mechanics
1968 Mustang
The first-ever episode of FULL THROTTLE, 1968 MUSTANG tracks two opposing teams as they labor to transform the famous ’68 Mustang from a celebrated pony car into a rambunctious racing machine. The premise is simple: [...]
1955 Chevrolet
In 1955, Chevrolet’s “Hot One” burst onto the scene with a flurry of fins and chrome. The once stodgy automotive company had created a revolutionary series of cars that featured an all-new V8 engine. The [...]
1975 Firebird
It kept the American hotrod tradition alive through the oil crisis of the 1970s, despite being saddled with horsepower-robbing emissions equipment. Now, two seasoned racers—friends off the track, and competitors on it—strip away this restrictive [...]
1985 Buick Grand National
A high-horsepower, attention-grabbing celebration of speed, the 1985 Grand National represented Buick’s return to its musclecar roots. Now, two teams of veteran mechanics try to extract everything they can from the Grand National’s made-for-speed equipment—including [...]
1988 Iroc-Z Camaro
The IROC-Z Camaro has been a favorite of gearheads for decades, and the version that debuted in ’88 ushered in a new era of performance and speed. Now, two teams of racing enthusiasts from rival [...]
