Posted by Steve White on Feb 26, 2010
Classic cars are valuable possessions, and they need the best insurance coverage possible. With a good classic car insurance policy, car owners can get adequate compensation when their cars are damaged in an accident or stolen, and they do not have to bear the full burden of the financial loss incurred. The best way to get optimum protection for your classic ride is to purchase a policy from an insurance provider that offers specialized coverage for classic cars. One such company is Grundy Worldwide Insurance.
Grundy Worldwide Insurance has been providing insurance since 60 years ago, and it has the necessary experience to give classic car owners the best insurance services. You can expect very competitive rates as well as excellent coverage options from this insurance company. Some of the attractive features of its policies include no limit for model-year, maximum liability limit of $1,000,000, no mileage limit for hobby use, coverage for trip interruption and towing, spare part coverage, auto show medical coverage, and 24-hour claim service.
Over the years, Grundy has provided insurance for over 1.5 million classic cars, and it has partnered with well-known carriers such as the Chubb Group Insurance Companies, the American Insurance Group, United States Liability Insurance Group, and Philadelphia Insurance Group. If you are interested in purchasing a classic car insurance policy from Grundy Worldwide Insurance, you can start by getting a free quote at the company’s website.
Posted by Steve White on Feb 24, 2010
Since the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was first held 15 years ago, it has grown to become one of the most prestigious automobile shows in the world. The event will be held from the 12th to 14th of March, 2010 at the Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach, and it promises to be grander and more exciting than ever before.
Last year, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance attracted over 15,000 classic car enthusiasts from various parts of the world, and it is expected to draw more people this year. There will be about 250 fabulous cars on display at the show, and some of these are vehicles that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. During the main event on the 14th of March, all the participating cars will be lined up at the 10th and 18th fairways of the golf course, creating a stunning scene with the beautiful ocean in the background. The Honorary Chairman for this year’s edition will be 7-time NASCAR winner Richard Petty.
Other than the car show, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance also features interesting events such as road tours, seminars, art exhibits, auctions, cocktail receptions, dinners and fashion show. Tickets are priced at $45.00 for adults and $20.00 for students aged 12 to 18.
Posted by Steve White on Feb 22, 2010
It was in 1969 that Plymouth started to make a serious attempt to improve the performance of the Barracuda. The car was fitted with power steering, and the 383 cid V8 engine was upgraded to produce 330 hp. A new cosmetic package called the ‘Cuda was also introduced, and it came with either a 340 cid V8 or 383 cid V8. However, Plymouth was not satisfied with its performance, and it was refitted with a 440 cid triple-carb V8 engine, which was considered the largest engine found in any pony car at that time. Although the car gained more power, the braking and handling left much to be desired.
In 1970, a number of major changes were made to turn the Plymouth Barracuda into a true performance car. The car shifted to the E-body platform, which was the same platform that was used on the Dodge Challenger. All the performance models were offered as ‘Cudas, and five different engine options were made available, including the 340 cid V8, 383 cid V8, 440 cid V8, 440+6 V8, and the powerful 426 Hemi. A new model called the AAR ‘Cuda was also introduced.
The performance of the Plymouth Barracuda began to decline in 1972 with the discontinuation of the 383 and Hemi engines. Stricter emission standards also forced Plymouth to detune all the remaining Barracuda engines, and the 340 cid V8 became the top engine option. Production of the Barracuda as a performance vehicle came to an end in 1974.
Posted by Steve White on Feb 19, 2010
Although the Ford Mustang is widely considered the original pony car, it was actually the second pony car that was introduced in the United States. The first pony car was the Plymouth Barracuda, and it was launched about two weeks ahead of the Mustang. However, it was eclipsed by the highly successful Mustang as well as the Camaro and Firebird. It was not until 1970 that the Barracuda started to become a muscle car to be reckoned with.
The Barracuda was made available to the car-buying public in 1964 as the Valiant Barracuda. It was similar to the compact Plymouth Valiant in many ways, but it featured a fastback super-structure with huge wraparound backlight. It had a 170 cid Slant 6 as standard engine, and a 225 cid Slant 6 and 273 cid V8 as optional engines. In 1965, Plymouth tried to improve the performance of the Barracuda by making the 225 Slant 6 the standard engine and introducing the Formula S option, but the car was still unable to compete with the top muscle cars in the market. A more powerful 383 cid V8 engine with 280 hp was offered as an option in 1967, and the Slant 6 engine was dropped.
The Plymouth Barracuda did not undergo major changes in 1968, but a number of changes were made to the engine line-up. The 225 Slant 6 engine was reintroduced, but the 273 cid V8 engines were no longer available. Also, the 383 cid V8 engine was upgraded to produce 300 hp.
Posted by Steve White on Feb 17, 2010
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum features one of the most impressive collections of vintage cars on the east coast. It is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Packard automobiles, and it provides visitors the opportunity to learn about the development of American automobile engineering during the early part of the 20th century.
The museum is housed in an 18,000-square-foot building, and it was designed to resemble a Packard auto showroom from the 1920s. The 22 automobiles that are displayed in the museum represent more than 30 years of Packard Motor Company’s auto manufacturing history, and they are considered some of the finest vintage cars that can be found in the United States. Visitors will get to see a wide range of rare automobiles, including roadsters with golf club compartments, a self-lubricating 645 Dual Cowl Phaeton, and a doctor’s coupe that features a special compartment for medical bag. Other than automobiles, the museum also displays thousands of automobile-related items, and it has a special gallery that is dedicated to President Franklin Roosevelt.
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum is located on Packard Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, and it is open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on weekdays and 10.00 am to 3.00 pm on Saturday. An admission fee of $8.00 will be charged.
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