Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter isYour No. 1 Source for Classic Car News Willie Durant was a mercurical character, one of immense importance to the automotive world during his time building General Motors. Some say his acquisition of Buick financed the whole GM enterprise. That was at a time when Buick developed the legendary Model 10.…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News Few classic American muscle cars have the presence or the provenance of this truly amazing 1970 Chevelle LS6 454. The LS6 Chevelle with its 454 cubic inch V8 engine is the top of the Chevrolet muscle car echelon in car collector terms.…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News The 1955 Chevrolet was a benchmark design that changed the way average U.S. citizens went about their daily lives. It was the beginning of the car culture in America. Legendary automotive leaders such as Ed Cole watched over the development of the…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News In 1954, Mercedes-Benz decided to make a statement to the automotive world. They designed and produced their legendary 300SL Gullwing coupe which mesmerized everyone who saw it. Not only was it the most impressive mechanical achievement of its time with its canteleavered…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News Inspired by European automotive designs by the auto salons of France, Germany and Italy, Edsel Ford set out to build the ultimate art deco era motorcar. He wanted a more “continental” European look. While vacationing in Florida, he drove the prototype for…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News Back in the early part of the 20th Century there were actually more automotive manufacturers in the state of Indiana then there were In Michigan. One small automobile maker in Indiana was the Cole Motor Car Company out of Indianapolis. They produced…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News When a 1965 Mercury Econoline Pickup was first listed this week we had no idea the layers of history surrounding the amazing custom pickup from Canada. First off, this was the first time we’ve ever seen one of these classic pickup trucks…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News Back in the 1950’s the auto manufacturers were in competition to see who could be the most innovative, coming up with some interesting designs and new fangled gadgets. Cadillac, for instance, sent special built Eldorado 4-Door hardtops to Italy to allow Pinninfarina…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News What does a show quality restoration cost these days? Here is a 1970 Dodge Super Bee which was just completed in July 2025. Over $100,000 was invested in this redo. It features Hemi Orange paint and the N96 Air Grabber hood. The…
Cars-On-Line’s Classic Car Newsletter is Your No. 1 Source for Classic Car News Restomodding has been controversial from the gitgo. Those who treasure the authentic nature of classic and muscle cars are held agast at modifying original cars. But today collectors want to drive their investments. The Hot Rod Power Tour has grown so big…