Autos
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8 classic cars that stood out for reasons other than speed
Not every memorable classic car earned its reputation through quarter-mile times or top-speed records. Some became icons because of their styling, engineering, cultural impact, comfort,…
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The 1965 Rambler Marlin showed American styling was changing
By the mid-1960s, the American automobile industry was entering a period of transformation. For years, Detroit’s styling trends had been defined by chrome, tailfins, and…
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Why the 1966 Dodge Charger looked unlike anything else in showrooms
When the Dodge Charger arrived for the 1966 model year, it immediately stood apart from nearly every other American car on the road. Its sleek…
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The 1971 Chevrolet Vega began with ambitions far bigger than its reputation
Today, the Chevrolet Vega is often remembered for the wrong reasons. Mention the car at a gathering of automotive enthusiasts and the conversation will likely…
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How the 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350 challenged muscle car expectations
By 1970, the muscle car formula seemed well established. If an automaker wanted to build a serious performance machine, the recipe appeared straightforward: start with…
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The 1967 Mercury Cougar quietly became more than a dressed-up Mustang
When the Mercury Cougar debuted for the 1967 model year, many observers assumed they already understood what it was. After all, the car shared much…
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The unusual history behind one of Dodge’s best-known badges
Dodge has built its modern identity around loud, unapologetic performance, and a single badge has come to symbolize that attitude more than any other. The…
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10 performance cars that became more respected years later
Not every great performance car receives immediate recognition. Some launch into markets that fail to appreciate their strengths, while others are overshadowed by more famous…
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The forgotten decade when Ford experimented with performance
Ford’s modern image leans on trucks, SUVs, and a handful of halo cars, but there was a stretch when the company treated performance as a…
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How one Chevrolet engine quietly became a favorite among builders
Among Chevrolet loyalists, a handful of engines have always hogged the spotlight: big-blocks in Chevelles, small-blocks in early Camaros, the halo Corvette mills. Yet one…
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