In the 1950s and 1960s, passion and feeling were a part of the manufacturing process. The cars were outlandish and the best designs were developed in this era. American manufacturers including Chevrolet, with its Nova, used a lot of chrome and a lot of angles to make the car’s styling statement. The swinging sixties was the era where style developed and in many ways, this era was the birth of cars as art.
Nova’s Aim
The Chevrolet Nova was born in 1961 and came as a coupé, a sedan and a convertible. A station wagon came later in 1962. The car came with a 2.5 litre four-cylinder engine, a 3.2 litre inline six and a 3.8 litre inline 6. You can find any used Nova engine today as they came in several other models at the time. It is best to use a traditional Nova engine to do your conversion or your restoration. Cars are best restored with the engines they came with. A used Nova engine is also cheap because it is widely available. In the 1970s Chevrolet added larger engines. There was a 5.7 litre engine in the SS version of the Nova and this made it compete with the muscle cars at the time. Read more…
Subaru is very popular with those looking to lease a vehicle, so here is some advice from prestige-carsuk.com on how to choose the best bits and pieces if you have just agreed to the lease on your Subaru.
1) Check out the latest car accessories for the interiors to give your car the personal touch. New seat covers and mats are the easiest way to make your car feel plush, or you could try new mirrors, cushions or a holder for your mobile. As well as making your new lease car feel fresh and funky, accessories can also be an excellent way of ensuring that your leased Subaru reflects your personality. You could wish to fork out for some new office floor mats from Subaru as they can keep your car looking like new. But don’t forget to try and get hold of official Subaru products that have been specifically made to fit the dimensions of the Subaru.
2) Don’t forget to get a brand new stereo for your car! A new stereo for your Subaru will make it seem all the more impressive with music lovers and youngsters. Moreover, you can enjoy excellent sound quality for your favourite tunes. Great for commuters! Although, before you make a purchase check that your speakers won’t cause problems for your new stereo system; a mechanic with experience of Subaru’s will be able to offer you some good advice. Read more…