To many enthusiasts, the Bugatti Veyron was a mighty leap forward when it neared 254 mph in 2005. But it never matched the speed of the Sledgehammer Corvette.
Read MoreWhile engines can be inefficient with burning fuel, Smokey Yunick created a Hot Vapor design that could have solved this issue if it wasn't also dangerous.
Read MoreThis 1963 Corvette had a pedigree far different from its fiberglass-bodied brethren: American at its heart, but with a background of Italian design influences.
Read MoreGeneral Motors tried to bring turbocharging to the mainstream in 1962, introducing the the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair. But Ralph Nader had other ideas.
Read MoreThe Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.
Read MoreJaguar's XJ220 promised incredible speed and power from a robust V12. Unfortunately, certain circumstances forced the brand to use a V6 instead.
Read MoreVolvo once created an engine known as the redblock. Its production didn't continue into the 2000s, but it's still regarded as a fantastic engine today.
Read MoreIt looks period correct, and more importantly, it looks like a hoot and a half to drive.
Read MoreThe graphics were created by Troy Lee Designs, who has been painting helmets for race car drivers for decades.
Read MoreNo 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreModern 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.
Read MoreRefrigeration today is something we can easily take for granted. But in the early 1800s, there was one entirely different method of cooling.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreHydrogen-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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreRumor 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.
Read MoreYenko-converted Chevrolet cars were impressive beasts in the muscle car era, and some of them are extremely valuable due to how few were made.
Read MoreThe team is certainly hoping to continue its success after winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreStudebaker 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe diesel version of American Motors' Eagle was factory-authorized, but only seven were ever built. Maybe that was because of the far higher price.
Read MoreThis is a tiny scrap of good happening in a sea of bad.
Read MoreEver 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.
Read MoreRay 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.
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