Autos
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18 classic trucks years ahead of their time
Plenty of old pickups are remembered for their looks or their toughness, but a smaller group stands out for something else: they introduced ideas that…
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7 forgotten Checker models that outlasted every taxi built after them
Checker built automobiles around one simple idea: keep them working. Its taxis were designed for constant commercial use, heavy passenger loads, rough streets, and extremely…
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20 British roadsters that still stop traffic decades later
There’s something about a British roadster that makes people turn their heads—long bonnet, low screen, and that unmistakable mix of charm and intent. Some did…
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19 Buicks that outlasted every warranty they were ever given
Some cars earn a reputation for lasting well beyond what their original owners expected, and plenty of Buicks have done exactly that—quietly racking up miles…
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16 forgotten Pontiacs most drivers have never seen in person
Pontiac’s history isn’t just GTOs, Trans Ams, and wide-track ads. The brand also turned out a lot of low-volume models, short-lived trims, and one-off concepts…
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20 vintage roadsters so rare even collectors rarely see them
Some roadsters are famous because they were built in big enough numbers to be seen at shows everywhere. The truly elusive ones are different: limited…
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Stan and Ryan stripped 454 pounds out of a Ford Fiesta — Including a trick with dry ice
A Ford Fiesta is not exactly the car you expect to see covered in dry ice. But Stan and Ryan were not trying to preserve…
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$48K imported S15 vs. $18K salvage S15: The ultimate JDM import reality check
For years, the Nissan Silvia S15 was one of those Japanese cars Americans could only admire from a distance. Now that early examples are old…
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Rare 2002 Audi S8 saved from the scrapyard after eight years of neglect
Some cars get abandoned because they’re genuinely broken. This one got abandoned because somebody gave up looking. A 2002 Audi S8 sat parked for eight…
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Mechanic spends 8 months modernizing a 1978 Datsun 280Z, only to have one missing setting stop it dead
Eight months. A custom ignition system. A completely new wiring harness. Modern fuel injection. An electronic throttle. And after all that, the 1978 Datsun 280Z…
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