In 1957 Chevrolet built more than 1.5 million Tri-Five models in 1957, of which 168.000 were Bel Air Sport Coupe versions, it’s not a surprise at all that so many of them kept popping out of barns and yards all over the U.S. For example this blue-painted 1957 Bel Air is the latest to come up for sale after it’s been discovered at a farm. This Bel Air saw its first light after more than 50 years after getting dodged out of a barn when the property was sold, the car was parked in 1969 but was in one piece…
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https://youtu.be/qg2qv79Fih8 Seeing a car which has been dumped in a body of water for a long time, like this Corvette which sat in an Oregon river for decades is always fascinating. In the included video you will get to see a specialized scuba team working with a tow truck and are able to extract the Chevy from its watery grave, removing a hazard to fish, boaters, and everyone living downstream. The yellow Corvette doesn’t look so bad as it was pulled from the water thanks to the fiberglass body. But probably the frame is like graham crackers now, which is…
Long before drag racing was a sport that requires serious financial backing to be competitive, people could piece together their personal quarter-mile monster in their garage on the weekends (and a lot of weeknights, too). Milburn Varner and his brother in law David Rehring did that back in 1970 when they acquired a hot 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda and decided to make it a Hemi-powered hero using his garage as a workshop. He simply parked the car after retiring the American Muscle car in 1974, but recently a group rescued the vehicle and made it sing again. BEFORE PARAGRAPH 4 A…
Have you ever heard the sound of 24 Valve Detroit Diesel ?? It might be the most beautiful sound in the whole world. This is going to go into a custom built 359 Peterbilt that can handle an engine of this size. This massive V24-71 Detroit Diesel is hands down one of the biggest truck engines ever built,featuring 24-cylinders and 12 superchargers. This big machinery produces an enormous power over 3,000hp and uses 12-871 blowers. The truck is e quipped with an Allison transmission inside of a custom 359 Peterbilt truck& has 40 foot long custom chassis keeping it together.…
https://youtu.be/qCK7N2SgJjE If you’re a classic car enthusiast, then you know the thrill of stumbling upon a cool barn find. And that’s exactly what happened to a lucky car collector who recently uncovered a brand new 1985 IROC Z28 Camaro with only 4 miles on the odometer! For those who don’t know, the IROC Z28 Camaro was a high-performance version of the popular Chevrolet Camaro that was produced between 1985 and 1990. It was named after the International Race of Champions (IROC) and was designed to be a track-ready car that could also be driven on the street. The car had…
Reviving a Legend ’70 AAR ‘Cuda Sitting in a Barn For Over 40 YearsThe Classics A historic automobile coming back to life after years of neglect is always a sight to behold. This happened to the AAR ‘Cuda, a muscle vehicle that was abandoned in a barn for close to 40 years until its owner chose to restore it to its former splendor. The AAR ‘Cuda awoke from its hibernation in 2019 and returned to the road, delighting auto fans all over the world. The AAR ‘Cuda, a real muscle vehicle renowned for its remarkable speed and agility, was once…
https://youtu.be/qzxdGY9kuu8 The 1969 Chevelle SS with the COPO option was a high-performance version of the Chevrolet Chevelle SS, which was a sportier version of the standard Chevelle. The COPO option allowed customers to order a 427 cubic-inch (7.0L) V8 engine, which was not available on the standard Chevelle SS. This engine produced 425 horsepower and was intended for drag racing use. The COPO option also included other performance enhancements such as a heavier-duty suspension and larger brakes. The 1969 Chevelle SS with the COPO option was built in limited numbers and was not available to the general public through regular…
Newly discovered 1970 SS454 LS6 Chevelle found parked on a garage lift since 1978!!! The car has been parked since 1978, less than eight years after it was built. Was discovered in Pennsylvania, where it had been stored for all those years, yet as we will see, it has remained in excellent shape. Many people, including the previous owner, would have kept the car in its original Tuxedo Black color, but he felt that burgundy would be a much better appearance for it, especially with some orange stripes on it. While maintaining the automobile in its original color may have…
The 1963 Chevrolet Impala was a full-size car that was produced by Chevrolet in the 1960s. It was available in a range of body styles including a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and convertible. The 1963 Impala featured a number of design updates, including a more streamlined body and new taillights. It was powered by a range of V8 engines, and it was known for its strong performance and reliability. The 1966 Chevrolet Malibu was a mid-sized car that was produced by Chevrolet in the 1960s. It was available in a range of body styles including a two-door coupe, four-door sedan,…
Today Patrick Nichols brings us a 1970 Chevelle SS396 which has left the factory floor in a color that is pretty rare these days, a code 50 Gobi beige paint, which unfortunately has seen much better days. The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 is a true American classic. This particular example, built in the first week of July 1970 at the Arlington, TX assembly plant, has been sitting since around 1990 and still retains its original features and finishes. The car was originally sold at Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville, TN and was featured in the code 50 Gobi beige exterior color,…
The 1963 Chevy Impala in this story was found by Chad Ehrlich, of Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas. Impala was discovered in the middle of nowhere Kansas on an abandoned homestead. There were no roads leading to the location. Ehrlich’s cousin, who farms the region surrounding it, informed him of the abandoned Impala, which was guarded by cows and surrounded by a crumbling barn. Ehrlich then tracked down the landowner and negotiated a price for the vintage Chevrolet four-door. Except for the fact that the automobile was last marked in 1985, he has no idea what’s going on.…
It seems like most good barn finds come about by word of mouth. You know, an old friend says that her step-cousin’s grandma supposedly has an old car sitting in a shed because her husband passed away. But unlike those other barn finds, it was the power of the internet and a constant connection to social media that found this 1966 Pontiac GTO. “I’m always constantly looking on there,” Tony Salerno told us in a conversation over the phone. The “there” he was referring to is Facebook Marketplace, one of the most popular sites online for people looking to buy or sell…
Billie Eilish donned her statement baggy clothing while taking to the stage at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The 19-year-old singer is not one to shy away from a quirky ensemble, and wore an oversized Manga graphic T-shirt paired with baggy shorts. She had her platinum blonde locks styled in space buns while she belted out her tunes. Singing sensation: Billie Eilish, 19, donned her statement baggy clothing while taking the stage at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night She accessorised with a stack of embellished necklaces round her neck and hooped earrings.…
Billie Eilish put on a high-energy performance at the Austin City Limits Festival on Saturday night, during which she made a resounding political statement. The singer, 19, used the big stage to lend her support to women’s right to choose by lashing out at the Texas abortion law – legislation that prohibits abortions in the state as early as six weeks, before some women know they are pregnant. The words ‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ flashed on the screen behind her as the pop star, born Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, took a moment to address the crowd, saying: ‘I’m sick and tired of old men. Shut…
Katy Perry wowed her Instagram followers on Sunday when she dropped in with a trio of new photos. The 37-year-old pop star donned a metallic silver outfit and wrote in the caption, ‘a platinum LEWK for our platinum szn,’ as she plugged the new episode of American Idol. She posed in front of a beige backdrop that had the show’s eponymous logo in green. New post: Katy Perry wowed her Instagram followers on Sunday when she dropped in with a trio of new photos The singer-songwriter let her lengthy raven locks hang down to her waist in sultry waves separated by a…
She has become well known for rocking eye-catching outfits during her various stage appearances. And on Monday, Katy Perry showed off her glamorous look for a taping of American Idol in a duo of shots and a video that were shared to her Instagram account. The 37-year-old also noted that she was ‘lookin like a baby chic’ while posing for her behind-the-scenes photo in her post’s caption. Perry wore a vibrantly colored yellow single-sleeve dress that conformed tightly to her curvy form while posing for the shot. The Firework singer added a bit of shine to her outfit with a pair of sparkling silver…
World champions Argentina dethroned Brazil and returned to the top of the FIFA rankings on Thursday after a six-year gap. Argentina, who won last year’s World Cup in Qatar by beating France in the final, achieved the No 1 spot after Lionel Scaloni’s side beat Panama 2-0 and Curacao 7-0 in friendlies. Captain Lionel Messi brought up two milestones in those fixtures, netting his 800th career goal in a 2-0 victory over Panama before reaching 100 international goals as he scored a hat-trick in a 7-0 rout of Curacao. Argentina had dropped to 12th in 2018 after an underwhelming campaign at the…
Paris Saint-Germain have angered Kylian Mbappe with the Frenchman unimpressed by the club using him as their poster boy to sell season tickets for the 2023-24 campaign. The French captain has slammed his own club in a statement on Instagram, arguing that he has been made too prominent in their season ticket promo, admitting that he was not informed of the content and disagrees with the video. Mbappe is placed front and centre in the advert, featuring an interview with him, along with match action and clips of supporters. In fact, there is barely room for any of his teammates,…
Could ARMYs see more Jungook x Calvin Klein soon? Recently, BTS‘s Jungkook has been trending on social media with the designer brand Calvin Klein for the most unexpected reason. BTS’s Jungkook | @jungkook.97/Instagram Of course, Jungkook has always gained attention for his impeccable and unique taste in fashion. Whether he is on stage, on a schedule, or just hanging out, the idol always dresses perfectly in a way that suits his personality. -ADVERTISEMENT- Of course, considering Jungkook’s influence, it isn’t surprising that the idol always seems to be trending in some way or another. On January 30 (KST), ARMYs were shocked when the idol was trending…
We’re not ready for #4! 🔥 BTS J-Hope‘s teaser for “Me, Myself, and j-hope ‘All New Hope’” Photo-folio has just been released and has given us a bunch of clues of what we can expect. Check out some of the things you might have missed from the teaser below! 1. He’s totally switching things up.-ADVERTISEMENT- With a name like “All New Hope,” we can prepare ourselves for something he’s never done. “I want to get rid of the colorful and street-like vibe that I’ve been showing until now,” J-Hope says. This means we can expect the opposite of his “Hope-boy who loved…
Same shirt, different vibe. Photos of BTS‘ Jimin and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie wearing the same shirt have been posted in online communities. -ADVERTISEMENT- Last month, BTS headed to Japan from Gimpo International Airport, where Jimin was spotted in a white shirt with a Chanel logo on it. The shirt had a lower scoop neck, which showed off Jimin’s sexy collarbone. Jimin’s shirt, which unintentionally took a jab at the hearts of many fans, was worn by Jennie just a few days earlier at a fan signing. As expected from the “Chanel muse”, Jennie pulled it off perfectly in an innocent and lovable way. The shirt that the…
Fans are calling her a “living doll”. BLACKPINK‘s Lisa recently received overwhelming attention for her solo performance at the BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition to her amazingly powerful performance, her perfect figure also became the topic of conversation. It has recently been revealed on MBC’s Real Man 300 that Lisa’s height is 166.5 centimeters while her weight is 44.7 kilograms. Lisa has always surprised fans with her unrealistic figure and small face through social media. Let’s take a look at the photos that are currently receiving envy and admiration from fans: Lisa truly is a boss in every way. SRC: www.koreaboo.com
This look is her fans’ new favorite. BLACKPINK was recently spotted at Incheon International Airport on the day they left for their world tour concert in Indonesia. -ADVERTISEMENT- When the BLACKPINK members posed for pictures before departure, Jisoo drew particular attention with her different look. Jisoo made all of her fans’ hearts flutter with her long hair and the beauty beneath it. The reason why the fans were so affected by this look was that it was very different from the powerful image she flaunted on stage. On this day, Jisoo wore very light makeup, which made her look very innocent and pure. Let’s…
Where was Jennie?STORIESKoreabooYesterday It was a lucky netizen’s day when they took a walk in late March 2023. They were strolling around the affluent Hannam-dong neighborhood when they chanced upon a familiar face. | Nate Pann The netizen suspected that it was BLACKPINK Jennie‘s beloved dog, Kuma! While they had doubts about if it was truly Kuma, the location tag was unmistakable. Kuma is a brown pomeranian, an uncommon color for pomeranians in South Korea. The sighted dog’s face also had Kuma’s trademark smile. | Nate Pann-ADVERTISEMENT- Here’s a picture of Kuma uploaded by Jennie on Instagram for comparison. | jennierubyjane/Instagram Its cute smile is…