Performance Car Shorts
Description: Among the dealership-based supercar builders of the 1960s and ’70s — including Yenko, Nickey, Grand Spaulding Dodge, and Royal Pontiac, most of these dealerships of the muscle era offered what was known as a 'supercar' service, which essentially provided a brand new, stock-bodied vehicle with plenty of extra horses, using either a highly tuned factory power plant or a high-performance crate engine. Baldwin Chevrolet took a slightly different approach, taking new Chevys sold through is dealership in Baldwin, New York (Long Island), and then delivered them to Joel Rosen’s Motion Performance speed shop (also in Baldwin), where they became street-legal, turn-key drag cars. many of which had optional wild custom body kits
Description: Established in 1953, Car Craft was a magazine devoted to automobiles, hot rodding, and drag racing. The earliest motto of Car Craft was 'Loud, Fast, Real,' which emphasized its more budget-oriented approach to building performance cars. When compared to similar magazines, Car Craft regularly featured vehicles built on a real-world budget, with an emphasis on functionality over style. The magazine published articles directed at inexperienced and seasoned wrench turners alike, and was a popular read for anyone wanting to improve the performance of their muscle car, hot rod, or drag racer. After 67 years of monthly issues, Car Craft ceased publishing in 2020, ending an amazing run of one of the best car magazines of all time.
Description: During the muscle car boom of the 1960s and ’70s, dealership-based supercar builders like Yenko, Nickey, Grand Spaulding Dodge, and Royal Pontiac revolutionized performance car customization. These dealerships offered a ‘supercar’ service, transforming stock-bodied vehicles into high-horsepower machines using either tuned factory power plants or high-performance crate engines.While most followed a traditional formula, Baldwin Chevrolet in Baldwin, New York (Long Island) took a distinct approach. Instead of modifying cars in-house, Baldwin sold new Chevys and sent them to Joel Rosen’s Motion Performance speed shop, also located in Baldwin. There, these vehicles became street-legal, turn-key drag cars, many featuring optional wild custom body
Description: Founded in 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, Nationwise was a chain of auto parts stores in the United States. In 1974, Nationwise partnered with Columbus-based engine builders, The Rod Shop, sponsoring a series of highly successful drag racecars. In stores, a Rod Shop section was created as kind of a speed shop inside of a parts store. In addition to go fast goodies from all the big names, Nationwise also sold Rod Shop branded performance parts. These parts were typically embossed with NRS (Nationwise Rod Shop), making them easy to identify by collectors, even decades later. The Rod Shop partnership ended in 1987, and less than a decade later, Nationwise became insolvent, and closed all stores on Sunday, October 15, 1995 at 3:00 PM.
Description: Weber Speed Equipment started out in 1945 as Weber Tool Company, making some of the first aluminum performance fly wheels. As the company continued to expand their speed parts catalog with cams, clutches, and heads, becoming increasingly popular with hot rodders and racers alike, they changed their name to Weber Speed Equipment. Aside from making high quality, extreme high-performance parts, one of their biggest claims to fame was their 'blow up proof' guarantee on their flywheels, something that was a big draw to those pushing higher horsepower and revs in the early days of drag racing.
Description: The Dodge Dart is a classic compact car manufactured by the American automaker Dodge from 1960 to 1976. The Dart was a popular car during its production run and was known for its sleek design and high-performance capabilities. With its stylish exterior and impressive engine options, the Dart remains a beloved classic car among collectors and enthusiasts today.
JOHN FORCE 16X NHRA FUNNY CAR CHAMPION THE PEAK PERFORMANCE CONTINUES Shorts
by Feeney Mcclure
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Description: Discover how Baldwin Chevrolet, in collaboration with Joel Rosen’s Motion Performance, transformed 1960s–70s Chevys into street-legal drag cars with high-performance crate engines and wild custom body kits—outpacing rivals like Yenko, Nickey, and Royal Pontiac. ### **Baldwin Chevrolet & Motion Performance: Long Island’s Muscle Car Revolution** During the 1960s–70s muscle car era, dealerships like **Yenko**, **Nickey Chevrolet**, **Grand Spaulding Dodge**, and **Royal Pontiac** dominated the “supercar” scene by upgrading stock-bodied vehicles with **tuned factory engines** or **high-performance crate engines**. However, **Baldwin Chevrolet** of **Baldwin, New York (Long Island)** carved a unique legacy by partnering with *
