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A Classic Muscle Car Family - Part 2

Since completing the restoration on their '66 Chevelle in 1995...


A Classic Muscle Car Family - Part 1

In 1989, on Rossville Blvd. sat a 1966 red Chevelle with a black vinyl top,


Driving the Dream – Part 2

While driving home one night in June of 1982...


Driving the Dream – Part 1

Chattanooga resident Phil Higgins has had a passion for the Corvette for many years.


Lady's Choice

For most of us, there is that one car that stands out in our memories.


1969 Z28 Camaro

It was the summer of 1969; I was sixteen years old when I saw the car that I knew I would own someday.


Starsky and Hutch Gran Torino

I purchased my 1976 Starsky and Hutch Gran Torino on April 8, 1976...


Readers Rides from the past: Olds makes memories for life

In 1970 I accompanied my sister’s husband to an Oldsmobile dealership in Williamsburg, Va.


Black Sapphire

Sale Creek resident, Troy Green is no stranger to the world of classic cars.


Readers’ Rides from the past: Stoney’s ‘66

Steve Spurgeon’s F100 pickup has been in his family since 1966.


Brandywine Candy Apple Red Debut

This 1934 Ford Coupe made its debut at the 2009 Chattanooga World of Wheels.


‘54 Legend

Royce Lippard found his treasure last year in West Palm Beach, FL.


Between Brothers - Part 2

Over the course of a couple of years, brothers Anthony, Will and Randy Garner continued restoration on Anthony’s ‘55 Chevy truck.


Between Brothers - Part 1

Ringgold resident Anthony Garner is the proud owner of a ‘55 Chevrolet pickup truck.


1970 AMX = Muscle - Part 2

After blowing the engine in his ‘69 AMX...


1970 AMX = Muscle Part 1

Woodstock, Ga. resident, Doug Noland, brought his 1970 AMX out to show at this year’s Chattanooga World of Wheels.


The Trade – Classic for Classic

Having been one of the first members of the Chickamauga chapter of the Antique Car Club with a 1927 Dodge


The Journey - Part 6

Jeff and Pam Rearden began restoration on their ‘57 Bel Air on Apr. 3, 2004.


The Journey - Part 5

Freddie Hafley of Freddie’s Rod Shop was not only able to breathe new life into Jeff and Pam Reardens’ old Bel Air...


The Journey: Part 4

Before Jeff Rearden was willing to hand his Bel Air over to Freddie’s Rod Shop,


The Journey - Part 3

As month after month went by with their Bel Air still at the second restoration shop, Jeff and Pam Rearden’s hope began to slowly fade.


The Journey: Part 2

Now that Sgt. Jeff Rearden had found and purchased his ‘57 Bel Air, it was time to take it home.


The Journey – Part 1

Sergeant Jeff Rearden has had a soft spot for the ‘57 Chevy most of his life.


Better Than New

Hixson residents, Ron and Teresa Goins are the original owners of a ‘72 Monte Carlo.


’70 Chevelle keeps the roads hot

Don and Frances Crowe of Conyers, Georgia keep the roads hot by traveling from state to state showing their 1970 Chevy Chevelle.


England’s Rose

Chuck and Judy Tilley, of LaFayette, Ga., brought their Jasmine Yellow 1969 Triumph TR6 out to show at the World of Wheels, Chattanooga.


From Father to Son

Ronnie Blaylock brought his 1932 Ford Roadster from Georgetown, Tenn....


2005 Saleen at the World of Wheels

Several members of the Thunder Valley Mustang Club brought out their prize ponies...


Kryptonite

Ed Brackin drove from his home in Dallas, Ga. to show his prize dune buggy at Bug-a-Paluza.


ROAD TRIP

For a mere collector, Frank Generazio of East Ridge said he felt like a rock star on the recent Hot Wheels 40th Anniversary Road Trip.


A Kathi Creation – Part 3

After four years of researching, shopping and a lot of hard work...


A Kathi Creation Part 2

Instead of seeing this rusted out, dirty blue ‘65 Mustang for what it was, Kathi Mowery saw it for what it could be.


A Kathy Creation - Part 1

Cleveland residents Jerry and Kathy Mowery came out with their 1965 Mustang to show their support at the Mr. T’s Pizza Car Show benefit.


Gold Pony

Hixson resident David Frailey and his son Jessy brought their 1968 Mustang Coupe out to the Car Show Benefit at Happy Days Pizza on Hwy 58.


‘53 Buick Special

Jody Shankles drove his 1953 Buick Special from his home in Fort Payne, Al. to the 3rd Annual St. Jude Hospital Car ...


Angland’s ‘50 Model Ford Coupe

For Hixson residents Don and Barbara Angland restoring cars has been a labor of love.


The Johnny Cash Car

Trenton resident, Carl Wheeler has had his rat rod for about 2 years now.


Miss Caroline

I caught up with Pat and Barbara Smith and their 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe at the Fort Oglethorpe Wal-Mart Friday night cruise-in.


Readers Rides from the past ’59 Impala stays in the family

Ken Roark restored his 1959 Chevy Impala, four-door, sports sedan about six years ago.


Dad’s Crown Victoria

This 1955 Crown Victoria has been in Ronald Harris’s family since 1986. Ronald’s dad purchased the car from Peachtree, N.C.


Red ‘66 Chevy

My dad purchased his 1966 Chevy truck from Fort Payne, Ala. in 1979.


Illusion

Etowah resident John Hudson drove his 1932 Ford hotrod to show at the Coker Tire Tour.


Readers’ Rides for the past: Custom Glacier Blue

Paul Fruy purchased his 1950 3100 Chevrolet deluxe cab pickup seven years ago in Ft. Payne, Ala.


Readers Rides for the Past Paw-Paws’ Cruise Car

Richard Green purchased his blue 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle in Dalton, Ga. five years ago.


Readers’ Rides from the past: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Sue Thompson purchased this 1970 Pontiac GTO new...


The Gus Truck

Rising Fawn resident, Chuck Welch bought his 1957 Chevy Stepside out of Missouri approximately 6 years ago.


A Chance at Redemption

Todd Sickler drove his ‘71 Torino GT from his home in Pikeville, T.N. to show at the Red Bank Jammin’ Jubilee.


VW’s in the Family

Adcox is showing his 1973 Karmann Ghia for the first time at Bug-a-Paluza.


SHOWROOM SHAPE

To members of the National Corvette Restorers Society, there’s nothing like the real thing.


Blue Belle

Jim Gedding’s 1958 Karmann Ghia made its way from Mexico to Jim’s hometown of Spartanburg, S.C.


Kryptonite

Ed Brackin drove from his home in Dallas, Ga. to show his prize dune buggy at Bug-a-Paluza.


‘Volks folks’ share love for Bugs at Camp Jordan event

Bug-A-Paluza VIII drew crowds of enthusiasts who share a passion for the VW marque.


Readers’ Rides from the past: 1950 Ford F100 pickup is one sweet ride

Terry Beaty of Cleveland, Tennessee, inherited this Meadow Green 1950 Ford F100 pickup truck 4 years ago from his dad ...



Nova fan restores another classic

After sitting in a garage for about six years...


Richard and Mary Lou – Making One Smile at a Time

Richard and I were on our way to the Ocoee River when we met a gentleman and his son. They had a Cushman. We immediately fell in love with it and knew we had to have one.


The Heroes Truck – Living the Dream Part 5

The inspiration that led Dale Ison in building the Heroes truck came from many different sources, such as our troops, 9/11 and fallen heroes. But Mr. Ison’s first inspiration came from his dad.


The Heroes Truck – Living the Dream Part 4

Since the birth of the Heroes truck, Dale Ison and his wife Connie have met countless individuals from all walks of life who, in one way or another, are affected by and can relate to the images and scenes depicted on the truck


The Heroes Truck – Living the Dream Part 3

No one had ever heard of the Heroes truck until Dale Ison’s debut show in Las Vegas. By the end of the first day of the show, the truck was already receiving more attention than Mr. Ison could have ever envisioned.


The Heroes Truck – Living the Dream Part 2

The Heroes truck took over five years to complete. Builders John Watts and Steve Garvie put in 50,000 man-hours, and Mickey Harris spent a total of 1,200 hours on the incredible artwork.


The Heroes Truck – Living the Dream

I got the opportunity to see the Heroes truck and meet Dale Ison at the set up of the World of Wheels, Chattanooga last month. The artwork on the truck was breathtaking, to say the least.


England’s Rose

Chuck and Judy Tilley, of Lafayette, Ga., brought their Jasmine Yellow 1969 Triumph TR6 out to show at the World of Wheels, Chattanooga.


From Father to Son

Ronnie Blaylock brought his 1932 Ford Roadster from Georgetown, Tenn. to compete at the 2008 Chattanooga World of Wheels.


‘70 Chevelle keeps the roads hot

Don and Frances Crowe of Conyers, Georgia keep the roads hot by traveling from state to state showing their 1970 Chevy Chevelle


2005 Saleen stands out amongst herd

Several members of the Thunder Valley Mustang Club brought out their prize ponies to show at the World of Wheels this past weekend.


Reader's Z28 most favorite car by far

Damian Crawford of Loudon, Tenn., has been drag racing for about nine years. He was 17 years old when he got his first car and started racing. Damian’s friends got him interested in racing. “It’s a real expensive hobby,” he




1934 Ford Cabriolet

Raymond Baker and his wife, Linda, are the proud owners of this 1934 Ford Cabriolet. Since purchasing the Ford, Raymond has given the car a complete makeover, including a fresh coat of exterior paint, new wiring, convertible top and interior. This


Resurrection Rod Run

Resurrection Rod Run The Resurrection Rod Run 2007 at Mile Straight Baptist Church had 300 cars cruise in and 263 cars register to be judged. The top awards were given to: - Best Engine: Rick Fine - Pastor’s Pick: Quince


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