Category: Autos
Photos of ’70s cars that looked futurist but weren’t
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Cars from the ’70s that looked futuristic but weren’t Designers in the 1970s experimented boldly, filling showrooms with wedge shapes, gullwing doors, and angular lines inspired …
Photos of classic cruising cars Gen X still take for slow Sunday drives
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
When driving was the destination Sunlight flickering across the hood of a vintage Mustang, the hum of the engine, the smell of gasoline and fresh air. …
Why some classic cars may not cost as much as you think
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Classic cars that aren’t worth much anymore For decades, car enthusiasts believed vintage rides would eventually become goldmines. Recent iSeeCars data reveals the average new car …
Photos of forgotten luxury cars that remind us nothing lasts forever
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Forgotten luxury cars that once ruled the road Luxury cars that once turned heads on city streets have largely been forgotten, but they tell fascinating stories …
Can You Name These Classic Cars by Their Steering Wheels?
Written by: Casey Lee
Guess the model by just the steering wheel Are you a car aficionado who can identify a classic vehicle from a mile away? Well, here’s a …
What your first car taught you about freedom — and letting go
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The key in your hand, the world ahead Sliding into the driver’s seat. The smell of the interior, distinct and yours. Keys jingling as the engine …
Photos of these once-hated classic cars remind us failure isn’t the finish line
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
From criticism to classic The DeLorean DMC-12 was derided for poor performance and build quality, dismissed as an overpriced failure. Today, well-maintained models fetch $45,000 or …
Why ’90s cars are a lesson in slowing down & smelling the gasoline
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
When driving was an experience “Nostalgia increases positive mood, self-esteem, feelings of social connectedness, optimism about the future, and perceptions of meaning in life,” says Dr. …
The mindfulness of maintenance: Why fixing old cars soothes the soul
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Wrenches, wax, and zen Under a soft garage light, fingers trace the curves of a gleaming fender. A careful hand tightens bolts on a vintage Mustang …
Revved up: Photos of the ’60s & ’70s most impressive muscle cars
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The ’60s & ’70s most impressive muscle cars The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles designed for …
Revved up: The most impressive muscle cars of the ’60s & ’70s
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The most impressive muscle cars of the ’60s & ’70s The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles …
Quiz: Pair the iconic car with the movie
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Quiz: Pair the iconic car with the movie Some cars are so inseparable from their films that just seeing them brings the whole thing back. Ten …
The cheapest car you can buy right now is an EV: Here’s why
Written by: Liz Galst
With gasoline prices skyrocketing, maybe you’re wondering whether now is a good time to buy an electric vehicle. Experts say it most definitely is. And that’s …
11 ways to get your classic car ready for driving season
Written by: Carter Nacke
Get your classic car ready for driving season Winter brings about a sense of sadness for some classic car collectors, because the inevitable arrival of snow …
11 ways to get your classic car ready for driving season
Written by: Carter Nacke
Get your classic car ready for driving season Winter brings about a sense of sadness for some classic car collectors, because the inevitable arrival of snow …
American metal: 6 vintage cars & the nuclear families who depended on them
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The nuclear family on the go In the annals of American history, few icons loom as large or shine as brightly as the automobile. More than …
12 car features that were banned for a reason (and why we secretly want them back)
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Car features that were banned for a reason Older cars possessed a distinctive character that modern vehicles sacrifice in pursuit of safety regulations, emissions compliance, and …
Car features Boomers thought were genius but weren’t
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Car features Boomers thought were genius but weren’t The decades between the 1960s and the 1990s produced some of the most adventurous automotive thinking in history, …
10 cars that look straight out of Star Wars
Written by: Carter Nacke
Cars that look straight out of ‘Star Wars’ May 4 is a big day for Star Wars fans worldwide (May the Fourth be with you!) and …
8 classic 1967 Ferraris that will melt your face
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Classic 1967 Ferraris that will melt your face 1967 was a special year for Ferrari. It was the year of the Dino, the first mid-engine, street-legal …
