] THIS DAY IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY 10/4/1962: Buick debuts Riviera 10/4/1983: Land speed record of 633 mph is set UPCOMING EVENTS [CHATTANOOGA Motorcar Festival]( October 11, 2019 - Chattanooga, TN [Chasing Cars Autumn Leaves SwapMeet/Car/Truck Show]( October 11, 2019 - Mount Airy, NC [19th Annual British Legends Weekend]( October 11, 2019 - Plymouth, MA [Goodguys 2nd Kentucky Nationals]( October 11, 2019 - Lexington, KY [Trunk or Treat Car Show]( October 12, 2019 - Hilliard, OH [Sun Coast Jaguar Club 34th Annual Concours D'Elegance]( October 12, 2019 - Sarasota, FL [See All Events]( [Sponsor]( FEATURED AUCTIONS [1936 Ford Tudor]( [1936 Ford Tudor]( [1970 Dodge Challenger]( [1970 Dodge Challenger]( [1938 Dodge]( [1938 Dodge]( [1986 Land Rover Defender 90]( [1986 Land Rover Defender 90]( [1953 Packard Caribbean]( [1953 Packard Caribbean]( [1948 Farmall]( [1948 Farmall]( [1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz]( [1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz]( PROMOTED LISTING [1957 Chevrolet Bel Air]( [1957 Chevrolet Bel Air]( [Auction]( PROMOTED LISTING [1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL]( [1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL]( [Auction]( [Texaco Airplanes NIB, 85 Pieces]( [Texaco Airplanes NIB, 85 Pieces]( [$500]( [View All Classifieds]( FEATURED IN THE BLOG [Driving in the Hemmings Motor News Great Race Presented by Hagerty is no picnic]( [Driving in the Hemmings Motor News Great Race Presented by Hagerty is no picnic]( ["Daredevils and showoffs may not be safe and sane, but they are fun to watch:" Your best demo derby stories]( ['Daredevils and showoffs may not be safe and sane, but they are fun to watch:' Your best demo derby stories]( [See All Featured Blog Posts]( FOLLOW US: [Hemmings Instagram]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Join us on Facebook]( [View our Flickr pool]( [View Newsletter Archives]( WEEK IN REVIEW Thursday, October 3, 2019 [Affordable and fun: 1955-83 Jeep CJ-5]( [Affordable and fun: 1955-83 Jeep CJ-5]( Posted by Mike McNessor - There's been a lot of talk about first-generation Ford Bronco values recently, but its pioneering rival remains affordable--probably for years to come. Somewhere near you at this very moment is a CJ-5 with a four-figure price tag in need of a new home. Concours condition? Uh, unlikely (at less than $10,000). But presentable and loveable. You can splurge into the low five figures and get closer to #1 condition or you can get familiar with the vast Jeep aftermarket and repair, restore, rebuild, or modify a scruffy Jeep to...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28]( Posted by Mike Austin - From the seller's description: Great 1991 survivor Camaro Z28! Vehicle had been garaged for 15 years by original owner (family friend) before we purchased it. All the mechanicals that needed work were completed. Car is 100% stock - original paint, original interior, engine runs strong, A/C blows very cold and all other instruments / gauges work great . T-tops are tight, clear and water proof. Vehicle has 4 brand new tires and was just detailed inside and out. Find more Chevroletsfor sale at Hemmings...[Read More]( [Auction Alert: A pair of Fords up for grabs today]( [Auction Alert: A pair of Fords up for grabs today]( Posted by Tom Comerro - Two customized Blue Ovals will see bidding come to an end today as a 1936 Ford woodie street rod and 1953 Ford F100 cross the block on Hemmings Auctions. Ford wagons and trucks have always been a part of the automotive landscape and have thrived among the custom crowd since the trend became popular and each of these trucks offer their own unique appeal. The Woodie has already met reserve price and will sell to the highest bidder, while the F100 is very close to the selling price as we write this. For up-to-t...[Read More]( [From Motorama to Main Street - A concours example of Cadillac's 1950s style pinnacle comes to Hemmings Auctions]( [From Motorama to Main Street - A concours example of Cadillac's 1950s style pinnacle comes to Hemmings Auctions]( Posted by Terry McGean - Since we launched Hemmings Auctions in August its momentum has been building, with some very interesting and special vehicles turning up in our submissions. Most recently we've been given the opportunity to offer an excellent example of one of the most impressive and alluring American cars of the 1950s, a Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. After the U.S. moved past WWII and the initial demand for new cars to replace the duty-worn prewar machines Americans had been forced to nurse through the duration, consumer tastes ...[Read More]( [Crosley collector Paul Gorrell presented with lifetime achievement award]( [Crosley collector Paul Gorrell presented with lifetime achievement award]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - In 1952, Crosley Motors Incorporated, Powel Crosley's Cincinnati-based company dedicated to producing small cars, went out of business. Also in 1952, Burlington, Iowa-based Paul Gorrell bought his first Crosley automobile, and in the nearly 70 years since, he's maintained a sincere devotion to the orphan carmaker - a devotion that recently earned him the Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation's first Lifetime Achievement Award. "Mr. Gorrell's efforts have been nothing short of remarkable," Peter Hemken, president ...[Read More]( [Moscow, 1979]( [Moscow, 1979]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: 1979 Location: Prospekt Mira, Moscow, Russia Source: via Vault of the Atomic Space Age What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Daily Briefing: Rare Oaklands at the AACA Museum; Russo and Steele venue is finalized]( [Daily Briefing: Rare Oaklands at the AACA Museum; Russo and Steele venue is finalized]( Posted by Tom Comerro - Oaklands on Display The board at the AACA Museum have announced a display of early Oakland vehicles curated by the Keystone State Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club. The display will have three Oakland cars, two of which, a 1916 Model 50 and a 1923 Model 6-44 two-door 5-passenger coupe, are believed to be the only ones left of their model year. The other car is a 1923 Model 6-44 touring car. The rotating temporary display allows the AACA Museum to team up with automobile clubs to provide an area to show unique ...[Read More]( Wednesday, October 2, 2019 [The dangerous history of bad child car seat designs]( [The dangerous history of bad child car seat designs]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Survivorship bias arises when we make assumptions about those who made it through an ordeal without considering the data or testimony of those who didn't. It's what led Abraham Wald to discover exactly where to up-armor planes during World War II. It's also why people will inevitably come to the defense of the deeply stupid child restraint devices of decades past simply because they lived through that period. The fact of the matter is, however, that child restraint systems built before the late Sixties or so were...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1974 Ford Pinto]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1974 Ford Pinto]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Unrestored survivor1974 Ford Pinto for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: This all original Pinto is in excellent condition in appearance and running condition. The paint is factory Orange (Ford paint code 5W). It has never had a repaint and still looks excellent. The same goes for the first year of 5 mile per hour chrome bumpers and trim. Most likely the California climate where this car was born and raised had alot to do with it. The interior is completely original and also in excellent condi...[Read More]( [Auction Alert: A heavy-duty Suburban and a numbers-matching Chevelle to wrap bidding today]( [Auction Alert: A heavy-duty Suburban and a numbers-matching Chevelle to wrap bidding today]( Posted by Mike Austin - Two more lots will conclude today on Hemmings Auctions, both big blocks from General Motors but on completely different ends of the spectrum. A seventh-generation Suburban and a big-block Chevelle are still available for bidding and looking for a new home; the Suburban has already passed the reserve price. Be sure to visit www.hemmings.com/auctions for the latest consignments and results from all of our auctions. 1989 GMC Suburban This Special Luxury Edition (SLE) of the GMC Suburban was the most premium versi...[Read More]( [21 of Paul Walker's cars and motorcycles are headed to auction]( [21 of Paul Walker's cars and motorcycles are headed to auction]( Posted by Mike Austin - Paul Walker's role as Brian O'Conner inThe Fast and the Furious movie series made him car celebrity royalty, but he was a gearhead off-camera as well. And now, 21 vehicles from the late actor's estate will go up for sale at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale Auction this coming January 11 - 19, giving us some insight into the kind of metal Walker found interesting. Many of the cars are compelling - and valuable - in their own right, independent of the celebrity connection. The headline items in Walker's collection ar...[Read More]( [Forgotten Cars of the '90s: 1990-1992 Isuzu Impulse]( [Forgotten Cars of the '90s: 1990-1992 Isuzu Impulse]( Posted by Mike Austin - Riding on a wave of successful sales figures in the 1980s, Isuzu launched the second-generation Impulse to American buyers for the 1990 model year (and launched the car in Japan as the Piazza in 1991). It followed up on the long-lived original model, continuing the successful application of "Handling by Lotus" and diligent use of the parts bin from General Motors. Sadly, the new Impulse only lasted three years, ending when Isuzu quit passenger cars in 1993 to focus on SUVs and trucks. Isuzu stopped selling to consum...[Read More]( [Los Angeles, 1977]( [Los Angeles, 1977]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: 1977 Location: 1220 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, California Source: William Reagh, via California State Library What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Daily Briefing: Society of Automotive Historians turns 50; French cars wanted at the Simeone]( [Daily Briefing: Society of Automotive Historians turns 50; French cars wanted at the Simeone]( Posted by Tom Comerro - SAH Celebration The directors at the Society of Automotive Historians will hold their 50th anniversary celebration during Hershey week. The gathering will include the award-winning author and historian Karl Ludvigsen, who will serve as keynote speaker. The Automotive Heritage Awards will be presented as well, during the evening. The SAH was founded to promote the preservation, research, facts and history concerning the automobile and all related interests. The Gala celebration will take place Friday, October 1...[Read More]( Tuesday, October 1, 2019 [How a wedge-shaped Ferrari (almost) influenced the Renault Alliance]( [How a wedge-shaped Ferrari (almost) influenced the Renault Alliance]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Spend enough time looking at the Renault Alliance - squint at it really hard, as one naturally would - and you probably won't see much Ferrari in it. Other than having four wheels on the ground and one in the driver's hands, there's little that any of Maranello's finest has in common with the humble Franco-American collaboration. That's despite the efforts of one of the greatest designers of his generation. Marcello Gandini, like many of his contemporaries, went through a wedge phase in the Seventies. Geometric a...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1965 Citroen 2CV]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1965 Citroen 2CV]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Original 1965 Citroen 2CV for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: This 2 CV 6 Charleston was imported to the United States in 1987 as a 1965 Model. It has remained with the same owners ever since. Originally titled in Washington state, it was re-titled in Oregon when the owners moved. Garage kept, and in amazing condition, this is the nicest we have seen. This example is extremely original, down to the paint. It runs and drives wonderfully, although the 3rd gear syncro is not great. These cars are ...[Read More]( [Auction Alert: Bidding on a final-year Mercedes-Benz 560SL ends today]( [Auction Alert: Bidding on a final-year Mercedes-Benz 560SL ends today]( Posted by Tom Comerro - 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL The Mercedes 560SL was available from 1986-'89 and, like the corresponding W126 sedan, is considered a high point for the three-pointed star. Just 5,139 were produced in 1989, the final year of the R107 SL roadsters. This one is an excellent example that appears to be in original condition, including the factory-installed 5.6-liter OHC V-8 and four-speed automatic that still shifts with the greatest of ease. Steering and suspension are excellent, and no issues are reported with the brakes. ..[Read More]( [The Ferrari Daytona's accidental greatness]( [The Ferrari Daytona's accidental greatness]( Posted by Hemmings contributor - The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is one of the great cars of the 70s, which is ironic considering that during its development the concept of a front-engine GT car being the top dog was up for debate. Even prior to launch, the successor to the 275 GTB was, in some ways, a placeholder until the mid-engine 365 GT4BB would come along. Why? Because that damned Ferrucio Lamborghini introduced the Lamborghini Miura in 1965 and turned the performance car world on its head. It was doubly embarrassing for Ferrari, because ...[Read More]( [How to import a vintage car from Canada to the United States]( [How to import a vintage car from Canada to the United States]( Posted by Mike Austin - There are plenty of reasons to shop for a car in Canada, even if you don't live there, and importing a car back to the United States is easier than you think. That's why we're here to help with some basic tips on importing a car, so the next time you see a Canadian car in the Hemmings Classifieds or on Hemmings Auctions, don't worry you can still bring it home with minimal hassle. Keep it simple, keep it vintage The focus here is on cars older than 25 years, because that makes them exempt from DOT and ...[Read More]( [Amanohashidate, Kyoto, Japan, 1960s]( [Amanohashidate, Kyoto, Japan, 1960s]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa 1960s Location: Amanohashidate, Kyoto, Japan Source: Lennox and Catherine Tierney, via University of Utah What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Daily Briefing: 1962 Sinkhole Corvette to be displayed; Hurley Haywood to headline film exhibition at Hilton Head]( [Daily Briefing: 1962 Sinkhole Corvette to be displayed; Hurley Haywood to headline film exhibition at Hilton Head]( Posted by Tom Comerro - Sinkhole Corvette on U.S.S. Lexington The board at the National Corvette Museum announces their 1962 Corvette, which was swallowed up by the infamous sinkhole inside the Museum's Skydome in February of 2014, will be displayed at America: The Car Show this weekend. The show will take place on the U.S.S. Lexington aircraft carrier, which will host over 300 collector cars on its massive flight deck. Bringing the Tuxedo Black Corvette to what will be the final car show on the Lexington will add to the car's h...[Read More]( Monday, September 30, 2019 [Periodic Reminder: 4-4-2 stood for many things over the years]( [Periodic Reminder: 4-4-2 stood for many things over the years]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - As we recently discussed, it's fairly easy for the general public and auto enthusiasts alike to get confused about automotive nomenclature. Matters are often made worse when marketing departments forget to check their own references, or plan for the future, and thus sow a lot of that confusion themselves, as is the case with the Oldsmobile 4-4-2. The problem with Oldsmobile's approach to the 4-4-2 didn't arise from too little communication, as was the case with the Iron Duke, a term that Pontiac only appeared to ...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1973 International Travelall Custom 1010]( [Hemmings Find of the Day: 1973 International Travelall Custom 1010]( Posted by Mike Austin - 1973 International Travelall Custom 1010 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: 1973 International Harvester - Travelall - 1010 - ALL ORIGINAL - not 4x4 - No kryLon - no Rhino liner magic tricks.. Loaded options. A/C . Disc front brakes. Tow package including tow mirrors- I am the 3rd owner, 1st owner sold it after 44 years - 51722 actual and well documented miles. Tons and tons of documents, real history with no mystery. Original paint. Undercarriage in exceptional condition nothing painted over ...[Read More]( [Auction Alert: Bid on this 1954 Ford with flathead V-8 before it's gone]( [Auction Alert: Bid on this 1954 Ford with flathead V-8 before it's gone]( Posted by Tom Comerro - 1954 Ford Customline Today's lot ending on Hemmings Auctions appears to be an enigma, as the flathead V-8 was discontinued by Ford for the 1954 model year. However, the Canadian-built Fords--like this one--kept with the old V-8 that year instead of the new Y-block. This was also the final year of the first-generation Customline trim level. The engine bay appears clean and features the correct oil-bath air cleaner, with the V-8 running strong. The three-speed manual has been modified with a Hurst shifter, but the or...[Read More]( [Nissans new Heritage Zone celebrates the past at its Yokohama headquarters]( [Nissans new Heritage Zone celebrates the past at its Yokohama headquarters]( Posted by Jeff Koch - Nissan's world headquarters in Japan is a hive of activity. Descend the escalator that leads from the foyer that connects with the parking garage, and the open floor below hums with endless activity - and only the gentlest of hubbub to greet you. Blue-suited outside businessmen, not quite sure where to turn. Internal functionaries scurrying from meeting to meeting, crossing the courtyard as the quickest means through the sprawling building. Slack-jawed fanboys gasping in wonder. (Okay, that was me.) They're all pa...[Read More]( [Open Diff: What do you want to know about the new Shelby GT500?]( [Open Diff: What do you want to know about the new Shelby GT500?]( Posted by Mike Austin - I'll be driving the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in a few weeks. It's the most powerful Mustang ever, with 760 horsepower, and it comes from a long line of legendary predecessors. If there ever was a new car relevant to the Hemmings audience, this is it. So tell me: What information do you want me to bring back from my time in the driver's seat and talking to the people behind the car? This leads into a further point of discussion as well. Hemmings exists to celebrate the automotive hobby. Sometimes that hobby ...[Read More]( [Seattle, 1982]( [Seattle, 1982]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: August 1982 Location: Seattle, Washington Source: Werner Leggenhager, via Seattle Public Library Special Collections Online What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Daily Briefing: Montecito Motor Classic Best of Show; Road America announces new Chairman of the Board]( [Daily Briefing: Montecito Motor Classic Best of Show; Road America announces new Chairman of the Board]( Posted by Tom Comerro - 1969 Lamborghini Muira S wins Best of Show at Montecito The organizers at the Montecito Motor Classic announce a 1969 Lamborghini Muira S winning Best of Show at the 8th annual show last Sunday. Only 140 Miura S were produced from 1968-'71 making it a rare and highly unique Lamborghini. Built in 1969 and finished in Arancio Miura paint, the car is a beautifully preserved supercar that had also won First in Class at Pebble Beach in 2016. The show's class of supercars also included a Ferrari Enzo, McL...[Read More]( Sunday, September 29, 2019 ["As fast as we can go for as long as we can see where we're going." Driving the 1978 Mint 400]( ['As fast as we can go for as long as we can see where we're going.' Driving the 1978 Mint 400]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - While it takes about 12 minutes for the racing action to start in this episode of "The Racers" that focused on the 1978 Mint 400 that the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame dug up and posted to YouTube, it's not as if the first half of the video is wasted. Instead, we see interviews with some of the leading off-road racers of the era and get some insight into not only how grueling the race was, but also the strategies competitors used in competing in the race. ...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1945 Willys CJ-2]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1945 Willys CJ-2]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Restored pre-production 1945 Willys CJ-2 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: For sale is a Preproductin CJ2 Number 38, also referenced as experimental model 62 in Fred Coldwell's book tilted 'Preproduction Civilian Jeeps'. This Jeep is one of 12 known CJ2s to have survived. This Jeep was not recognized for what it was by the previous owner who attempted a restoration. The tub has been replaced as shown in the pictures. The front locking hubs are also not original. However, the engine, transmiss...[Read More]( [Four-Links - Iso Lele 50th, UAW strike history, Viper'd Wasp, Harry Phillips]( [Four-Links - Iso Lele 50th, UAW strike history, Viper'd Wasp, Harry Phillips]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Last weekend's Iso Lele 50th anniversary celebration in Bresso brought out a good number of Isos (translation) to the company's former headquarters, only a handful of them Leles. Iso enthusiasts hope the celebration will help persuade Bresso to finally build the long-planned Iso museum there. * The New York Times this week took a look at what UAW strikes have netted auto workers over the years. For a century, labor unions have used halted production as a means of securing the rights and benefits that they ...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1987 Chevrolet S10]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1987 Chevrolet S10]( Posted by Mike Austin - 1987 Chevrolet S10 for sale on Hemmings.com From the seller's description: Complete frame-off, impeccably documented Custom Restoration, New Chevy 350 motor, polished and billet accessories, Corvette bucket seats and more, including: New Chevy 350 (3100 miles), Headers, Polished and Billet Accessories, Complete Engine, all Braided Line, Brand New Turbo 350 Transmission with 10-Bolt Rear-end and Custom Exhaust. Custom Gunmetal Grey Metallic Paint with Black Rally Stripes Custom interior with Corvette Bucket Seats...[Read More]( LAST WEEK'S MOST READ [A brief history of Hertz Rent-A-Racers from the Shelby GT350H to today]( [A brief history of Hertz Rent-A-Racers from the Shelby GT350H to today]( Posted by Mike Austin - It started when Carroll Shelby, ever the salesman, convinced Hertz to order 1,001 Ford Mustangs modified by his shop for a "Rent-A-Racer" program in 1966. The Shelby G.T.350H was born, and the legend grew almost as soon as the cars began hitting the track and dragstrip. It took 40 years for Hertz to try again, returning with another Shelby Mustang and adding a few more restrictions to the rental agreement. Since then, the Hertz special cars have come at a regular cadence, each one slightly altered from stock and pro...[Read More]( LAST WEEK'S BEST DISCUSSION [12 eccentric vintage car ads for your consideration]( [12 eccentric vintage car ads for your consideration]( Posted by Thomas A. DeMauro - In 20th Century automobile print advertising, automakers often depicted their new models in settings that attracted the attention of potential customers and instilled a positive sentiment. Consequently, scenes from the beach, the mountains, the open road, a night out on the town, or even the driveway with the family simply admiring or washing their new pride-and-joy were a few of the popular concepts developed by the auto companies and their advertising agencies. Many of the ads chosen for this article, however, ...[Read More]( Hemmings Motor News will not sell or share your e-mail address with other companies. 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