1967 Pontiac Firebird

If you aren't a fan of 60's Firebird's, we are sure looking at Paulie's 1967 Pontiac Firebird will change your view. It is one of the sweetest, cleanest, well built 60' Firebird's we have seen around this area. And trust us, you'll want his.

Paulie bought the car in 2001. It was located just a few blocks away from his parents house were he grew up in Middle Village, Queens. He was told it had sat there awhile so Paulie took a chance, left a note on the car and later picked it up for just $2,300. The interior was shot, the quarters and fenders were rotted. It had a small block Chevy that had a knock in it and a 4 speed T10 trans. And that's when all the work began!

Paulie had the body work and aint done by May of 2002, the 355 was rebuilt, the interior was put back to stock, the suspension was in. The paint and body were done by Paulie's cousin Hank's shop in Ozone Park, NY - Excel Auto Body. Paulie's cousin Hank also helped him with a lot of the mechanical work.

Later Paulie was able to get a Pontiac 455 and put the overdrive trans in around 2008. As the Firebird sits now, it has a 455 Pontiac motor bored .30 over, 2004r tranny, Hotchkis lowered suspension, Boss 338 rims with Nitto tires 18x8 9.5 in the rear, Procar Rallye low back seats with matching rear seat cover, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Be Cool 4 core aluminum radiator, Stainless steel braided fuel line front to back, Powermaster alternator, custom gauge cluster with Autometer gauges, Dana 60 rear with 354 gears and a custom trunk.

Ever since all the work, Paulie has been enjoying the car ever since. He uses it whenever he gets a chance and loves going for rides with his family in it. As for doing anything in the future with the car, Paulie is sure more mods will come and maybe a/c. We think with the Firebird the way it is, the only thing Paulie needs to do with it is keep driving it! To speak to Paulie today, go to our Members Section - Paulie.

2010 Mustang Shelby GT500

One may remember Ricky's car when he first joined EMC, his silver and black 2010 Camaro SS LS3. Ricky owned it until 2012, when he replaced his Camaro for his new Shelby. As Ricky puts it, "The Camaro couldn't stand a chance against the Shelby, lol. No contest." We loved Rick'y worked Camaro, and are kinda sad to see it gone, but boy do we love what he has been doing with his Shelby!
Ricky since owning the Shelby has replaced the factory 19" wheels with Concave 20's, put Eibach lowering springs, Flowmaster Outlaw Axleback exhaust, rear end gridle cover, Ford side door scoops, Cervini's quarter window scoops and an optional trunk trim panel. Since then, Ricky has just been enjoying the car's drivetrain as is. And let's give credit to where credit is due, Ricky lives and drives this beast around Manhattan!!! Nice!!
Ricky's future modifications include a smaller blower pulley and tune, full length headers and x-pipe, upgraded clutch and a set of slicks. As Ricky claims, "the traction on this car is a joke."
Ricky is a GSE mechanic and has been messing with cars ever since he was fourteen. He has been street racing during the early 90's and has had quite a few cars over the years from Mopars to Ford's to imports and even his first GM, a Grand National. Personally, we think Ricky can get whatever he wants, and we will always like it as he makes them look, run and sound good. Ricky is an awesome guy, who will drive his cars just about anywhere to hang out. If you haven't met him yet, you will! To speak to Ricky today, go to our Members Section - FORSAKEN70.

1987 Buick Grand National

Some like to think of Elvis as being the King of Rock N' Roll - We like to think of Greg as the King of G-Bodies. Reason being, not only has Greg owned over 60 cars in his life, 20 of them have been G-Bodies. And aside from us featuring Greg's Grand National, he also has a G-Body wagon, Grand Prix and a T-Type (this is just naming the current G-Bodies he owns, he also has other cars if you can believe it). And Greg being Greg, NOTHING is ever stock or what it seems! Be jealous, because you really should be.

Greg has owned his Grand National since 2003 and is the 2nd owner. With 60,000 miles on the car, and 1,200 on the new motor. The GN was an ATR built, applied technologies and research built car back in 1994 and was painted Mercedes black back in Florida.

His GN is a stock 8.5 GN rear, 3:73 gears and C Clip illiminators. In 1996 a 2004r trans was done with a 10inch, "the real Art Carr" converter. His GN is a stock 3.0 production block, 20 over Wiesco pistons, stock rods, 2 main caps, center location, roller cam, steel Champion heads, ported and polished with a ported matched stock intake, Precision 67 Turbo, 60lb injectors, RJC 3 inch downpipe, Poston Headers, Magnaflow 3 inch exhaust and CDomplete ATR suspension. And with all that done, of course Greg has custom wheels, custom fog lights, gauges and a nice sound system. Looks good, sounds good and moves good, just like how Greg likes it.

As for future plans, one never knows for sure, because Greg buys and sells his cars like one would shop for clothes. You never know what he is going to show up with, how he is going to build it and when it's gone. All we can suggest is keep close tabs on Greg, be his friend and know his cars, because when he is ready to sell, you'll want to buy it!!!

To speak to Greg today, go to our Members Section - v6sleeper.

1956 Ford F100

Richie sold his awesome Corvette to get the truck he always wanted. The truck was purchased in West Virginia, last year, had no interior or any hardware or glass, except for the windshield. Richie installed all new glass, one piece in doors, new hardware and full interior. Everything is brand new on the body except for the cab and doors. Just looking at this truck, you'll see every detail has been met. The wood finish in the bed is completely flawless as well. The fact that Richie is a detailer shows with his truck. Super clean, looks brand new like it just rolled off the showroom floor.

The motor is a Chevy 305 small block, with mild cam, replaced manifold, carb, distributer, wires, plugs, air cleaner and installed ceramic coated headers, all new wiring and fuel lines.Richie had all new brakes installed and the chassis is from a late 80's Chevy pick-up.

Richie finally owns the truck he always wanted, and his future plans are to just drive it and enjoy it.  If your not a truck person, you will be when you see it. And if your interested in Richie detailing your ride, just get in touch with him. To speak to Richie today, go to our Members Section - Richie98.

1978 Pontiac Grand Prix

Yes, your vision isn't playing games on you. This is a super clean, well done Grand Prix. And here we all thought you couldn't find any around NYC anymore. The story behind it is even better! Matthew found this car sitting in a street used and abused in old College Point, NY where the owner had lost interest in the car and let it go. Originally Matthew was looking for a 1980 Hurst, but, he wanted to be different and went for the Grand Prix. Good choice! This would be Matthew and his Father's first and only project together, that started in 2007. Matthew remembers bringing the Grand Prix home as a "blood rushing experience." Don't you love that feeling?

The Grand Prix was original with a Pontiac 301 V8 and a 200 Metric Transmission and a peg leg rear end. The car was a mess. Matthew put 3.73 gears into the car and that's when he started to hear a knock in the motor. A loose connecting rod was the case, and Matthew knew he had to change the motor. A year passed and Matthew received his Chevy 350 that came from Phoenix Arizona and is still running strong in the GP. Matthew also added a 200-R4 Monster Transmission.

Matthew's future plans for the car are to change the heads and eventually get the car painted and just enjoy it.

This isn't just a project car to Matthew, but one where he got to learn and build the car alongside his Father, who he see's as an inspiration and hero.

Don't you love hearing about these Father/son projects? We are sure there will be lots more to come with Matthew's Grand Prix, and we can't wait.

To speak to Matthew today, go to our Member's Section - 78PontiacGP.

1970 Chevelle SS 396

Check out Barry's super clean Chevelle. The car was purchased by telephone, unseen from Marietta Georgia on New Years Day 1990. Barry had been searching for a Chevelle SS 396 for several months at the prodding of his then girlfriend, now wife Lori. Barry's first car was a 1970 SS Chevelle 396 which he owned from 8/1975-6/1977.. He sold it for his 1976 Trans Am which he still owns, and performed much better on the drive to his college in Rochester. Barry missed his Chevelle days..found in Hemming's Motor News he paid $11,500 including a frame on restoration. Protecto Plate insured Barry had a matching number SS with factory air from the south. Three months later in April 1990 Barry and his wife had one way plane tickets to Atlanta, followed by a crazy ride home with his girl, and soon had the car in his driveway.

Everything that could possibly leaked did, due to sitting in a barn for decades, and thanks to Barry's brilliant mechanic brother in law Tommy the car was in perfect condition in a few months. Transmission, rear end, factory exhaust, carb, air conditioning and every switch and part were gone through. She still wears the paint and interior from the Georgia restoration and runs and drives perfect. Barry upgraded from Firestone Wide Oval bias ply tires, to Goodyear radials for better handling and control. Barry is a bit fanatical with the Chevelle, and plans to keep the car original and pass it to his oldest son Danny who came home from the hospital in this car after being born. Barry says he has, "always loved owning the "poster child" for American muscle cars."

Technical Specs: number matching CTW 402 CID 350hp engine, factory air, radio, gauges, cowl induction hood, 3:31 posi rear, turbo 400 trans, stock exhaust, T3 headlights as well as all parts.

Barry drives his Chevelle often all year round, as well as his 76' Trans Am. The further the drive, the better. Both of his cars are flawless, are super clean and he knows every little thing about them. A true car guy who loves his Muscle cars, he is also a photographer. Want a nice picture of your ride? He is the guy! To speak to Barry today, go to our Members Section - Barry.

1987 Mustang 5.0 Notchback

It's the usual case, you see a car that you HAVE to have, and you get it if your lucky. And thanks to eBay, you can! Even with it being on the other side of the coast. For Antonio, that's exactly what happened. All the way from Brentwood, California, Antonio won his Mustang more than a year ago. He had been looking for a foxbody Notchback for some time. Most have been heavily modified and beaten on, but not this one. And with just 22,000 miles on it with a manual transmission, Antonio didn't hesitate to get it shipped to NY.

The car was mostly stock, with the exception of a few bolt on upgrades such as BBK Headers, 1.7 Roller Rockers and a catless X-Pipe. When Antonio got it he added a flex-a-lite electric fan and radiator kit, water pump, timing belt cover, 3G alternator, RAM clutch and a lightweight drive shaft, Maximum motor sports full length sub frame connectors, Eibach front and rear sway bars and a AGR quick ratio power steering rack and new power steering pump.

Working on his car is very rewarding for Antonio, and his dream is to drop a Ford Racing crate engine into it himself. It will be awhile thought before Antonio will spring for the Ford Racing crate motor, so until then he plans on doing the entire top end of his current engine. He plans to add Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads, Cobra intake manifold and a mass air conversion.

Antonio says his car is a plain jane sleeper, but gets a lot of attention. Well it got ours! It definitely is one of the cleanest, mint condition Notchback's we have seen in a looooong time.
For Antonio, nothing brings him more satisfaction than going to cruises with his son Giovanni. He too, loves the car. We are a little jealous of Giovanni, as Antonio plans on eventually passing the Mustang down to him, but he adds, no time soon! Why can't all Father's be like Antonio? That's one sweet gift!!!! And if Antonio happens to take on foster kids, I am sure it wouldn't take us long to show up on his door step. To speak to Antonio today, go to our Members Section - CHIODI.