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D. Brian Smith

Recent Posts by D. Brian Smith:

How to Easily Create a Classic Industries Account for Your Muscle Car Needs


Let's imagine that you found out about Classic Industries by searching online for parts for your 1967 Ford Mustang GT hi-po fastback that's in dire need of some interior items, some engine parts, and possibly also some new wheels and radial tires. You're amazed to find everything you need for your car in stock and at reasonable prices. Your only gotcha is that you need to create an account. So here you go...

Mastering the Classic Industries Knowledge Base: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ok, so you've gotten this far on the Classic Industries' website, which isn't really far at all. [It's just the home page, for goodness sakes, but never mind]. With this whiz bang, sure fire Mastering The Classic Industries Knowledge Base: A Step-by-Step Guide, you'll be an expert American muscle car components investigator and shopping guru before you know it.

Holley 4160 vs 4150: Choose the Right Carb for Your Build

You don’t want your classic sitting in a museum, and you definitely don’t want it collecting dust in the garage while you wait on backordered parts from five different suppliers. You are building a machine meant to be driven hard. Whether it is a pro-touring Camaro with a Detroit Speed suspension, a restomod Mustang, or a street-brawling Chevelle rocking a Hurst-shifted Muncie, the engine is the heart of the build. And while LS swaps get a lot of the spotlight today, there is an undeniable, visceral authority to a traditional V8 breathing through a properly tuned high-performance four-barrel carburetor.

The 1968 Ford Mustang: Dissecting Steve McQueen’s Dark Highland Green Legend

When you think of the ultimate cinematic car chase, one sequence immediately dominates the conversation. Ten minutes and fifty-three seconds of screaming V8s, smoking tires, and airborne American muscle tearing through the hills of San Francisco. Frank Bullitt, played by the "King of Cool" Steve McQueen, behind the wheel of a de-badged, sinister 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt, relentlessly pursuing a black 1968 Dodge Charger R/T.

68 Mustang Bullitt Steve McQueen Car Unveiled At the Petersen Museum


The 1968 Ford Mustang Highland Green Metallic GT390 fastback that served as the stunt car for the infamous chase scene in the movie Bullitt was unveiled at the Petersen Automotive Museum on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Automotive historians, fans of iconic actor Steve McQueen, and gear heads the world over have been searching for this car since the filming of the movie wrapped in 1968.

Video: Corvette ZR1X to Lead as Pace Car at 110th Indianapolis 500

Some cars are built to turn heads. Others are built to make history.

For the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 24, Chevrolet’s new Corvette ZR1X will do a little of both as it leads the 33-car field to green at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

And honestly, could there be a more fitting choice?

Custom Autosound Radios: Modern Upgrades for Classic Cars

Upgrading the sound system in a classic vehicle used to mean sacrificing originality, but not anymore. Whether you’re restoring a first-generation Camaro, cruising in a Tri-Five Chevy, or bringing a vintage Mustang back to life, today’s solutions allow you to enjoy modern audio without altering your dash.

Custom Autosound radios at Classic Industries deliver the perfect combination of factory-correct styling and modern technology, making them one of the most popular upgrades among classic car enthusiasts.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top Custom Autosound radio options and highlight real Classic Industries part numbers to help you find the right fit for your vehicle.

Top 5 Eddie Motorsports Upgrades to Elevate Your Classic Mustang


There’s something special about a first-generation Ford Mustang. From the clean early lines of the ’64½ cars to the aggressive stance of the ’71–’73 models, these cars defined the pony car era and still turn heads today.

But here’s the truth every seasoned builder knows:
It’s not just the big-ticket items that make a Mustang stand out - it’s the details.

That’s where Eddie Motorsports comes in.

Known for precision-machined billet aluminum components and show-quality finishes, Eddie Motorsports has built a reputation around parts that don’t just replace factory components - they refine them. And with Classic Industries stocking a wide range of these upgrades, it’s easier than ever to take your Mustang from clean to unforgettable.

We dug through the Classic Industries digital and printed catalog and selected five standout Eddie Motorsports upgrades - all in stock - for 1964 and later model Mustangs. Whether you’re building a weekend cruiser or a full-blown show car, these parts deliver form, function, and high style.

Restoring the American Dream: Kris Luce's 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Bucks Transmission Shop - what a great name for an automotive garage. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Kris Luce’s family owned the business. How great would it be to grow up in such a nurturing environment – warm motor oil, the sweet smell of auto transmission fluid, the exotic essence of high-Octane fuel, the silkiness of gear oil, grease, grime, exhaust fumes, revving engines, perhaps a bit of explosions here and there, grunts, groans, thrown tools, cussing, giving the trusty shop dog some attention when you just can’t figure out what to try next, and that hydraulic/electric sound of the lift going up and down? How romantic and idealistic can you get?

Video - 7th-Gen Camaro Set for 2028: What Enthusiasts Need to Know

The word on the street is that Chevrolet will be unveiling the seventh Generation Camaro the latter part of 2027 as a 2028 Camaro! A prominent GM component supplier has confirmed (or leaked) this information to several automotive media entities via Automotive News. Both the Camaro and a new Buick are slated to be built alongside the next four-door Cadillac at GM’s Lansing, Michigan Grand River assembly plant. The Grand River assembly line is where the outgoing rear-wheel drive Alpha 2 platform Caddy CT4 and current CT5 are manufactured.