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Most Wanted Classic Cars: Porsche 911 (Part 2)

To many classic car enthusiasts, the Carrera RS is the most appealing 911 model from the classic era. This great car was added to the 911 family in 1973, and it featured a new 210 PS engine that could produce 207 hp. It came with improved brakes, revised suspension, a ducktail spoiler, and wider rear fenders and wheels. In 1974, the Carrera RS 3.0 was introduced, and it had a more powerful Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injected 230 PS engine.

1974 was also the year when the Porsche 911 Turbo was launched. This new turbocharged model was given a distinctive body design, with wider wheel arches and a whale-tail spoiler, as well as a 260 PS engine that could deliver 256 hp. In the year 1978, the engine of the 911 Turbo was upgraded to 300 PS, and it had a power output of 296 hp.

Porsche introduced the 911 Cabriolet in 1982, and it was so popular that it sold more than 4,000 units in its first year. The Cabriolet was a stunning convertible that featured a 4-wheel drive system. In 1983, Porsche revived the Carrera series with the Carrera 3.2, which was an improved performer with new exhaust system and an increased compression ration of 10.3:1. This new Carrera was capable of reaching a maximum speed of 150 mph, and it took only 5.4 seconds to accelerate 0-60 mph.

In the following years, many improvements were made to the 911, and many new models were created as well. The Porsche 911 has always been one of the most remarkable sports cars in the world, and it will continue to fascinate automobile enthusiasts for many years to come.

Most Wanted Classic Cars: Porsche 911 (Part 1)

The Porsche 911 is an iconic sports car that has never failed to impress automobile enthusiasts. Because of its timeless design and amazing performance, it has become one of the oldest surviving sports cars today. It has also achieved tremendous success on the racetrack, winning major international competitions such as Daytona, Targa Florio, Nurburgring, and Sebring.

The Porsche 911 was designed by legendary automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche, who had the intention of making it a sporting version of his Volkswagen Beetle. As such, it was similar to the Beetle in many ways, from the body design to the rear-mounted engine. When it first came into the market in 1963, the 911 featured an air-cooled 130 PS flat-6 engine that was capable of producing 128 hp. In 1966, a new model was introduced. The 911S had a more powerful 160 PS engine that could deliver 158 hp, and it came with new Fuchs alloy wheels. The following year, Porsche launched the 911T as well as the 911R, which had power outputs of 110 PS and 210 PS respectively. Only 20 units of the 911R were produced, and these cars are highly valued in the classic car market today.

In the year 1969, Porsche increased the wheelbase of all 911 models from 87 inches to 89¼ inches to give the cars better handling. Two new models were introduced in the same year, and they were the 911B and the 911E. The 911E featured a 155 PS engine that was rated at 153 hp, and it had a very impressive acceleration speed. Between the years 1972 and 1973, all 911 models received a larger 2.4 L engine. Mechanical fuel injection was used in the 911S and 911E models, and the 911T got a carbureted engine.

Classic Cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is held annually from the 3rd to the 6th of July. The event takes place in the beautiful Goodwood Estate, which is located in the southern English town of Chichester. It is one of the most prestigious motorsport events in the world, and it features some of the finest cars in history, as well as famous drivers from the past and the present. You will find all kinds of cars in the Festival of Speed, from steam carriages of the 19th century and post-war racers to classic rally cars and modern F1 cars.

Classic car enthusiasts will be thrilled when they see the stunning classics that show up at the Festival of Speed. You will find a fascinating array of pre-war racing cars from well-known manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Maserati, Miller, Delage, and others. Post-war cars that are featured at the festival include the Mercedes Silver Arrow, Ferrari 246 Dino, Maserati 250F, and the BRM V16, which are usually driven by famous drivers from the same era. If you look around the festival grounds, you may see legendary drivers such as Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks, John Surtees, Phil Hill, Roy Salvadori, and others. Some of the great automobiles from the 1960s to 1970s that are present at the festival include splendid machines from Lotus, Cooper, BRM, Alfa Romeo, and Renault.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is probably the only motorsport event that features such a fantastic selection of classic cars and the participation of so many world-famous drivers. It is one of the most anticipated motorsport events of the year, and it is attended by more than 150,000 automobile enthusiasts every year.

Most Wanted Classic Cars: Chevrolet 210

The Chevrolet 210 was a mid-size car that was manufactured between the years 1953 and 1957. It was available in a number of body-styles, which included the 2-door and 4-door sedan, as well as station wagon. The 210 was initially built to replace the Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe, and it became the best-selling Chevrolet model from 1953 to 1954.

When it was first introduced in 1953, the 210 featured a 235 cid 6-cylinder engine that was capable of producing only 120 hp. In 1955, this engine was upgraded to deliver 136 hp, and a new 265 cid Turbo-Fire V8 engine, which could make 162 hp, was introduced as well. Improvements were made on the 235 cid engine in the following year, raising its hp to 140. Also, three different options were made available for the Turbo-Fire engine, namely, the regular Turbo-Fire, the Turbo-Fire with 4-barrel carburetor, and the Turbo-Fire with dual 4-barrel carburetor, which could produce 170 hp, 210 hp, and 225 hp respectively.

In 1957, Chevrolet offered a 283 cid Super Turbo-Fire V8 engine as an option, and it was available as regular, and with 4-barrel carburetor, dual 4-barrel carburetor, and Rochester Ram Jet fuel-injection. The regular Super Turbo-Fire was rated at 185 hp, while the more powerful options had hps that ranged from 220 to 283.

Because it was a short-lived car, the Chevrolet 210 is quite rare compared to the more  popular classic cars like Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger, or Chevrolet Camaro. As such, it is one of the most desirable American classic cars today. Some of the models that are particularly sought after by classic car collectors are the 1953 convertible, the Del Ray Club Coupe, and the 1955 to 1957 Sports Coupe.

The Condition Rating of a Classic Car

When you are going through classic car classified ads, you will sometimes see the term “condition rating”. While it is quite obvious that the term refers to the condition of a car, many people do not know what the rating means. The condition rating of a classic car ranges from 1 to 6, and here’s a full explanation of what the numbers represent.

One – Excellent: A car that is as good as new or even better. It has been perfectly maintained throughout the years, or it has undergone excellent restoration work that made it better than its original condition. This is a show car that is not used on the road.

Two – Very Good: A close-to-perfect car that has very low mileage and very minor flaws. It has been very well maintained since the day it was delivered, or it was restored to an almost perfect condition.

Three – Good: A car that can function well. All its parts are working as they should, but its gas and brake pedals may be a little worn. Its paint job and chrome parts may need a little restoration.

Four – Average: This is a classic car that is driven frequently, and it is fairly well-maintained. It is likely that it was restored by amateurs. Its major components are still working, but some minor parts may need repair.

Five – Bad: Although its major components are in place, this car may not be operable. Some of its minor parts may be missing, and there may be rust on the body. Almost the entire car needs repairing, from the mechanical parts to the paint. 

Six – Parts Car: Even if it is restorable, it may not be worth the effort. Major components are missing, and the body may be wrecked or badly rusted.