It is my opinion that the 1967 Camaro is one of the finest muscle cars ever built. It is simply a work of art, an awesome piece of machinery, and a big old slice of Americana.

The Camaro is like a woman, it is shaped just right. The long hood and short deck styling gives the car a sense of movement even when the car is sitting still. You can almost imagine it burning out even when at rest. The car exudes muscle car to the max.

After the lackluster Corvair success, Chevrolet was looking to curb the Mustang fervor. In September 26, 1966, the 1967 Camaro was introduced to the world. The new “pony car” was an instant hit. As a testament to its popularity, even to this day, the Camaro is in production.

When it was introduced, the 67 was the only first generation Camaro to not have the RPO-Z28 Special Performance Package and the 396-cid displacement engine for SS models. Other distinguishing features include: lack of side marker lights, no front quarter windows, VIN tag mounted in door hinge pillar, center console, and had side-vent windows. If you ever see one, you won’t forget it.

Camaros have held their own in value over the years, and are very popular with classic car collectors. Even in poor condition, a 67 Camaro is often priced at about $8,000. It is a classic car that really holds its value.

The 1967 Camaro was built on brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform. The body was available as a 2-door, coupe, 2+2 seating, or a convertible.

The 67 Camaro came factory-built in a choice of the inline-6 and the 302, 350, 396 engines or the powerful 396 V8. Let me tell you, the 396 motor can burn tires like nobody’s business. It is a big boy’s toy, that’s for sure. In the hands of teenage boy, it will peel off 15 foot black rubber marks regularly from sitting still. It is a hoss.

If you haven’t ever driven a 67 Camaro, let me tell you, you are in for a treat. The car not only looks great but it is definitely a driver’s car. It rides great with great handling and performance for this era of muscle car dominance. If you decide to buy one, you won’t regret it.

Chris Chandler, is owner of one of the world’s top classic car classifieds sites, Buy Old Cars. He can help you buy your dream classic car or help you sell it! Visit http://www.BuyOldCars.com today!

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Imagine combining the great design features from three different classic Chevy models such as the 1957 Bel Air, 1958 Chevrolet Impala and the horizontal fins of a 1959 Chevrolet. Then wrap this contemporary body around a 2005-2007 Corvette C6 chassis. This is precisely what was done with a n2a Motors concept car called the 789.

Named for the three years symbolized in the overall design and instantly recognizable by old car buff around the world, the 789 is one cool car.

The nose of the 789 is represented by the familiar hood rockets, chrome hood V, grille bar, parking lights, rubber bumper tips and headlight bezel of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Just for an added flair, what looks like 1957 Chevy hood bar extensions wrap around the front fenders.

Rear treatment is a very close match to the spread wings and cat eye taillights of the 1959 Chevrolet’s slim line design styling including the placement of the license plate.

All along the side, stainless trim bear a resemblance to a 1958 Chevrolet Impala, right down to the placement of the Corvette crossed flags emblems. The 789 interior is similar to the tri-colored ribbed vinyl’s used in 1958 Chevy Impala luxury lounge interiors almost 50 years ago.

A 789 is well equipped with all of the standard equipment the 2005-2007 Corvette has to offer including 6.0L LS2 400 plus horsepower V8 engine and automatic or 6 speed manual transmission. In addition, each car includes a custom exhaust system and $2,000 custom wheel upgrade.

The challenge of creating a new automobile with 1950s design must have been difficult. However this 789 is beautiful and has just the right mix of styling from a Chevy era when just about everybody had one. Among the millions of cars Chevrolet has manufactured over its almost 100 year history this 789 concept car built by n2a Motors will one day become part of “The Heartbeat of America”.

View great images and additional information on the 789 Concept Car at Steven Farber’s web site http://www.57classicchevy.com where you can find all the details of the 1957 Chevrolet plus view lots of seldom seen Vintage Chevy Advertising, images of body styles, body colors, interior colors plus engine specifications.

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In the current credit crunch and recession, most people simply cannot afford to buy a brand new car and are forced to either keep their existing car or have to buy a good, low mileage pre-owned car. There is nothing wrong with keeping your existing car or buying a pre-owned car but you may find the need to spruce or spice up a pre-owned car a little bit to give it a fresh look. Fortunately, there are quite a few things that you can do to improve the appearance of your pre-owned car without having to spend too much money.

The first thing you should do with your pre-owned car is attend to any repairs that it may require, such as body repairs, paint repairs, bumper repairs, dent removal, windshield repairs, wheel rim repairs, etc. You may also need to attend to interior repairs such as upholstery and carpet repairs, dash repair, headliners, interior panel repairs, cigarette burn repairs, etc. Once all your repairs have been done, your car should be in the same structural condition on the inside and outside as it was when brand new.

Once all your repairs are done you should have your car professionally auto detailed to bring out the shine inside and outside of your car, and to give the paint a good refreshing. Professional auto detailers will first clean the outside of your car to remove any dirt and grime from the body, windows and wheels. They will then use auto detailing clay bars to remove residue and impurities from the paint work that cannot be removed by soap and water. After the claying, the auto detailers will wax the body work to seal and protect the paint from any further damage. The auto detailers will also clean the inside of the car by giving the interior a thorough vacuuming and cleaning and polishing all interior surface areas before applying a sent to the interior. When completed, the auto detailers should have restored your car close to its show room condition.

All that is left is to see to the condition of your car’s headlights, which may require some restoration if they are cloudy or discolored due to oxidation. Not only do poor headlights detract from a car’s appearance, but it poses a safety risk as it can reduce your night vision by as much as 90%! For this reason, headlight restoration should not be delayed, especially as it can be completed quite quickly and without great cost.

If you want to go that little bit further and spice your car up some more, without spending too much money, you could have your windows tinted. This is will not only improve the look of your car but will reduce solar heat penetration and will keep your car cooler during the summer month, reducing your need for air conditioning and provide you with considerable savings on gas in the long run.

You could also go the do-it-yourself route and do your own detailing. Click here if you need more information on car styling and car detailing.

Brent Harris served as an apprentice motor mechanic at Reitz Nissan in the late 1980s before going on to the University of the Western Cape where he obtained a MA. His passion has always been cars and he has extensive experience in modifying Nissan engines. He is currently self-employed and serves as the editor for http://www.custom-car.us

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May be to do up a used car or to capacitate a brand new one, car accessories are necessary in both the cases. A car without proper accessories is like a house with no furniture or a garden with no flower. The home or the garden may be known by the name that their shape deserves, but they will not fully fit for human living or proving pleasure. Same is the case with a car that lacks in adequate accessories.

Basically accessories are necessary to equip a car for higher comfort and better capability. A car must have some of the most important accessories without which it will fail to give necessary services to its owner. Some accessories are there that one may do without, but very much important in beautifying a car. Without these the car may be able to serve the purpose of its owner; but it may not be attractive at all.

So, to make your car stand out from the rest and a comfortable place to stay in, adorning it with accessories is a must. Among the ornaments a car can be garnished with dash kits, body kits, alloy wheels, car security and alarms, lockwood dials rear spoilers, snooper DPS detectors, roof boxes, racks etc. are mostly used. Interior car styling accessories like gear knobs, tax disc holders, pedal sets, leather gaiters, handbrake handles and loads are frequently in use.

Winter car accessories [http://www.directcaraccessories.co.uk/catalog] like snow chains and frost protection tybond car covers, PIAA wiper blades, uprated headlight bulbs are among the seasonal equipments. Exterior body styling like side skirts, front DTM spoilers and light brows and masks are used to give the car a classy look. Use of various types of lights like rear lexus style lights, halo ring headlights, indicators and side repeaters add attraction to any car and contribute to increase its security level as well.

Alexus Devon is a automobile writer specializing in automobile and car accessories [http://www.directcaraccessories.co.uk/catalog] products and has written authoritative articles on the car accessories industry. He has done his Master in Business Administration and is currently assisting direct car accessories as a car accessories specialist.

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One of the many problems of modern time is acute shortage of space. This problem of inadequate space seems to be ubiquitous. Everywhere there is the cry: a little more, a bit more! Be it ones home or the car, addition of a little more space appears to make things far better and life far smoother. Well, the problem of space in a home may not be solved here but in a car, it can be done within no time.

For this all one needs to do is to add a roof box to the car. By making this minor addition, one can resolve the space problem to a large extent. While going on journeys along with families or friends, many people need to carry large suitcases and luggage. Some people also have pets to take along. The trunk of the car falls short to accommodate all that they carry with them.

Under such circumstances, a roof box comes highly handy. Sitting on the top of the car, they provide space to put a lot of things that people need to carry along when they get out for relatively longer journeys and need to stay overnight out of home. These boxes come in different sizes; hence, one can select them as per the model of the car and for his own necessity. They are also found in different shapes.

Another car accessory that helps in resolving space problem in a car is a roof rack. Otherwise known as roof bars, they make room for attaching bikes on the top of the car and carry them along to the spot of biking. Alike the roof box, the racks also can be chosen as per necessity and car model. What is interesting is that one can add roof racks along with car roof boxes. So, no more issue with enough space in cars.

About the Author: Garry Kelkar is an expert writer specializing in the automobile industry. He has been writing extensively on topics like car accessories and also specialized areas of car styling and car modifying.

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In the news: Skoda, Volkswagen subsidiary and recipient of VW exhaust part will once again try its luck in the Australian market after 25 years. Volkswagen plans to introduce its Skoda brand in Australia this coming October. Matthew Weisner, Volkswagen Group of Australia general manager, press and public relations have been appointed as head of Skoda Australia and his duty includes the re-launch of the Skoda brand. Although a bit reluctant Weisner said that he will do his best to promote Skoda to the Australian market.

Skoda’s lineup for Australia includes the following:

Are you sure you need a new car? I’m sure you want the newest safety features and modern styling that a new car offers. Perhaps you need a larger vehicle to fit your growing family. You probably feel that your old car no longer fits your life. But how about cost?

From an economic perspective, you’re better off keeping your old car. It could save you thousands of dollars. Taking better care of your current car may make much more sense in the long run.

You’re probably thinking – those repair bills are really adding up. But the cost of repairs will never exceed the cost of a new car. Changing your oil, replacing brakes, belts, and hoses are nothing compared to monthly payments on a new car. Even costly repairs like rebuilding an engine makes good financial sense.

If you’ve paid off your car, it is still in great shape and needs only a few modest repairs, there’s no need to throw it away. Enjoy your freedom from car payments. Enjoy lower annual taxes, insurance rates and license fees on your old car. Buying a new vehicle would mean several years more of monthly principle and interest payments on a loan.

You can feel secure knowing that modern vehicles last longer. Not too many years ago, a vehicle’s useful life did not exceed 100,000 miles. Today, many vehicles can breeze right past that 100,000 mile mark with no more than a tune-up, or maybe a new timing chain or fuel pump.

Older cars generally cost more to maintain and are more likely to break down. Repairs can be frustrating and expensive. But on the other hand they’re cheaper to own and operate. They lose most of its value in the first five years of their life. Your used vehicle won’t depreciate as much, saving you thousands.

Unless you’re rolling in cash, I’d say keep your old clunker. Comfort yourself knowing that one day you’ll be able to easily afford that costly new ride.

Roger Charles is a successful author and publisher of Toyota Auto Parts Guide. A resource for information and tips on buying Toyota parts and accessories online.

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The Range Rover Sport is manufactured by Land Rover in its manufacturing plant in the west midlands town of Soliihull, close to Birmingham, within the United Kingdom. Introduced in 2005, the Sport is classified as a sports utility vehicle or SUV for short, with its main market being the sport touring vehicles, with the car’s sporty appearance including a rear spoiler and more aerodynamically sound body. Land Rover has typically focused on both on and off road capable vehicles, and the Range-Rover Sport is no exception. It is capable of high performance and endurance off road just as the other Land-Rover vehicle range.

As debuted in the Discovery Three, the Sport is equipped with the highly intelligent Terrain Response system. This system can make changes to a whole host of driving settings to suit the terrain the car is being driven on. The knob within the car has a number of settings, including; general driving, sand, grass, gravel and snow. Settings within the; transmission, traction control, suspension height, throttle, hill descend are all tweaked to suit the selected terrain, allowing for greater control, comfort, and performance. As the high powered SUV is styled primarily for those who drive on roads, the Sport received some unwanted attention from global warming protesters, such as Greenpeace. Protestors argue the car is inefficient and will contribute a great deal of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. The previous Land Rover models were not attacked in the same manner, with the first generations aimed typically for off road usage. Some, however, feel the Sport is primarily a road based car which will be hazardous to the environment. The new sporty styling was also met with some disgust by previous Land-Rover owners and enthusiasts. The transmission is a six speed automatic. The Sport is a 5 door car, equipped with up to a five litre V8 engine. The newer model has minor styling changes and is set for release in 2010.

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Whether you own an ’89 Toyota Supra Turbo, a ’96 Ford Mustang GT convertible, or a 2004 Dodge Magnum SE, you have something in common with other owners: you appreciate performance. Truly, each of these three models as well as tens of others have kept up the performance under the hood while offering designs that are aesthetically unique and appealing. Chances are, however, you are not completely satisfied with your car’s look. Have you considered customization? If so, the costs can be quite high. Let’s look at three, easy to install accessories that can give your car that personalized look without busting your budget.

Car Bras — Popularized during the 1960s on select European models, car bras began to catch on in the U.S. by the early 1980s thanks to LeBra, a leading manufacturer of car bras. Early Supra models featured the beefy bras which offer both a styling flair and hood protection. Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, BMWs, and so many other cars are now sporting customized LeBra car bras. They look great on most vans, trucks, and SUVs too!

Brush Guards — SUV owners have learned that one big way they can protect their front ends is by installing a set of quality Manik brush guards on their ride. Manik is made from stainless steel and is designed to protect your vehicle’s headlights from being smashed and your front end from damage. Even if you aren’t one who is prone to take your wheels off road, a Manik brush guard can protect your front end in a small collision or from a wayward shopping cart. Manik brush guards look awesome too and can transform the look of your ride within minutes of installation.

Headlight Covers — Yet another way to transform your vehicle’s image is to install a pair of custom headlight covers. GT Styling, a manufacturer of headlight covers, light covers, and tail light covers has been transforming cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs for years with their innovative and attractive looking accessories. Made from durable composite materials, GTS covers are almost indestructible while allowing the right amount of light to emit freely. Quite frankly they have to be tough: with all of the road debris being kicked up on our highways, you need a product that not only looks great but can stand up under adverse conditions.

Each of the three accessories mentioned can transform the look of your vehicle quickly and cost effectively. For the best selection of car parts and accessories, visit the Race Pages to check out their line of Manik, GT Styling, and LeBra products at wholesale prices.

Copyright 2006 — Matt Keegan is The Auto Writer, covering topics from insurance and auto parts to car reviews. Matt invites you to visit the Race Pages for a great selection of auto parts and accessories.

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If you’re looking to introduce your child to a world of excitement, consider pedal car or soapbox racing. Both involve the construction of a small car, powered either by pedals or by gravity. If you choose pedal car racing, your child will pedal the car down the raceway. If you choose soapbox racing, the car will coast down the track.

Soapbox cars are completely unpowered, relying on aerodynamics to propel them down the course using gravity. Modern cars can reach speeds of over 30 miles per hour as they speed down the hill. With soapbox cars, one of the main design considerations is that the car is lightweight with a streamlined design.

Pedal cars have a set of pedals for your child to propel the car. These are typically raced by younger racers, and do not reach the same speeds as soapbox cars. Pedal car tracks do not typically involve the steep hills used to start a soapbox derby race. In both types of races, your child is responsible for steering the car down the course. If you are considering involving your child in soap box derbies, consider a pedal car to teach your young child the skills for soapbox racing. Both pedal car and soapbox racing can be great to prepare your child for other types of racing in the future.

Many children have a lot of fun racing their miniature car. Many cars are designed with sleek lines and detailed paint jobs, reminiscent of 1950′s and 1960′s hot rods and race cars. This streamlined styling can help the car be as fast as possible, but it is also a great stylistic choice. You can paint your car in any color, although classic candy or pearl colors remain the most popular. Bright primary colors have long been a favorite for pedal car and soapbox racing.

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own custom race car, give your child a chance by building a car or soapbox racing. You can purchase them pre-built, or buy a kit for the fun of doing it yourself. Although there are some specifications for the design of the car, many aspects are left open to you, making the cars as varied as the people who design and build them. You can even involve your children in the building process; this can be a great parent-child bonding experience.

The Soap Box Derby youth racing program has been run in the United States since 1934. Pedal car racing began soon after, at the height of pedal car popularity. Both versions were especially popular during the 1950′s and 1960′s. Today, car and soapbox racing competitions are conducted in many local communities, both in the United States and internationally. This can be a fun adventure for many young children, either on their own or as the precursor for other forms of racing. Each year, national championships are also conducted for the local winners. Pedal car racing or soap box derbies can be a great way to introduce your child to the world of racing.

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