The Plymouth Car Brand Reconsidered
The Plymouth car brand has now been dead for more than a decade. Most reading this will know that DaimlerChrysler, the company formerly known as...
Regulatory ruling brings new DeLorean closer to reality, current brand owner says—but the reincarnated 80s classic may go electric
DeLorean Motor Company, the firm based in Humble, Texas, that currently owns the fabled DeLorean DMC automotive brand, stated this week that a final rule...
Chevrolet to unveil a K5 Blazer electric crate motor build at SEMA360, but it isn’t exactly a powerhouse
With all the excitement surrounding the return of the Ford Bronco, clearly there is plenty of market interest in retro SUVs. And given the promise...
Worried about the future of the old-car hobby? Relax! SEMA says hot rodding is alive and well.
As manufacturers continue to abandon sedans and coupes in favor of trucks and SUVs, and as automaker lineups continue to trend more toward homogenization and...
‘And it’s all yellow’: New Nissan Z proto walks the precarious tightrope spanning retro and modern design
Will the new Nissan Z proto be a happy exception to what seems to be an all-too-common problem with retro-styled cars that recall the glory...
Dynastic rides: cars royals drive in the 21st Century
When you think of transportation for royalty, chances are that images of chauffeurs and luxury limos come to mind. Yet royals are people too, and...
Not impressed with the $3.4 million Bullitt Mustang? How about the Porsche 917 Steve McQueen drove in ‘Le Mans,’ now on display at the Brumos Collection in Jacksonville?
Unless you’ve either been living under a rock or you simply couldn’t give a rat’s tail about classic cars, you probably know that Steve McQueen’s...
What is badge engineering? | Enthusiast 101
If you’re a newcomer as an automotive enthusiast, badge engineering is a term you’re likely to run across sooner or later. So what is badge...
Congratulations to the Ring Brothers as 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders winners. But does the annual competition have a 1969 Camaro problem?
` Last night, judges crowned Jim and Mike Ring, owners of a legendary custom car building shop in Wisconsin called—surprise, surprise—Ringbrothers, as SEMA Battle of...
♫ ‘You gotta fight… for your right… to buy replica cars!’ ♫ says SEMA, and they’re backing that up by suing the U.S. Department of Transportation—but will this change much for the average enthusiast?
SEMA filed a lawsuit last week against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), contending that the federal government agency is dragging its feet in fulfilling...
Could a new Bandini Automobili brand launch be in the works? A U.S. trademark filing this week may offer some clues
When you glance at the Bandini Automobili logo, you might first think you’re looking at the Ferrari logo. But then you realize you’re looking at...
This wacky Jeep-to-Bus conversion, the Jeepney, will be on display at the 30th Toyota Automobile Museum Classic Car Festival
It’s delightfully cheesy, right down to the three shiny horse ornaments on the hood. But it began its life as a Jeep. And, according to...
Nine SEMA Young Guns entrants named for Battle of the Builders 2019—and YOU can help name the 10th
SEMA this week revealed the names of nine emerging custom car builders selected to showcase their creations and compete in the Young Guns category of...
What is a donk? And what is not? | Enthusiast 101
Background: Is a donk just a jacked-up sedan on big wheels? What is a donk? As with many terms in the automotive space, the definition...
Losing the first-generation Mustang: A bittersweet tale of a beloved family car and its long-lingering afterlife
Yes, this was my father’s Mustang, to reverse the premise behind that in some ways unforgettable and in other ways deeply regrettable Oldsmobile slogan of...
10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance opens nominations for field of 200 classic cars, boats, motorcycles at 7th annual event
If you own a rare, superbly conditioned classic car, boat, or motorcycle that you would like to show off along the picturesque shores of Lake...
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance announces new judges, Rolls-Royce/Bentley focus for 2019
Two Pennsylvania-native vintage car experts will lead the team judging 100 pristine classic cars at the second annual Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, set for May 3-5,...
Close to a thousand classic cars converge on Nevada for Mesquite Motor Mania
Classic car owners from around the western U.S. and beyond converged on Mesquite, Nevada, last weekend, to display nearly 900 vehicles and compete for prizes...
Mike Musto gave a big nod last week to the supercharged Buick 3800 V6 engine, that old GM iron horse. Should cars with this motor be on your radar?
Mike Musto of The House of Muscle was Matt Farah’s guest last week on an episode of The Smoking Tire podcast that dropped on December...
Eat your heart out, Tesla—check out this cool Tama electric car that a Nissan predecessor company built over 70 years ago.
OK. So it’s not quite as sleek and sexy as a Tesla Roadster. But this vintage 1947 Tama electric car built by Tokyo Electro Automobile...
Chevrolet set to show off new Chevy crate engines in delicious vintage builds at SEMA 2018
If the term “crate engine” makes you think only of the “Put a 350 in it, man!” crowd, it might be time for you to...
Well, son of a DAT: Here’s one vintage Datsun/Nissan product that you probably won’t find a tuner chip for — the 1933 Datsun 12 Phaeton
Before I go into the backstory on the 1933 Datsun 12 Phaeton, let be beg your indulgence while I share a slice of life that...
Dennis Dammerman car collection helps drive Saratoga Auto Auction to nearly $6 million in sales
Photo: Saratoga Automobile Museum. The Saratoga Automobile Museum has credited the 44-vehicle Dennis Dammerman car collection, consigned by the estate of the late GE Vice...
We’re looking forward to seeing this stunning 1966 Ford Bronco resto-mod at SEMA 2018
Would you prefer an all-original vintage 1960s Ford Bronco, or is a Ford Bronco resto-mod, modernized for a better ride and contemporary amenities, more your...
In the mood for something retro? How about a new Fiat 500 1957 Edition?
It’s hard to keep up with the many flavors of Fiat 500. Clearly, a Fiat 500 is not for everybody. The basic characteristics of the...
Vintage car with no Bluetooth? The Amazon Echo Auto could be a good solution.
Amazon announced a new device last week, the Amazon Echo Auto, that could expand smartphone connectivity options to those of us who drive older cars...
Don’t forget: the Dammerman Car Collection goes up for sale Friday at the Saratoga Auto Auction
If you’re interested in bidding on pristine-quality mid-century American muscle cars, sports cars, or other collector-quality American vehicles of various vintages, you might not want...
Ford says ‘Nothing to report’ on Mustang Mach 1 50th anniversary plans
So it seems that it’s official: Ford has no Mach 1 50th anniversary plans in 2019 to commemorate the 1969 launch of the legendary Mustang...
Be still, my heart: the Jaguar E-Type is coming back—sort of.
Three days ago, it was officially announced that the childhood dream car that I’ve never owned is returning. The Jaguar E-type is coming back—well, sort...
Can we talk about size for a moment? Car size, that is?
Size perception can be very, very relative and subjective. And if there is one thing that can demonstrate that for us, it’s the fluctuations that...