Hitler’s Mercedes…
Here's a classic car with one not-so-careful former owner whose historical logbook is blacker than the tires.
In the days of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler preened and waved at the faithful...
Classic Car “Accessories”
Last weekend I took my old Pontiac to a car show. It's a pretty reliable beast given it's pushing 40 years old. But it is pushing 40 years old and stuff...
Crappy TV & Movie Cars…
Steve McQueen's Highland Green "Bullitt" Mustang is a pop culture icon. But how about the automotive Omarossas? Which movie and TV cars were the worst ever?
Here's a list of possible nominees:
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In the rearview mirror: 1960-1969 Chevy Corvair
Here's an irony of automotive history: Ralph Nader never actually drove a Corvair - the car he claimed was as "unsafe at any speed."
Too bad for him - and, of course,...
Do You Miss Steering Wheels?
Modern cars have their (many) good point, but don't you miss - just as an example - the different steering wheels cars used to have?
I don't just mean model to model,...
Bye-bye New Beetle
Turns out the second time's not the charm.
VW's New Beetle only lasted 12 years in production (2010 will be the final year; 1998 was the first year).
Though it arguably can be...