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Tuner Evolution Page 3

CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE The first real tuner car Before most tuner-car enthusiasts were born, the Datsun 510 was making its mark as the first Japanese sedan to challenge the status quo of road racing. The BRE 510s became the dominant force in SCCA Class C Trans Am racing. From 1970 to 1973, these cars […]

Beachin’ Vehicles Page 2

<!– See the GMP 2002 Team Corvette C5-R diecast version click here –> CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE 1949 was a banner year for Mercury styling, and the signature front end carried across to the woody wagon. Pristine paintwork, an awesome flathead V-8 and cool, hinged taillights that stay level even when the two-piece tailgate is […]

John Force Page 2

Popular speculation is that Ashley Force will inherit her dad’s funny car seat upon his retirement from driving. Fans have always taken to Force. His working-class demeanor and welcoming personality draws people in. Few drivers in drag racing history bring a crowd to life the way John Force does. Fans identify with his blue-collar work […]

REAL WORLD ROAD TEST: Z28 CAMARO Page 1

Because they were far more affordable, flat-nose second-generation Camaros are enjoying a renewed popularity at cruise nights and casual car shows. The peak of the first-gen Camaros was the 1969 model. This special SS orange over white Indy Pace Car version is one of the Camaro lines most sought after models. Ford introduced the Mustang […]

REAL WORLD ROAD TEST: Z28 CAMARO Page 2

Wally Booths Rat Pack 1 Camaro drag racer was a popular 1968 door-slammer. This 1:24 model is from RSC. The 1970 Z28Z28s were built in Norwood, OH, and Van Nuys, CA. The exterior differences between the cars that came out of the two plants caused a great misconception about the Z28. It is commonly […]