Bobby Clark

Some classic cars have reputations that became unfairly simplified over the years. A model may be remembered for one weakness, an unpopular design choice, or…

Some cars from the 1970s never received the collector attention given to the decade’s biggest muscle cars. Yet rarity, distinctive styling, desirable engines, and growing…

Mercury spent decades sitting between Ford and Lincoln, which often left its cars overlooked despite offering distinctive styling, strong engines, and surprisingly capable performance. Some…

The 1980s brought turbocharging to a much wider range of cars, and some manufacturers used the technology to create surprisingly quick machines. These cars did…

Studebaker often had to compete against much larger American automakers, yet it consistently produced cars with distinctive styling and clever engineering. Some became cult favorites,…

Hudson built cars with a reputation for sturdy construction, strong engines, and engineering that sometimes went against Detroit’s usual approach. Many Hudsons were expected to…

Buick built its reputation around smooth rides and comfortable cruising, but some of its cars were also remarkably durable. Long-lasting V8s, sturdy drivetrains, and relatively…

Chrysler has produced plenty of memorable cars, but not every model has aged equally well. Some suffered from weak engines, troublesome electronics, rust, expensive repairs,…

Nash never had the resources of Detroit’s biggest automakers, but its engineers were willing to try ideas that other companies often avoided. From aerodynamic bodies…

Packard built some remarkable automobiles, yet several models have faded behind the company’s better-known luxury cars. These overlooked Packards offered impressive engineering, strong performance, and…