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Former '68 Camaro owner reunites with an old friend, or two

By Matt Avery
Jan 27, 2020 6:00 AM - Cars stir up magical moments from the past. That's certainly true with this 1968 Camaro SS 396. It's a classic packing close ties to Chicago history, as well as fond family memories for Ralph Greinke of Norridge, too.
Aging movie star takes center stage once more

Jan 22, 2020 12:06 PM - We've already seen the Bullitt Mustang leap through the streets of San Francisco, but now it's jumped into the pages of history. At Mecum's annual Kissimmee, Florida, auction, the 1968 Highland Green fastback sold for $3.5 million -- $3.74 million including auction fees.
Toyota Land Cruiser celebrates its U.S. heritage

By Matt Avery
Jan 13, 2020 6:00 AM - Building a lasting legacy is much like going off-road -- it's all about overcoming obstacles. Toyota's Land Cruiser has tackled both. Just a single Land Cruiser was sold when the model made it to U.S. shores in 1958. Still, Toyota stuck with it and, slowly but surely, the vehicle proved its motoring mettle, becoming a favorite of adventure seekers from coast to coast.
Racing thrills won hearts at downstate track

By Matt Avery
Jan 5, 2020 6:00 AM - The Central Illinois Dragway is in need of a new owner and up for sale for $650,000. And, fitting with the holiday season, it's a truly magical place, having brought decades of delight and many happy memories for the scores of speed enthusiasts who have called it home.
VW recaps 70 years since the Beetle's U.S. arrival

By Matthew Avery
Dec 24, 2019 8:57 AM - Volkswagen's launch into the U.S. market wasn't an easy one. The feat was first attempted by a Dutch businessman, Ben Pon, in 1949.
Son makes father proud at SEMA

Dec 9, 2019 6:00 AM - Matt Dinelli is no stranger to building and showing vehicles at Las Vegas' SEMA show, the automotive industry's largest expo for aftermarket accessories. SEMA is also known as the place to display the nation's top custom-crafted rides. The Medinah resident owns Attitude Performance, a shop in Arlington Heights with a 12-year history of bringing award-winning vehicles to SEMA.
Modern SUV trend started with 1935 Suburban

By Matthew Avery
Nov 25, 2019 6:00 AM - When it comes to hauling, few rides have the heft, handiness or history of Chevy's legendary Suburban. Since 1935, this rolling icon has moved everything short of mountains, having room for more than its fair share of cargo, crew and comfort.
Rare performance model got the dealer's golden touch

By Matt Avery
Nov 3, 2019 8:00 AM - On April 7, 1967, Bobby Simonen walked into Gorries Chevrolet in Toronto and bought a Black Panther Camaro. The cool coupe was part of the dealer's special program to meet the exploding demand for performance variants. Roughly 30 cars were ordered by Gorries as part of its Black Panther efforts. All were painted black and came equipped with gold interiors.
Unique ride closes out five years of cruising

By Matt Avery
Oct 13, 2019 6:00 AM - Our fifth year of cruising closed out Wednesday with a big blowout finale hosted by Ziegler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Schaumburg. One car drawing lots of eyes was John Buchinger's 1954 Kaiser Darrin.
Unique ride closes out five years of cruising

Oct 12, 2019 6:00 AM - Our fifth year of cruising closed out Wednesday with a big blowout finale hosted by Ziegler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Schaumburg. One car drawing lots of eyes was John Buchinger's 1954 Kaiser Darrin.

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