Ten Automotive Legends of the 1930s That Shaped History
The 1930s put the whole world on wheels. The Great Depression still had the planet by the throat, yet cars seemed to be living a new life.
The 2011 Himiko Electric Sports Car: A Retro-Style Gem Ahead of Its Time
The very idea of a “sports car” and an “EV” usually implies something brand-new, futuristic, and packed with cutting-edge tech.
Why Henry Ford Ordered the Corners of His Factories Painted White
A century ago, automotive pioneer Henry Ford demanded all sorts of unusual things from his workers.
Shine and Glamour of Retro: Al Capone’s Legendary Cadillac
From the very beginning, Cadillac cars have been seen as a symbol of luxury.
Ford 428 vs. Pontiac 428: Which Muscle-Car Heavyweight Really Hit Harder?
Two legendary V8s, one quirky detail — why their stated displacement didn’t quite match the real numbers.
Utes — the Car-Based Pickups: How They Emerged and the Surprising History Behind Them
Many drivers have no idea that a pickup style called the “coupé utility,” or simply the ute, even exists.
The Forgotten Eco-Giant: When Ford Tried to Save the Planet With a V10
This concept—called the Super Chief—was far more than a flex of horsepower.
Ten of the Strangest Mercedes Models Ever to Roll Off the Line
Even a brand as buttoned-up as Mercedes sometimes takes a wild swing and winds up building cars that look nothing like the ones we’re used to.
The “Golden Submarine” – A Car from the Distant Past That Was Ahead of Its Time
Built more than a century ago, this car still looks remarkably modern today.
All-Original 1969 Camaro SS With Just 39,000 Miles Hits the Market
Among the cars listed for sale this week, this 1969 Chevy Camaro SS stands out—its owner claims it’s a package you won’t come across very often.
Navy Veteran Parked His Volvo in 1978 — It Hasn’t Moved an Inch Until Now
When the shed door swung open for the first time in decades, sunlight spilled onto a Volvo that hadn’t budged since Jimmy Carter was still working in the Oval Office.
Original Owner Parked This Impala SS Back in 1983 — What Resurfaced Under the Hood Is a Pleasant Surprise
This isn’t your typical 1964 Impala. It’s an untouched, unrestored example that spent its entire life with the same owner.
How American Car Designers Ended Up Building Wood-Sided Cars — and Why the Style Stayed Trendy for So Long
Automotive trends can be just as fickle as the fashion world.
Car for the Well-Heeled: 5 Jaguar Models That Secured Their Place in Automotive History
Jaguar’s legacy is defined by standout models that shaped its identity through design, innovation, and unmistakable British character.
GM Built a One-of-a-Kind V12 in the ’60s That Weighed More Than a Classic Mini Cooper: Facts About a Retro Engine
A giant truck engine: why the V12 Twin Six became a legend — and the surprising facts behind it