History & Heritage

The stories, timelines, and turning points that shaped American classic cars.

1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II in white with blue stripes
History & Heritage

In Defense of the Mustang II: The Most Hated Mustang

Tom Ramirez · · 7 min
1963 Corvette Grand Sport lightweight racing prototype with distinctive narrow bodywork and race numbers at Nassau Speed Week with period crowd watching
History & Heritage

Corvette Grand Sport 1963: the story behind the five cars built

Patrick Walsh · · 8 min
1967 and 1968 Ford Mustang fastbacks side by side
History & Heritage

1967 vs 1968 Mustang: How to Tell Them Apart

Tom Ramirez · · 8 min
Vintage Ford Mustang assembly line in a factory
History & Heritage

Classic Mustang Production Numbers and Milestones by Year

Tom Ramirez · · 7 min
Stylish red Ford Mustang convertible outside a mid-century building
History & Heritage

The Secretary's Car Myth: Were Classic Mustangs Chick Cars?

Patrick Walsh · · 8 min
Two early Ford Mustang coupes at a vintage dealership
History & Heritage

1964½ vs 1965 Mustang: The Myth and the Differences

Tom Ramirez · · 6 min
A clean, restored 1960s American pickup truck parked on a scenic country road beside a ranch at golden hour
History & Heritage

Why the 1960s Are the Golden Age of Trucks

Robert Halloran · · 7 min
Clean detail of a classic 1965 Ford Mustang grille and fender
History & Heritage

Common Classic Mustang Myths, Debunked

Tom Ramirez · · 7 min
1953 Chevrolet Corvette in Polo White — studio three-quarter front view of the first production year
History & Heritage

1953 Corvette Polo White: the only color Chevrolet offered

Tom Ramirez · · 6 min
1964 Ford Mustang convertible at a World's Fair pavilion
History & Heritage

The 1964 World's Fair Mustang Debut

Patrick Walsh · · 7 min
1965 Shelby GT350 in a vintage California workshop
History & Heritage

Carroll Shelby and the Birth of the GT350

Patrick Walsh · · 8 min
Red and white Owens Corning sponsored 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 C3 racing car at speed during the 24 Hours of Daytona with distinctive speed block graphics
History & Heritage

Owens Corning Corvette Racing: The Yellow Car That Kept the Flame Burning

Patrick Walsh · · 8 min
Lineup of late-1960s American pony cars with a Ford Mustang in front
History & Heritage

Mustang vs the Field: Cougar, Firebird and Barracuda

Patrick Walsh · · 8 min
Shelby GT350 and GT500 Mustangs side by side
History & Heritage

GT350 vs GT500: The Legend of the Shelby Mustangs

Patrick Walsh · · 8 min
Classic Ford Mustang convertible pace car on a speedway
History & Heritage

Mustang Pace Cars Through the Years

Patrick Walsh · · 7 min
1968 Shelby GT500KR Mustang fastback in Highland Green
History & Heritage

The 1968 GT500KR: King of the Road

Patrick Walsh · · 7 min
Chrome galloping-horse emblem on a classic Ford Mustang grille
History & Heritage

How the Ford Mustang Got Its Name

Patrick Walsh · · 8 min
1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof fastback at dusk
History & Heritage

The 1969–70 Fastback: The Golden-Era Mustangs

Tom Ramirez · · 7 min