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Canadian and US Tri-Five-Chevy Variations Feature Articles - By Patrick Smith The 1955 through 1956 Chevrolets' Canadian siblings had subtle but definite differences from their US counterparts. . . .keep reading

Winton: The King of Cars Auto Biography The Winton caught the public imagination, first when it was introduced in the late 1890s, again when it was featured on a 1995 US postage stamp, and yet again in 2003 when PBS aired "Horatio's Drive" about the car's famous trek across the US . . .keep reading

Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1968-1970 Plymouth Roadrunner Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith The Plymouth Roadrunner is a revered icon and collectors still pursue the Roadrunner with the same passion as Wile E. Coyote. . . .keep reading

Restoration of a Smith's Heater How To - By John Gunnell Smith's heaters are commonly found on British cars ranging from Jaguar's to MG's. Here's what's required to put them back into tip-top shape . . .keep reading Rebuilding Your Classic Car's Master Cylinder Beginners Corner - By John Gunnell A soft or spongy brake pedal indicates it's time to rebuild your master cylinder. Here's how. . . .keep reading Automotive History: Some Trend Setters Everyone Should Know About Feature Articles Over the years there have been exceptional standouts in the world of automotive manufacture. These have had profound impacts on our lives. . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1957-1959 Fairlane Skyliner Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith The Ford "retractable hardtop" was all the talk in the day. Here's some things to consider before purchasing your late '50s icon . . .keep reading MG as First Car is Hobbyist's Cup of Feature Articles - By John Gunnell Although not for everyone, the early '50s MG's are pretty nifty cars. . . .keep reading High Performance Distributor Upgrade How To - By Tom Benford Sometimes you just might want to give your Corvette a boost and a high-performance distributor might just do the trick. . . .keep reading 1956 Chevrolet Belair Restoration Project - Part 17 Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson Steve works through getting the trunk, doors and roof perfectly straight . . .keep reading Mike Ryan's 1929 Ford Readers Projects - By Satch Reed Mike Ryan's 1929 Ford Huckster pickup truck started its reincarnation as a tired old pickup. But Mike transformed it into something really special. . . .keep reading Book Review: Composite Materials: Fabrication Handbook #2 by John Wanberg Feature Articles As cars from the '70s and '80s become "antique" cars, they are more likely to become restoration candidates. And they used a lot of plastic and composites. To restore these cars, you may need to know how to make your own composite parts. This book shows you how. . . .keep reading 4 Steps to a Top-Notch Convertible Top How To - By John Gunnell Convertible top frames take a lot of abuse. Nuts, bolts, rivets, screws and grommets break. Bushings wear from years of raising and lowering the top. Top bows can get scratched. The bows can be damaged and throw the geometry off. This article can help . . .keep reading