Dave tuning a 6-pack carburetor
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Shaking down the freshly restored 1953 Chevrolet 3600 truck a few years back, I had Dave pull up to the corner of Main Street and Recker to grab a few pics of the patina green truck in front of the Buckhorn Baths neon sign. The colors were a pretty close match. I had no clue… Read More
Originally part of the GM Task Master series trucks the 1959 Chevrolet Apache offered maximum-economy options along with optional heater, ‘hydrovac’ power brake, or windshield washer. The laundry list for Monte’s 59 included all sorts of new options to take his 350 powered Apache to the next level. Starting with an A/C system repair (fan… Read More
“Twenty years, I don’t know. I sit and I wonder sometimes… Where they’ve gone” -Bob Seger Dave called me at work, a little nervous, but I could tell he was smiling. “I cut the back of the Suburban off…” That was twenty years ago in a small garage in HOA-ville East Mesa, but that was… Read More
It is time to kick 2020 to the curb. Although 2020 was quite a mess on many levels, there are some bright spots to celebrate our 19th year as we move forward into the next…. The team at Superstition Specialty Cars worked its typical mainstay of repairs, upgrades and restoration on some beautiful hot rods,… Read More
Superstition Specialty Cars is open and working on your classics, muscle cars, and hot rods. We have taken precautions daily to clean and sanitize our facility to keep our employees safe. We do want you to please call ahead if you are planning on coming down to the shop as we are limiting contact with… Read More
With the latest trend of on-line bidding, buying on-line, buying at auction, buying out of state, or even if you are just new to the hobby, there are many stories of post-purchase regret. The on-line and auction book pictures can paint a beautiful story of shiny chrome, and nice paint, but in person, the car… Read More
All things change. Even the ruins of the Route 66 ghosts. Wandering through what is left of a roadside attraction leaves an impression of where we have come from. Our collective American history. Someone’s American dream… The property is for sale now. Its future unknown, however I’m happy to have wandered away from the interstate,… Read More
One of my favorite times of the year is Arizona Auction Week, from January 11-19th and we have so many choices! Barrett-Jackson, Russo and Steele, Gooding & Co, Bonham, Leake and RM Sotheby’s all show up to auction off every collector car imaginable from Alpha Romeo to Zaporozhet ZAZ 965. Sports cars, super cars, race… Read More
After watching a driver on my morning commute today weave abruptly through traffic, I was forced to think that his 2016 Toyota must not have them. Right? I thought they came free with the cars nowadays, but nah, let me guess where you are swerving next, only to catch up with you at the next… Read More