2015 Chevrolet Camaro

The new 2015 Camaro is the perfect combination of distinct design, cutting-edge technology and exhilarating performance. Simply put, it’s the full package. Performance-driven design enhancements to the front and rear fascias give the new Camaro a low, wide, contemporary look.

But this sports car is more than a beautifully styled body, because what’s on the inside matters too. The amped-up 426-horsepower V8 means one thing: performance always rules. Harnessing that power for responsive handling is 4-wheel independent suspension that helps hug every corner.

Behind the wheel is a high-tech cockpit designed for driving. From cutting-edge technology like the color Head-Up Display (HUD), to the 7-inch diagonal color touch-screen, everything that went into the new Camaro was genetically engineered to give you the most out of it.

One look at Camaro’s contemporary, aggressive stance is enough to know that this is a sports car that defines modern classic. The sculpted deck lid, rear diffuser, and horizontal lamps make a powerful statement, while the signature LED halo rings is like peering into the soul of an icon.

But these race-proven features aren’t just for appearances. For instance, the functional hood vent on the Camaro SS helps to cool critical components, all while looking cool doing it.

  • 1971 Mustang Mach 1

    • 1971 Mustang Mach 1

    The Ford Mustang Mach-1 is a performance-oriented option package first introduced in 1969 to compete with the GM Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. Ford introduced the 2nd generation of the Mach 1 in 1971 with iconic dual hood scoops and four, 351 cubic inch V-8 engine options. Our Mach-1 epitomizes the peak of the Muscle Car era which began to decrescendo in 1972 due to stiff environmental protection regulations and rising gasoline prices.

    Since its introduction in 1964, the Ford Mustang had won the hearts of car enthusiasts world-wide. But in August 1968 Ford introduced the Mach 1 among not less than 6 factory performance models. Due to the Mach-1’s instant success, the GT model was discontinued in 1969.

    The Mach 1’s recipe for success was simple: It started with a V8 powered ‘Sportsroof’ body and added numerous visual and performance enhancing items such as matte black hood treatment with hood pins, hood scoop (including optional Shaker scoop), competition suspension, chrome pop-open gas cap, revised wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires, chrome exhaust tips, deluxe interior, unmissable livery and dealer optional chin spoiler, rear deck spoiler, and rear window louvers.

  • 1970 Chevelle SS 396

    • 1970 Chevelle SS 396

    1970 was a watershed year in the history of the American muscle car. Most would agree that the muscle era hit its apogee in 1970, when too much performance was not enough and user friendliness was shoved aside by an antisocial attitude; vying for the top of the pops was Chevrolet's Chevelle SS. The SS 396 carried Chevy's intermediate performance banner, wrapping a lean, butch exterior around serious big-block horsepower and igniting a reverence that burns strong more than 30 years later. With its ample and inexpensive parts supply, ease of restoration and classic all-American appeal, the 1970 Chevelle SS 396 is the muscle car that nearly everyone with gasoline in their veins wants in their garage.

    Chevrolet had restyled their mid-size Chevelle lineup for 1970, taking a highly detailed car and simplifying it; the new car’s squared-off C-pillar replaced the previous model’s dramatically curved one, and subtly flared fenders and bobbed front and rear ends gave the new car a more menacing, serious look that was both contemporary and timeless. The Super Sport package, Chevelle’s highest performance option, was again available in the hardtop Sport Coupe ($3,497) and convertible ($3,697) body styles. The 1970 SS carried a number of distinctive styling cues, including quad headlamps in squared bezels, a two-part grille separated by a body-colored bar, and rectangular taillamps set in a chrome bumper that carried black inserts. A domed hood was also standard on the SS models, which included the previous top-dog SS 396 and the new boss, the SS 454.

  • 1957 Chevrolet 150 - 4 Door

    • 1957 Chevrolet 150 - 4 Door

    The 1957 Chevrolet is an American icon and one of the most popular cars to ever come down an assembly line. When one thinks of Americana, this is the car that comes to mind. Even people not remotely interested in cars other than to get them from place to place can identify with a 1957 Chevy. They know somebody who had one, or they've seen them at car shows, rotting in fields or a low-mileage original sitting in Grandpa's garage. That's because more than 1.5 million were built, in 19 bodystyles and 460 model/color combinations.

    There is no denying this design is one of the most appealing in history. The ‘57 is no rehash of the 1956 model, but a full face-lift that gave America a dynamic-looking car restyled for the coming jet age. And as with most cars from the ‘50s, there was a plethora of options available and more than 60 dealer-installed options, from an electric antenna to a foot-operated windshield washer. Some of the factory optional equipment included air conditioning and Rochester fuel injection. These first-year fuel-injected cars are certainly rare and quite valuable today, even if the system can be troublesome.

    Our ‘57 Chevy is the 150 4-door variety and with front and rear three-point seat belts it’s great for a family with a couple children or two couples sharing expenses. It is also equipped with a trailer hitch that will accommodate a ramp for wheelchair accessibility.

  • 1953 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 version 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.

    In 2012 over 7.5 million trucks were sold in the U.S. slightly outpacing car sales. Americans buy trucks not only for business and utilitarian use but for daily transportation as well. That wasn’t the case in 1953 when car sales were more than five times that of trucks. The truck was a farm vehicle, a delivery vehicle and rarely a daily mode of transportation. But that began to change with the introduction of the Chevrolet Advance Design pickup in 1947. The cab was eight inches wider and seven inches longer, by truck standards, a once-in-a-lifetime feat. The larger size allowed engineers to fit in a full three-person seat. There was a new fresh air system, a completely welded and subsequently stronger cab, a larger two-piece windshield and a 216 cubic inch six-cylinder motor that put out 90 horsepower and 174 pounds of torque.

    In 1954, Chevrolet upgraded to the new 235 cubic inch six-cylinder motor, an optional Hydromatic two-speed automatic transmission, a one-piece windshield and a redesigned front grill. Though many of the surviving Advance Design trucks have been restored to original specifications, by modern standards the truck is impractical for daily or highway driving. Transmission and rear-end gearing prevent comfortable highway travel and the 216 motor lacked a modern pressurized oiling system and was subject to failure.

    The Blacktop Candy’s 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton pickup retains the look and style of the original truck but has been up-fitted for comfortable long-distance travel. The 216 motor has been replaced with a high-output 350 cubic inch V-8, the transmission is a 350 3-speed automatic and the rear-end is a 3.08 highway ratio. The straight-axle front end has been converted to power assisted independent front suspension with power disc brakes and radial tires and the interior has been fitted with airconditioning, modern ignition, modern gauges and bluetooth audio, all the while maintaining the original interior design.

  • 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.

    In 1967, the compact and sporty pony cars constituted more than 8% of all car sales in the U.S. And though the design and production phases of the Camaro were hurried to get the car to market, it was a well-received newcomer that offered something for everyone. The Camaro was available as a coupe or convertible, with 6 different engines, 3 option packages (including the famed “Rally Sport” and “Super Sport”) as well as a plethora of performance options. 1967 base price? Just under $2,500.

    Chevy stepped up the game by offering the ‘67 Camaro with the V-8, 375hp L78 Corvette engine (for an additional $500) to “outhorse” Mustang’s top performance package of 320hp. The Camaro accounted for 10% of Chevy’s sales in 1967 (most of them V-8s). And perhaps coincidence, perhaps not; Mustang gave up about one-quarter of its sales from 1966 to ’67.

    The iconic pony-turned-muscle car Camaro appeared in many films and television shows—such as “Car Wash,” “Bewitched,” “Gone in 60 Seconds,” and “Herbie Goes Bananas,” to name a few. Granted, not many appearances capture the romance of rebuilding, driving—and racing—the ’67 Chevy Camaro as the 1985 comedy film “Better off Dead.”

  • 1965 Mustang Fastback GT

    • 1965 Mustang Fastback GT

    Ford began production of the Mustang five months before the normal start of the 1965 production year explaining why earliest versions are often referred to as 1964 1/2 models. Introduced to the public on 17 April 1964, Ford expected to sale 100,000 cars in the production year...they sold that many in three months. Championed by Lee Iococca himself and boasting a record development time of only 18 months, the Ford Mustang single-handedly spearheaded the "Pony Car" revolution. On 17 August 1964 Ford began production on the iconic Fastback version and offered a performance 289 cubic inch, 4-barrel V-8 turning 271 hp. And the rest is history.

    Ford added a fastback to its 1965 Mustang lineup, but the coupe continued to be the best seller of the group. The coupe outsold the convertible and fastback individually five to one, accounting for nearly 75 percent of total sales. But today, the resale value of Fastback 2+2 GT Mustangs is nearly 30% greater than the standard coupe according to NADA.

    The first Mustang GT was introduced in April of 1965. They were available in all three body styles. Two optional V-8 engines were offered with the GT with either 225 or 271 hp and a choice of a three- or four-speed manual, or a Cruise-O-Matic transmission. The ‘65 GT also included a special dashboard instrument cluster that became standard in 1966. The GT had stripes on the lower body sides, fog lamps in the grille, dual exhaust tips, and GT badges on the front fenders. The GT upgrade was an extra $165.03.

    An interior upgrade was available for 1965 and 1966 Mustangs. The Deluxe or “Pony” Interior included two-tone seats with running horses stamped on the backs.

  • 1955 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.

    Nicknamed “The Hot One,” the Bel Air became a symbol of the mid-1950s, counter-cultural shift in America. Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” was published, James Dean became a “Rebel Without a Cause,” televisions found a prominent place in American homes, women and children began to be acknowledged as autonomous beings, an independence was realized with drive-thru fast-food restaurants and frozen “TV dinners,” and rock and roll was born. As a testament to the car’s success and relevance, the 1955 Chevy Bel Air was chosen by GM to be the 50,000,000th car off its production line.

    And if there were any doubt that the Chevy Bel Air is an enduring symbol of American culture, we need only look to how Hollywood represents the mid-1950s United States. The Bel Air has been immortalized in such mainstream hit movies as “American Graffiti,” “Clue,” “Dead Poets Society,” “The Right Stuff,” “Top Gun,” “Back to the Future,” “Forest Gump,” “Goodfellas,” “A Bronx Tale,” “From Russia with Love,” and in television hits “Leave it to Beaver,” “My Favorite Martian,” and, of course “Route 66.”