Looking back at the 1970s and some of the vehicles that have become synonymous with that decade is a fun trip down the walkway known as nostalgia. After all, it’s interesting to see where trends and sensibilities were decades ago, and how much they differ from what’s considered socially acceptable in the modern day and […]
Here’s the situation, you’ve got that blue 1963 Nova SS convertible in your garage. As much as you enjoy showing it off to people who pay you a visit, it’s just not practical to own anymore. Sure, it looks great, but it’s more akin to an albatross around your neck than an actual extension of […]
Because classic cars are part of American culture, and Ford has been a major player in forming that culture, I thought it would be interesting to build a list of Ford models that have contributed to automotive history. So many cars built by Ford remain exemplars of how automobiles have utterly changed American life, making […]
Few people are likely to consider the origin of the pickup truck when they browse the lot at a Ford dealership, but a quick look at its history shows just how far trucks have come since their debut in the early 1900s. The history of the pickup truck is rife with automakers that like to […]
There comes a time in everyone’s life when we must endeavor to let go of the things that we have held on to. Relics of our past, trophies from our glory days––the things that remind us of times when we were young and free. Some of the most common items that we hold onto for […]
Cars are rarely an appreciating asset, but every so often, a classic will fetch a gargantuan price at auction and capture the attention of the world, prompting classic car owners to wonder, is it time to sell my car? A lot of things can drive up the price of classic cars, like their rarity or […]
A quick peek at Buick’s website today or a drive by a GM dealer reveals a delightful lineup of luxurious yet attainable SUVs and crossovers. There’s nothing unusual about that, given that the sedan is quickly becoming a thing of the past, much like the VCR or the home phone. But there was a time, […]
The 1990s represent a golden age of sorts for vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers were cranking out high-quality cars left and right, and the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) was especially enjoying exponential growth. Cars weren’t just vehicles, they were a culture and way of life, and that culture had never been more expansive than it was in […]
Some cars, trucks, and SUVs become so popular on the market that they find their way frequently into movies, television shows, and other forms of pop culture. Sometimes the reverse happens, and a vehicle is featured in a television program, a movie, or some form of pop-culture media and manages to cement its legacy in […]
The 1980s was a rough decade. Rocked by an economic recession, new EPA regulations, and a changing consumer base, vehicle manufacturers had to get with the times or suffer the consequences. The result was a whole slew of cringe-worthy cars, plus some classics that shined amongst the muck. Most big vehicle manufacturers had a little […]
If the car industry has awkward teenage years, it’d be the 1970s. The government was totally grounding all the vehicle manufacturers, forcing them to prioritize emission control over unfettered power. There were plenty of growing pains during this transitional period, but the ‘70s turned out to be a memorable decade for the industry. Car dealers […]
There’s a reason many automotive enthusiasts refer to the 1950s as a “Golden Era” in automobile manufacturing. When you think about it, many stars aligned to create the perfect environment in which to rev up the American passion for driving. Start with the mass production of vehicles in 1908, throw in a couple of World […]
The auto industry is a weird place. On the one hand, you have numerous models that come out year after year, looking mostly similar and with a clear design that eschews anything resembling a risk or divergent concept. Then, on the other hand, you have the occasional oddball, the strange and unusual that you never […]
The auto industry is primarily a zero-sum game: there are a limited number of customers and each one usually only buys one (or two) vehicles at a time. In other words: a customer that buys a Ford truck hasn’t bought a Chevy truck – someone who chose a Chevy didn’t buy a Pontiac. What am […]
Now that we’re two decades into the 21st century, it can be interesting to look back at what the auto industry of the 1900s through the 1990s looked like. There are plenty of famous cars from those decades, which were more than just vehicles but were part of revolutionizing and defining the auto industry. Cars […]
The most famous cars out there are the ones that make an immediate impression and stick with us––the cars that become iconic for what they are and what they represent. Classic cars from movies, like the Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit, the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger, and the Mustang GT 390 from […]
The October 2019 issue of Hemmings Motor Trend included several classic luxury cars available at auction across the globe. The impressive lineup consists of almost 4,300 vehicles for sale, mainly originating from private owners with exclusive car collections. The historical significance of some of these iconic vehicles makes them appear better suited for a museum […]
