Category: performance cars
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Chrysler 300 Club Spring Show
On a sunny Saturday in mid-May on the grounds of the Gilmore Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, the Chrysler 300 Club International held its Spring 2016 show. Take a look at the array of late ’50s and early ’60s examples from the Chrysler letter-car series. Just click here to take the tour. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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Chicago: @RiseandDrive 2016 kickoff
On a grey Sunday morning Rise & Drive, now in its third year, had its 2016 kickoff at its new location at Collectors’ Car Garage. At this free event you see not only vintage classics, sports cars , muscle cars, exotics and microcars, but also hot rods and custom cars. The May 1 event drew…
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In the News: More on autonomous cars, order a Ford GT, aluminum F-150 is tops, VW Beetle may go away and recalls, of course.
Baseball is hot; hockey playoffs; election news; crazy spring weather and lots of automotive news. Catch up right here with what’s going on. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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A quick tour of the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum in Pontiac, IL
Just about 100 miles southwest of Chicago along I-55 sits the town of Pontiac, Illinois. I road tripped down to this historic town to visit the Pontiac Oakland Museum. Here’s a quick look at what you may see and learn about these storied GM brands. Just give it a read right here. Also in Pontiac…
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In the News: Automatic braking, NY Auto Show, Gen-Z wants cars, diesel engine here to stay and more.
Happy Spring! Your March Madness bracket is probably already busted. Turn your attention to the world of autos and don’t miss the up-to-date news. Just click you mouse right here to get caught up. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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In the News: Jeep’s 75th, V8 muscle, Amelia concours, new Pacifica, and of course, VW.
March madness is here and the auto industry keeps making news. Catch up on what you missed last week with just one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 #Fiat 500 Abarth
Small but wicked. The Fiat 5oo Abarth is the pocket-rocket version of the iconic Cinquecento. It’s lots of fun to drive, handles like a go-kart, and is great for zipping around busy urban neighborhoods. The cabin is fairly decent size for two as long as you are not an NFL linebacker. Open the large rear…
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2016 #Dodge Charger – Muscle at its Best
The 2016 Dodge Charger offers many levels of punch. It has room for five and plenty of trunk space. After you drop the kids at school you can find an adrenalin rush from its powerful V6 or a choice of HEMI V8s. Click right here for my thoughts on this fun car from Dodge. @1ChicagoCar…
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2015 #Alfa 4C Spider
A rare and exotic on the streets of Chicago. Room for two, just, with lots of performance. Alfa has returned to the US market and this exciting hi-tech sport car will provide lots of entertainment. Check out the full story right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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#MCACN2015 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago.
It was a bit snowy but I was among the many who made their way to the Stephenson Convention Center in Rosemont for the 2015 running of this show. The largest of its kind in the country, the show features an amazing collection of muscle cars, hot rods, drag cars, Corvettes along with a…
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