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Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Body Materials?
The first Corvettes were built with fiberglass bodies, and the fiberglass stuck around for two decades. Here's why Chevy switched them to sheet molded compound.
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You Could Buy A Cool Car On Cars & Bids, Or You Could Buy This Beige, Automatic 2005 Toyota Corolla
Maybe what you need isn't another Miata or Corvette. Maybe what you really need is a 12,000-mile, beige, 2005 Toyota Corolla with an automatic transmission.
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Why Ford Mustang Fans Are Still Salty The Boss 351 Beat The 429 Cobra Jet In 1971
The Boss 351 Ford Mustang was quicker than the 429 Cobra Jet version in Motor Trend's tests. But were those tests a fair representation of both cars?
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What's The Difference Between Ford's C4 And C6 Automatic Transmissions?
Ford used C4 and C6 automatic transmissions starting in the 1960s. These two transmissions have some notable differences when it comes to their applications.
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How Mercury Marine Went From Building Outboard Motors To Corvette ZR-1 V8s
Mercury Marine had never built anything but boat motors when Chevy turned to it for the ZR-1's new V8. But it had a long, rich history in its field.
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This BMW-Powered Motor Home Was Designed By The Engineer Behind The DeLorean
V8s were standard for motor homes when the designer behind the DeLorean went in a completely different direction for this innovative, aerodynamic model.
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What Happened To Detroit Diesel?
Detroit Diesel was once one of the most prolific engine builders out there. But its success didn't last forever, leaving it in a very different position today.
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How Did The Buick Nailhead V8 Get Its Name?
Buick's Nailhead V8 didn't have nails in its engine, and the nickname doesn't mean it "hit the nail on the head." Here's how Buick's Nailhead got its name.
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Ford Made Tractors For Decades. Here's When It Stopped
Ford is now known for cars, but in its long history it also has made airplanes and, for many decades, tractors. In fact, it pioneered mass tractor production.
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How Does The 12V Cummins Diesel Compare To The 24V Version?
The 12V Cummins diesel engine and its 24V version share numerous traits, including displacement. But their differences make the engines quite distinct.
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5 Car Window Designs That Dared To Be Different
While cars today can all look very similar, some older car window designs made some daring choices. Here are five of the most unique windows out there.
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America's Only Upside Down Traffic Light Has A Fascinating History
In the 1920s, residents of one American neighborhood were sure that a right-side-up traffic light made a political statement they couldn't abide.
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The Lotus Esprit Almost Got The Corvette ZR-1's LT5 V8
Around 1990, it looked as though the Lotus was going to get the Corvette's much more powerful engine. But to fans' disappointment, it never happened.
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When Did Cars Start Using Catalytic Converters?
The automobile had been going strong for decades when increased recognition of the dangers of emissions brought the government to mandate catalytic converters.
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What Causes The 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel's Distinctive Whistle
The 6.0 Power Stroke engine had a distinctive whistle back in 2003, but later versions lost out on it. Here's why it had that whistle in the first place.
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Why Mustang II Front Suspension Became So Popular With Hot Rodders
Ford's Mustang II didn't last long, but its front suspension ended up becoming popular with hot rodders. Check out why, as well as how it became so popular.
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The Toyota MR2 Once Got A Sequential Manual Transmission That Made It Slower
The third-generation Toyota MR2 had a very unique feature. It offered a sequential manual transmission, and its implementation actually made the car slower.
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Why Some Ferraris And Lamborghinis Came With Two-Liter V8s
Back in the 1970s, Ferrari and Lamborghini started producing cars with two-liter V8 engines. Here's why they used engines with such small displacements.
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What's The Difference Between Ford's 351 Cleveland, Windsor, And Modified Engines?
Ford offered the 351 Cleveland, 351 Windsor, and 351 Modified engines throughout the second half of the 1900s. Here are the differences between them.
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Ford 427 Vs 427 SOHC: How The Cammer Became A Totally Different Machine
The 427 SOHC was Ford's response to Chrysler's Hemi engines, which dominated NASCAR in the 1960s. But the Cammer's story didn't unfold the way Ford had planned.
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Why This Vintage Fix For Sun Glare Still Divides Classic Car Fans
External sun visors date back to early cars like the Ford Model T and were once considered both stylish and practical. Why do opinions on them differ so much?
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Why GM Stopped Making Brand-Specific V8 Engines
General Motors reined in and phased out division-specific V8s in the late 1970s. It wasn't just about the money — a combination of factors were at play.
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Side Pipes Made Muscle Cars Iconic – Here's Why They Faded Away
Side exhaust pipes were an iconic part of muscle cars. But there are a few reasons as to why manufacturers stopped including them on most models.
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The First Car With Sliding Doors Wasn't A Minivan (It Was A Sports Car)
Although sliding doors are usually synonymous with minivans today, the first car in America with them wasn't a minivan at all. Instead, it was a sports car.
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These Are The Most Powerful Cars Oldsmobile Ever Made
Oldsmobile has been around for over 100 years, and in that time, it was able to produce some powerful cars. These are the most powerful ones.
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Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare
Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.
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One Of The Worst V8s Ever Made Almost Went Into A Saab (Half Of It Still Did)
Saab considered putting one of the worst V8s ever made into its cars. While this didn't pan out, half of that engine did technically appear in some Saab models.
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