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Why Did Automakers Switch From Sealed Beam Headlights?
Sealed-beam headlights were a staple of cars from the 1940s, and they were even required by law. So why did automakers move away from those designs?
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This Diesel Engine's Been Around For 40+ Years (And Reliability Is The Key)
While 40-year-old engines might not be expected to be the most reliable today, a certain diesel engine has found itself with an incredible reputation.
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Here's How Much Each Generation Chevy Corvette Would Cost New Today
The Chevrolet Corvette has eight generations spanning across over 70 years. It might seem expensive today, but older models would cost more with inflation.
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7 Underrated AMC Cars That Time Forgot (But We Didn't)
AMC is often an afterthought when people are considering cars of the past, but it shouldn't be. Here are seven AMC cars that don't get the respect they deserve.
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What Happened To International Harvester?
International Harvester used to be one of the biggest manufacturers in the agriculture industry. Eventually, though, its success ended up waning.
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The Münch Mammoth Was A Terrifyingly Huge Motorcycle With The Engine From A Car
Blessed with the engine of a West German compact car, the Münch Mammoth was an odd motorcycle: the 1960s equivalent of a Hellcat-swapped golf cart.
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What's The Difference Between The 700R4 And 4L60E Transmissions?
The General Motors 700R4 and 4L60E transmissions have some key differences in their design. You can use those differences to tell which transmission you have.
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Chevy's Original V8 Story Starts In 1917, Not The 1950s
The first Chevrolet V8 engine to succeed commercially was the 1955 small block. But it wasn't Chevy's first V8. That came three decades earlier.
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This GM Brand Introduced Heated Seats Years Ahead Of Its Time
Heated seats might seem like a simple feature today, but they were introduced over half a decade ago. Here's the General Motors brand that introduced them.
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Forget Diesel, Europe Was Wild About Wood-Powered Cars During WWII
While it's a rarity in the modern era, wood-powered cars were found all throughout Europe during World War II. But it also carried some great risk.
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Why GM's Cross-Fire Engines Earned The Nickname Cease-Fire
The Cross-Fire engine used by GM in the early 1980s didn't get the best reputation. Here's why some critics have given it the nickname "Cease-Fire."
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GM Really Did Transform Car Buying At Saturn Dealers: Here's How
Saturn may have died out in 2010, but the brand's alternative way of doing things left a lasting impression. Was the no-haggling approach ahead of its time?
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What Made Nissan's SR20DET Block So Special?
Nissan's SR20DET engine packed impressive power into a relatively lightweight package, earning legendary status among JDM enthusiasts around the world.
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10 Of The Coolest Classic Cars Almost Nobody Bothers To Import
The U.S. has many classic cars that are still beloved today, but there are ten cool cars from overseas markets that few people bother to import.
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10 Of The Rarest Chevy Muscle Cars Ever Made
Classic Chevrolet muscle cars are immensely popular, but some are also immensely rare. Here are 10 of the hardest models to find out in the wild today.
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At $13,500, Would You Dust Off Your Checkbook For This Grungy 2004 Panoz Esperante GT?
What's your take on this Panoz at $13,500? Does that feel like a siren's song to make a questionable decision? Or is it best to let this sleeping dog lie?
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Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Body Materials?
The first Corvettes were built with fiberglass bodies, and the fiberglass stuck around for two decades. Here's why Chevy switched them to sheet molded compound.
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You Could Buy A Cool Car On Cars & Bids, Or You Could Buy This Beige, Automatic 2005 Toyota Corolla
Maybe what you need isn't another Miata or Corvette. Maybe what you really need is a 12,000-mile, beige, 2005 Toyota Corolla with an automatic transmission.
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Why Ford Mustang Fans Are Still Salty The Boss 351 Beat The 429 Cobra Jet In 1971
The Boss 351 Ford Mustang was quicker than the 429 Cobra Jet version in Motor Trend's tests. But were those tests a fair representation of both cars?
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What's The Difference Between Ford's C4 And C6 Automatic Transmissions?
Ford used C4 and C6 automatic transmissions starting in the 1960s. These two transmissions have some notable differences when it comes to their applications.
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How Mercury Marine Went From Building Outboard Motors To Corvette ZR-1 V8s
Mercury Marine had never built anything but boat motors when Chevy turned to it for the ZR-1's new V8. But it had a long, rich history in its field.
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This BMW-Powered Motor Home Was Designed By The Engineer Behind The DeLorean
V8s were standard for motor homes when the designer behind the DeLorean went in a completely different direction for this innovative, aerodynamic model.
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What Happened To Detroit Diesel?
Detroit Diesel was once one of the most prolific engine builders out there. But its success didn't last forever, leaving it in a very different position today.
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How Did The Buick Nailhead V8 Get Its Name?
Buick's Nailhead V8 didn't have nails in its engine, and the nickname doesn't mean it "hit the nail on the head." Here's how Buick's Nailhead got its name.
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Ford Made Tractors For Decades. Here's When It Stopped
Ford is now known for cars, but in its long history it also has made airplanes and, for many decades, tractors. In fact, it pioneered mass tractor production.
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How Does The 12V Cummins Diesel Compare To The 24V Version?
The 12V Cummins diesel engine and its 24V version share numerous traits, including displacement. But their differences make the engines quite distinct.
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5 Car Window Designs That Dared To Be Different
While cars today can all look very similar, some older car window designs made some daring choices. Here are five of the most unique windows out there.
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