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American classic cars

Decoding the Data Plate & VIN on a 1964.5 (Early 1965) Ford Mustang Is Easy

Decoding the Data Plate & VIN on a 1964.5 (Early 1965) Ford Mustang Is Easy

Recently, I published an article for the multitude of 1st Generation Mustang owners and enthusiasts (1964.5-1973) about decoding the 1964-1973 Mustang VIN. This article is specifically designed to enable 1964.5 Mustang (early 1965) caretakers and fans to decode the pony car's Data Plate.

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The Gold Digger – This ’55 Chevy Gasser Will Race Again

The Gold Digger – This ’55 Chevy Gasser Will Race Again

By D. Brian Smith Photography: Harry Meister & Ryan Brown The Gold Digger's journey began back in 2001 when a Mr. Ryan Brown had just crashed his 1967 Chevy Malibu. A young man, he was contemplating the meaning of life and wondering how he might rebuild his dream car on a budget while also going…

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Making a Masterpiece in 3 Days at the 2024 GNRS – 1969 Camaro from Stock to Pro Touring

Making a Masterpiece in 3 Days at the 2024 GNRS – 1969 Camaro from Stock to Pro Touring

An amazing transformation took place at the 2024 Grand National Roadster Show. The build team at Orange County Hot Rods turned a bone stock 1969 Chevy Camaro 350 into a pro touring, canyon carving masterpiece in less than 3 days!

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Twin Turbo Coyote V8 1993 Fox Mustang for the Mean Streets of San Jose

Twin Turbo Coyote V8 1993 Fox Mustang for the Mean Streets of San Jose

By D. Brian Smith Photography: Nermin Sabic Somewhere along the streets of San Jose, CA there's a Reef Blue Fox body Mustang a prowlin'. You're apt to hear it before you see it, and by the time you see it, it's gone baby gone. The personalized license plate reads STL SLW. Is this 1993 Mustang…

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