The MuscleCar Place

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #118 – Father & Son Dynamic Duo Restore a ’69 Charger and the Future of The MuscleCar Place

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:11:36 +0000

The story of how Adam and Kim Miller, a father/son team that restored a '69 Charger together!

Video: Inside “Lee 1″ with Jim Shine – How the General Lee was Born!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:06:01 +0000

An interview with one of the restorers of the FIRST General Lee!

eBay Pick of the Week – 2004 GTO with LS1 Power and 40,000 miles for $16K!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:15:46 +0000

This week's eBay pick is a 2004 GTO. LS1 Power and 40,000 miles for $16K!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #117 – From the Drivers Seat: Road Trip to Allison Customs!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:20:57 +0000

This week, listen in LIVE on our road trip to see Allison Customs and my '64 Chevelle!

Photo Gallery: Road Trip to Allison Customs and the 2012 Chevelle Build Update!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:44:09 +0000

An update on our recent visit to Allison Customs and the Chevelle! A new floor, trunk, mini-tubs, and a race-ready frame!

eBay Pick of the Week – ’74 Road Runner with a Factory Sunroof!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:02:13 +0000

This week's eBay pick is a '74 Road Runner with a factory sunroof!

The Best Reason To Be Self Employed? Road Trips are “Work!”

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:47:56 +0000

5 days, 3000 miles, 3 guys, 1 truck, a trip to Allison Customs, and Barrett Jackson 2012. Pure sweetness.

eBay Pick of the Week – Cool ’69 Olds Cutlass Convertible!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:21:00 +0000

This week's eBay pick is a great '69 Olds Cutlass convertible! The perfect driver!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #116 – Scott Bowers from Ron Francis Wiring Talks Volts and Amps and I’m headed to Barrett Jackson!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:17:39 +0000

This week's guest is Scott Bowers from Ron Francis wiring! If you have an issue involving automotive electrics, Scott's your man!

Three Ways to Make Money With Classic Cars

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:05:46 +0000

Want to making a living with classic cars? Here are the three best ways to make it happen!

eBay Pick of the Week – Yee Ha! A Banana Yellow ’70 Charger for $12,000

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:22:30 +0000

This week's eBay Pick is a yellow '70 Charger for $12,000!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #115 – Announcing a New Podcast Show, “Cars for a Living,” My Upcoming Trip to Barret Jackson, And I’m Going to See My Chevelle!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:51:36 +0000

In this week's show I reveal plans for my new show, "Cars For A Living," talk about my upcoming trip to Barret Jackson, and I'm going to see my Chevelle at Allison Customs!

Rob’s 12 Goals for 2012: Feed My Family, Become a Race Car Driver, and Help Others Chase Their Dreams Too!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:28:54 +0000

Rob's 12 Goals for 2012: Feed My Family, Become a Race Car Driver, and Help Others Chase Their Dreams Too!

eBay Pick of the Week – Smokin’ Hot ’68 Cougar!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:53:32 +0000

This week's eBay pick is a smokin' hot '68 Cougar!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #114 – Santa Claus!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:56:46 +0000

This week's podcast guest is none other than Santa Claus himself. He loves fast reindeer, good cookies, and has a special spot for ONE particular muscle car!

Rob’s 2011 Year In Review: I Quit My Job, A Miracle Happened, and (Sort of) Made a Fortune

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:37:04 +0000

Well, Christmas 2011 is here, and Dec 23 will mark the one year anniversary since I left my "real job" to pursue my automotive fueled dreams! One year later, have I made my fortune? Sort of....

eBay Pick of the Week – Look Out Michael Knight; It’s KITT!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:41:47 +0000

This week's eBay Pick is an '89 Trans Am dressed up as KITT from the TV show "Knight Rider!"

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #113 – Dan “The Man” Weishaar and his ’68 Road Runner!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:37:51 +0000

This week's guest is Dan "The Man" Weishaar. Dan is taking big Mopars where many fear to tread; autocrossing and road racing!

The Best Christmas Wish: Don’t Stop Chasing Your Dream

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:10:21 +0000

Here’s my challenge for those wanting lasting change in life. Don’t wait until January 1 to plan those changes!

eBay Pick of the Week – Driver Ready ’67 Coronet R/T!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:10:18 +0000

This week's eBay pick is a '67 Coronet R/T - a perfect driver!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #112 – Brian Finch, Yancy Johns, and Bill Howell on the 2012 American Street Car Series

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:53:33 +0000

This week's show features the announcement of the 2012 American StreetCar Series. Muscle Car racers, start your engines! The show guests are series founders Brian Finch, Yancy Johns, and Bill Howell.

To Pro-Tour or Not to Pro-Tour…That is the Question!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:40:50 +0000

Is it better to do an NOS Restoration and create a car you'll never drive, or go the Pro Touring route and build the car you want to drive? I used to be a concours only guy....but now I'm changing my mind.

eBay Pick of the Week – Super Clean ’66 Mustang!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:19:48 +0000

This week's eBay Pick is a clean '66 Mustang coupe with Magnum 500's and a 302!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #111 – Steve Sinnard on Hurricane Motorsports Replica Cobra Kits!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:15:55 +0000

This week's podcast show guest was Steve Sinnard, Vice President of Hurricane Motorsports and the Scranton Manufacturing Company. Hurricane is a company that produces a fantastic Cobra replica kit and it turns out they're based in Lake City, IA, which is just a few miles up the road from me!

This is What It’s All About: Fathers, Sons, and Cars!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:24:32 +0000

It’s time to give some ‘mad props’ to whomever it is that is running the marketing campaign for Chevy. With the new Camaro, the Corvette, and the slew of other well engineered and cool Chevy’s I would actually purchase new (if I were into buying new vehicles – and I’m not), and the excellent marketing [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’70 Buick GS Clone for $10,000!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:10:35 +0000

This week's eBay Pick is a gold '70 GS Clone for $10,000!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #110 – Allison Customs’ Guide To the SEMA Show and an Update on the Chevelle!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:18:22 +0000

This weeks podcast show guest is Jeff Allison, the owner of Allison Customs. He opened his restoration shop in January of 2011, and one of his big goals for the year was to attend the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for the first time as a business owner. He DID attend the show this year, and now he has a few tips for other rookies!

Chevelle Build Update: The Body is on the Rotisserie and the DSE Suspension is Going on the Frame!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:08:58 +0000

In the latest Chevelle build update a new trunk, new floor, and new rockers, are all in the body! Halleluiah! Even better, the new Detroit Speed suspension is going onto the frame!

eBay Pick of the Week – Devil Red ’71 Road Runner

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:42:28 +0000

This week's eBay Pick is a "Devil Red" '71 Road Runner!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #109 – The Mopars That Were Never Made But Should Have Been

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:08:09 +0000

This week's feature interview is part 2 of my interview with Gary Beineke. He and his wife Pam love history and Mopar muscle, so they decided to recreate several of the concept cars Chrysler had made in the late 1960's. Their collection include a home-made '71 GTX convertible, a '71 concept Charger with an electric rear wing, and the '71 "Jet X" GTX!

eBay Pick of the Week – 10th Anniversary ’79 Trans Am with 74,000 Miles!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:38:08 +0000

eBay Pick of the Week – ’79 10th Anniversary Trans Am with 74,000 Miles!

eBay Pick of the Week – ’68 Olds Cutlass Project

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:13:09 +0000

One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via [...]

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #108 – The Winged Mopars that Never Were!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:51:32 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is Gary Beineke. He and his wife Pam love Mopars and speed, and together they are building the winged '71 Mopars that never were. The result? A 200+ MPH capable 1971 Daytona!

eBay Pick of the Week – ’87 Buick Grand National with 32,000 Miles!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:53:26 +0000

This weeks eBay Motors "driver pick" is a picture perfect '87 Buick Grand National with 32,000 Miles!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #107 – Chris Holstrom Concepts on Building Hot Rods for a Living!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:32:23 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is Chris Holstrom. Chris has worked in a variety of backgrounds, but his lifelong dream was to leave the doldrums of a regular day job and pursue his dream; building hot rods for a living. Guess what, he made it....and you can too!

Bench Building Dream Cars

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:44:53 +0000

I like "Bench Building"; which, much like "Bench Racing", is a time honored method to waste hours of time and has nothing to do with building benches or anything else useful. But, it's the best way in the world to dream up your next ride!

eBay Pick of the Week – An Original Edition Starsky and Hutch Torino!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:04:08 +0000

The eBay Pick of the Week – An Original Edition Starsky and Hutch Torino!

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #106 – George Kook Jr and Kook’s Custom Headers

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:02:28 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is George Kook Jr., or "Kook Jr." as be prefers to be called. Their company creates custom exhaust systems for people that love to do put engine into muscle cars that were never supposed to go there, such as an LS motor into a Nova, a Coyote motor into a Fox body Mustang, or (gasp) a Chevy engine into a Ford chassis!

eBay Pick of the Week – 1969 GTX Project for $5500

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:43:16 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #105 – Albert Melchior and Carbon Kustoms

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:33:54 +0000

This week’s podcast show guest is Albert Melchior, the owner of Carbon Kustoms. He's a cool cat from Canada, loves Poncho F-bodies, and is creating some of the finest carbon fiber components for them in the world - including wheels!

Dream Chasing: Lessons Learned in Starting a Hot Rod Shop

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:34:11 +0000

If you missed my article last month, I’ll help you catch up. In 2007 I decided to open up a hot rod shop that specialized in pro-touring modifications and repairs. It took until this past April to pull the trigger and go full-time. After a very quick six months of business things are going very [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – 1970 Skylark Drag Car Project for $3500

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:36:49 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #104 – Mike Hawley and Heidts Suspension!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:29:00 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is our old pal Mike Hawley from Heidts. Mike was last on the show exactly 100 episodes ago and was one of the first guests I ever had on. During the interview Mike went over the new product lineups from Heidts, the biggest of which include their PRO-G bolt-in rear independent suspension kits for first and second generation Camaro's, '62'67 Nova's, and '64 1/2 to '70 Mustangs!

Upside Down In My Muscle Car!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:35:47 +0000

So here we are, the Fall of 2011, almost 2012. As the old song goes…”another day older and deeper in debt.” And even though I haven’t taken on any more new debt, I’m deeper in the hole because everything I have equity in is worth less these days; my house, my investments, and yes…even my muscle cars.

eBay Pick of the Week – All Original 45,000 Mile ’71 Torino

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:24:57 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #103 – Jamie Estes and Mustang Ministries

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:10:45 +0000

The week's podcast show guest is Pastor Jamie Estes from Mustang Ministries. No, he's no operating the Mustang equivalent of the 'Ministry of Magic' from Harry Potter, but a real honest to goodness ministry for people that takes advantage of his passions of the Ford Mustang and in helping people with their faith walk.

Bonus eBay Pick; Bone Stock ’66 Nova, Undriven Since 1985!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:33:56 +0000

eBay Pick of the Week – Grandma’s Own 1972 Skylark!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:20:33 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #102 – The Passionately Pink Camaro!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:03:18 +0000

This week's podcast show is Andrew Herold, and he's a regular car guy who like a lot of he he leads a normal busy life. However, unlike a lot of us, Andrew has decided to use his free time to take one of his favorite things in life, his '72 Camaro, and give it away to help a cause that is near and dear to both he and his family!

The Chevelle Build Update: It’s Mini-Tub Time!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:48:35 +0000

It's been quite a while since the last Chevelle build update, so I thought I'd get everyone up to speed on the latest progress at Allison Customs. Long story short, the mini-tub work has started, and my Pro-Touring mobile is once step closer to reality!

eBay Pick of the Week – 1968 Satellite Survivor!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:57:53 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #101 – Automotive Photographer Robert McGaffin

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:05:23 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is professional automotive photographer Robert McGaffin. If you've ever picked up a copy of Popular HotRodding, Super Chevy, Camaro Performers Magazines, or Hot Rod Magazine you've likely already seen his work in spades!

What is Your Project For?

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:46:14 +0000

Is it better to plan out a build up front, or simply let it take it's course? It depends! Jeff Allison takes us through a 12 year build of the evolution of a '72 2WD Suburban into an LS powered 4WD '68 CrewCab Pickup!

eBay Pick of the Week – ’70 Trans Am Project

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:26:27 +0000

One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. This week's pick is a 70 1/2 Trans Am!

One Man’s Journey: From Ho-Hum Day Job to Professional Hot Rod Builder

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:11:00 +0000

Rob asked me a simple question for my first article for The Muscle Car Place…”Who is Chris Holstrom?” I assume the Chris Holstrom you want to hear about it is the guy who is seemingly unknown in the hot rod community but is making a living at his passion.

eBay Pick of the Week – ’69 Charger Project

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:36:58 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #100 – Brigid Schulte’s Love of a Volvo 850 Turbo “Muscle” Wagon

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:35:23 +0000

In honor of the 100th episode of The MuscleCar Place podcast show I decided to do a feature interview on a "muscly" 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon. Oddly enough, I believe that can hear the collective groan of muscle car readers worldwide as I type this, but I'll ask that you bear with me a little bit. I came across this car after reading a fantastic article in the Washington Post written by Brigid Schulte that was called "Crash and Yearn." The article had been forwarded to me by a high school buddy that thought I might enjoy it, and he couldn't have been more correct.

25 Years Later, It’s The Comeback Karmann Ghia, Part 2

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:19:24 +0000

In last week's blog post I gave you the history on my little yellow VW. When the story ended I had just said my goodbye's to the Ghia at a used car dealership and was following my dad's new-to-us Buick home on my bike. It was the worst bike ride of my life and taught me that crying and bicycle riding are tough to do at the same time. That night I couldn't get through any homework and spent most of my night crying in my room.

But You Can’t Find Parts For Those Cars….

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Recently I received a call from a very nice fellow from the East coast who builds muscle cars for a living. He has a high-end shop that has a long list of cars that he’s built for his customers. One of the nicest looking, factory–correct, numbers matching Chevelle’s I’ve ever seen is among the list [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – Red ’66 Mustang Convertible

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:55:24 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #99 – Tom Henriksen’s 4-Speed ’65 Newport “Mystery” Cop Car

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:57:56 +0000

Get this show straight to your Smart Phone – just take your pick! Subscribe in iTunes Listen in Stitcher! ====================================================== LISTEN AND WIN! Our friends at TCI are giving away a $200 Gift Certificate this month , and entry is free and easy! To enter simply leave a comment below that you have completed one [...]

25 Years Later, It’s The Comeback Karmann Ghia: Part 1

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:37:33 +0000

Before we begin with this blog post I'll first acknowledge the obvious; I'm writing a post today about a '73 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and there is no way on earth it could ever be related to a muscle car. That being said, it has everything to do with the fact that that there is a MuscleCar Place, and after waiting for 25 years it's now in my care!

eBay Pick of the Week – 1970 GTO Clone for $15K!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:59:30 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #98 – Jimi Day and FM3 Marketing

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:09:37 +0000

This week’s podcast show guest is Jimi Day, President of FM3 Marketing. In his early 40's he left his Wall Street career behind to start anew with his real passion; cars. He started first in the world of restoration but now makes his living doing the marking and event promotion of some of the biggest street car events in the world!

How did YOU get HERE?

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:24:08 +0000

So, how did YOU end up in the auto industry? This is usually one of the top five questions I hear at shows. It often follows “Do you work here?” or (and I haven’t been able to make too much sense of this one) “Are you guys brother and sister?” As far as the do-you-work-here question goes, if you’re asking someone standing in a 10x10 booth at a show of any kind, chances are, yes. Yes, that person works *there*. It’s a reasonable question, certainly. Scan the industry as a whole, and you’ll see mostly men. How does a younger woman with a background in just about anything but cars end up in the world of hot rods? Well, start by marrying a hot rod designer. Not mine, he’s taken.

eBay Pick of the Week – ’71 Dart Demon

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:27:30 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #97 – John Sumners and His ’69 Mach 1!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:43:06 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is John Sumners from Texas. John contacted me recently to tell me he'd been enjoying the show and also to tell me about the dilemma he has had with his '69 Mach 1. Since buying the car he decided to do a little drag racing with it, and as all racers have found, a little racing leads to a little modifying, and then a little more modifying, and then the next thing you know you end up with a race car wearing license plates!

Help me with an iPad app?

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:03:35 +0000

As I was thinking about what to write for this week’s blog I found myself thinking…and thinking…and thinking some more. That thought process is still flying around in my head, and has yet to find a place to land. After attending the EAA Oshkosh Airshow two weeks ago with my dad and kids, airplanes are [...]

eBay Pick of the Week: ’65 Nova Wagon for $4200

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:38:26 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #96 – Chevelle Build Update from Allison Customs

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:23:59 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is none other than Jeff Allison, the owner of Allison Customs, and the man building my personal '64 Chevelle. As I first told you in Episode 72 of the podcast show, Jeff reached out to me initially to offer his services - for free - to help me build my dream car. Without going into all of the sorted details , after meeting together in person we decided to make a go of it! Today my Chevelle is in a bazillion pieces in Jeff's shop in New Mexico, and in the interview Jeff has discussed all of the issues discovered and work done so far.

Allison Customs, August Update!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:06:11 +0000

Well, the new web site is up and running (AllisonCustomsOnline.com). While portions of the site are still being constructed and new pictures are being added, I think the new look and feel of the site is going to make us all happier. As far as project updates go, the 1970 Firebird is now mostly complete and back on the road for some testing and tuning. We still need to change out the door glass and the regulators, install a new hood (which hasn’t arrived yet) and of course paint the hood.......

eBay Pick of the Week: 42,000 Mile ’86 Grand National for $17K!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:51:58 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #95 – Dustin Burr and Wilwood Brakes

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:17:49 +0000

Get this show straight to your Smart Phone – just take your pick! Subscribe in iTunes Listen in Stitcher! ====================================================== LISTEN AND WIN! Our friends at the COMP Performance Group are giving away a $200 Gift Certificate to COMP Cams this month, and entry is free and easy! To enter simply leave a comment below [...]

Vacation Time: Muscle Cars and Airplanes!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:13:06 +0000

This week’s blog post will be a little short as I’m trying to get everything cleared off of my to-do list before July 27. Once that day hits I am officially “off duty” until August 1…or at least only on part-time duty. July 27 is my daughter Emily’s 5th birthday, and I’m planning to take [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’67 Mustang Convertible

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:33:24 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #94 – Kyle Tucker from Detroit Speed and Adam Moore from Karl’s GM Performance Parts

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:49:46 +0000

Get this show straight to your Smart Phone – just take your pick! Subscribe in iTunes Listen in Stitcher! ====================================================== LISTEN AND WIN! Our friends at the COMP Performance Group are giving away a $200 Gift Certificate to COMP Cams this month, and entry is free and easy! To enter simply leave a comment below [...]

When Is It The End of the Road?

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:54:54 +0000

This week’s blog post is going to be a bit different, as the topic is sort of muscle car related in principle, but mostly related to the fact that I get completely emotionally attached to my 4-wheeled friends. It has come time in my business that having a full-size three-quarter ton truck would make life [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’68 Charger Project with All New Metal!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:19:40 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #93 – Jason Childress of Gateway Classic Mustang, Greg Karpe of Dakota Digital, and Greg Johnson the Muscle Truck Builder

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:27:22 +0000

In following with last week's show format, this week's show will feature three live interviews from the 2011 GoodGuys Heartland Nationals in Des Moines, IA. Our first guest is Jason Childress from Gateway Classic Mustang, followed by Greg Karpe from Dakota Digital, and then Greg Johnson, builder of a 3/4 ton 1972 Chevy muscle truck!

The Chevelle Build Update: A New Frame!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:08:04 +0000

Since it’s been a while since my last update on the Chevelle build I thought I’d take a little time to document what has happened since I last wrote about it. In my last installments I’ve documented that: The Chevelle made it to Allison Customs in New Mexico Was disassembled and examined Required a truckload [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’72 Chevelle SS Clone for $15,500!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:33:42 +0000

Congrats to Patrick Foy – our iPod Touch Winner!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:44:52 +0000

Congrats to Patrick Foy, who won an iPod Touch by signing up for our newsletter at the Good Guys show in Des Moines over the 4th of July Weekend! Patrick told me, “I am very happy to have won and I thank you very much. I have visited The Muscle Car Place website and love [...]

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #92 – The Ring Brothers, Chris Jacobs’ Roadster Shop Chevelle, and Rob’s Dad

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:41:10 +0000

Get this show straight to your Smart Phone – just take your pick! Subscribe in iTunes Listen in Stitcher! ====================================================== LISTEN AND WIN! Our friends at FAST are giving away a $200 Gift Certificate this month , and entry is free and easy! To enter simply leave a comment below that you have completed one [...]

The “Red Headed Stepchild”

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:00:15 +0000

Note from Robert Kibbe: For those of you who are regular readers, this blog post was written by Wayne Davis of Colorado AMX Motorsports. Wayne opened his shop recently to chase a dream he’s always had and is someone I really thought you’d enjoy reading from. We’re trying something new here at The MuscleCar Place [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – The ORIGINAL Corvette from The A-Team!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:01:31 +0000

Videos: GoodGuys Heartland Nationals Autocross

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:07:56 +0000

Here are a few videos from the first day of the GoodGuys Heartland Nationals Autocross in Des Moines, IA. July 1, 2011 – Enjoy!

Podcast Bonus: Good Guys Booth Setup!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:55:22 +0000

Here’s a little podcast preview – live from our booth at the 2011 Good Guys show! Be sure to come and join us at the 2011 Heartland Nationals! -Robert Kibbe

Come Join Us at the Heartland Nationals!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:10:02 +0000

If you love muscle cars, hot weather, fireworks, and a state-fair like atmosphere be sure to come visit is at the Hearland Nationals in Des Moines, IA July 1, 2, and 3! For the first time ever The MuscleCar Place will have a booth at the show in the Varied Industries Building. Stop by and [...]

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #91 – Vincent Aiello: From Fighter Jets to Muscle Cars!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:28:30 +0000

From fighter jets to muscle cars!

Video Blog: Rob’s Review of Cars 2

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:24:20 +0000

This week's video blog is a review if the Disney/Pixar movie, Cars 2. If you were hoping for a sequel as endearing as the first movie....you'll need to keep hoping. That being said, on the Parent's Scale of 1-10, where 1 means, "If I hear this movie one more time over my minivan speakers I'll run this sucker off of a bridge,", and 10 means, "I could listen to this movie time and time again," I'll give it an 8.

eBay Pick of the Week – Rust Free ’69 Camaro Project

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:09:55 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #90 – Della Domingo and what SEMA does for Small Business!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:56:06 +0000

SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES! **NEW!** **NEW!** LISTEN AND WIN! Our friends at FAST are giving away a $200 Gift Certificate this month , and entry is free and easy! To enter simply leave a comment below that you have completed one of the following actions. To make it easy, all the necessary links are here and [...]

This is my story (and I’m sticking to it!)

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:44:18 +0000

Note from Robert Kibbe: For those of you who are regular readers, this blog post was written by Jeff Allison of Allison Customs, who is our newest contributor, owns the shop that is building my Chevelle, and is a close personal friend. We’re trying something new here at The MuscleCar Place by adding in contributors [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – Perfect ’68 El Camino

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:07:38 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #89 – Tim Cordileone and Classic Auto Air

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:51:25 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is Mr. Tim Cordileone from Classic Auto Air. He's been with the company for 18 years and admits that he's a Pontiac guy by birth! Classic Auto air specializes in the air conditioning segment of the restoration market and is divided into two divisions: "Perfect Fit" and "OEM."

Statistics Don’t Lie – Muscle Car Careers Rock!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:37:37 +0000

Folks, the results from our survey launched 2 weeks ago are now in, and the results are incredible. Nearly 72% of you out there would like to change careers into something automotive related! First, I must thank you all for participating. I had originally planned to put out several surveys of different topics as I [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’84 Trans Am Convertible for $5500

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:09:18 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #88 – Agent 47′s Harbinger Mustang

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:04:22 +0000

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Video Blog: A Trip to Mopars In the Park

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:33:25 +0000

This past weekend I was able to attend the Mopars In the Park show near Lakeville, MN. It’s a great show that used to be held at nearby Raceway Park (a sweet local circle track), but grew to the point where they needed to move to the Dakota County Fairgrounds. There were Mopars there galore, [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’65 Mustang Coupe for $11,500

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:59:25 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #87 – Get a 4-Year Degree in Auto Restoration from McPherson College!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:29:33 +0000

This week's podcast show guest is Brian Martin from McPherson College in McPherson, KS. It's a private liberal arts college and was introduced to me by a former podcast show guest (and alum) Jonathan Klinger from Hagerty Insurance. When a lot of us went to college and chose a major we did so based on a "realistic" choice. I majored in Mechanical Engineering because: 1) my dad was an engineer, and 2) I liked cars. Truth be told, had there been an option to major in race car driving or auto restoration I probably would have gone that route, but that would be "unrealistic," right? Wrong! It turns out that McPherson College has put together an automotive restoration program, and yes Virginia, it's a 4-year accredited degree! Even better, it's supported by major players in the automotive restoration world and celebrities like Jay Leno.

Muscle Car Sized Careers!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:51:01 +0000

Folks, this has been a long day coming. Over the next few weeks you’re going to see some changes here at The MuscleCar Place, and the good news is that you’ll get to pick what those changes might be! I know that a lot of you out there have loved cars since the day you [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’67 Impala with a 4-Speed

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 30 May 2011 18:31:17 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #86 – Get your car on a new TV show!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:41:32 +0000

10 Years of Marriage, 3 Kids, and the Same Chevelle

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 25 May 2011 00:10:08 +0000

It’s hard to believe, but May 26, 2011 marks 10 years of marriage for my wife and I. I remember our wedding day as if it happened just an hour ago and it’s hard to fathom that the next 10 years may pass as quickly. 10 years ago, we were in our twenties, and one [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’67 Camaro RS/SS 350 4-Speed Survivor

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:01:53 +0000

Today's Car: '67 Camaro RS/SS 350 4-Speed Survivor

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #85 – Matt Murray and Eastwood

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:06:45 +0000

The Chevelle Build: Detroit Speed Suspension Time!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:48:31 +0000

I mentioned in Podcast Episode 84 that Detroit Speed and Engineering is now on board with the Chevelle Build, and I could not be more excited about it. It was their ’65 Chevelle test car that really inspired me to go the route of using their equipment, specifically because that car is what I want [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – ’69 Chevelle for $13,900!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:39:40 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #84 – Corey Eubanks The General Lee Stunt Driver

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:05:24 +0000

The Chevelle Build: NPD Parts are here and it’s a Hot Rodders Christmas!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:48:13 +0000

Well, the Chevelle build is going at warp speed over at Allison Customs! The car is completely torn apart, the frame has been sandblasted, the massive shipment of sheetmetal from National Parts Depot has arrived, and it’s time to start cutting, welding, and fixing! As I wrote last week, the amount of rust damage that [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – All Original ’69 Javelin SST

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:27:45 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #83 – Wayne Davis and Restoring AMC Muscle!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:26:43 +0000

Subscribe in iTunes! Listen and Win! Our friends at COMP Cams are giving away a $200 Gift Certificate this month , and entry is free and easy! To enter simply leave a comment below that you have completed one of the following actions. To make it easy, all the necessary links are here and ready [...]

Driving Made Me a Diet Coke Addict

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:48:20 +0000

For this week’s blog post I thought I’d go completely off tangent and discuss something other than cars that is near and dear to my heart. Diet Coke. I am by anyone’s admission a Diet Coke Junkie. Actually, junkie’s may think that my addiction level is a bit out of control. If left to my [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – 9 Second 1966 Nova for $10K!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:17:30 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #82 – Todd Gartshore and Baer Brakes

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:27:25 +0000

The Chevelle’s Sheetmetal List; Everything Must Go!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:17:56 +0000

Well, as I reported to you in the Chevelle Teardown post, Jeff at Allison Customs has the entire Chevelle torn apart and has completed the inspection of what we’re going to need. Without going into great detail, we’re going to need to replace every chuck of sheetmetal under the car from the toe boards (where [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – 1970 Challenger Project

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:24:17 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #81 – Autocross Hero Mary Pozzi

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:38:27 +0000

Subscribe in iTunes! Listen and Win! Our friends at COMP Cams are giving away a $200 Gift Certificate this month , and entry is free an easy! To enter simply leave a comment below that you have completed one of the following actions. To make it easy, all the necessary links are here and ready [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – 1979 Bandit Trans Am

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:35:11 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #80 – Chuck Hanson and ACES

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:50:52 +0000

Chevelle Teardown

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:21:33 +0000

As a follow on to the previous blog entry titled “The Chevelle Build Begins,” this week’s blog post is a photo documentary courtesy Jeff Allison at Allison Customs. He’s got the teardown of the Chevelle completely done now and has done the initial inspection. The good news is that I didn’t lie to him in [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – 1970 Charger

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:19:06 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #79 – Cam Benty & Flowmaster

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:07:06 +0000

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eBay Driver of the Week – 1967 Dart GT

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:32:36 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #78 – Stielow

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:42:19 +0000

Road Trip to New Mexico!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:41:21 +0000

As I wrote last week, the Chevelle Build with Allison Customs is officially underway! On Friday March 25 by brother in law Greg and I loaded the Chevelle up on a friends trailer, hooked it to the back Greg’s F-250 Powerstroke, and began the 2240 mile road trip from Ames, IA to Bloomfield, NM and [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1968 Big Block Chevelle

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:38:47 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #77 – Chris Douglas on Racing and the COMP Performance Group

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:57:25 +0000

The Chevelle Build Begins

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:05:21 +0000

For the longest time I’ve always wanted to redo my Chevelle. My dad and I had restored it when I was a high school kid, and while it’s a good “20 foot” car it’s always had it’s issues. First off, we began with the worst shape car to restore that I’d ever seen. It was [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1971 Buick GS

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:00:29 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #76 – Richard Petty

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:36:40 +0000

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eBay Project of the Week – 1971 Mach 1

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:20:09 +0000

Meeting the King

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:43:20 +0000

I had a chance recently to interview Richard Petty himself for an upcoming podcast show, and I’ll admit that it was one of the few interviews I was actually a little nervous about beforehand. I’ve been really fortunate to interview some important people in the industry related to muscle cars, but Richard is clearly the [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1966 Chevelle

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:19:43 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #75 – How to Choose The Right Classic Car Insurance

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:47:34 +0000

The World’s Best Co-Pilot

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:34:19 +0000

When I was in high school in the early 90′s I was the default “car guy” in my group of peers. This is probably attributed to the fact that: 1) I loved cars and talked about them all of the time, and 2) I actually had a car. Most of my friends either used a [...]

eBay Project of the Week – 1967 Coronet

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:42:56 +0000

TMCP Business & Career Podcast- Episode #2 – Understanding Your Personality

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:57:16 +0000

Well, our first episode about finding your passion gathered enough listeners to do a second show, so this week we discuss how to understand your personality type. This is one of those areas that is easy to overlook if you’re not careful, and it can make all of the difference in the work when it [...]

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #74 – Derek Putnam on All Things Drag Racing!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:38:49 +0000

I Want to be a Race Car Driver

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:28:29 +0000

The Daytona 500 was this past weekend, and America (and the world) can now look in the record books and see that 20-year-old Trevor Bayne has become the youngest winner in the history of the race. That’s right. The youngest winner, ever. To top it off, he did it in only his 2nd start in [...]

eBay Project of the Week – 1969 Camaro Z/28

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:51:27 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #73 – Marc Meadors and GoodGuys!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:20:50 +0000

I’m Raising NASCAR Rednecks (Video)

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:36 +0000

True to my word I’m keeping up with the blog. Well, this is my second post this year (aside from the weekly podcast show), so I’m keeping up better than I was I guess. I’m actually writing this from a coffee shop which is something I never thought I would do. Only uppity-ups “blog” from [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1969 Firebird

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:01 +0000

TMCP Business & Career Podcast- Episode #1 – Finding Your Passion

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:42:32 +0000

And now….for something completely different. I’ve been contacted my many of you out there that have always wanted to chase a dream with a career change, or simply change the way your current business works to make it more align with your calling, passions, talents, and the like. I’ve been able to do that with [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1970 Cougar

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:00:19 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #72 – Jeff Allison is Starting His Own Shop!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:17:34 +0000

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How to Make a Living at Loving Muscle Cars

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:08:31 +0000

Friends, this is a blog post that has been a long time coming. It’s time to tell you what I was really after when I decided to start The MuscleCar Place! I have been a complete car nut since birth. From the days I met my mom and dad’s rusted out ’64 Chevelle I knew [...]

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #71 – Larry Brogdin and Dynacorn

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:11:30 +0000

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eBay Driver of the Week – 1971 Road Runner

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:09:49 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #70 – Jason and Melanie Rushforth

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:19:19 +0000

eBay Project of the Week – 1970 Barracuda

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:25:26 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #69 – Rick Schmidt and National Parts Depot

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:56:38 +0000

eBay Project of the Week – 1980 Camaro

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:41:54 +0000

Each week day we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here – whether we’re the original lister of the car or not. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars….well, we’ll do our best! Visit us every day, or just [...]

eBay Project of the Week – 1968 Charger

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:10:21 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #68 – Bill Howell and Pro Touring Events in 2011

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:22:34 +0000

Show Sponsor! National Parts Depot is now a sponsor of The MuscleCar Place podcast! Feature Segment Bill Howell is the unofficial Godfather of the Pro-Touring movement. He came on the scene in 2005 after being dissatifified that he really couldn’t drive his nut-and-bolt restored ’69 Camaro. A friend recommended that he check out Pro-Touring.com to [...]

eBay Project of the Week – 1971 Cutlass

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:49:49 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #67 – Santa Claus is Back!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:16:18 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! Feature Segment This week’s guest is a man that needs no introduction. Many know his as Father Christmas, Old Saint Nick, Pere Noel, of something like that, but we’ll call him the name we know best, Santa Claus. Santa was on the show last year, and [...]

eBay Driver for Christmas – 1972 Survivor Nova

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:56:53 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #66 – Dave Smith and Factory Five

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:36:57 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! Listener Emails A great story about the restoration of a ’67 Ford Tennessee Highway Partol Car….with a 428, no air conditioning, and manual steering! Feature Segment Today’s podcast show features Dave Smith from Factory Five Racing. Click the Play button at the top to listen! Dave [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1969 El Camino

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:39:55 +0000

One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here – whether we’re the original lister of the car or not. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars….well, we’ll do our best! Visit us every day, or [...]

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #65 – Jim Bowman and His Comeback Camaro

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:19:39 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News Pro Touring events kick off for 2011! Feature Segment Jim Bowman is this week’s podcast guest, and his story about his “comeback” Camaro is an incredible one. In 1969 Jim was a college student in California and he and his classmates decided to build a [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1970 Nova

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:51:51 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #64 – Scooter Brothers and COMP Cams!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:22:16 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News Another muscle car is a Hollywood hero. “The Rock” is driving a ’71 Chevelle in the movie Faster. My first feature article is out on ChevyHardcore.com! It’s on the history of GM’s participation in factory backed racing. Review of the new Top Gear TV Show [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1966 Le Mans

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:34:23 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #63 – Scott Schurbon on Building Winning Mopar Muscle

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:55:28 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News I am now a writing contributor with PowerTV Media! Happy Thanksgiving! Feature Segment Scott Schurbon has had a life-long love affair with Mopars. His buddy’s big-block Mopar caught him at a young age, and the Mopar flame in him was lit to never go out! [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1969 Charger!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:52:00 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #62 – Tom Farrington’s ’66 Chevelle is a Family Affair

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:29:19 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News Some changes are coming to The MuscleCar Place…..to make the website more like the podcast! Feature Segment Tom Farrington and his family take their Chevelle’s seriously, and the ’66 that they brought to the 2010 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational was a complete family affair. [...]

eBay Project of the Week – 1966 Barracuda 4-Speed

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:26:19 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #61 – SEMA Recap and the 2010 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:50:37 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! Special Edition Show! I am dedicating this week’s episode of The MuscleCar Place podcast show to a recap of the 2010 SEMA Show and the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational! SEMA Show Recap I attended the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas last week, which was [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1968 Firebird 4-Speed

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:41:33 +0000

eBay Driver of the Week – 1968 Dart 383 4-Speed

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:21:06 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #60 – 2010 SEMA Show Preview!

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:03:52 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! Special Edition Show! I am dedicating this week’s episode of The MuscleCar Place podcast show completely to a preview of the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This will be the first one I’ve ever attended! In this episode I discuss in depth the topics listed [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1967 GTX 440

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:47:54 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #59 – Bret Voelkel and Ride Tech

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:13:26 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! Feature Segment Bret Voelkel is our feature interview this week. He’s the man behind Ride Tech (Air Ride) and started the company like a lot of guys do…..by solving a problem for himself that other people wanted in on! He originally came up with the idea [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1972 Nova

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:47:02 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #58 – Kevin Shaw and StreetLegalTV

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:10:20 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News E-15 is out and approved for model year cars 2007 and newer. SEMA is against it! Is it bad news for old cars? Want a ’65 NASCAR ready Impala? Look no further….this one is on eBay! Mecum is auctioning off the Bob McDorman Chevy collection [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – 1966 GTO Project

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:14:40 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #57 – The 2010 Forge Muscle Car Invitational Recap

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:41:39 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News We’re going to get “syndicated” on StreetLegalTV.com! 2010 National Parts Depot All GM Oktoberfest Show Feature Segment Tim Lopata, President, Architect, and the “will” behind the 2010 Forge Muscle Car Invitational. This year’s special theme – Talladega’s and Cyclones! Detail on the Banjo Matthews Prototype [...]

eBay Pick of the Week – 1967 Mustang Fastback Clone

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:22:28 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #56 – Chris Damewood and Rodders for Christ

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:27:52 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News The Final Barrett Jackson of 2010 is now complete 2010 American Muscle Charity Mustang Show E-mails E-mail from Jeramie – can I get a ’67 Fastback for under $20K? E-mail from Garrett – I like the podcast, but your audio levels need help….and here is [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1971 Super Bee

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:20:30 +0000

eBay Driver of the Week – 1966 El Camino

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:23:42 +0000

The MuscleCar Place Podcast – Episode #55 – Josiah Coy and Coybilt

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:32:14 +0000

Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes! News Baby #3 is here! Muscle cars dominate at St. Charles Mecum Auction, last BJ Auction of the year The Dukes are back! Feature Segment Josiah Coy from Coybilt – a 22 year old car building phenom! Click HERE to download the podcast show in iTunes!

Legacy

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:13:00 +0000

Last week my wife and I brought our baby girl Noelle home from the hospital in the Chevelle. She is our third child (and 2nd girl). All three of our kids have come home in the Chevelle. My kids will always get to say that their first ride was in the Chevelle, and that’s something [...]

eBay Driver of the Week – 1974 Malibu SS

robert@themusclecarplace.com (Robert Kibbe) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:06:20 +0000