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A while back, we were strolling through rows of vintage cars and trucks at the Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals, when we fell upon a near-pristine 1983 Chevy Cavalier. We loved seeing the tidy GM J-body coupe; yet, we also heard folks express a feeling of melancholy over things like the ever-expanding car field due to the Goodguys’ rolling 25-year eligibility window and the legacy of the post-1970s automobile. It got us to thinking: What defines a classic car. We even wrote an entire article dedicated to that topic on our blog, OnAllCylinders.

What are your thoughts on what truly makes a car a classic?

Brushless fans continue to rise in popularity. They offer benefits that brushed fans can't, but of course there are tradeoffs. Mainly price. If you're new to the electric fan tech, here is quick overview article and video: https://www.onallcylinders.com/2026/07/28/video-what-is-a-brushless-fan-what-benefits-does-it-offer-to-your-engines-cooling-system/

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we opted to use a 1974 Chevrolet Nova as our canvass? Why a '74 Nova--and a six-cylinder-equipped one at that? Learn more about our inspiration here: https://www.onallcylinders.com/2026/07/04/american-spirit-reimagined-summit-racings-spirit-of-26-chevrolet-nova/

One of our latest project builds comes with an ulterior motive. While it was built for all the usual reasons--fun and hijinks--we also set out to prove a point. We wanted to show that aftermarket parts, while adding horsepower, can also mean a cleaner-running vehicle. The goal was simple: double the horsepower, half the emissions. You can follow the build here: https://www.summitracing.com/prodi-g-monte-carlo

We just finished up the Hot Rod Power Tour, which covered the Joliet, IL to Tulsa, OK leg of Route 66. We met lots of great people, saw amazing vehicles, and just had a great time all week. What is the best road trip you've ever taken?