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The Legendary 1970 Boss 429 Mustang: Bodie Stroud’s Masterful Restoration

 

The 1970 Boss 429 Mustang is one of the rarest and most sought-after muscle cars in automotive history. With its roots in Ford’s desire to dominate the NASCAR circuit, the Boss 429 is a symbol of high performance and muscle car engineering. Only 499 of these exceptional vehicles were ever produced in 1970, making it an instant classic. The car’s legacy has been preserved and celebrated through expert restorations, such as the incredible work done by renowned custom car builder Bodie Stroud.

Constance Nunes: Reviving Classic Cars with Passion and Precision

Welcome to Classic Industries, your premier source for top-tier automotive products and accessories. Let's delve into the inspiring journey of Constance Nunes, a notable figure in the automotive realm. She’s a Netflix star, a successful shop owner, and a celebrated social media personality.

Video: McLaren Mustang Widebody V8 Resto-Mod

These days, the name McLaren often accompanies names like Ferrari and Lamborghini as a manufacturer of high-end supercars, but back in the early 1980s, the company wasn't making road cars. At that time, McLaren was primarily known for its racecars and turbocharged Ford-Cosworth engines which claimed victories in Formula 1, Can-Am, and the Indianapolis 500. So, when Ford decided to build a performance-oriented, turbocharged version of the Fox Body Mustang, they asked McLaren to work their magic on its engine. The result was known as the M81 McLaren Mustang, and only 10 prototypes were originally produced, making it one of the rarest Fox Body Mustangs of all time.

Chris Dimitrijevic's 1965 Chevy C10 - as Fine as a Robust Merlot Wine

On any given weekday or Saturday at the Classic Industries' Retail Showroom parking lot, one can appreciate several vintage American muscle cars and trucks, whose owners are either loading up parts in their hobby cars. Or they're waiting inside the showroom to pickup their selection of automotive components to replace worn or missing parts on their rides.

The History of the Pontiac Trans Am Hood Bird

Whether you call it the Firebird, the rising phoenix, the hood bird, or use its tongue-in-cheek "screaming chicken" nickname, this iconic decal has become synonymous with the Pontiac Trans Am. But it hasn't always been that way. In fact, according to former Pontiac head of design Bill Porter, GM leadership hated the idea when it was first proposed. YouTube channel Original MotorCar interviewed Porter and his colleague John Schinella to hear the fascinating history behind the development of the Trans Am Hood Bird design.

Mike Hall: Rust Brothers Garage Owner & Star of Rust Valley Restorers

Mike Hall is a name synonymous with vintage car restoration and the spirit of adventure in the automotive world. As the owner of Rust Brothers Garage and a key figure in the hit television series Rust Valley Restorers, Mike has carved out a niche that celebrates the beauty of classic cars and the stories they tell.

Jay Leno Hijacks Bill Ford's 1964.5 Mustang Indy 500 Official Pace Car

Bill Ford, the Executive Chairman of the Ford Motor Company - yes that Bill Ford - paid a visit to Jay Leno's Garage one day to show off his fully restored 1964.5 (early 1965) Mustang convertible. Mind you, this isn't just any Mustang drop top. She was the 1964 Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car - the very one that paced the race in 1964.

Video: Half-Million-Dollar 1969 Camaro Build

The devil's in the details. Looking at the photo of this 1969 Camaro, you might not think it's anything too unusual, just a cool resto-modded car with clean paint, a lowered stance, and a nice set of wheels. But as you take a closer look, you'll start to see details that show just how much money has been put into the build: Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, an 800hp LS9 supercharged V8, a custom rollcage, and much more. YouTube channel AutotopiaLA spoke to the builder, Timeless Kustoms, and learned that this car cost approximately $480,000 plus the price of the donor '69 Camaro.

Ford GN34: A Mid-Engine 1980s Supercar Cancelled at the Last Minute

Last week, we wrote an article about the Pontiac Tojan, a Trans-Am-based supercar GM developed in hopes of beating Ferrari to the title of the first automaker to produce a 200mph production car. While the one-of-a-kind Tojan prototype succeeded in that mission, the production version was watered-down dramatically to reduce costs, and it ended as a commercial flop. Around the same time, Ford was developing its own secret supercar intended to target Ferrari. This mid-engine project was called the Ford GN34, and the story of how close it came to reaching production is fascinating.

Second Owner's 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Goes Like . . . the Business

This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu looks somewhat mild mannered, apart from those aggressive American Racing Torq-Thrust II wheels, a chin spoiler, and a lowered stance. Those of us at Classic Industriesknow better. We work with the Chevelle's owner - Luke Shaffer. He is one of our bright merchandisers/buyers, and Luke's quite the American muscle car enthusiast, builder, and owner.