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The Hi-Life Bar & Grill of NYC calls this 1936 Lincoln Zephyr its mascot. With their neon signage and art deco styling, its hard to separate the business from the car. This mostly original automotive relic can be found parked outside the bar, welcoming patrons to a different time.
This 1969 Chevrolet Nova has been part of one family for more than 50 years. It has its factory 230 straight-six engine, 2-speed automatic transmission, original interior, and paperwork. It is at 103,000 miles and counting.
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 carries on a tradition with legendary racer/builder Carroll Shelby. The Shelby GT350 packs a 5.2-liter V-8 that sends 526 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.
This 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a special entry into a long line of American sports cars. Part of the C6 generation, its big V-8 and lightweight construction offers true bang-for-buck performance that cannot be overlooked.
The 2020 Cadillac CT4 lineup includes Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, and V-Series trims. Cadillac’s hands-free Super Cruise is optional. Two available engines can be paired with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive systems. Prices start below $35K. The CT4-V gets 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque.
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler offers a 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine. The EcoDiesel produces 260 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque and is borrowed from the Ram 1500. It will only be available on the four-door Wrangler Unlimited models paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The EPA estimates 25 combined mpg.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the hit video game Stardew Valley will soon be available to play on the in-car Tesla Arcade gaming hub. It joins a suite of games already available, including Cuphead and classic Atari titles.
Oloi and NewYorKars bring out our next featured ride, and it’s another off-roader. Nat Moody’s 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ has been modified for the roughest and toughest trails. It gets a break every year when it is decked out for the holidays with reindeer and lights, giving Santa and his sleigh a run for their money.
Autosport Designs in Long Island, N.Y. offers some of the rarest and most sought after cars to ever hit the road and track. The shop takes cars on consignment and offers other services. You can mainatain and store your car here, whether it’s a million-dollar exotic or high-mileage hatchback.
Tony has wanted an Eagle Talon since he gazed upon one from the bus more than 20 years ago. Hard work and some struggles earned him a 1998 Eagle Talon TSi.
The 2020 Acura NSX is offering two paint options that pay homage to the first-generation NSX. Indy Yellow Pearl pays homage to Spa Yellow, which was offered on the original NSX from 1997–2003. Berlina Black is also making a return, and this color was available for the first-gen NSX’s entire run.
Pickups, luxury vehicles, and vehicles with large engines top the Highway Loss Data Institute’s (HLDI) list of vehicles most likely to be stolen. Electric vehicles occupy the other end of the spectrum and have traditionally been targeted less often by thieves.
Autosport Designs of Long Island, N.Y. has been specializing in classic car sales, repair, maintenance, restoration, custom rebuilds, & storage since 1989. NewYorKars went behind the scenes to learn more about the collector car business.
You can spend the night inside the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. A listing on Airbnb shows the 27-foot long rolling piece of pop culture show that it has been refurbished to provide accommodations for two people. Hot dog-themed amenities, free gifts, and an outdoor picnic area are included in the one-night experience.
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was revealed in blimp a hangar in Tustin California. The C8 will be the first production mid-engined Corvette. The 6.2-liter V-8 LT2 motor produces 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Chevrolet says it will do 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds.
The new 700-horsepower Ford GT debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 4. Just 45 units will be built, each with a starting price of $1.2 million. It is lighter and faster than the street-legal