BMW's second turbocharged road car was a luxury flagship that broke all the rules, with the German automaker using creative engineering to outclass rivals.
Read MorePorsche's flat-six design might be the most popular from the brand. But it's used a number of other designs in the past, as well as in the present.
Read MoreIn the past, Ford's Ghia-badged cars were top-of-the-line. But there's a simple reason as to why the brand abandoned this name by the early 2000s.
Read MorePushrod V-Twins had a very unique design that involved the use of four camshafts connected by meshed gears. The reason for this was more than experimentation.
Read MoreCan you actually use it to learn how to drive? Without the accompanying screen and instructor, probably not.
Read MorePorsche didn't always just make Porsches. It was founded as an engineering firm, and it created cars for other brands. Studebaker almost was one of them.
Read MoreThe Acura SLX faced some difficulties in the mid-'90s. Consumer Reports blasted models of that era for the risks it posed to owners' safety.
Read MoreThe entry-level British sports cars may appear identical to the casual observer, but there's a key difference between Austin-Healey's Bugeye and Frogeye Sprite.
Read MoreToday's cars are mostly in grayscale shades, but automakers used to be way more creative. In fact, their palettes inspired some of the most iconic guitars ever.
Read MoreHere's to another 25 years of whimsical, fun, go-kart-like motoring done only the way Mini can.
Read MoreYou're probably familiar with the 0-60 mph times used to measure acceleration. But there was a time when automakers sought to rely on 0-50 times instead.
Read MoreWhen Chrysler made a 1990s concept car honoring a 1930s Bugatti classic, the body was appropriately stylish. But the effort didn't extend to the engine.
Read MoreBernard Madoff seemed the height of respectability in 2008, but he was secretly scamming his investors. Among them was the owner of a famous car brand.
Read MoreBack when cars relied on distributors, spark plugs needed ignition points. You'll have to know how to set them correctly if you have a classic.
Read MoreYou might have noticed the Lola T70 being used in "THX 1138." Indeed, at least one model was owned by George Lucas, and he might not have spent a lot on it.
Read MoreInternational Harvester's Scout was built to replace the horse, but a Swiss Formula 1 driver turned it into two models that were far more upscale.
Read MoreThe two-door sedan might be a thing of the past, but one Japanese creation has becomes something of a cult hero. Calling it the Poor Man's BMW is no insult.
Read MoreYou can't take tires off a car and expect them to work on the moon. In fact, the tires Goodyear developed for 1970s moon missions were quite different.
Read MoreAlongside a pair of European entries with turbochargers in the late 1970s sat a couple of Buicks, carrying forward a banner America had dropped in the '60s.
Read MoreThe Vista Cruiser is an iconic car that had a ton of cool features and even appeared in a famous TV show. If you're looking for one today, here's what to know.
Read MoreThe engineers who built the Panamericana as a gift for their boss included wheel arches inspired by the race that gave the concept car its name.
Read MoreAt one point, Oldsmobile created a behemoth of an engine with 32 valves and 455 cubic inches. But regulatory issues meant it never went to full production.
Read MoreImagine if Ford had looked at the FX's success and decided to do the same thing with the Mustang.
Read MoreThis is the kind of car that just doesn't get built anymore.
Read MoreWhat do Mr. Bendo, the other Muffler Men, and numerous giant Paul Bunyan figures around the U.S. have in common? They all have a common parent from the 1960s.
Read MoreThere are some very pretty sports cars out there. But back in 1955, Road & Track found one more beautiful than any other. And yet, it was a kit car.
Read MoreAirplanes require some creative thinking to get passengers on board. In 1982, a company in Hungary sought to provide a bus-style alternative to gangways.
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