1974 CORVETTE 454/502 4-Speed Convertible

1974 CORVETTE 454/502 4-Speed Convertible

April 28, 2023 Clive Branson 0

One does not painstakingly restore a 60-year old Corvette in order to drive it to the supermarket, one does it for the same reason that one might restore an old painting or a badly mastered record: because it is beautiful, and because beauty ought to be cherished and respected.

A One-of-a-Kind Racecar: The Uihlein Special

A One-of-a-Kind Racecar: The Uihlein Special

May 28, 2014 John Gunnell 1

When Davel Uihlein passed away in Mequon, Wis., on Jan. 29, 2010, the racing world lost an enthusiast, friend and expert. Uihlein had a passionate love for the early history of American motor sports and restored many important racing cars from Indy 500 winners to a sports car special bearing his name.

Poor Man’s Offy

Poor Man’s Offy

December 31, 2013 John Gunnell 1

The sign on the yellow racing car said “1938 Hal Sprint Car. Complete nut-and-bolt restoration with a few track days since. Equipped with a full Hal racing engine.”