John is a skilled car builder and causal collector. Over the last decade, he has contributed photography and coverage to several notable online publications.
When it comes to the Mustang, the higher priced options of the 1960s really overshadowed what made the car so popular among the working class in the era.
The Mustang is one of America’s favorite pony cars and for good reason. However, with the addition of a massive 428-cid V8 engine under the hood, Ford’s little pony car quickly became a heavy hitting muscle car contender in 1968.
In 1965, Carol Shelby hired Bob Bondurent to race for the Ford Cobra team in the FIA World Manufacturers Championship, resulting in a win that would change history - eventually.
From a 1962 Volkswagen Microbus to a classic Ford Mustang and a handful of old scooters and bikes, RM Sotheby’s ‘Handle With Fun’ auction is shaping up to be a unique action with 27 ‘no reserve’ lots.
From the very beginning there was a push to fit the Trans Am with a smaller V8 engine so that it could compete in the racing circuit that gave the car its name but lucky for high performance Pontiac enthusiasts Pontiac’s motor division had other plans.
As big of a hit as the Chevelle was among Chevy enthusiasts in 1967, the cars are still just as popular today, proving that some things just don’t go out of style.