Classic cars

For eight years, Mike searched for another version of the car he had once driven. The hunt stretched on so long that finding the right one began to look increasingly unlikely. Until his wife made sure the car came home.

Discover the wildest tailfinned cars of the 1950s, from Cadillac and Chrysler to Chevrolet, and see how Detroit's styling battle created some of the most outrageous and unforgettable automobiles ever built.

The 1980s were full of cars trying very hard to look classy, futuristic, European, or just more expensive than they really were. But while they were meant to impress the neighbors, decades later, a lot of them are remembered for much stranger reasons.

A fun retirement car should create excitement, not financial anxiety. But when insurance and storage cost more than expected, the dream can lose its shine quickly. You might think the answer is selling, but before you let that dream car drive away, there are a few ownership changes could make a big difference.

Some cars look like they were built for school runs, grocery trips, and quiet commutes. Then you drive them and realize there’s something way more interesting going on underneath.

From the Trans Am and Corvette to the Countach and 240Z, these are the unforgettable cars every dad secretly dreamed of owning in the 1970s.