Are you craving for some classic cars? Well, brace yourselves as they gather all together in Rockport this June. The northeast classic car owners will display all the collections on a 5-day road tour on Hancock County, Knox and Waldo.

The Maine Tourism Association will be presenting the 2nd Annual Barnstorming Maine dated for June 3-7 and this one promises to give you some glimpses from the classic cars. Brian Redman, a world racing champion, will managing the said event. The owners will be presenting 25 vintage cars which were all made in 1975 on the region.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Maine Tourism Association, Vaughn Stinson, said, “Barnstorming Maine gives classic car owners the chance to experience Maine’s coastal and inland scenery, unique shopping and museums, and amazing cuisine.”

The hotel Samoset Resort in Rockport will be the dwelling place of these vintage cars. The cars will show up something classy on a three-day tour that includes 400 miles of road travel along the Midcoast region. The event will end with an evening trip out of the Rockland including riding on the ferry Monhegan.

Tour destinations will be:

• Cellar Door Winery & Vineyards in Lincolnville
• Andrew Wyeth, a famous painter’s Cushing’s Olsen House
• Owls Head Transportation Museum
• Marshall Point Light and Port Clyde Harbo
• Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant in Stonington
• Winterport Dragway, and the towns of Hope
• Blue Hill
• Deer Isle
• Castine
• Camden

So if you are looking for some classic car recollections and would like to do some reminiscing on the vintage cars that took the place before today’s new generation of cars, be part of the event and feed yourself with these oldies but are true goodies.

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For car lovers like me, a look back in history always means going face to face with the classic cars that will forever be part of American auto history. When talking about classic American cars, it is hard not to think about the timeless beauty that is the Chevrolet Bel Air. Even if these classic cars are not equipped with a Chevy catalytic converter, it is hard not to like them.

The Bel Air is introduced by General Motors in 1953 as a part of the premium model range. Looking at the exterior design of the Bel Air shows why the American car manufacturer put the Bel Air on top of its lineup. A classic example of the good looks of the Bel Air is the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door sedan with its white roof, aggressive grille styling and complete with whitewall tires. Even if its safety feature is composed only of its brakes, the Bel Air does not lose any of its appeal.

In fact, even the minute details of the Bel Air gives this car a reputation of being an instant classic. From the ergonomically designed Chevy door handle to the headlights, the Bel Air is truly a car that stands out among the classics. While the Bel Air was demoted to becoming a low level model of Chevrolet, it cannot be denied that the iconic Bel Air is a great step in the progress of the American car industry.

In more recent times, the Bel Air made an appearance at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) as a concept car. The concept Bel Air for the new millennium is a convertible and carries many design and styling cues from the classic Bel Air. Unfortunately though, General Motors looks as if it is not going to release any production version of the concept Bel Air.

After a thorough study about Chevrolet pickup ground effects and Chevrolet Tahoe step plates, my own way of relaxing is searching for vintage cars. I mean not just an ordinary vintage car but vintage cars with attitude and power. Last night, I came across with Pontiac’s 1968 Firebird!

When I looked at the specifications and features, it made me even more interested about the Firebird.

Pontiac was forced by GM to drop DeLorean’s Banshee project and soon Pontiac launched the Firebird in February 23, 1967. It was built to compete with the Chevrolet Camaro that was introduced back in September 29, 1966 and the Ford Mustang which was unveiled in April 1964. Now that’s what I call a real battle for the top spot!

The 1968 Firebird is being offered in a convertible and a hardtop coupe version at that time with five engine choices:

• Standard Firebird OHC 230 cubic inch six-cylinder one-barrel with 175 horsepower
• Firebird Sprint 230 cubic inch six-cylinder four-barrel overhead-cam with 215 horsepower
• Firebird 326 with a two-barrel V-8 and 250 horsepower
• Firebird H.O. V-8 326 four-barrel with 285 horsepower
• Firebird 400 high performance V-8 four-barrel with 325 horsepower.

Standard equipment for this vehicle include:

• 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
• 7.35 x 14 "Space-Saver Spare" Tire
• Anti-Theft Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
• Backup Lights
• Body Side Marker Lights at Front and Rear
• Bright Chrome-Plated Hub Caps
• Bright Metal Rocker Panel Moldings
• Bright Roof Drip Scalp Moldings on Hardtop Coupe
• Carpeted Lower Trim Pads on Doors
• Center Dome Lamp (Exc. Convertibles)
• Cigar Lighter
• Circ-L-Aire Heater and Defroster
• Delco-Eye Energizer Battery
• Dual Master Cylinder Brake System with Warning Light
• Dual-Speed Electric Windshield Wipers with Washer
• E:70 x 14 Wide-oval Blackwall Tires (4)
• Energy-Absorbing Instrument Panel with Smooth, Contoured Knobs and Levers
• Energy-Absorbing Steering Column
• Expanded Morrokide Seat Backs and Cushions
• Folding Front Seat Back Latches
• Four-Way Hazard Warning Flasher
• Full Padding on Rear Upper Panel of Front Seat Back
• Full-flow Oil Filter
• Glove Compartment Lock
• Inside Day-Night Mirror with Deflecting Base
• Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp, Glove Box Lamp and Ashtray Lamp
• Labeled Instrument Panel Control Switches
• Lane-Change Feature in Direction Signal Control
• Nylon-blend Loop-pile Carpeting
• Outer Front Seat Belt Retractors
• Outside Rearview Mirror
• Padded Instrument Panel, Sun Visors, and Windshield Corner Posts
• Padded Vinyl Trim on Upper Door and Rear Quarter Panels
• Parking Brake Warning Light
• Passenger-Guard Door Locks - All Doors
• Rear Armrests with Integral Ashtrays
• Reduce-Glare Instrument Panel and Windshield Wiper Arms and Blades
• Safety Door and Window Regulator Handles
• Safety Door Latches and Hinges
• Safety Front Armrests
• Safety Rim Wheels
• Seat Belts with Push-Button Buckles for All Passenger Positions
• Self-Adjusting Brakes with Corrosion-resistant Brake Lines
• Self-Adjusting Hood Latch
• Slimline Strato-bucket Front Seats
• Soft, Low-Profile Window Control Knobs and Coat Hooks
• Theft-Deterrent Door Locks and Keys
• Thick Laminate Windshield
• Upper-level Ventilation System
• Vertical Louvers in Both Rear Quarter Panels
• Wood Grain Appearance Instrument Panel

Standard Engine

• 250 Cu. In. OHC 6, 175 HP, 1-BBL Carb.-Reg. Fuel

Standard Transmission

• 3-speed Manual-Column Shift

Available Transmissions

• 3-speed Manual-Floor Shift
• 4-speed Manual-Floor Shift
• Automatic-Column Shift
• Automatic-Floor Shift (console required)

Exterior Dimensions (in inches)

• Front Tread (Wide-Track) 60
• Height 50.0
• Overall Length 188.8
• Overall Width 72.8
• Rear Tread (Wide-Track) 60
• Wheelbase 108.1

Interior Dimensions For The Front (in inches)

• Head Room (effective) 37.0
• Hip Room 56.3
• Leg Room (maximum effective) 42.5
• Shoulder Room 56.7

Interior Dimensions For The Rear (in inches)

• Head Room (effective) 36.7
• Hip Room 54.6
• Leg Room (maximum effective) 29.5
• Shoulder Room 53.6
• Trunk Capacity (usable luggage, cu. ft. 9.9

Look at that. Don’t you just miss it? Huh, the super flat Aston Martin Bulldog is one among those cars that I miss. Well, just as I miss it I will be bringing it back to you. Just a glimpse of the much missed Bulldog.

It was built in the UK and was designed by William Towns. It was a one hit wonder because it didn’t last for so long in terms of production. The limited edition Aston Martin Bulldog had only 25 units built and it was named under the codename DP K9 which was taken from a Doctor Who character. Usually, UK cars are right-hand-drive ones but the infamous Bulldog was made to be a left-hand-drive one. It was made super flat and it came measuring up to 43 inches high with sharp features and a limited gull-wing door design. The interior part was placed with a monitor that was added in later production. The car is run by a powerful V8 with 5.3L twin-turbo engine powering up a 700 bhp.

The car is installed with a Ford exclusive Ford bumper and a Ford racing cold air intake and this vehicle comes boasting of a racing car power.

The first test drive of the Bulldog was done in the late 1979 and it turned out to be a great success. The car was impressively delivering a top speed of 191 mph from its theoretical 237 mph top speed. It was officially launched in the Bell Hotel located at Aston Clinton in March 27, 1980. It was sold to the highest bidder, holding £130,000 - the total price of its total design and construction.

It was also brought to the US and was back a few years ago to Britain with a new green interior from its original silver and light gray exterior paint job. The original dark brown interior was also changed to black to light tan.

The Porsche 911 has the power to make you fall… fall in love with this car. Ever since it was built and introduced way back in the year 1964, it has captured not only the hearts of the Europeans but almost all the people around the planet.

Only 125 units were built in the first production and the 911 was intended to replace the 356 which was popular at that time in race car division. I wonder if the 911 has performance exhausts that time or an OEM Porsche radiator. Anyway, the important thing is, Porsche is Porsche! What can I say, the 911 has it all!

The ultimate 911, the 2.7 liter Carrera RS, was introduced in October 1972. "The Carrera RS was greeted with high enthusiasm, which wasn’t hard to muster once you got behind the wheel," the auto editors of Consumer Guide tells and shares about the Corvette.

The production of the 911 was a successful start for Porsche and later became even more progressive. It was indeed a new era in the making of the car industry. Here are some of the best things that has ever happened to the vehicle.

• One of the stars and main attractions of the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1963 was a brand new primrose yellow Porsche - the 901 which was to become the 911.
• The introduction of the E-series cars for 1972 represented a pinnacle in Porsche’s ambitious drive to improve the 911 regardless of cost. The modifications carried out to the cars were also significant in that they were aimed far more at improving the car for road use than for competition.
• The ultimate 911, the 2.7liter Carrera RS, was introduced in October 1972.
• In 1989, the car changed dramatically. With new molded bumbers and sleeker lines, the car looked more aerodynamic and ready for the 90’s. This style lasted for the 1990, 91, 92, 93, and 94 model years, and in 1995 the most dramatic change in the history of the 911 took place - the Type 993

"There’s nothing quite like a Porsche 911. Every one of the 250,000 made is a car with an extraordinary character. You either love it or hate it. There’s no emotional compromise with a Porsche 911. The early ones understeered, oversteered, cost a fortune in fuel, started and stopped like nothing else on earth, cornered well and spun even better. The later ones are softer, more frugal and forgiving, reaching their climax in the 959 which holds the road fabulously well on its way to a maximum speed of nearly 200 mph. But old or new, the front seats of a 911 are superb, the luggage space is restricted and the back seats a challenge even for a contortionist. There are dozens of optional extras to confuse the customer and, no matter what anybody says, the engine is in the wrong place. What makes a Porsche 911 so attractive and why has it such a fanatical following? First, it has incredibly sensitive handling. With the combined weight of the engine and transmission concentrated at the back, the rear end typically swings round very fast when cornering, particularly on the very early cars, which had narrow tires and little grip."

And that is a description given by Christ Harvey for all of the forms and styles that the Porsche 911 had used.

Nissan is one among the fastest growing Japanese car makers of the world. They are even making good cars that can also be compared to other luxury brands which has the same quality but with great value. Nissan parts and accessories have also been reputable and so many car buyers are choosing Nissan as their main brand.

The Nissan Motor Corporation was formerly known by the name of Datsun brand. They are also become famous in Japan like other Japanese brands such as Mazda, Honda and, of course, the biggest car seller, Toyota. Nissan’s main office is found in the Ginza area of Chūō-ku, but Nissan will be transferring its office to Yokohama, Kanagawa by the year 2010. The construction of the main officer starts this year according to the car maker. Looking back, Nissan joined the Renault S.A. of France in 1999, and soon become one among the threats for the Big Three car makers of the US auto industry.

Nissan has also become famous because of its VQ engines which was a V6 configuration and was featured in Ward’s 10 Best Engines for straight 12 years ever since the award was given. The VQ series engine will soon be available on the powertrain parts of some of its famous brands such as the future GT-R, Infiniti G35 and the 2007 Nissan 350Z. The Altima will also receive the Nissan’s exclusive auto body part the 2.5VQ 4-cylinder engine as well as the Sentra which will also receive the SPEC-V also will have the power engine.

These are the updates from Nissan this year.