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  • John Wayne's customed 1966 International Harvester Travelall
    21

    John Wayne's Custom Hunting Ride Was Dubbed 'War Wagon' — Go On, Guess What It Was

    No ordinary vehicle would do for The Duke. The mods to this ride included raising the roof by six inches to accommodate his height and trademark Stetson.

    By Brian Corey 1 day ago Read More
  • A black Lincoln Continental with a spare tire trunk hump.
    8

    Why Automakers Turned Real Continental Kit Spare Tires Into An Unsatisfying Hump

    The Lincoln Continental's spare tire looked elegant sitting at the back of the car. So classy that echoes of it stayed on the Continental long after their time.

    By Brian Corey 3 days ago Read More
  • A 1987 Chrysler New Yorker in black parked on a sidewalk
    18

    The '80s Car Feature That Would Fit Perfectly In The AI Hellscape Of Today

    Modern cars are making use of artificial intelligence for plenty of features today, but one feature from the '80s feels like it came from the modern era.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • A Stirling engine on display
    6

    How An Engine From 1816 Paved The Way For The Refrigeration Revolution

    Refrigeration today is something we can easily take for granted. But in the early 1800s, there was one entirely different method of cooling.

    By Nico DeMattia 4 days ago Read More
  • A Saab Monstret in the Saab museum
    2

    Saab's Scariest Car Is The Twin-Engined 93 Dubbed The Monster

    While some cars have some monstrous engines, Saab surprised itself in the 1950s when it created an experimental twin-engined model to compete in rally races.

    By Benjamin Gracias 4 days ago Read More
  • Jack Nicholson driving in the film
    3

    Jack Nicholson Drove A Hydrogen-Powered Car Before Green Energy Was Cool

    Hydrogen-powered cars might seem like an invention of the future, but there was a car that pioneered the tech in 1978, and Jack Nicholson endorsed it.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 days ago Read More
  • A Corvette logo is shown close-up.
    20

    8 Of The Rarest Chevy Corvettes – And What They're Worth Today

    You don't have to be mega-rich to own a Chevrolet Corvette, but some iconic, rare models are worth a fortune today — and by fortune we mean seven figures.

    By Josh West 4 days ago Read More
  • Fast & Furious cars at the Petersen Automotive Museum
    18

    Petersen Museum's New Fast & Furious Exhibit Has Something For Everyone, But Especially The Nerds

    “A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons” features nearly two dozen cars from all ten Fast Saga movies, including some more obscure favorites.

    By Daniel Golson 5 days ago Read More
  • Rear-quarter shot of John Lennon's Rolls-Royce Phantom V
    13

    Stop Saying This White Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Belonged To John Lennon

    Rumor has it that Lennon's 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V is rotting in a Florida parking lot, but that's not the case. Here's the true story of this iconic car.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • A white Yenko Stinger with blue center stripes near a building
    8

    5 Rare And Valuable Yenko Chevys From The Height Of Muscle Car Excess

    Yenko-converted Chevrolet cars were impressive beasts in the muscle car era, and some of them are extremely valuable due to how few were made.

    By Charles Krome 7 days ago Read More
  • The two current Porsche 963s in liveries inspired by the 1996 Porsche 911 GT1
    0

    Porsche Penske 963s Will Race At Sebring With '90s Throwback 911 GT1 Livery

    The team is certainly hoping to continue its success after winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • Dan Schoneck's V8 Calliope engine on display.
    3

    Ford's Bizarre 'Calliope' V8 Was Built For Le Mans, But Never Made It

    Have you ever heard of Ford’s Calliope V8? Only three prototypes of this 800-hp monster exist, and one of them is tucked away at the Henry Ford Museum.

    By Kiran Menon 8 days ago Read More
  • Side shot of the last ever Studebaker to be made, parked in the Studebaker National Museum.
    10

    The Final Studebaker Ever Built Rolled Off The Line 60 Years Ago Today

    Studebaker was an iconic automotive brand, but it sadly went out of business 60 years ago. Here's a closer look at the last Studebaker ever built.

    By Chloe Clougher 10 days ago Read More
  • An orange 1955 Chevrolet 150 two-door sedan
    4

    What Is A Tri-Five Chevy And Which Models Fit The Bill?

    The Tri-Five Chevy is loved by classic-car enthusiasts due to confident styling, influential engines, and decades of hot-rodding. Here's what the term means.

    By Chloe Clougher 10 days ago Read More
  • A white 1980 AMC Eagle Turbo-Diesel parked in a forest clearing with twigs on its hood
    10

    The AMC Eagle Turbo-Diesel Was The Performance Version, And One Still Exists

    The diesel version of American Motors' Eagle was factory-authorized, but only seven were ever built. Maybe that was because of the far higher price.

    By Charles Krome 10 days ago Read More
  • Lowrider stamps
    23

    The Government Does Something Cool For Once: U.S. Postal Service Issues SoCal Lowrider Culture Stamps

    This is a tiny scrap of good happening in a sea of bad.

    By Brad Brownell 10 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of 2003 Mercedes-Benz C30 CDI AMG
    0

    Mercedes-AMG Tried A Diesel And It Did Not Go Well

    Ever heard of the AMG that ran on diesel? Most people haven't as it was a commercial flop, but it's a strange little chapter in pre-Dieselgate Mercedes history.

    By Charles Krome 11 days ago Read More
  • A Peugeot 306 Cabriolet ad featuring Ray Charles
    5

    Peugeot Let Ray Charles Actually Drive A Car In A TV Commercial

    Ray Charles was blind, but that didn't stop Peugeot from putting him behind the wheel for a 1994 TV commercial. The ad remains a joy to watch.

    By Shane Schmid 14 days ago Read More
  • Ralph Lauren in his 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic.
    11

    Ralph Lauren's Car Collection Is So Good It Was Once Displayed In The Louvre

    Cars so beautiful they've been featured both at the Louvre and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts? Unsurprising if you're fashion-design icon Ralph Lauren.

    By Chloe Clougher 15 days ago Read More
  • A red Acura NSX drives down a road
    15

    Honda's New U.S. Heritage Program Stars With Reproduction NSX Parts

    The reproduction parts will be manufactured with "the same materials and production methods that were used for the original parts" where possible.

    By Amber DaSilva 16 days ago Read More
  • Side profile of a 1986 Ford Thunderbird in a wind tunnel.
    18

    10 Ford Fox-Body Cars That Lived In The Mustang's Shadow

    What's the first car that comes to mind when you think of Ford's Fox body platform? Probably the Mustang, but it was far from the only model to use it.

    By Max Larsen 16 days ago Read More
  • A lineup of classic American muscle cars at an outdoor car show.
    14

    5 Things To Know Before You Buy A Classic Car

    Who wouldn't want to own a classic car? If you're seriously thinking about buying one, there are some things you should know before pulling the trigger.

    By Eugene Buono 16 days ago Read More
  • The Walter P. Chrysler Museum with an American flag in winter.
    7

    10 Automotive Museum Closures That Are Heartbreaking

    Automotive museums are difficult to keep running, and recent events have made it impossible for some of them to keep their doors open today.

    By Michael Sullivan 16 days ago Read More
  • A rear three-quarters shot of a silver 1998 Honda Accord wagon parked on blacktop in front of a yellow cutout of a small person
    8

    This Rakish JDM Honda Accord Wagon Looks Way Cooler Than Any Normal Car Needs To

    Japan got its own version of the sixth-generation Accord, and the wagons are amazing.

    By Logan K. Carter 17 days ago Read More
  • A black-colored lead sled hot rod with an open hood on display outdoors with people standing around the vehicle.
    19

    9 Hot Rodder Terms You've Heard, But Probably Never Fully Understood

    Hot rods were once a huge part of American youth culture, so much so that hot rodders developed their own language. Here are the classic terms you should know.

    By Zak Wojnar 17 days ago Read More
  • A Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.6 HF parked by a building
    7

    5 Oddball Cars With V4 Engines

    While you'll commonly see inline-fours, V6s, or V8s today, a few oddball cars in the past have boasted V4 engines that allowed for unique designs.

    By Benjamin Gracias 19 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a 1969 Skyline 2000GT.
    15

    12 Popular Cars That Weren't Meant To Be Full Models, At First

    The auto industry is unpredictable. Some of the most iconic cars began as simple trim packages before growing into full models that exceeded all expectations.

    By Max Larsen 20 days ago Read More
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