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In a twist of fate that almost saw legendary guitarist Jeff Beck swap his strings for spark plugs, he once considered trading his riffs for a wrench at Roy Brizio’s iconic South San Francisco hot rod shop. Known for crafting automotive masterpieces, Roy Brizio has turned car building into a near-religious experience. With a career spanning 40 years, Roy’s prolific hot rod creations are the stuff of legend—making him the real rock star of the road, without having to play a single chord.
After a low-rev fall with just a handful of local classic car shows, gearheads can rejoice as the winter and spring seasons are set to rev up excitement. Expect a tire-screeching lineup that will have car enthusiasts shifting into high gear! Whether you’re into muscle cars or just love the smell of gasoline in the morning, these upcoming shows promise to deliver more thrills than a turbocharged roller coaster. So, buckle up and get ready for a ride through automotive heaven!
In a tale that would make Indiana Jones trade his fedora for a mechanic’s cap, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 might just be the muscle car world’s holy grail. Discovered in a barn and potentially dodging the GM crusher’s jaws back in ’69, this car’s story is the stuff of legend—minus the boulders and booby traps. Just imagine stumbling upon this gem, not realizing it’s a collectible masterpiece waiting to roar back to life. It’s every car enthusiast’s dream, served with a side of envy.
Back in the day, Yenko Chevrolet was like the mad scientist of muscle cars, turning regular rides into road-chewing beasts. Fast forward to today, and they’re back at it with the 800-hp Yenko 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport. It’s like they dusted off their old lab coats and thought, “Why not add a little more oomph to your morning commute?” This Corvette isn’t just a car; it’s a time machine—taking you straight to the era when power was king and speed was the only language that mattered.
From its fiery debut in a TV commercial that seemed straight out of a ‘Mad Men’ fever dream, to its modern-day reign on social media, the Camaro has been an icon of American muscle and style for 50 years. Originally Chevrolet’s fiery rebuttal to the Ford Mustang, the Camaro emerged from a metaphorical volcano, capturing imaginations and sparking debates that still persist today. Its journey is a testament to enduring appeal, blending nostalgia with a contemporary edge that keeps fans roaring for more.
“Oldies but goodies: Classic Auto to open in El Paso” takes readers on a nostalgic ride with Gary Miller’s new showroom, filled with classic autos and memorabilia that once belonged to Bob Taylor. After 37 years in Bloomington, Taylor retired but can’t escape his past as Miller buys up his collection. Located off Route 24 in El Paso, this 6,500-square-foot tribute to automotive nostalgia is set to rev engines and hearts alike, proving once more that classic never goes out of style—much like a Boomer in bell-bottoms.
