Many classic car collectors miss the look and feel of yesteryear’s automobiles—that’s why the Factory Appearing Stock Tire (F.A.S.T) Racing Series is designed to satisfy the need for vintage speed. Take a look at these F.A.S.T. Racing Series basics to learn if your favorite classic muscle car can compete with the best.  

• F.A.S.T. Goals: The F.A.S.T Racing Series focuses on competitive muscle cars that are restored to their original factory specifications. Any muscle car assembled in United States or Canada between 1955 and 1974 is eligible for competition. F.A.S.T. style vehicles are built to emulate more than the mechanics of classic muscle cars. Competitors also endeavor to keep visuals as close to the original style as possible. In addition, the F.A.S.T. Racing Series acts as a venue for classic car lovers to meet, network, and share their love of old-school vehicles.
   
• F.A.S.T. Rules: F.A.S.T style vehicles are held up to strict scrutiny before being certified for competition. If possible, all parts should be from the original equipment manufacturer. If OEM parts are unavailable, then appropriate restoration duplicates must be used. Some non-stock items, such as tires and exhaust systems, are allowed in competition. Lastly, F.A.S.T. vehicles should resemble the style or finish of the original vehicle wherever possible.  These rules ensure every vehicle in the F.A.S.T. Racing Series fits the classic styles that muscle car enthusiasts adore.
   
• F.A.S.T. Parts: Finding the right parts store is an essential part of F.A.S.T. style restoration—you’ll need to locate a parts resource that specializes in classic and OEM parts. Online sources may be your best bet for tracking down hard-to-find parts. Sites like Performance Online specialize in classic model Mercury, Ford, and Chevy parts.

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Most classic and vintage vehicles are equipped with a manual transmission. As a result, manual is the transmission of choice for the most serious of car collectors. This humorous video from Car and Driver explains why manual transmission vehicles are still worth our appreciation.

Manual transmission vehicles are going the way of the dinosaur. However, Car and Driver editor Eddie Alterman lists several hilarious reasons why manual cars are superior to their automatic counterparts. Despite the humorous nature of the video, manual cars do in fact offer more reliable performance and gas mileage than automatic-equipped vehicles.

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The World's Largest Collector Car Auction Kicks Off On Super Tuesday, May 15, 2012

WALWORTH, Wis., May 8, 2012. – The excitement and buzz continues to build as Dana Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Auction is fast approaching. More than 2,000 vehicles and over 1,200 pieces of Road Art will take over the Indiana State Fairgrounds May 15-20, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mecum's famous annual Spring Classic auction has long been known as the collector car auction epicenter, and this year is no exception, as some of the world's most desirable and collectible cars will be crossing the block next week in Indianapolis. The auction action begins on what Mecum has dubbed "Super Tuesday", May 15th with over 300 cars offered. Highlights for opening day include 22 cars offered at no reserve from the Charlie Brooks Collection, as well as 24 vehicles from the collection of well-known Indianapolis car dealer Ray Skillman. From a 1933 Dodge Brothers Roadster (Lot G213) to a 1969 GTO Ram Air IV (Lot G192), Day One at Indy promises to set the tone for the 6-day auction marathon.

On Friday, some of the featured cars include the first 1969 Camaro ZL1 (Lot F330) built, originally delivered to Fred Gibb Chevrolet. Thirty-three cars from the private collection of Hobart, Indiana's Pete Todo will roll across the block, and the record setting 1968 "Speed Spectacular" AMC Javelin (Lot F333) piloted by famous engine builder Craig Breedlove will also be taking center stage that evening.

Saturday will see more racecars, especially significant drag vehicles offered. Don "The Snake" Prudhomme himself will offer, from his private collection, the historic 1982 Pepsi Challenger Funny Car (Lot S182) that he drove to a record breaking 250 mph. Then the famous rail (Lot S200) that "TV" Tommy Ivo rode to flaming glory will be fired up and the bidding will start. Fans and spectators will have a chance to meet both Don Prudhomme and Tommy Ivo, as they will be onsite signing autographs from 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday in the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion. A handful of significant Yenko's will be auctioned, including a 1967 Yenko Camaro (Lot S134), and a 1969 Yenko Nova (Lot S133). Two L88 Corvettes will fall under the hammer, including a 1968 Convertible (Lot S188), and the last L88 ever built, a 1969 Coupe (Lot S233).

Dana Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Auction is open to the general public with tickets available at the gate for only $15. Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. Discovery's Velocity Network will broadcast 32 hours of live coverage from the Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more information, and to learn how to become a registered bidder go to www.MECUM.com or call 262.275.5050.

Schedule:
Dana Mecum's 25th Annual Original Spring Classic Auction
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38th Street
Indianapolis, Ind. 46205
May 15-20, 2012
General Admission: $15
Preview: Gates open daily Tuesday thru Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
Auction: Starts at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday thru Sunday
Road Art: Times and schedule available at Mecum.com
Live TV Schedule: Wednesday thru Friday 2-10 p.m. and Saturday 12-8 p.m.
(All Times Eastern)

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• Dedicated Service: For over 30 years, Performance Online has helped car lovers maintain their favorite classic vehicles. Our staff is full of experienced car enthusiasts, so we can always support our customers with our expertise. Trust our knowledgeable staff if you have extra questions about installation, parts, or the latest repair technology.
   
• Tempting Offers: We work hard to provide affordable, high-quality parts for our customers—that’s why we offer numerous special offers on our most popular products. Regular sale items include brake, chassis, steering, and suspension parts. Visit us online to find out how you can fix up your classic Ford for less.
   
• Large Selection: Classic Ford collectors need a broad selection of parts to meet all of their repair needs. That’s why the inventory at Performance Online is plentiful and diverse. We offer parts for all Ford Mustangs from 1964 to 1973, including Shelby GT and Cobra models. We also offer parts for 1948-64 Ford F-1 and F-100 trucks.
   
• Convenient Shipping: We make it easy to get the parts you want to the places they need to be. We keep almost every item in stock to ensure that shipping is fast and efficient. If we don’t have an item in stock, we typically receive special orders within 5 business days. Call us to find out if the part you need for your classic Ford vehicle is currently in our warehouse.
   
• How-To Articles: Performance Online doesn’t stop at parts sales. We also host numerous informative tech articles on our website. These resources help customers make perfect repairs on their classic Ford cars and trucks.

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Have you ever wondered how thieves steal classic cars? Here's how! The stealing of classic cars is most often a very targeted form of theft. Cars are often “stolen to order,” in which case a buyer has specified a make/model and the thief targets and steals that particular vehicle. Since these thieves are professionals, they can typically disengage anti-theft devices such as alarms and kill-switches, rendering them ineffective in protecting the vehicle. Once the vehicle is stolen, thieves often change the Vehicle Identification Number and re-sell the vehicle in the U.S.

In other cases, cars are stripped down and shipped overseas, where they are reassembled and re-sold.

This form of theft can also be quite dangerous, with thieves actually entering a car owner’s home. In many cases, professional thieves identify a specific car to steal, follow the car owner home and steal the car directly from the owner’s garage. Thieves often roll the car out of the garage, place it on a trailer and haul the car away. The very nature of this form of theft makes a strong case for protecting these cars with a proven stolen vehicle recovery system.

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 Spend the first weekend in May at a car show, meeting new customers, supporting local charities and sharpening your skills. Events being held this weekend include the 38th Street Rod Nationals South Plus, Rev’ved Up 4 Kids and Third Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance. Information on these and six additional events is listed below. More shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

The 38th Street Rod Nationals South Plus takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Chilhowee Park & Expo Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event will feature vehicles from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, as well as manufacturer displays, a vintage car parts swap meet, and arts and crafts vendors. For more information, visit www.nsra-usa.com.

The Cruisin Morro Bay Car Show takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Morro Bay, California. The show will feature a cruise up the coast, shop tours, cruise night and ice cream social Friday. Saturday and Sunday will feature a show-and-shine. For more information, visit www.morrobaycarshow.org.

Edelbrock is hosting the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids charity fundraiser Saturday and Sunday at its corporate headquarters in Torrance, California. The fundraiser will feature a car show open to all makes and models, a tour of the Edelbrock headquarters, and live entertainment. The event will also feature the “Back to Where It All Began” party that will bring together legends including Vic Edelbrock, Ed Iskenderian, Gene Winfield, Alex Xydias, Parnelli Jones, George Barris and Ed Pink telling stories and signing autographs. The fourth annual Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Regional competition, featuring local high school students competing in a high-energy engine building competition, will also take place during the fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit The Center for Learning Unlimited, a private educational institution that provides comprehensive education to students with complex learning disabilities. For more information, visit www.revvedup4kids.com.

The inaugural Girls Go Racing: The Art of Driving Adventure takes place Saturday and Sunday at Road America Race Track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Participants will learn the fundamentals of driving and everyday maneuvers on a controlled driving course. There will be a classroom discussion, in-car lessons and an on-track portion. 

Mid America Motorworks is hosting the Spring Swapfest & Club Olympics Saturday in Effingham, Illinois. All items offered for sale must be automotive parts, accessories, or memorabilia for any type of enthusiast auto, whether Chevrolet, Ford, Mopar, hot rods, street rods or muscle cars, plus special emphasis on Corvettes and classic Volkswagens. The event will also feature a cars-for-sale corral. For more information, visit www.funfestevents.com.

Brothers Performance is hosting a car show and sales event Saturday in Deland, Florida. The event is open to Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, Challengers, Chargers, GTOs, classic muscle cars and trucks. It will also feature dyno shoot outs and an exhaust sound off competition. For more information, visit www.brothersperformance.com.

Battle at the Banks takes place Saturday at Salem Speedway in Salem, Indiana. The event will feature an autocross, barbecue and cruise-in. The event is open to domestic and domestic-powered vehicles with 200 tire tread wear and no tire softeners. For more information, visit www.calekernhotrods.com.

The Third Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance takes place Sunday in Beverly Hills, California. The event will feature more than 125 vintage, rare and unique automobiles. The event will also feature lectures, tours of the mansion, an awards presentation and a marketplace. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the nonprofit Friends of Greystone and its ongoing restoration efforts of the estate. . For more information, visit www.beverlyhills.org.

The Bearing Burners Car Show & Swap Meet takes place Sunday at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. The car show is open to all makes and models, and vehicles will be judged in over 50 classes. The event will also feature a swap meet, a used car corral, a manufacturers’ midway, concessions, giveaways, raffles and a DJ. For more information, visit www.michiganclassics.com.

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• Are you a vintage car enthusiast? Check out this list of upcoming auto shows from Old Cars Weekly.

• If you’re a lover of classic cars, you should take a look at this page from the Antique Automobile Club of America. 

• Do you have an affinity for vintage Ford trucks? Check out this page from Edmunds.com for a brief history lesson.

• Your car’s suspension system is essential for maintaining a smooth ride. Learn more at this page from HowStuffWorks.com.                            

• What exactly is air ride suspension? This page from Hot Rod magazine has the answer.

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Our catalog is packed with the best in brakes, disc brakes, big brake kits, suspension parts, chassis components and accessories. Inside our catalog you will find everything from suspension kits to power steering conversions and 13" disc brake conversions.

Be sure to also check out our technical sections. There you will find technical definitions and many diagrams and specifications.

Our NEW catalog contains an expanded product line including:
• 1953-62 Chevy Corvette
• 1949-51 Ford Car
• 1949-53 Mercs
• 1963-74 Mopar A, B, E Body
• 1964-73 Mustang
• 1949-54 Chevy Car
• 1955-57 Belair/210/150
• 1958-70 Impala/Belair/Biscayne
• 1964-72 Chevelle/GTO/Skylark/442/Cutlass
• 1973-77 Chevelle/Malibu/El Camino
• 1978-88 Malibu/El Camino/Monte Carlo
• 1967-92 Camaro/Firebird
• 1962-74 Chevy II/Nova
• 1975-79 Chevy Nova
• 1947-59 Chevy/GMC/3100
• 1960-87 Chevy/GMC/C10/C20
• 1948-64 Ford F-1/F-100 Truck

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