Autos
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9 Packards that mechanics quietly rank among the best
Packard built its reputation on engineering, craftsmanship, and smooth performance long before the brand disappeared. Many Packards were substantial cars with durable engines and robust…
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9 Lincolns that mechanics quietly rank among the best
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…
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7 forgotten 1980s cars that outran everything in their class
The 1980s produced some surprisingly quick cars, especially as manufacturers turned to turbocharging, fuel injection, and lighter bodies to regain performance. Not every fast car…
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6 Willys models quietly proving impossible to wear out
Willys earned its reputation by building vehicles that could survive conditions that would overwhelm ordinary cars. The company became famous for the Jeep, but its…
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6 Studebakers to avoid at all costs
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,…
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6 Mercurys quietly proving impossible to wear out
Mercury may have been positioned as a step above Ford, but several of its cars were built with remarkably durable mechanical foundations. Strong engines, conventional…
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7 1980s classics quietly proving impossible to wear out
The 1980s produced plenty of cars that were remembered for flashy styling and new technology, but some earned their reputations through something much simpler: durability.…
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7 forgotten woodies that outlasted everything else at the beach
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…
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7 forgotten movie cars that outran everything else on screen
Hollywood has produced plenty of famous movie cars, but some fast machines never received the recognition they deserved. While better-known stars like the Bullitt Mustang…
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8 classic cars worth more today than the day they were built
Some classic cars have become surprisingly valuable after spending decades as ordinary transportation. Their rarity, styling, performance, and growing collector interest have transformed them from…
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