Charisse Medrano

Cadillac built its reputation around luxury, but some of its cars also earned respect for durable engines, sturdy drivetrains, and relatively straightforward mechanical layouts. Certain…

Packard built some of America’s finest luxury cars, but not every surviving example is a smart buy today. Some models can become extremely expensive restoration…

Dodge has produced plenty of famous performance cars, but some quick models have faded from popular memory. These overlooked Dodges combined strong engines, relatively light…

Big American cars were built for a different kind of driving. They offered enormous cabins, soft suspensions, powerful engines, and bodywork designed to swallow miles…

Jeep built its reputation around vehicles that could take abuse and keep moving, but some models have been overshadowed by the Wrangler and original CJ…

Wood-bodied cars once represented a practical way to build spacious family transportation, but their labor-intensive construction made them increasingly expensive to produce. As steel bodies…

AMC produced plenty of memorable cars, but several disappeared almost completely after the company left the market. Some had short production runs, while others were…

Lincoln is usually associated with plush interiors and effortless cruising, but some of its cars also developed reputations for solid mechanical durability. Certain models combined…

Studebaker built some genuinely innovative cars, but not every model has aged into an easy classic. Some suffered from weak sales, difficult parts availability, rust,…

Wood-bodied cars became symbols of American beach culture, family road trips, and carefree coastal driving. While famous examples get most of the attention, plenty of…