Way back in 1934 those Ford of Australia designers and engineers had the right idea - to create a coupe utility or unibody pickup truck that could haul farm stuff during the week and be driven in comfort and class with the spouse to church on Sunday. The practical vehicle came to be known down under as simply a ute. 

Searching several years in states like Texas, California, and Arizona, Pedro Villa looked for a turnkey 1966 Chevy II Nova that he could purchase and customize to make his own. Years prior he had owned a '66 Chevy II station wagon that had planted the seed for a sporty coupe in his Bowtie loving brain. Low and behold, in 2018 Pedro went to a car show in Whittier, California that was just four miles from his home in Pico Rivera. There he spied the burgundy beauty of his Chevy II Nova loving dreams. 

An American pony car/muscle car builder can choose between the school of hard knocks and the school of fast corners. An old car builder/owner will be progressing or regressing through both schools simultaneously and at all times (as the case may be). Which would an auto enthusiast choose? The answer is simple, unless reaction times, straight lines, and Christmas tree lights are the preference to a seemingly endless stream of winding roads and tight apexes. 1967 Mustang notchback owner Kyle Barnes affectionately has named his Mustang '67 Patina. Watching the Petrolicious video will make it most obvious why this moniker makes so much sense for Mr. Barnes' pony car.

Few Mopars ignite as much passion - or start as many garage arguments - as the 1970–1974 Dodge Challenger. Born at the height of the muscle-car wars, the E-body Challenger blended Mopar attitude with a long-hood/short-deck Coke bottle profile and a factory engine lineup ranging from steady-Eddie 318s to the fire-breathing 426 Hemi V8. Today, these cars remain first-rate collectibles and prime candidates for either concours-level restorations or full blast restomods.

Both paths can lead to tire-shredding or show-stopping glory, but they take you down very different roads. Here’s a deep dive into the pros and cons of each, from cost and drivability to street cred and resale value.

If you’re restoring or maintaining a classic Chevrolet, you know how rewarding — and sometimes challenging — the process can be. The hunt for authentic, high-quality restoration parts often takes time and effort. That’s why Classic Industries created the Digital Parts & Accessories Catalog — a modern, easy-to-use resource for 1958–1996 Chevy Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne, Caprice, and El Camino models.

Now, finding OEM-quality parts for your favorite full-size Chevy is easier than ever — all from the comfort of your screen.

Classic Mopar enthusiasts now have a powerful new resource at their fingertips. Classic Industries has released a comprehensive digital catalog for Mopar A-body, B-body, and E-body vehicles, covering model years 1960 through 1976. Whether you're restoring a vintage Dart, Charger, Barracuda, Challenger, Road Runner, or what have you from the vaunted Mopar A-, B-, or E-bodies, this updated digital catalog provides a more efficient and accessible way to source authentic parts and accessories for your project.

Keeping car culture alive by sharing the hobby with those you care about, or even dare we say love - makes sense to us. There's nothing like a twisty country road, filled with flora, fauna, the occasional wooden covered or sturdy steel bridge, and a small town vibe to enhance the drives, the memories, and in this case, the father/son bond.

Gearheads often remember the fast cars more than the movies or television shows where they appeared. In many scenes, cool cars outshine the actors, the television scripts, or the movie screen plays. The car chase scenes are often more compelling than anything else. Back in the days of Blockbuster Video, who doesn't remember renting the Bullitt video, sliding the tape into your VCR, and having the video cued up at the famous chase scene between the Charger and the Mustang fastback? Roaring engine sounds often eclipse a tv or movie score, if you want to get right down to it. And the sound effects of sirens blaring, cars crashing, sliding out, the General Lee jumping a stream, or burning rubber can even give a car guy or car gal goosebumps and an adrenalin rush right in front of a home or surround sound movie screen.

Few cars embody American muscle like the Chevrolet Camaro. Whether it’s the raw aggression of the first generation (1967–1969) or the sleek, sculpted power of the second generation (1970–1981), every Camaro tells a story of performance and passion.

But every story faces a defining choice: Do you restore it or restomod it?

Both paths have their devotees. One is about historical accuracy; the other is about evolution. Either way, the journey starts with a dream — and usually, a pile of parts.

WestWorld of Scottsdale became the epicenter of collector-car excitement from October 15–18, 2025, as Barrett-Jackson hosted its Fall 2025 Scottsdale Auction. The event delivered four days of high-energy bidding, celebrity sightings, and a cross-section of classic and modern performance icons—each crossing the block at no reserve, in pure Barrett-Jackson fashion.