The 1951 Bentley Cresta is a car as rare and treasured as they come. This coupé with Italian–French origins is worth much more than just a quick glance. The story and reasoning behind its creation are quite incredible and stretch back to the 1940s, just as Europe was emerging from World War II. If you’re […]
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Episode 23 – Rick walks us through the steps he took to get everything set up with the exhaust. After finding a set of pipes that were offset enough to use; he sandblasted them, baked them, and bolted them onto the car. The exhaust will be running with Super 44 mufflers on it. Having already
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Isn’t it great to see vintage trucks still rolling along the roadways with retro style? After decades of hardworking service, these lucky old trucks get to retire on the road with people who love them. Today, there are more vintage trucks on U.S. roads than ever before. Truck collectors are taking excellent care of these
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Episode 22 – Just when you think you’ve got things figured out and then you put something in place and go, ugh, that doesn’t work! That’s what Rick discovered with the seating. Unhappy with a set of bucket seats from a mid-nineties Geo Storm, Rick decides to bite the bullet and buy a set of
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Episode 21 – Taking a look back at the car’s origins, Rick walks us through a little bit of the history of our Chevy 150 and what it looked like coming off the showroom floor in 1953. Episode 21 – Video Transcript Rick Drewry: Hi everybody. Welcome back to project COVID 1953, our 1953
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The classic Mitsubishi Minica is an overlooked and underappreciated vehicle that you may not be familiar with. Although the Minica has a rich history spanning half a century, it was never sold in North America. Mitsubishi mainly distributed the vehicle domestically in Japan. You may be unable to get your hands on this beauty if
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Road trips are a fun and affordable vacation for both groups and individuals. There’s something about being on the road that gives a sense of nostalgia and freedom that you can’t get elsewhere. Whether you’re taking on the open road with friends, family, or you’re flying solo, space and comfort can make your road trip
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When it comes to the ultimate classic 911, the 1973 Carrera 2.7 RS is a favorite for many Porsche lovers, and for good reason. It was a Porsche developed with competitive spirit and performance at the forefront of every decision that went into its design. The 911 Carrera 2.7 RS was the fastest production 911
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Through all of the iterations of the iconic Ford Mustang, the Mach 1 holds a special place in the hearts of any classic car and Mustang enthusiasts. The Mach 1 marked a turning point for the Ford Mustang in terms of its aggressive styling, target drivers, and bevy of affordable performance options and engines. Released
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Episode 20 – Working under the car today. Rick wants to run dual exhaust straight out the back, the gas tank needs to be moved and the spare tire tub taken out. Rick drains the gas tank, drops it, and gets it out of the way. The spare tire tub needs to be cut out.
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