While the Indianapolis 500 looms large in the minds of enthusiasts when it comes to racing in America, most of what was available to our ancestors was a more low-budget affair. Bullrings all over the country were filled on… more»
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NASCAR Edition: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
In 1981, it was the end of the road for Pontiac engines and the second generation Firebird. Pontiac introduced the 2nd generation in 1970 and it was a massive success due to its looks and performance. This 1981 Pontiac… more»
Fireball Roberts Replica: 1957 Ford Custom
NASCAR was in its development phase back in 1957. That was two years before the Daytona International Speedway even opened. Drivers like “Fireball” Roberts piloted cars like this ’57 Ford Custom on dirt and asphalt tracks all over the… more»
Death’s Personal Ride: Custom 1953 Cadillac Hearse
Cadillac, once the standard of the world. They’ve been making expensive, luxurious, and flashy cars since they started as a company. Lately, with the advent of their V performance sub-brand, they’ve embraced the nature of the powerful V-8 engines… more»
Bobby Allison Racer! Vintage Clone With Story
The story behind this vintage racing clone car is almost as interesting as the car itself. Apparently a young lady of 11 years old won this car in 2010 and put it away in the hopes of racing it… more»
A Southern Boy’s Dream: 2011 Wood Brothers Ford Fusion
Use your best Bill Murray/Carl Spackler the Groundskeeper voice to read this one out loud to yourself: “What an incredible Cinderella story. This unknown, comes out of nowhere to lead the pack at Daytona. He’s on his final lap. … more»
Wood Brothers Approved: 1968 Mercury Cyclone
Few traditions last in NASCAR. Drivers come and go. Teams get sold or go out of business. Cars change shape, and tracks get added and subtracted at the whims of the France family and Bruton Smith. However, one team… more»
NASCAR Casino Gaming Machine Topper
Ok, this one may get me drummed out of the oddball car hall of fame, since it isn’t a car. This piece falls into the “garage art” or “man cave accessory” category more than being a vehicle, but it’s… more»
Smokey Yunick Approved: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Smokey Yunick is a legend on multiple different levels, so what better a way to pay tribute to the man than with this 1966 Chevelle Daytona 500 replica. Decked out with a big block 454, a cage, and a… more»