“Gas Hogs”?
It's taken as gospel that pre-modern cars, especially those made in America, and particularly those with big V8s, were "gas hogs."
But were they, really?
And are new cars as fuel-efficient as advertised?
The answer...
High Water Marks: 1973 Pontiac SD-455 Trans-Am
As a guy who reviews new cars, I am often asked which cars are my favorite cars. Almost all of them are old cars - which could be nostalgia but maybe...
The Last Thunderbird
All of us know - or have heard about - the apparently healthy, successful person who one day just drops dead unexpectedly.
In a way, this is the story of the Thunderbird....
Maybe You Remember…
Have you ever set (or paid to have someone else set) point gap?
The answer dates you.
If the answer is yes, then - probably - you’re old enough to buy beer.
Back in the ‘80s.
Otherwise, you...
Best Car Commercials Ever
If you can't get the tune out of your head, does that mean you'll end up buying the car? Rich, corinthian leather will only take you so far.
Here are some of...
Goodbye, Camaro
Sixty years ago, Ford unveiled the Mustang - and it changed everything. Prior to 1964 - the year of the first Mustang's debut - there was no such thing as a...
Classic Car Pros… and Cons
It's fun to own a "classic" (read, pre-modern) car. It can also be a hassle. Before you dive in, it's a good idea to know what you're in for, both good...
Remember the Service Station?
We have gas stations now.
We used to have service stations.
These were places were you could buy gas and repairs. They had bays and racks and mechanics on hand to fix whatever...
Not a Four Wheeled-Indenture
The more I work on the ’72 Beetle - aka Sexual Chocolate, the car I am helping my teenage protege learn to work on - the more I realize why most...
Ode to the Air Cooled
No new cars - and just a dwindling handful of new motorcycles - have engines that rely on the air to cool them.
Technically, it's airflow - which washes over the exterior...