Hemmings, a trusted source for car enthusiasts, made a list of the 32 best cars to restore (by Richard Lintenello). What's interesting is that Original Parts Group (OPGI) provides restoration parts and accessories for eight of the cars on that list. Picking these cars, like Hemmings suggests, not only makes fixing them up faster and cheaper, but it also lets you own a piece of history that's easy to work on. (more…)
Welcome to the Classic Car World! A community full of passionate people who absolutely love classic automobiles. These cars are like time machines that take us back in time, showing us how things were in the past and how they were built with style and cleverness. As the caretakers of these awesome rides, we make sure the next generation gets to appreciate their fantastic history too. Being part of this world lets us learn all kinds of cool stuff about…
Explore the resurgence of G-Body Classics with us and delve into why these iconic vehicles are experiencing a remarkable rebirth of popularity. From their timeless designs to their performance potential, G-Body classics have captured the hearts of automotive enthusiasts around the world. (more…)
When restoring a GM classic car, enthusiasts encounter a crucial choice: maintain its originality or embark on a resto-mod project blending vintage looks with modern upgrades? This decision fuels spirited debates among car enthusiasts. In this blog, we delve into the merits of preserving authenticity in original classics versus the captivating appeal of resto modding. (more…)
This past weekend, the 35th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show was hosted by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is popularly known as Southern California's most scenic and beloved Classic Car Show. People from all over came to enjoy a day of restored classics as attendees, participants, and spectators. It was definitely one for the books! (more…)
With some help from Original Parts Group, award-winning builders Bryan Fuller and Jeremy Bumpus will repair, revive and restore a 1986 Monte Carlo as a tribute vehicle to the owner's late father in an upcoming episode of Car Fix. Tune Into MOTORTREND TV this Saturday April 29th, at 11am EST, but first take a look at how OPGI was able to assist the hands-on can do team restore the G-Body to its original glory days. (more…)
Chevy's tentative jump into the "sedan/pickup" segment finally stuck with the return of the El Camino in 1964. First available in 1959 as a response to Ford's Ranchero, it was based on the full-size B-body. After 1960 it was discontinued, while Ford shifted their Ranchero from full-size in 1959 to their new Falcon compact platform in 1960. Strong Ranchero sales in the US prompted Chevy to jump back on the bandwagon with the 1964 El Camino. For its first couple…
Personalized Luxury was the concept behind the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and from 1970-'72 they remained similar, featuring only minor trim and detail differences between them. Though the SS option was dropped, a new "custom" package was available for 1972 only, which included an upgraded suspension. (more…)
We know the Malibu became its own model in 1978, but where did it begin? The Chevelle Malibu was a step up from the base model Chevelle 300 and offered more options. From 1964-'77 the Chevelle Malibu could be found in Sport Coupe, Convertible, 4-door sedan, 6-passenger, and 3-seat wagon. Which model would you choose to restore? (more…)
Becoming its own model in 1978, the Chevrolet Malibu began as a trim level of the Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition to the nameplate change, the 1978 Malibu model was over a foot shorter, which cut down the vehicle's weight by several hundred pounds. Another notable change for the new model was the chrome-plated plastic grille with ‘Chevrolet’ block lettering, both available at Original Parts Group. https://youtu.be/lDdrpnphHsQ (more…)
