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Engines roar, tires squeal, and inevitably some unfortunate street vendor's fruit stand gets knocked over during the chaos. But in the end, these cameos can provide new appreciation for our favorite vehicles, and also inspire younger generations to learn to love these cars as we do. The 2000 action film "Gone in 60 Seconds" has an incredible lineup of classics, with the most recognizable being a '67 Mustang known as "Eleanor." For car enthusiasts, it's always enthralling to watch classic vehicles appear on the silver screen, whether they're piloted by the dashing hero or the nefarious villain. Engines roar, tires... Continue Reading 0 Comments Topics: restorationnews manual Mustang Ford News resto-mod Restoration -- -- Tweet California Bill AB 210 Proposes to Exempt Pre -1983 Vehicles From Emissions Tests by Classic Industries News , on Jan 10, 2020 2:56:04 PM Classic Industries is all in favor of California Legislation AB 210 passing. It is incumbent that every Classic Industries customer and every automotive enthusiast who resides in California, spreads the word that this bill needs to be heard and passed. This legislation has been introduced in California to exempt motor vehicles prior to the 1983 model year from an emissions inspection requirement. Current law requires the biennial (once every other year) testing of all 1976 and newer model-year vehicles. This bill is still pending and needs a hearing in the committee by January 17. The hearing has to be scheduled prior to the legislative deadline if the bill is to move forward. Classic Industries is all in favor of California Legislation AB 210 passing. It is incumbent that every Classic Industries customer and every automotive enthusiast who resides in California,... Continue Reading 5 Comments Topics: Bill AB 210 Exempt Pre-1983 vehicles from smog tests -- -- Tweet 1973 Charger - A Mopar Mixture by Classic Industries News , on Jan 9, 2020 5:38:43 PM Over the years, we've seen quite a few restomod builds arrive at the parking lot in front of our Retail Showroom. This category of vehicles combines original-style restoration parts with modern components to create a unique blend of old and new. Many restomods add only a handful of subtle changes under the skin, and some take this further, replacing the entire engine and suspension with brand-new parts. However, few restomods we've seen are as extreme as this 1973 Charger . In fact, so many of its parts have been swapped out that some might say the term doesn't adequately describe it. Over the years, we've seen quite a few restomod builds arrive at the parking lot in front of our Retail Showroom. This category of vehicles combines original-style restoration parts with modern... Continue Reading 0 Comments Topics: automatic Mopar The Parking Lot Charger Hemi resto-mod Restoration mopar -- -- Tweet '56 Chevy 210 - LS-Swapped Tri Five by Classic Industries News , on Jan 6, 2020 3:37:01 PM The 1955-57 Chevy "Tri Five" is an undeniable classic that has remained popular and desirable across generations of automotive enthusiasts. Its sleek lines and elegant curves look just as good today as they did at Chevrolet dealers more than six decades ago. As time passes, it brings new trends, and the Tri Five has been adapted to fit many of them, from gassers to hot rods to modern pro-street or pro-touring builds. And of course, many of these vehicles have been restored to original condition or lightly resto-modded to fit the owner's taste. The 1955-57 Chevy "Tri Five" is an undeniable classic that has remained popular and desirable across generations of automotive enthusiasts. Its sleek lines and elegant curves look just as good... Continue Reading 3 Comments Topics: automatic tri-five The Parking Lot LS resto-mod Restoration Tri Five -- -- Tweet Scratch & Dent Sale -- 3rd Time Was Magic! by Classic Industries News , on Jan 6, 2020 3:16:13 PM Shopping and searching for great bargains is a big thing during the Holidays. With the rousing success of the first two Classic Industries Scratch & Dent Sale blowouts, held in May and August of this year, we decided to have a Scratch & Dent Sale Holiday Bargain Bonanza . On Saturday, December 14, we sought the help of one of Santa's Helpers direct from the North Pole and extended an invitation to Classic Industries local customers to our Huntington Beach Retail Showroom for great deals on open-box, less than perfect and clearance restoration parts and accessories. Shopping and searching for great bargains is a big thing during the Holidays. With the rousing success of the first two Classic Industries Scratch & Dent Sale blowouts, held in May and August of... Continue Reading 1 Comment Topics: Scratch and Dent Sale holiday sale -- -- Tweet 1956 Chevy Bel Air - Classic Sled by Classic Industries News , on Dec 27, 2019 4:25:11 PM Christmas has come and gone, and the jolly bearded guy clad in red and white has returned to his North Pole abode once more. We know his traditional method of transportation is a flying sleigh and pack of reindeer, but a customer recently stopped by our Retail Showroom in a vehicle that looks like it'd be a fitting four-wheeled alternative for Mr. Claus. Rudolph and his pals can take some time off, because this red and white two-tone '56 Bel Air forgoes reindeer-power in favor of good old horsepower. Christmas has come and gone, and the jolly bearded guy clad in red and white has returned to his North Pole abode once more. We know his traditional method of transportation is a flying sleigh and... Continue Reading 0 Comments Topics: automatic tri-five The Parking Lot bel air Restoration small block Tri Five -- -- Tweet 1967 Pontiac Firebird - A Family Project by Classic Industries News , on Dec 19, 2019 11:03:17 AM Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, it takes considerable time and patience to complete any classic car restoration project. But good things come to those who wait, and patience pays off in the end. All the work and waiting just makes seeing the finished vehicle even more satisfying. Such was the case with this 1967 Firebird , which was restored by Ernesto Castro and his sons in their home garage. Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, it takes considerable time and patience to complete any classic car restoration project. But good things come to those who wait, and patience pays off in the... Continue Reading 0 Comments Topics: automatic Firebird The Parking Lot Restoration small block firebird -- -- Tweet 1955 Chevy Bel Air - Old-School Gasser by Classic Industries News , on Dec 12, 2019 12:50:05 PM Modifying production cars into race machines is nothing new. Ever since the automobile was invented, enthusiasts, tinkerers, and adrenaline junkies have been figuring out creative ways to squeeze every last drop of performance out of these four-wheeled conveyances. However, many distinct build styles have stemmed from this mission. In the late 1950s and early '60s, the "gasser" style grew in popularity, and even today it remains instantly recognizable. This '55 Bel Air is a beautiful example of this...