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A classic wagon is instantly linked to outing to the quintessential family road trip. Regarded for travelling long distances, it's a rarity to think of the vehicle type's performance along the journey. For Joe and Tina Halasz, their 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu wagon breaks conventions of the family-moving car primarily through a high performance 327 cubic-inch V8 engine. 

As common as it is for a car enthusiast to have memories of where their love for automobiles blossumed, everyone's story is unique. Rene Maheu's automotive life growing up in Sudbury, Ontario during the 1960s involved being surrounded by what is now legendary examples of classic horsepower. Rene's early memories of his 1966 Chevrolet Malibu SS resurfaced in a more recent restoration project.

In 1956, the sands of Daytona Beach served as a fast first public outing for the Chevrolet Corvette to demonstrate its new personality as a true performance machine. Joining Corvette icon Zora Arkus-Duntov and John Finch was an accomplished lady who had already soared to championship titles. Betty Skelton’s speed run at Daytona in a 1956 Corvette cemented herself as a pioneering figure behind the sports car.

During the 1960s, as NASCAR’s top league featured large American iron such as the Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Torino Talladega and Dodge Charger Daytona, another racing division was formed serving as a battleground for smaller performance machines. A short-lived series, the NASCAR Grand Touring nonetheless established a legacy that includes igniting a stock car racing rivalry between the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang.

It’s time to revisit one of the greatest classic car eras of the last century: the 1950s.

It's clear that the Corvette of today is a different machine compared to its 1953 debut. But does the C8 carry the legacy of the original Corvette, almost 70 years later?

In a series so dense with high-velocity vehicles and show‑stopping set pieces, the Corvette seen in the opening of the fifth Fast and Furious film stands out from the pack.

Let's take a closer look at this iconic 'vette from this part of action movie history.

It hasn't always been known for its speed, but when the Camaro put raw velocity at the forefront, few were able to keep up. Here are some of the fastest Camaro models ever made.