Memory Lane

When Is A Car A Classic?

Despite the attachment we might feel towards our cars, in the eyes of insurance companies, having an older vehicle doesn’t necessarily make it a classic. In fact, the definition of a classic car varies significantly depending on the authority making that judgment. For many classic car collectors and enthusiasts, their first car is the start […]

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Top Muscle Cars of the 1970’s

Let’s take a walk down memory lane – remembering the burnt rubber, horsepower, chrome and torque of some of the coolest, strongest cars ever made. Between 1964 and 1973, demand was at an all-time high for powerful, fast cars that looked as good parked in the driveway as they did flying down a quarter-mile. At […]

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Classic Cars that Stood the Test of Time

Collecting, restoring, or attending classic car shows have been a popular American tradition for decades. We’re often drawn to sleek lines, engine performance, and luxury features of collector cars. However, there is only a handful of the best classic cars that can truly withstand the test of time. Classic cars that signify the best American […]

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The Best Muscle Cars of the ‘70s

Last month, we gave you our list of the top American Muscle cars from the ‘60s. We would be remiss if we failed to follow up with proper tribute to the ‘other’ golden era of muscle: the 1970s. The muscle car was born in the 60s, but it truly found its form in the next […]

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The Best Muscle Cars of the ‘60s

Muscle car fans may disagree on the best decade of all time for the classic automobiles, but there is hardly a doubt that the 60’s birthed some of the most timelessly stylish models ever built. With the Pontiac GTO that arguably started it all, to the beloved Camaros from ‘69, the case for the 60’s […]

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Top 10 Selling Ford Models of All-Time

The Ford Motor Company has been a top manufacturer of motor vehicles for more than a century now. The company’s innovations revolutionized the automobile industry and have helped put the world on wheels. From the Model T to the latest models, Ford has produced over 350 million vehicles to date. Below are the top selling […]

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This Month In Automotive History: September

The automobile has gone through many changes in its relatively short evolution to the modern vehicles we see on the road today. This month, Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions celebrates notable achievements in automotive history that have taken place during the month of September. September 3, 1875 Prolific automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche is born in what […]

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5 Vintage Hubcaps That Will Make You Wish You Had a Classic Car

By now you likely know that Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions is not your average OEM wheel provider. We take pride in offering a number of additional products and services that set us apart from the competition. Our inventory of vintage hubcaps helps us to accomplish this goal, but it also makes showing up to work everyday […]

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Affordable Classic Cars: The Second Generation Pontiac Grand Prix (1969-1972)

Before John DeLorean (pictured to the right) was inventing the “Back To The Future” car and getting arrested for trafficking cocaine, he designed a number of now iconic sports cars, including the Pontiac GTO, Grand Prix and Firebird, as well as the Chevrolet Vega. In 1969, DeLorean, who had become the youngest head of a […]

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This Month In Automotive History: August

The automobile has gone many changes in its relatively short evolution to the modern vehicles we see on the road today. This month, Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions celebrates notable achievements in automotive history that have taken place during the month of August. Aug. 6, 1959 GM officially registers the Corvair name for its brand new […]

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