About Our Cars
Our fleet of vintage American cars includes of some of the most popular classic cars in the U.S., meticulously restored to better-than-new condition. The beautiful cars pictured on our site are the very cars you’ll drive! We’ve carefully updated some elements for safety and comfort, but restored other original elements to preserve the car’s authenticity.
We’ve upgraded our fleet of classic American cars to endure the cold, windy early springs of Chicago; the hot, arid plains of the Texas panhandle; the 7000-foot elevation of Flagstaff New Mexico; the 110-degree summers of the Mohave dessert and the stop-and-go traffic of L.A. Upgrades include:
- Air conditioning, seat belts and cruise control
- Radial tires and power disc brakes
- Electronic ignition, 12-volt power supply with high-amp alternators and modern fuse boxes
- Oversized aluminum radiators and transmission cooling systems
- Garmin Zumo GPS Navigation System, modern audio systems with Bluetooth and multiple USB charging ports
But we’ve retained the look—inside and out—that make our vehicles true American classics. We’ve restored the original factory color schemes, trim and interior; oversized steering wheels and manual steering boxes; standard crank windows; manual door locks, hand parking brake and standard instrument gauges. We’ve also maintained the authentic, American V-8 “rumble” and our fleet typically achieves about 20 mpg on the highway.
When you take your dream classic car tour with Blacktop Candy’s, you become a part of American history, and you join a special community of automotive enthusiasts preserving the heritage of classic automobile travel. Book your trip today!
1967 Camaro SS
1967 Camaro SS
“A small, vicious animal that eats mustangs.” This was how Chevy executives defined “Camaro” at a pre-press conference in 1966. The 1967 Camaro was Chevrolet’s entry into the “pony car” category that for two years had been dominated by the Ford Mustang—which, interestingly, had been Ford’s response to Chevy’s 1961 rear-engine, sporty and compact Corvair Monza. With the Camaro’s lighter unibody design, powerful (front engine-rear wheel drive) V-8 , with room for 4 people; Chevy was ready to compete.
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1964 Corvette Sting Ray
1964 saw the introduction of front seatbelts in American automobiles, but there was nothing restrained about GM’s line of flagship sports car. The second generation Corvette—the “Stingray” as it was called—was a major design departure from the previous generation. The styling of the Stingray was inspired by a Mako Shark caught by GM’s styling and design head. (Not to be confused with the “Manta Ray” styling of the third generation Corvettes.)
Learn More1955 Chevy Bel Air
1955 Chevy Bel Air
The 1955 Chevy Bel Air almost single-handedly changed America’s relationship with automobiles. Seemingly overnight, Chevrolet shed its conservative, stuffy public perception by revealing the clean, youthful lines of the Bel Air. Sleek design elements from WWII aircraft and European sports cars replaced the puffy, rounded car bodies that typified the automobiles of the early 1950s. Additionally, the Bel Air offered its cutting-edge design and a V8 engine at an economical price. In 1955, the base model of this iconic car line (the “one-fifty”) was available in 5 body styles, with 14 solid body colors, or—as was popular at the time—23 two-tone color combinations, for about $2,200.
Learn More1953 Chevy 1/2 Ton Pickup
1953 Chevy 1/2 Ton Pickup
On Saturday, June 27, 1947 the first of Chevrolet's new, radically upgraded light-duty trucks - the Advanced Design - was introduced on dealer showrooms. The half-ton verson was earmarked the 3100 and was built by Chevrolet until mid-1955. Chevrolet had surveyed business owners from around the country and the resounding demand was more power, larger, roomier cab, more comfortable seats and better visibility. Engineers at Chevrolet delivered. From 1947 to 1955, the Advance Design was number one in truck sales and is one of the most popular trucks today for restoration and hot-rod enthusiast.
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