Autos
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How Pontiac built a luxury muscle coupe
In 1969, Pontiac blended raw V8 power with upscale features in a way few American manufacturers had done before. The result wasn’t a stripped-down muscle…
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Best Mopars with factory cross-ram setups
Mopar didn’t just flirt with induction tricks—they went all-in with cross-ram intakes that turned heads and twisted torque curves. These weren’t slapped-on gimmicks. Cross-rams were…
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The piston-engined planes that ruled Korea
By the time jets arrived in force, the Korean War was already being shaped by piston-engined aircraft doing jobs the new turbines couldn’t handle. From…
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V8 swaps that might actually work
V8 engine swaps can transform a car’s soul, and some lesser-known projects have pulled it off with surprising success. These forgotten swaps took unassuming rides…
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When Ford made jet-inspired grilles cool
Ford’s grilles in the 1950s and 1960s captured America’s jet-age fascination, blending sleek, futuristic designs with raw power. These grilles, evoking jet intakes or exhausts,…
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How the Buick Roadmaster earned its name
The Buick Roadmaster name carries a legacy of big, powerful, comfortable cars that spanned 1936 to 1996. With large engines, long wheelbases, and luxury to…
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The Tri-Five chevys that didn’t get the glory
The 1955-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air gets all the attention, but the Tri-Five lineup included 150 and 210 models that matched or even outdid it in…
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What made the ’69 Cutlass W-31 so lively
The 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 was a sleeper hit in the muscle car era, packing serious performance into a modest package. Unlike its flashier siblings,…
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How AMC almost built a Corvette rival
In the mid-1960s, American Motors seriously explored building a two-seater sports car that could compete with the Chevrolet Corvette. The project was never greenlit for…
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This 1965 Catalina could outrun your Chevelle
The 1965 Pontiac Catalina may not hold the same fame as the Chevelle, but during its prime, it was a formidable presence on the drag…
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