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With soaring gas prices, some people are turning to water (H2O) to power their cars. H20 cars don't require gas or electricity to get from point A to point B, and they are gaining in popularity. H2O car enthusiasts gather at events across the United States to show off their water run autos and to find out the latest in H2O car technology. Maryland has several H2O car events centered on the annual H2O International Volkswagen and Audi Car Show in September.
In 1994, the Corvette had been in production for just over 40 years. This was the 10th year of the C4, fourth-generation body style. The styling of the 1994 model was similar to the 1993 in both interior and exterior. Even with limited changes from the previous year, over 20,000 were sold.
The 1995 Chevrolet Corvette was the penultimate C4 model before the new C5 model debuted in 1997. This car was a more refined C4, with 10 previous years of evolution. Changes from the original C4 in 1984 include those to engine, transmission, body panels, interior and brakes. This Corvette is a very serious performance car with a more refined look and feel.
In 1953, Chevrolet debuted its sporty Corvette, and production of this iconic vehicle continues today. The 40th edition celebrated the long running success of over a million Corvettes manufactured. The 40th edition car is very popular with enthusiasts; some have created events and owner registries just for this model.
Car events take place throughout England year-round. Classic car shows are popular during the summer months, and many take place at stately homes and scenic locations. Silverstone race circuit hosts the Formula One World Championship, while the FIA European Drag Racing Championships is held at the Santa Pod Raceway. American classic car enthusiasts host annual events throughout the country, and the British Automobile Racing Club holds regular events at Thruxton and Harewood race circuits.
With dozens of car shows occurring throughout each year, Pennsylvania is a state replete with car enthusiasts and offers plenty of venues to check out some of your favorite vehicles. A handful of annual events dot the Pennsylvanian landscape, and other single-event, classic, antique and hot-rod shows sprout up at various times throughout each year.
Volkswagen enthusiasts love to show off their cars and watch others show off theirs. While there are car events for newer cars, even drag races, most VW shows are for the classics. The state of Arizona has a surprising number of car clubs and events dedicated to the "dub"---new or old, fast or slow.
The Classic Car Club of America defines classic cars as those built in limited production between 1919 and 1948 and representing the "pinnacle of engineering, styling, and design for their era." Irish law doesn't look at the year a car was manufactured when deciding if it's a "Classic." Instead, a car is considered to be a "Classic" when the first registration date is more than 30 years ago.
No one person can lay claim to the design of the Pontiac GTO, America's first true high-performance muscle car, but the concept of stuffing a 389-cubic-inch V-8 engine into the existing Pontiac Tempest originated with chief engineer John DeLorean, later known for his DeLorean sports car, and fellow engineers Jim Wangers, Russell Gee and Bill Collins.
