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 The Golden Age of Trans Am Racing (1966–1972) and A Jay Leno’s Garage Video on the Subject

 The Golden Age of Trans Am Racing (1966–1972) and A Jay Leno’s Garage Video on the Subject
The years 1966 to 1972 are widely regarded as the golden age of Trans American (Trans Am) racing, a thrilling period that saw factory-backed muscle cars, legendary drivers, and fierce rivalries come together to create one of the most exciting chapters in American motorsport history. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) launched the series in 1966 to promote showroom stock sedans, but what followed was a war between automakers on the racetrack that would shape the identity of American performance cars for decades.
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Top 10 Restoration & Modification Mistakes on Ford Trucks 1932–1956

Top 10 Restoration & Modification Mistakes on Ford Trucks 1932–1956
Ford’s light-duty trucks transitioned quickly from car-based haulers (1932–1947) to the first-generation F-Series (1948–1952) and the improved second generation (1953–1956, with the birth of the F-100). Collectors love them, builders customize them, and enthusiasts hot rod them. But whether you’re doing a faithful restoration, a period street rod, or a modernized restomod, the same 10 pitfalls keep showing up - with extra risks when blending old steel and new tech.
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Restoring v Restomodding a ’66–’74 Dodge Charger: A Gearhead’s Dilemma

Restoring v Restomodding a ’66–’74 Dodge Charger: A Gearhead’s Dilemma
The Dodge Charger models of 1966–1974 are some of the most iconic muscle cars ever to roll out of Detroit. Whether you’re drooling over the Coke-bottle curves of a ’68 R/T, the hidden headlights of a ’70 SE, or the long and low profile of a ’74, the Charger oozes character. Should you restore or restomod your Dodge Charger, that is the question?
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Videos: Top 10 Restoration Mistakes on the 1966–1974 Dodge Charger

Videos: Top 10 Restoration Mistakes on the 1966–1974 Dodge Charger
Especially the second-generation Dodge Charger is one of the crown jewels of the Mopar world, with the ’68–’70 models commanding center stage at every car show and auction block. Whether you’re working on an early ’66–’67 “Coke bottle” fastback, a winged Daytona, or a smog-era ’74 R/T, restoration blunders can tank both the car’s value and its drivability. Below are the ten most common mistakes restorers make when reviving a classic Charger.
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