1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda Convertible Sells for $3.5 Million!

[portfolio_slideshow id=31759] Our infatuation with the 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda convertible has been well documented. I even gave it the top spot on my Christmas wish list last year. Maybe Santa Claus was the high bidder who recently paid $3.5 million for one of only 11 1971 convertibles ever made at the Mecum auction in Seattle,

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10 Great Father’s Day Gifts for Gearheads Under $50

We can memorize engine firing orders but forget important dates. So in case you’ve forgotten, Father’s Day is rapidly approaching. That means it’s time to do a little shopping—a more-unpleasant prospect than tearing down a seized-up engine. In an effort to make Father’s Day gift buying a little more tolerable, we’ve done two things. We compiled

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 GT

[portfolio_slideshow id=31327] While the first generation Ford Mustang was taking America by storm, Ford execs were back at work redesigning the company’s true muscle car: the Ford Fairlane. In 1966, Ford brought to market the redesigned fifth generation Ford Fairlane, complete with XL, GT, and GTA option packages. We spotted the GT version recently at Summit Racing’s

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Fan Gallery: Top 10 Facebook Fan Rides of May

We cater to the everyday enthusiast, do-it-yourself mechanic, and weekend racer, so we highlight your favorite rides every month. Once again, we’re featuring the top 10, most liked and shared cars and trucks submitted by fans to the Summit Racing Facebook page, Twitter account, and mobile app. And we want you to decide on the best. Vote

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The Essential Dad’s Day Guide to Hot Rod Apparel

If you’re reading this, chances are you either: A) Are a dad, B) Have a dad, or C) Know someone who is a dad. And you know that, traditionally, dads have gotten a bad rap about their apparel. Frankly, we bear that cross because of a few bad apples–apples dressed in cut-off jorts, undersized, grease-stained

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Video: How to Restore Your Wheels to Like-New Condition

Now’s not the time to roll with nasty, grungy wheels. You want your vehicle to look its best for shows or just cruising around town. Unfortunately, we can’t all just cough up a wad of cash for a sparkling new set of rims. And with Dupli-Color High Performance Wheel Coating, you really don’t need to. The spray-on coating uses

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EcoBoost 101: A Quick Guide to Upgrading Your Ford EcoBoost Engine

Chances are you’ve at least heard of the relatively new Ford EcoBoost engine—unless you live under a rock somewhere. And even then, someone probably peeked their head under your rock to tout the virtues of the EcoBoost: improved fuel ECOnomy and a noticeable power BOOST next to comparable-sized engines. That’s why they call it the EcoBoost. Actually, the EcoBoost

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1970 Plymouth Superbird

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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