Devin Booker is known to be a man of class. His car collection is revered as the most iconic in the NBA. And unlike other superstars, his collection is an eclectic mix of new and old. And more than the new-age supercars of the 21st century, Booker’s most prized possessions are classic cars.

From a 1956 Chevy Impala to a Grand National, Devin’s collection is extensive and tonight he released a special one. Maybe it was his mother’s car? Well, it certainly looked like it.

For the game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Devin decided to ride in a 1996 Chevy Impala SS, definitely a “mom’s car.” Although you have to admit it looks nice.

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Devin Booker shows off his collection of immaculate cars, with a unique one!

D-Book’s car was the talk of the town today. And it was something straight out of his year of birth, 1996.

@DevinBook arrives in this year of birth 1996 for the action TNT! pic.twitter.com/Xek7ZyhyIV

—NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2022

The 1996 Chevy Impala SS was a 90s classic and his car looked brand new. It sold for $22,500 when it was released and we think Devin might have paid a premium to keep this one in a tip-top collection.

This is not the first time he has taken part in a classic.

Devin Booker has the best car collection in the league. pic.twitter.com/qKdoL24R1C https://t.co/WCjvn7718t

– (@IsntDaveOne) November 23, 2022

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Devin Booker’s car turns heads

Booker’s car collection is something everyone in the NBA is envious of. And he lights up the NBA. 7th top scorer in the league, he averages 27 points per game.

96 SS Impala. The real ones know this car.

– CR (@01manband) November 23, 2022

Devin Booker showed up to the game in a 1996 Impala!

(: @nba)
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—TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 23, 2022

Booker is known for his love for the Impala and tonight he just wanted to show off. He’s looking to help the Suns boast of being the most popular team in the league. He’s got the car to match the bluster, but can he lead the Suns to victory?

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Your grandpa may find Snapchat confusing and Instagram stories hard to verify. But these veterans were able to take advantage of the evolution of automobiles and discover the joy of manual windows, cassette players or manually-locking doors. Most young car enthusiasts are only familiar with state-of-the-art cars and consider vintage features in classic cars weird and downright weird.

Cars were unimaginable without hand-operated window cranks, manual exterior mirrors, and foot-activated light switches. There was nothing quite like cruising down the boulevard with the front mirror pointing in your face with a cassette player cranked to 11. With modernized cars supporting features like air conditioning and internet connectivity, these features which were once fashionable have fallen into oblivion. , and no one talks about it anymore. Buckle up as we uncover ten ridiculous classic car features that no longer exist anywhere.

10/10 Swivel seats

This idea is one of those that sounds fantastic on paper but doesn’t turn out great in practice. Imagine not having to worry about climbing overcrowded cabins. The potential was real to have a seat that swivels and allows passengers to get in and out of tight spaces.

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However, these seats did not lock properly, causing safety issues. While fixed seats are the way to go, for now, we wouldn’t mind seeing these classic features return.

9/10 Iter Avto

Before the GPS era, Iter Avto was the only solution that looked like the GPS we know today. These rather old-school inventions consisted of a series of maps scrolling over a meter with stenographers indicating your location.

Satellites did not exist then, which means that any change due to bad weather or accident would render the whole system moot. You had to constantly check and scroll the map which was a distraction. We are happy that modern communication has arrived and taken over.

8/10 Swing-A-Way steering wheel

Ever since cars were created, it made sense for steering wheels to stay in place for the best use case. Ford tried to break the norm in 1961 by introducing a wheel that could move to the right and give way to the driver to give more room to get in or out of the car.

A passenger could even use it to steer the car into its offset position. Nightmares such as the wheel unexpectedly unlocking can lead to various security issues.

7/10 Bumpers for water balloons

To think that this ridiculous feature that looks like something out of an almost-understood cartoon is unsettling. A delegate of a mission to develop new safety devices for city cars imagined water filled bumpers thought they would act as shock absorbers in the event of a collision.

Although crazy and weird, this invention worked for a while and taxis in big cities used it. However, their replacement was expensive and people abandoned them.

6/10 wrist rotation system

One thing is certain about automakers; they will do everything to stand out from the competition. Chevrolet tried to reinvent the wheel with this gadget. It would lock the driver’s wrists into a bracket on either side with levers to change gears.

It never saw practical use because there were several drawbacks to restricting the driver’s hand movements. Also, many people found this idea too confusing and preferred the traditional wheel.

5/10 The lightning rod gear lever

Some cars have cool controllers, but this example is not one of them. Hurst tried to change the game by introducing two levers into the change equation. It was easy to notice that the driver could easily grab the unintended shifter.

Moreover, this design was too obstructive and unattractive. This system demanded a lot from the computers of the time. Here’s an example of classic car features that proves that less is more.

4/10 Ventilation windows

Until the 1980s, this ventilation system was very popular, and no one thought that it was possible not to include it in a car. Here’s how it worked: you could spin a front quarter window on a vertical axis and tilt it, directing air into the cockpit while the car was in motion.

An experienced smoker might throw the cigarette butt out the small window without checking. If you didn’t have a convertible car, this was the easiest way to circulate the air in the cabin without spending extra energy to run the AC unit.

3/10 Electric antenna

These antennas had a motorized mechanism that retracted when you turned the radio on and off to improve signal reception. We’d love to see this cool oddity again, but back in the day, engines only lasted a few years before failing.

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If you let your radio go into an automated car wash, the brushes would do a rough job of bending the antenna, making it impossible to retract.

2/10 Automatic seat belts

Here’s another idea that sounds better on paper than in practice. The idea was to prevent you from forgetting to fasten your seat belt. It requires everyone to buckle up and ensures everyone’s safety.

However, it’s one of those classic car features that we’re glad no longer exists, as the automatic seat belt required some of the driver’s work too. Ironically, it also resulted in injury if you ignored the last part of the abdominal part buckling.

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1/10 Wing mirrors

The Fender mirrors were a great design that looked cool but fell out of fashion for a variety of reasons. Fender mirrors used to be common, but in the real world they’re rubbish. They should help the driver to check his blind spot without taking his eyes off the road.

However, they’re too far away, and unless you have Superman’s supervision, it’s not realistic to see a small mirror from that far away. It would take most drivers longer to determine if the space is open when squinting in the rearview mirror, unlike the exterior mirrors we know today.

The annual classic car show at the NEC in Birmingham is with us again this weekend, from Friday 11th November to Sunday 13th November.

This is an event not to be missed and is the largest classic car show of its type in the UK.

It also happens to be under one roof, but with several exhibition halls and trade stands, as well as an automatic tangle.

Over 600 stalls of every conceivable aspect of classic cars and motorcycles and some motoring celebrities too, no doubt.

Silverstone Auctions is also holding its prestigious auction over the weekend and if you’ve never seen a live sale before, this alone is worth a visit.

Prepare to be stunned by some of the prices people offer and remember that there is then buyer’s premium and VAT to add.

It is also the big meeting place for classic motorcycles with a jumble of motorcycles and another live auction organized specifically for these machines.

One of the best things about the NEC is that you can be there all day whatever the weather outside and the transport links are superb with door to door train services from the West Country.

The NEC shares the station with Birmingham International Airport.

My old company Hurst Park Automobiles exhibits there every year and it’s one of the best places to sell cars as dealers are looking to close deals before the winter closes.

Many deals were done late on Sunday afternoon, just as the show was winding down.

For classic car enthusiasts, this is the place to see those million pound cars you’ll never see on the road for good reason. Dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, ACs, Alfa Romeos and E-Types.

You will also come across the famous 1960s Ford GT40 that beat Ferrari at Le Mans.

These are now virtually priceless and should not be confused with the many replica kit cars.

In many ways, this show is reminiscent of the old Earls Court Motor Show in London.

AFAfter three decades in the classic car industry, Salt Lake City’s Dave Atkin noticed a change in his customers: they began to have more specific ideas about what they wanted. As owner of Red Line Restorationa vintage car restoration shop, he thought it might be attributable to the explosion of vintage car shows on TV.

“I tried to get one of those TV shows,” Atkin says, while noting that he already can’t keep up with business. “I always thought they should do a TV show with a little shop…we’d grow 1,000 miles an hour.”

TV shows like “Fast ‘n’ Loud,” “Iron Resurrection,” and Salt Lake City’s “Bitchin’ Rides” have spurred a league of classic car industry enthusiasts, giving them the tools to command with confidence. . The BBC’s “Top Gear” had a worldwide audience of 350 million when it first aired in 2002, a population the size of the entire United States.

During the pandemic, members of the middle class stuck at home have fueled a national interest in expensive goods, time-consuming hobbies As boats and classic cars. The automotive restoration industry has grown, with the rise of online sales. An eight-day classic car auction in 2021 brought in a record $74 million. According to New York Timesvintage car auction site Bring a trailer saw its sales drop from $240 million in 2019 to $398 million during the pandemic.

The classic automobile industry has been growing steadily for years. In 2015, a grant has been created to attract more workers to the industry to meet demand. The UK has similarly developed programs to attract young workers to the field and address the gap between demand and available workers.

The problem is quite severe that most classic car restorers are turning down work and closing overflowing waiting lists. At the same time, Atkin says his customers are learning more about how to build their cars at home, fueled in part by an interest in TV shows. After some preparatory work, they will take their cars to a professional.

In Utah, interest in classic cars is strong enough to keep local stores busy. There are six classic car restoration shops in the Salt Lake area alone. Nationally, about 9.4 million pre-1990 cars are on the road, according to a industry market research program from 2021.

“I have two types of clients calling me,” says Atkin. “Those who get into classic cars and really know nothing about it and those who know a little and want to know more.”

As in most industries, pandemic-related supply chain issues have made it difficult for Atkin to source the parts it needs for its backlog of orders. Currently, he is waiting four months for some parts.

Car shows are enough of a reality TV staple that the MotorTrend Network has a fleet of shows dedicated specifically to the theme of restoring vintage vehicles. The network, which is owned by the same company that broadcasts Discovery, HGTV and the Food Network, grew out of the magazine of the same name.

One of his most famous shows, “Bitchin’ Rides,” follows the Salt Lake City-area store Kindig-it design. Led by husband and wife team Dave and Charity Kindig, the boutique has seen its show run for eight seasons as they welcome new customers from across the country, test design ideas and reveal the ultimate makeover to owners.

“Bitchin’ Rides” originally premiered on Velocity TV. The show was Velocity’s most-watched TV show during its run there.

A classic car show was a big attraction at the Fall Festival.

By Judie Holcomb-Pack

Brown and Douglas Active Adult Center celebrated fall with their annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 14, with a variety of activities for attendees. The Classic Car Show by the Old Salem Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) brought many onlookers to see cars ranging from an old 1928 Ford Model A to the classic Camaro. Leigh Bodenheimer, an ACAA member with her husband, said they had a few cars on display. She said they enjoy going on various cruises and meeting other car enthusiasts. “Every car has a story,” Leigh remarked. Watching visitors pull up in front of cars, look into engines and chat with owners, I’m sure there were plenty of stories shared.

Leigh invited anyone interested in vintage or classic cars to come to the monthly cruise in Kernersville on the third Saturday of the month from 3-8 p.m. Main and Mountain streets. Anyone can bring a car to display.

Other activities at the Fall Festival included pumpkin painting, bingo, and various vendors. Larry Pope and Big Ron Hunter provided musical entertainment.

Serena Mumford, supervisor of the Brown and Douglas Recreation Center, said she was very pleased with the turnout. The good weather was a plus and volunteers from the Atkins Class of 1969 and the Atrium Wake Forest Psychological Class were immensely helpful in welcoming visitors and directing them to activities.

For more information on upcoming activities at Brown and Douglas Active Adult Center, email serenam@badcityofws.org.

If you fancy a classic American car closer to a supercar, look no further than the first-generation Dodge Viper. The spiritual successor of famous Shelby Cobra (a car now inaccessible to most enthusiasts), the Viper is the most classic supercar for your money. Period.

For about the price of a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, less than $42,000, how does an 8.0-liter V10 with 400 HP, 465 LB-FT of torque, a six-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive and no ABS or traction control work? The first generation models were only available in Roadster form, covering the period 1992-1996. The introduction of the GTS coupé in 1996 marked the change of generation.

The second-generation Viper was a more civilized car, with used prices starting at just under $50,000 now. But if you want the real Viper experience – stripped down, raw, visceral and uncompromising not even for comfort – the first generation Viper is where it’s at. Just a few years ago, these early model Vipers cost well under $30,000 and steadily appreciate to nearly double that figure.

Is the first-gen Viper the next big thing in To dodge in a world overtaken by cars that really deprive you of driving them?

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Driving the first-generation Viper proves your skills behind the wheel

What says devotion to speed more than giving up the simple comforts of life, like door handles, air conditioning and even windows, for example? The side exhausts could also catch drivers and passengers once the car was stationary – there are plenty of people with burnt trousers who can attest to this. The first Dodge Vipers had a single purpose and that makes them quite collectible.

The Viper’s 0-60 mph timing of 4.5 seconds, with a quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds, is serious business. The Viper, with its massive 335 section rear tires, could even muster 1g of skid cornering forces, surpassing its contemporaries like the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 of the time. Remember, this is basically supercar levels of performance in a stripped-down rocket ship without any electronic safety aids. That means no ABS, no traction control and certainly no ESP, except for your common sense and a well-tuned right foot. He had traction for days…until he had none.

The Viper’s vast levels of grip and abrupt transition to zero grip have certainly earned it a reputation for punishing drivers who aren’t paying attention. Or, those who simply lacked the skills to deal with it. In that sense, the Viper was also somewhat of a real driver’s car, separating the talented drivers from the not-so-good ones.

The first-generation Dodge Viper is a true classic

The features that gave the Dodge Viper its reputation as a widowmaker are also what make it a classic. But that aside, early Vipers are also classed as classic cars. Introduced in 1992, the first-generation Dodge Viper RT/10 also easily hits the 25-year-old mark and is considered a classic car in most states, according to the definition proposed by the Antique Automobile Club of America.

Under some state laws, even early examples of the second-generation Dodge Viper could be classified as a classic car, given that it’s more forgiving from the age of 20. But whichever way you cut it, early Dodge Vipers are treasured pieces of American automotive history and your ticket to V10 supercar ownership on a budget.

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The first Dodge Vipers are the rarest

Only 285 total units of the 1992 Dodge Viper were made, making these early cars quite rare in the used car market. Some would say they are even rarer because many of these original cars ended up in ditches or wrapped around trees! The rarity makes them particularly interesting for collectors.

But next year’s Vipers don’t have the same monetary value, while still offering everything that made the original Viper experience so raw, making it a relative bargain. A bit more 1,000 units of the 1993 Dodge Viper were manufactured, making them a bit easier to find. By 1994, the Viper had gained air conditioning, a relatively significant addition to comfort, as it was the only concession to luxury until now.

With over 3,000 units, the 1994 Dodge Viper should be on your list as the most desirable for its cost/comfort balance – it’s the largest single-year production in all of Dodge’s 23-year production run. the Viper. Given its low production numbers, you can be sure driving a Viper to your local Cars & Coffee meet will attract plenty of attention. Certainly much more than driving in a new Toyota RAV4.

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Sean from YouTube channel Dumps and barn finds with Sean took a trip to Mission Classics in Florida, a classic car dealership that has an excellent selection of classic cars in their inventory.

While chatting with the owner, Sean learns some facts about the different cars available for sale, their stories and what makes them important – the owner also talks about some interesting design changes that have taken place with Chevy Impala in the 1960s.

Watch the video to see the cars currently there and if you find yourself interested in one the cars can be shipped anywhere in the world.

Classic Car Barn Finds at Mission Classics

The classic car dealership owner makes an appearance in the video and talks about moving from Indiana to Florida in order to start a classic car dealership.

An enthusiast himself, he has a great selection of classic cars from a wide range of model years and, as a dealer, is able to ship classics worldwide to any buyer.

One of the first cars they take a closer look at is a 1958 Oldsmobile 88 – the own “Olds” has only 27,000 original miles on the odometer and is mostly original inside and out.

The Oldsmobile 88 was a powerful car at this time and one of the first cars with a tri-power configuration; the original owner of the car chose the chosen features and customized the car to his liking.

With extremely low miles and unique construction, it’s a great way to get a clean, unique classic car that’s ready to be enjoyed.

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The next car they look at is a 1949 Custom Cadillacsthe car is not a factory car and has undergone a number of modifications both on the bodywork and under the hood.

This black Cadillac is unique in appearance and very clean from a condition standpoint – like the Oldsmobile, it’s a clean and unique option for someone in the market for a classic car.

A Subtle Classic 1966 Chevy Impala Design Flip Flop

There are a few classic Chevrolet Impalas available from the dealership, one of these cars being a 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible, the car is original and has less than 50,000 miles.

The Impala also features factory air conditioning and a continental kit that was added to the rear of the car by a previous owner.

This Impala moves with a 283 small-block engine powering it; a few other notable impalas are a blue 1966 Impala SS which is for sale there.

It’s a true SS car with bucket seats and an added 427 CI engine plus many more upgrades, the factory air conditioning has been removed to make room for the larger engine.

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Notably on the 1966 Impala, Chevrolet did away with the six-taillight design, a trend that would return two years later, which the owner points out on a 1968 Impala he has in stock.

They also take a look at a 1950 Classic Cadillac which is largely original and is a true survivor without restoration; Sean comments that the car has a characteristic old car smell and many other cars share it although that’s not a bad thing.

Two oil brothers have decided to present only a part of their collection of luxury vintage cars – on the routes of their neighbors.

Inspired by the late Queen Elizabeth II, Shoukat Ali, 49, and his brother Bugsy own a fleet of 100 cars, including Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Nissan Skyline GTRs and Porsches from a bygone era.

They own a dozen properties on Washwood Heath Road in Ward End, reports Birmingham Live, and store some of the engines in the front and back of their property.

They have so many cars that they require tenants to sign a written contract allowing them to park a Bentley or a Rolls-Royce Phantom in the driveways or at the back of the houses. They even took a neighbor for a ride on his 80th birthday as a thank you for letting them leave a limo on his ride.

Father-of-two Bugsy, 47, said: “We have 100 cars, we restore and sell classic cars in garages. We keep some in driveways outside.

“We own a dozen houses on Washwood Heath Road and we have a contract with some of the tenants to park a car in the driveway.

“We are leaving a space and they are happy. They are neighbors from heaven. I have a neighbor who is called Fred and he is an army veteran. On his 80th birthday, we took him with his wife at the local pub in a Rolls-Royce Limousine.

“He said it was the best birthday he’s ever had. If they ask to move the car, we’ll do it.

“We love being able to see my cars everywhere. We love looking at them.

“Even the local police are nice to us and let us know when the car tax is up. Everyone knows us.”

Bugsy said their interest in 60s and 70s engines stems from childhood. “We have always loved cars.

“When I was a kid my uncle used to take me in his Mini 1275 GT and our neighbor on Washwood Heath Road was an undertaker who had a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.

“He used to take me there when I was 10. My uncles were car salesmen and we used to go to auctions when we were kids.

“After the 90s, my uncle made me keep a few cars here and there. Everyone is copying someone. I don’t copy the Tik-Tokers, I copy the Queen. I loved her style, the glamor and she was riding in a Rolls-Royce Phantom I have up to 20 Rolls-Royces from the 1960s.

“My favorite is the Rolls-Royce Corniche which I bought for £40,000 about two years ago. It’s sleek and beautiful. It’s carpeted in lambswool and you don’t have a bumper. shocks like that.

“The Rolls-Royce Limousines are linked to a Duke who was the Queen’s cousin but I’m not sure. I bought it from a car collector.”

Bugsy admits he has no idea how much the cars are worth, but he’s just thrilled with them. He said: “Some of them will stay with me for life, some I will sell and then buy something. I have to make a living.”

His brother Shoukat added: “New cars are just plastic. Old cars are the best. If they were in a garage you would never see them.”

Fred Cartwright, 80, who allows the brothers to park a Rolls-Royce Phantom Limousine in his driveway, said: “They’re good neighbours. I’ll ask him when I’m out and he moves it.” He took me me and the wife for my 80th for a car ride.”

Another Kheizer Javad, 35, is one of many passers-by who will stop during the day to talk about the engines, said: “I am fascinated by cars. They are very friendly and welcoming people.”

The plan was presented to Winchester City Council’s Planning Committee at the request of Old Alresford Parish Council.

In an objection, the parish council said: ‘The development is intrusive to the landscape and the region. The proposed garage does not fit within the original footprint of the building. »

The claimant, Martin Pratt, addressed the committee at its October 7 meeting.

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He said: “The design was chosen to minimize visual impact and highlight the area. Hope you agree with the recommendation.

Councilors agreed that the garage would not significantly damage the surrounding area.

Cllr Angela Clear said: ‘The proposed garage will be protected from the road. This will not affect the character of the surrounding rural area.

Cllr Frank Pearson said: “I welcome the efforts to increase the biodiversity of the site.”

The committee unanimously agreed to authorize the application.