Hot Rods & Muscle Cars

Although the term Hemi is trademarked by Chrysler, it’s a household name for a type of engine. Short for hemispherical, Hemis are the gold standard of the golden era of muscle cars. The 68-year-old design is revolutionary, sucking in and exhausting air with extreme speed, wasting little energy.

Enthusiasts have a passion for color. A wide spectrum of reds, blues, greens, purples and oranges have enduring popularity. Many factory color names are quirky and memorable. Sometimes a car’s color can be part of its high value. What do you think is the most popular car color in the world?

Is the 2020 Shelby GT500 “the ultimate Mustang?” The famous high performance version of the Mustang GT, built by Shelby American from ’65 to ‘68 and now Ford, is a sight to behold when carefully restored. The ultimate find for collectors is a well-kept, mid-1960’s Shelby with 100% original parts.

Should classic cars be restored with authenticity or are modifications okay? Ask any collector and you’ll hear a strong opinion. Whether you restore or modify, honor the true value of your investment. Let Classic Auto customize a policy to protect your restoration or restomod. Call for a free quote.

America’s two most-searched muscle cars are Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger. When first introduced in 1966, Chargers go from Sunday driver to modern police cruiser, with a lot of starring movie roles in between. Let Classic Auto customize a policy to protect your Charger. Call for a free quote.

Traditional classics or muscle cars? Certain autos are immensely popular in some states and far less popular in others. It depends on geographical region, age and individual taste. The Charger and the Mustang are the top two. Let Classic Auto Insurance customize a policy to protect your favorite.

Chevy dominance continues as a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport leads racers to the starting line of the 2017 Indy 500 Memorial Day Weekend.

Time to go cruising! This flashy ’67 Chevy II Nova Custom hot rod turns heads on Main Street. Summertime is calling so what are you waiting for?

Haven’t gotten your Father’s Day gift yet? Forgo the tie and get Dad what he really wants – a Shelby Cobra. He may even let you drive it.