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Triumph Held On To Rumble Seats Long After They Were Cool
Rumble seats, in case you didn't know, were fold-out rear seats in classic cars. They were phased out in the 1930s, but Triumph held on to them for a while.
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Every Car Powered By Ford's 428 Cobra Jet Engine
The Ford 428 Cobra Jet was a capable engine in vehicles from 1968 to 1970. Although it didn't find much use later, it was active in a wide number of models.
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These Are All The Vehicles GM Built On Its J-Body Platform
In the early 1980s, General Motors decided to build a new world car. This resulted in the J-body platform, which was used across multiple brands for decades.
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Why Did Japanese Automakers Start Taking On European Luxury Brands At Their Own Game?
After World War II, Japanese brands started to find a lot of success in the United States. But there's one major reason why they created luxury subdivisions.
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Harley-Davidson Rejected The Softail Before It Became A Hit
Softails are among Harley's most popular motorcycles; one was even featured in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." But they almost didn't make it to the lineup.
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GM Thought This Concept Was The Future Of Off-Roading Back In 1987
The Blazer XT-1 was a "testbed for new light truck technology" designed by GM's Advanced Vehicle Engineering, and it was actually driveable.
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29 Years Ago, GM Sacrificed One Of Its Own For The Sake Of Chevy
General Motors has killed off a wide number of car brands, but one in particular didn't have a bright future to begin with; it consisted only of re-badged cars.
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Are There Any 1930s Cars Reliable Enough To Daily Drive?
Cars from the 1930s lack many of the advanced features available in the newest models. But does that really mean they can't be used as daily drivers?
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America's Most Powerful Locomotive Was So Extreme, Cities Had To Ban It
In the 1950s, a new kind of locomotive made even extreme hills easy for trains to climb. But this extra-powerful engine came with significant downsides.
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When Did Chevy Start Factory Racing With A Corvette?
Corvettes first raced in 1960 in Le Mans, but the brand didn't start sponsoring a team juntil decades later. There were lots of reasons for that.
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Why Window Louvers Were A Big Deal On Muscle Cars (And Aren't Anymore)
Window louvers were an iconic design element of classic muscle cars. But they also served practical purposes beyond looking exceptionally stylish.
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At $9,200, Is This 1983 Suzuki Mighty Boy A Mighty Good Deal?
People love mini trucks, and they don't get any more mini than today's Mighty Boy. We'll have to decide if its asking price is appropriately teensy-weensy.
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11 Rare Mazdas You Probably Didn't Know Exist
Mazda had made some outrageous cars throughout its history. Here are 11 that prove to be unique, even if they aren't all that great to drive.
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What Kind Of Semi Truck Was Optimus Prime?
One of the most iconic characters in "Transformers" media, Optimus Prime, commonly features as a flat-nose semi truck. Here's what that truck is.
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Yes, There Have Been Production Cars With More Than One Engine
The distinction of having multiple engines is usually reserved for specialized vehicles, but certain twin-engine production cars were sold to the public.
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Why Automakers Abandoned Wraparound Windshields After The 1950s
The wraparound windshield was a fad of the 1950s, affording a panoramic view for the driver. But it mostly disappeared soon afterward. Here's why.
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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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