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Decoding the 1963-1967 C2 Corvette: VIN, Engine, Trim, & Paint Codes

Few automobiles invite closer inspection than a 1963-1967 Chevrolet Corvette. Open the hood at a Corvette show, auction, or Saturday-morning cars-and-coffee gathering, and it probably won't be long before someone leans over the passenger-side fender and starts looking for numbers.

There's a good reason.

C1 Corvette VIN Decoder: How to Decode 1953-1962 Corvette VIN & Engine


For Corvette C1 enthusiasts, a string of letters and numbers can reveal the beginning of a car's story.

Is that Corvette really a 1957? Where was it assembled? What does the VIN say about that 1955 Corvette's original engine?

Video: Roadster Shop's AXIS 1969 Camaro

Roadster Shop is one of the forerunners of the pro touring movement within the classic car world. Their low-slung, aggressive, high-horsepower builds have pushed the boundaries of performance by matching or exceeding the capabilities of brand-new supercars. So, when we look at this 1969 Camaro, it's hard to believe that it was built nearly 12 years ago. It has clearly aged well and seems like it'd fit right in at a SEMA Show exhibit today. Roadster Shop even claims it has the first supercharged 650-horsepower LT4 crate motor under its hood.

Video: Righteous & Raucous Weight Transfer in a 1967 Mustang Fastback

If you work with your brain and your hands this could be your creation and your good fun. Civil engineering student and JBA Speed Shop builder Ethan has created a 1967 Ford Mustang fastback that pretty much every gearhead on the planet would want to drive and enjoy.

ATK HP100M Stage 2 Ford 347ci Stroker V8 Crate Engine - 450 HP & 440 LB-FT

Transform your classic Ford with serious small-block performance. TheATK HP100M Stage 2 347ci stroker V8 delivers a dyno-proven 450 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque from the compact, proven architecture of Ford's legendary small block V8.

Videos: Steve McQueen's 1968 Ford Mustang Stunt Car - End of the Rainbow


Just imagine the great luck that accompanies stumbling onto/discovering the 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 Bullitt movie stunt car that the King of Cool, actor Steve McQueen drove as San Francisco Police Department Detective Frank Bullitt. There's also a mountain of work that ensues once such a figurative pot of gold is found at the end of the rainbow, in terms of renovating a historically and painstakingly accurate, 100-point ground up restoration. 

Video: New "Eleanor" Mustang Built by the "Gone in 60 Seconds" Movie Team

Whether you're a movie buff or just a car enthusiast, the name Eleanor likely brings one thing to mind: Gone in 60 Seconds. The 2000 action film, which was loosely based on the 1974 action film of the same name, featured a sleek silver '67 Mustang at the center of its story. Anti-hero protagonist Memphis Raines, played by Nicholas Cage, feverishly hunts this car like Ahab hunted Moby Dick. While the film wasn't appreciated by critics, it has become a cult classic and is frequently cited as one of the most memorable car movies of all time. More than 25 years later, the original crew that built the movie stunt cars is making a limited series of 25 "Eleanor Gone Again" tribute cars.

Duesenberg SSJ Wins Best of Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

The collector car world’s top prize, Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, was awarded today [Sunday, August 16, 2026] to a Duesenberg SSJ originally owned by Clark Gable. The 75th celebration also reached a major milestone, surpassing $50 million in total charitable giving.

This year, 218 cars—including 33 international entries from 14 countries and 185 US entries from 30 states—pulled onto the competition field. The winning 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster was shown by Harry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio.

1969-1971 Pontiac GTO Judge Specs and Production Data

Pontiac built the GTO Judge for only three model years, but in that brief span it created one of the most recognizable American muscle cars ever made. Here’s a detailed history of The Judge, including production totals, engines, specifications, year-to-year changes between 1969 and 1971, and all the other details enthusiasts should know when identifying or restoring a Pontiac GTO Judge today. We even included guides to help you spot one at a glance and verify whether it came from the factory with the Judge option package.

Video: How to Authenticate a Real 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6

With values as high - and production as limited - as the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6, authenticity is everything. Because many Chevelles have been upgraded over the decades, documentation and details matter more than horsepower claims. Here’s how knowledgeable collectors separate real LS6 cars from well-built tributes.