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Announcement:

We at Abandoned Cars and Trucks are deeply saddened to announce that Jim Meachen, founder, owner, and guiding light behind the Abandoned Cars and Trucks community, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2025. Details about the memorial service can be found here.

 

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Chevy continues to grow and innovate the performance market


1967 Chevrolet C10 powered by the new Chevrolet Performance L8P crate engine

(January 2, 2025) DETROIT — General Motors and Chevrolet have been committed to the performance market for more than 60 years, beginning with the development of engine blocks, engines, transmissions, and other performance parts for enthusiast, hobbyist, and motorsports customers.

The long history of Ford police vehicles


Courtney McAlpine, Ford Senior Digital Archivist

(December 29, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford vehicles have a long history of being a preferred brand by law enforcement around the country. In 1915, the Oakland, California Police Force was so impressed with Ford vehicles for police work they standardized their fleet of light cars to all Ford models.

Barrett-Jackson amping up for Scottsdale auction with resto-mods


1969 Pontiac Firebird

(December 19, 2024) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson is amping up its docket with some of the world’s top Resto-Mod and customs set to cross the block at No Reserve during the Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Past Barrett-Jackson Cup champions including the 1969 Pontiac Firebird that was crowned the "2023 Ultimate Best in Show," will take center stage as an award-winning Resto-Mod and cross the block in January.