Showing posts with label Classic Car. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Classic Car. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

"1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham : Gentle, Intelligent, Incredibly Good Looking and Technically Cleared Classic Car"

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
The assets of the U.S. car manufacturer its peak in the 1950s. Dominated most of the world’s automobile production and began receiving ego. No longer making cars for mass production, they tried to enter the territory of a Rolls-Royce for the purpose of explanation to give of their excellence. Ford presented in such a luxury car $ 10,000 called Continental Mark II in 1956. Next year, responded with GM Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, which will cost an astonishing U.S. $ 13,000. That’s twice the price of the neighbor even more expensive Cadillac and Rolls-Royce!

"1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville : Aircraft Tail Design Classic Car"

1959 Cadillac
Is this a car or plane? Detroit was extravagant design reached its zenith with the 1959 Cadillac. There was a lot of chrome plates and a tail of the aircraft, as well as large vertical fins and jet engine style taillights.

"1963 Buick Riviera : American Muscle Classic Car"

1963 Buick Riviera

American car design culminating in the ten years between the end of 1950 and end of 1960. During this time, to meet General Motors, the world’s most powerful department of design and resources every dream design. Working under the guidance of design chief Bill Mitchell produced the GM study of infinite reference designs, like the 1959 Cadillac, Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, and he Oldsmobile Tornado, Buick Riviera.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

"1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost : The Best Classic Touring Car in The World"

1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

In the early days of this Century, Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was generally regarded as the best luxurious car in the world. You might not know, Rolls-Royce built only the chassis, leaving the body work to be finished by coach-builders according to customer’s requirements. However, Silver Ghost had a marvellous powertrain. Its straight-six engine employed a strong crankcase, 7 main bearings such that vibration was virtually eliminated (by the standard of then). Because it was so quiet, so smooth, the name “Silver Ghost” was given. Reliability was also its strongest point, since every Silver Ghost was carefully made.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

"1934 Chrysler Airflow : The Innovative Aerodynamic Classic Car"

1934 Chrysler Airflow
Chrysler Airflow car was far ahead of its time. He was one of the first cars in the shape on aerodynamic theory. Chrysler built the wind tunnel industry and Orville Wright’s first visit (the inventor of the aircraft) for air flow design. The result was one drag-free point, which could have the car to 90 mph.

Monday, March 12, 2012

"1966 Chevrolet Impala: How to Remove The Wiper Switch"

Blue 1966 Chevrolet Impala Front Left View

How can I remove the wiper switch on 1966 Chevrolet Impala? Does it unscrew anywhere? I have the push button bit out but can’t get the rest out. Should the Electrical connection part just pop off?

"Looking for 1940 Buick Radiator Cap"

Red 1940 Buick Convertible Front View

I’m looking for a 1940 Buick radiator cap. Where should I go about finding one?

Thursday, March 8, 2012

"1964 Pontiac GTO 'Grand Turismo Omologata' : Pioneer of The Muscle Cars"

1964 Pontiac GTO

It looked ugly. Was found only in a straight line acceleration. As he neared the corner of a tractor could handle. But for most lovers of American cars Pontiac GTO has been irreplaceable in the history of the automobile. This is because it is the pioneer of the “Muscle Cars” was. The term “Muscle Cars” refers to medium-sized affordable cars to use the big and powerful V8 engines amazing 1 / 4 mile acceleration offer. From 1964 to 1972 was the golden year of muscle cars. All U.S. automakers – or almost all business areas – were quick to produce several models of muscle to the high demand for automotive enthusiasts’ needs.

"1948 Land Rover / Defender : Defending The Faith, Die-hard, & Living Legend Off-roaders Jeep"

1948 Land Rover Series 1

It’s hard to imagine how the Land Rover, antique look can survive for more than 60 years, surviving mini, 2 hp and beetle. By modern standards, performance and refinement are terrible. Its seating position is flawed, turned legs and elbows. Comfort and safety features are very limited. Your off-road course, remains a strong selling point for free, but I think more importantly, to your revenue is always green, his cult status. What’s more American than the Jeep, Land Rover 4×4 off-roader icon in the minds of men. His extensive exposure in the deserts of Africa or Australia’s animal world, announced its extensive use by the armies of the British Commonwealth countries, the United Nations, NGOs and responsible animal film over the years people a glimpse of his tough image browser. Furthermore, with the support of the 60-year heritage, its ancient appearance is actually a positive element.

Monday, March 5, 2012

"1970 Range Rover : Pioneer of The Luxury SUV"

1970 Range Rover

The 1970 Range Rover pioneered the luxury SUV. Before him were off-roader 4×4 including Land Rover, nothing more than beasts of burden of the desert. Rover believed that there may be a demand for high quality ATVs driven with ease on normal roads, while maintaining the unmatched skills off-road Land Rover. His vision is to be paid off within the next 20 years – the Range Rover remained in the market until the 1990s unanswered. Successful in attracting many wealthy clients (including the royal family) who otherwise buy Jaguar or Mercedes, which greatly increased the image and market positioning for Land Rover, would it “the jewel in the crown ‘of British motor industry.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

"1959 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta : Classic Sports Car Suitable for Road and Track"

1959 250GT SWB Berlinetta

I do not understand why so many people called him one of the most beautiful Ferrari. 250GT SWB Berlinetta For me it was terrible that she the beautiful Ferrari that match from the late 60s. But from the standpoint of the SWB Berlinetta pilot was undoubtedly the best of his time. It was probably the last classic sports car suitable for road and track at the same time. From the perspective of the automobile historian SWB Berlinetta marked the end of a great time. Since then, street cars and race cars in two different ways.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

"1950 Porsche 356 : World Famous Classic Sports Car"

1950 Porsche 356 Speedster

356 was the first production car with the Porsche brand. After the Second World War, when Ferdinand Porsche was still in prison, young Ferry was released in 1946 on suspicion of involvement in the development of military vehicles. Soon began to reorganize the company’s engineering firm father and turned it into a sports car manufacturer, which eventually became world famous.

Monday, February 6, 2012

"1963 Volkswagen Beetle: Where To Find The Radiator"

1963 Volkswagen Beetle Engine View

Where can I find a radiator for a 1963 European Volkswagen Beetle? I just bought this car for lots of money and I need a new radiator. The car will not start with out one. The size is 12 inches by 24 inches by 3 inches. I hope someone on this site can help me with this issue. It is a very rare car, only like 5 were made and this is the last one in existence.

"1963 Volkswagen Beetle: Leaking Fluid Problems on The Radiator"

1963 Volkswagen Beetle Front View

My 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is leaking fluid and I can’t find the radiator. Does anybody know where it is?

Monday, January 30, 2012

"1954 Porsche 550 Spyder : The First Porsche Race Cars"

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder Right View

Undoubtedly the most successful Porsche race in the history of all sports car manufacturers. Since the early 60s we have seen many cars from Weissach and dominated the endurance and GT racing. Saw in the race, Le Mans, Nurburgring, Daytona Sebring that was at least half of the field full of Porsche engines, most of which were private,! The participants, the word “Porsche” is a nightmare, while 911, 917, 935, 956 and 962 are … well as counting the number of victories. All this success began with a 550 Spyder, the first Porsche race cars.

"1924 Type 35 Bugatti : Beautiful and Elegant Race Car"

Blue 1924 Type 35 Bugatti

Before the war the world of sports cars was dominated by three companies : Alfa Romeo in Italy, Bentley  from the UK and Bugatti of France. Each of them represented different philosophies: Alfa Romeo emphasized the technology and performance, Bentley was all about resistance, while Bugatti pursued arts and crafts. Born as the son of an artist and furniture designer, Ettore Bugatti said that all cars built to be beautiful and elegant. Even race car might be an exception.

"1929 Bugatti Type 41 Royale : The Most Spectacular Luxurious Car in History"

1929 Bugatti Type 41 Royale

Ettore Bugatti was the world’s best known sports car, however, he also created the most spectacular luxury car of the story, Type 41 Royale. The name of Royale, you can target your customers are the wealthiest families in the real world, for example, King Alfonso XIII of Spain. Without doubt, was the “greatest” car of all times, even more than the Bentley 8 Litre. It measured 6.4 meters long and 4.3 meter wheelbase, weighed about 3 tons and is powered by a 13-liter inline six-cylinder-8 engine derived from aircraft engines, and finally converted to use the train!

"1968 Dodge Charger / Daytona : One of The Most Popular Muscle Cars of All Time"

Red 1968 Dodge Charger or Daytona

Dodge Charger line introduced in 1966, to take the kick-up muscle-car fever in a Pontiac GTO. However, the magazine of the first generation is not very popular because of its unattractive appearance. When Chrysler was packed with a new body in 1968, an instant hit with 92 590 orders this year has been.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

"1935 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic : The World’s Most Expensive Car"

Black 1935 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Right View

With 710 cars built between 1934-40, Type 57 was the most successful pre-war Bugatti but also the last one – WWII robbed Ettore Bugatti of his freedom and factory and he never covered until his death in 1947.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

"The Fuel Pump Relay Located on 1978 Cadillac Seville"

White 1978 Cadillac Seville Right Side View

Where is the fuel pump relay located on the 1978 Cadillac Seville? And also I put fuel in the tank than tried to start it. I have come up with a slight problem. The engine only runs for 2-3 seconds and then it won’t run any more. It will run if I pour fuel into the carburetor jets for 3 sec but it won’t pick up the fuel to keep running. Got any Idea what I can do to fix this?