Classic cars

Talk show host and comedian Jay Leno stands next to a Chrystler Turbine at Jay's Garage in Burbank, CA on Tuesday, March 4, 2011.

Chrysler Built A Working Turbine Car, Then Tried To Erase Any Trace Of It

Discover why Chrysler built 55 revolutionary turbine-powered cars in the 1960s, let ordinary Americans drive them, then destroyed 46. Explore the engineering, surprising failures, and nine surviving examples today.
November 11, 2026 Sasha Wren
AI-generated image of man cranking vintage car window.

Why Manual Crank Windows Survived For So Long After Power Windows Became Common—Should They Make A Comeback?

Manual crank windows survived decades after power windows became common. Discover why Ford, Chevrolet, and Jeep kept them, what finally changed, and why one automaker is bringing them back today.
November 11, 2026 J.D. Blackwell
AI-generated image of a man holding Wynn’s Top Oil beside a faded red pickup truck.

Forgotten Brands Sold In Auto Parts Stores In The 1970s—How Many Do You Still Remember?

Remember the automotive brands that filled auto parts stores in the 1970s? Discover nostalgic motor oils, engine additives, and replacement parts that once became familiar names among American drivers.
November 9, 2026 Marlon Wright
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Forgotten Coupes From The 1970s That Still Stand Out From The Crowd

The 1970s were an incredible decade for coupes. Yet despite the innovations, a surprising number are barely remembered today.
November 7, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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The Rear-Facing Third-Row Seats That Made Station Wagons Family Favorites—Why Did They Disappear?

Discover why rear-facing third-row seats became beloved features of classic American station wagons, which iconic cars offered them, and why automakers eventually abandoned this nostalgic family car design altogether.
November 4, 2026 Miles Rook
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The Last American Sedans Built Like Old-School Full-Size Cars—Should They Make A Comeback?

Remember the Crown Victoria, Buick Roadmaster, and Lincoln Town Car? Explore America's last great full-size sedans and whether they deserve a comeback.
November 4, 2026 Jack Hawkins


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