When A Trip To The Gas Station Meant Much More Than Filling Your Tank
For millions of Americans, stopping at a gas station was once a very different experience. You pulled in, an attendant came to the car, filled the tank,…
The Lamborghini Diablo Just Lost Its Roof—and Became Even Wilder
The Lamborghini Diablo was already one of the most dramatic supercars of the 1990s. Now Eccentrica has taken the legendary formula in an even more extreme direction…
The Ghost Car: The Strange Pontiac You Could See Through
In 1939, General Motors unveiled a car that looked almost impossible: a Pontiac with a body you could see straight through. Built with transparent Plexiglass instead of…
They Ordered a V12 Jaguar. What They Got Was Something Completely Different
When Jaguar unveiled the XJ220 concept at the 1988 Birmingham Motor Show, it looked like the ultimate expression of British performance. The sleek supercar was designed around…
Oldsmobile Tried to Make American Luxury Smaller Without Losing Its Soul
The late 1970s were a difficult time for American automakers. Fuel shortages, rising gasoline prices and stricter emissions regulations were forcing Detroit to rethink the traditional American…
Your Brakes May Be Fine. Your Brake Fluid Might Not Be
Brake fluid is one of the most important fluids in a vehicle, yet it is easy to overlook during routine maintenance. It transfers the force from the…
The Chevy Nova Was Once a Muscle Car. Then America Changed
The 1970s changed what Americans wanted from their cars, and the Chevy Nova changed with them. A model that entered the decade with genuine muscle-car credentials and…
The Most Valuable Cars Ever Sold—and Why They Cost So Much
Classic cars can be valuable for many reasons, but the automobiles at the top of the auction world belong to an entirely different category. Their prices are…
Before You Replace Your Classic Chevy Steering, Check This
A classic Chevy can look flawless in the garage and still feel loose, vague or difficult to keep straight once it hits the road. Before replacing the…
What Happens When a 1959 Car Crashes Into a 2009 Car?
A 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air may look like the kind of car that could survive almost anything, while a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu appears far less imposing. But…