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10-Second Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS

This self-described “Patina Rod” is a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS with a twin-turbo LS 6.0 V8 engine. The car is located just north of my neck of the woods in San Marcos, Texas which is halfway between San Antonio… more»

LS-Swapped Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

These days, swapping a GM LS engine into an older vehicle is all the rage. While dropping the modern powerplant into an older vehicle has its critics, one can’t argue the performance and practicality of the swap. This 1980… more»

LS-Powered Shop Truck: 1986 Chevrolet C10

Chevrolet’s “square body” pick up trucks are favorites among truck enthusiasts, but the single cab, short bed variant is one of the most sought after. This body style has the potential for serious performance, and it’s fair to say… more»

Crazy Twin-Turbo V8-Powered 1993 Chevrolet S10!

If you’ve ever stumbled across the YouTube channels associated with the motorsports brand Hoonigan, chances are you’ve viewed “Bad Daddy Braddy” and his colorful personality. One of the channel’s segments is Build and Battle, where participants have a $9,000… more»

LS2-Powered 1965 Pontiac Tempest Wagon

In the automotive world, a “restomod” is a vehicle that retains old-school styling while integrating newer and more contemporary parts. Perhaps I’m biased because I own a Toyota Cressida with an engine from a newer, Japanese-market Toyota, but I… more»