NASCAR ,  is turning to the CAR of Yesterday instead of the Car Of Tomorrow, for a limited time in a few upcoming races to celebrate a few legends of American cultural history .

This weekend at Michigan , many chevy drivers will feature special paint schemes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American classic 1957 Chevy.

   The 57 Chevy Belair is an icon in the world of classic car enthusiasts.  The older it gets, the more sought after this legendary car is.  The 57 Belair in the pic above was completely restored by my own little brother and sold last month for over $14,000. Not bad for a car that originally cost around $2000.

   Even at 50 years old, the '57 Chevy is a legend.  I'm sure every car fan has met someone that once owned or wished they had owned a great  peice of american automotive  history   like the famous Belairs of the 50's.  

  The Car Johnson will run at Michigan this weekend

  The car fans would rather see Jimmy in.

Notice the painted on rubber bullets on JJ's car.  Can u imagine If they could run the actual car instead of a paint scheme emulating it?

Try bump drafting with those  giant rubber bullets on the bumpers of the original 57's. I'd hate to see Robby Gordon or JPM with that extra support in the front.

A few more 57  pics:

Eanhadrt Sr. 57                            A "Smokin" 57                       American Muscle

Also  on Sept. 8 at Richmond,  Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car will feature an Elvis Presley-inspired paint scheme for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400. The design was unveiled this week during the ceremonies surrounding the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death.

Video of the unveiling:  http://video.ap.org/v/i/vlbg.gif

Seems to me Kyle Petty should be the one to carry this honor and tribute to " The King" of Rock-n-Roll, since his fathwer Richard Petty was "The King" of NASCAR,  but Junior is the most popular driver, so its fitting that he will drive the Elvis inspired car..

It's always nice to see a tribute to the past from NASCAR epsecially in a time when everything points towards the future and the Car Of Tomorrow.  Elvis and the 57 Chevy are definately  good choices as legends  from the 1900's.

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