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Tesla Electric Muscle 2010 to 2012

by Ross Mills

Revving up the electric scene, the Tesla Roadster from 2010 to 2012 was a high-voltage masterpiece! With a motor as efficient as a squirrel on espresso, this Roadster offered more power per ampere, while its manually adjustable suspension made every ride smoother than a jazz tune. From leather seats to a nifty gull-wing door, it was pure luxury on wheels. Tesla even took this beauty on a global joyride from Geneva to Paris! And while its American curtain call was in 2011, the Roadster kept zipping through Europe and Asia until 2012, paving the way for the Model S to take center stage.

Chevy Big Blocks W series – 1st Gen-2nd Gen-the “mystery motor”

by Ross Mills

Rev up your engines and take a ride through Chevy’s legendary Big Block W series! From the 409’s thunderous entrance in ’61, celebrated in the Beach Boys’ hit “409,” to the mysterious 427, a drag racer’s dream and Daytona record-setter in ’63, these motors packed a punch. With horsepower soaring to 425, Chevy’s engines were the stuff of dreams—and maybe a few nightmares for competitors. As the ’60s roared on, the Turbo-Jet V8 brought even more power, leaving tire marks on history!

Studebaker Avanti Luxury Muscle Car 1962 and 1963

by Ross Mills

The Studebaker Avanti, born from doodles on a plane ride, was America’s first personal luxury muscle car. Launched in ’62, it boasted a radical fiberglass design, a 289-cubic-inch V8 engine, and was the first U.S. car with standard disc brakes. Despite a bumpy production ride with just 1,200 bodies made, the Avanti wowed at the New York Auto Show. Although Studebaker’s doors closed in ’63, the Avanti’s legacy sped on, breaking records at Bonneville and capturing hearts with its blazing speed and quirky charm.

Dodge Dart 1968 426 Hurst-Hemi

by Ross Mills

In 1968, the Dodge Dart got a facelift and a new attitude, thanks to some racing enthusiasts whispering sweet nothings in Chrysler’s ear. Enter the Hurst-Hemi Dart, a bare-bones, speed-demon with a 426-cubic-inch Hemi engine that could blaze through a quarter-mile in under 11 seconds. Only 50 of these beasts were made, each sporting fiberglass fenders, a Hurst shift kit, and a no-frills interior. If you find one, it might cost you around $250,000, but hey, what’s pocket change for a piece of automotive history?

Shelby Mustang GT350 – The best years – 1965-66

by Ross Mills

The 1965-66 Shelby Mustang GT350, affectionately known as the Cobra, was a beast on wheels with only 562 units in ’65 and 1,378 in ’66. Its 289 cu in engine roared with 306 hp, making it more “zoom-zoom” than “comfort-cruise.” With quirks like a trunk-mounted battery that caused fume complaints and a spare tire cozily sitting where the back seat should be, these models were the epitome of “race first, comfort later.” And let’s not forget Hertz’s “rent-a-racer” GT350-H models—return them with fewer parts, anyone?

50’s-70’s American Street Racers. Where are they now?

by Pat C

From the mid-50s to the 70s, American street racers were the kings of cool, cruising boulevards and racing deserted runways. Muscle cars with sleek lines, custom paint jobs, and engines that left police cruisers in the dust were the emperors of the road—and their drivers raced for glory and the fastest girls. But crashes, the law, or love eventually sidelined most racers. Still, some of these legends have been passed down, with grandchildren now revving those engines at local dragstrips.

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