Oren, Author at Classic Cars

Aug102010 by OrenNo Comments

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Corvette

Decades ago, purists could still order a no-nonsense, ultra-high-performance 1960 Chevrolet Corvette roadster by picking and choosing carefully from the options list. In fact, Chevrolet said as much: "1960 CORVETTE . . . more than ever, the pure definition of a sports car!" (more…)

Jun142010 by OrenNo Comments

1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427

Corvette

Power and blinding acceleration were the driving forces behind development of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427. Forget subtlety: that was for foreign iron. Besides, the big-block Corvette could outsprint them all -- at least in a straight line. (more…)

May122010 by OrenNo Comments

1950 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe Bel Air

Chevrolet Bel Air

The new 1950 Chevrolet Bel was Chevrolet's first hardtop and the pioneer pillarless coupe in the low-priced market. Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile turned out sumptuous "hardtop convertibles" in 1949, but neither Chrysler nor Ford had one on the market. (more…)

Apr142010 by OrenNo Comments

Ferrari 250 GTE

Ferrari 250

From late-1954 to 1960, Ferrari did not produce a four-seat model. That changed with introduction of the Ferrari 250 GT 2+2, commonly known as the Ferrari 250 GTE. (more…)

Apr142010 by OrenNo Comments

Ferrari 250 LM

Ferrari 250

The Ferrari 250 LM made its debut at the Paris Auto Show in 1963 and was in essence a 250 P with a roof. Pininfarina did the design, using a small wooden model in the wind tunnel to hone the shape. (more…)

Mar212010 by OrenNo Comments

1967 Buick Gran Sport

Buick Gran Sport

The 1967 Buick Gran Sport engine had bigger manifold branches, larger valves, and improved exhaust headers that assured minimum gas flow restriction. Intake valves were 18 percent larger than in 1966 and the exhaust valves were 56 percent larger. There went the old "nailhead." (more…)

Mar212010 by OrenNo Comments

1965-1967 Buick Gran Sport

Buick Gran Sport

1966 Buick Gran SportThe next year proved to be a transition year for the 1966 Buick Gran Sport. The biggest changes came in styling. The 1966 Gran Sport looked more like a performance car after Buick designers had a chance to fiddle with the product. (more…)

Mar212010 by OrenNo Comments

Peugeot 504

504

The Peugeot 504 is a large family car manufactured by French automaker Peugeot between 1968 and 1983, with licensed production continuing until 2006. (more…)

Mar42010 by OrenNo Comments

Peugeot 401

401

The Peugeot 401 was a mid-size model from Peugeot produced in 1934 and 1935. It was introduced at the 1934 Paris Motor Show and continued to be offered until August 1935. (more…)

Feb162010 by OrenNo Comments

Peugeot 402 beginning

402

The development of the 1935 Peugeot 402, like many of its contemporaries, was heavily influenced by the principles that governed efficient air travel. (more…)