With a dream to race at the Le Mans Classic, Derek Drinkwater set out to build a recreation of the famed 1950 Cadillac “Le Monstre” built by Briggs Cunningham.
We talk to Drinkwater to learn more about his Le Monstre replica–and what it’s like to drive.
Why glue on a new panel instead of breaking out the welder?
In the case of our 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite project, it was a matter of speed and convenience. See how we did it.
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As much as we’d all like our fully detailed cars to stay pristine on the drive to the event, your classic is going to need a touch-up once you arrive.
Since you can’t bring your entire detailing supply cabinet with you, here’s what you should pack before showing your car. Our tips come from detailing professional Tim McNair of Grand Prix Concours.
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Thanks to events like Radwood, cars from the ‘80s and ‘90s have significantly gained popularity in recent years. What does this mean for enthusiasts and collectors alike? Prices for these cars are also on the rise.
Here are the top five Rad-era cars you should add to your collection now.
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What’s one of the easiest historic sports cars to race? For John Bibbo, the answer is a BMW 2002.
Learn more about what makes this car great for motorsport events like HSR.
After disassembling a project car, you should spend some time assessing the condition of those parts. Years of dirt, grime, paint and even body filler can easily obscure the true condition of the project.
We took our 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite down to Blast Masters to get it media blasted. Why not just use sandpaper and some elbow grease? Media blasting offers several advantages–namely reduced risk of damaging the surfaces of those potentially rare and fragile components.
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The Ferrari 328 GTS is often considered to be one of the most accessible and most user-friendly models from the Italian supercar brand, even with those sharp "Magnum, P.I." looks.
What is it like to drive an '80s icon on the roads of today? We borrowed an example from 1987 to find out for ourselves.
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is an iconic classic roadster that'd make a perfect addition to any collection, but which version should you buy?
Classic Motorsports Publisher Emeritus Tim Suddard goes into detail about his favorite, the second generation or series 2, with this buyer’s guide.
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Few things are as satisfying as seeing your classic sparkling and shiny after a day spent cleaning it, but sometimes you don’t always have that much time to detail your classic from top to bottom.
The next best thing? Tim McNair from Grand Prix Concours shows us how to detail your car in less than an hour–perfect for an early morning Cars and Coffee.
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Is that bin of miscellaneous hardware driving you nuts?
Here’s how to easily measure Metric and Standard/American/Imperial bolts with a few simple tools.
