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Automotive Nostalgia

Thu, May 20, 2010

Remenber when cars were more fun and easier to work on? This should bring out the kid in us old-timers

Antique Vehicle Insurance

Wed, May 19, 2010

If you are looking for antique vehicle insurance, you need to read here to avoid problems.

Collector Car Financing

Mon, May 17, 2010

The Top Three Benefits of Using a Specialty Lender For an Antique Car Loan.

How To Make Money Investing In Muscle Cars
Rick Treworgy's Muscle Car City Museum

Rick Treworgy's Muscle Car City Museum

Mon, May 10, 2010

A Spectacular Collection of Metallic Muscle.

I Love the 80s Cars: Honorable Mentions

I Love the 80s Cars: Honorable Mentions

Wed, May 05, 2010

From the "I Love the Cars if the 80s" pieces that ran for the prior three issues, here are some "honorable mentions" that didn't quite make the cut, but are fine cars.

Shelby Cobra: It was the Hottest Car of the Day

Shelby Cobra: It was the Hottest Car of the Day

Tue, May 04, 2010

A look at Carroll Shelby and the Cobra.

Presidential Limos

Presidential Limos

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

A look at the "first rides" of our Presidents through the years.

The VW Camper

The VW Camper

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

The History of Police Cars

The History of Police Cars

Wed, Feb 10, 2010

A look at the history of police cars.

Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum

Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum

Tue, Feb 09, 2010

A High Octane Trip Back In Time.

Collecting Hood Ornaments

Collecting Hood Ornaments

Sun, Feb 07, 2010

Hood ornaments are essentially company logos but some of the hood ornaments that people collect are beautiful enough to be considered works of art.

Can You Name Twenty-One Classic Pontiacs?

Can You Name Twenty-One Classic Pontiacs?

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Although Pontiac is gone as a brand, here is a look at some of the classic models over the years.

My Name is Henry T

My Name is Henry T

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A story about a model T used in a play production, from the point of view of the car.

Top 5 TV and Movie Cars

Top 5 TV and Movie Cars

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Here is a “run down” of our top five TV and movie cars that we feel made a huge impact on sales, car culture and more importantly us, the viewers. Envelope, please!

MY TWO CENTS: Restoring a mini Mustang

MY TWO CENTS: Restoring a mini Mustang

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A look at a restoration of a Fisher Price Power Wheels Mustang.

I Love the ‘80s Cars: 1987-1989

I Love the ‘80s Cars: 1987-1989

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A decade of amazing automotive evolution comes to a close.

Protecting Your Classic Car
The Definitive “Bucket List” Guide to Motor Events

The Definitive “Bucket List” Guide to Motor Events

Tue, Dec 08, 2009

A look at some events to attend before you "kick the bucket".

Car Kids: Eat, Drink And Breathe Cars

Car Kids: Eat, Drink And Breathe Cars

Tue, Dec 01, 2009

Kids are totally going the car crazed way. Some kids are so passionate about cars; all they do is dream about cars, even if they are too young to own one.

Top 10 Car Songs

Tue, Dec 01, 2009

You've probably heard many of these at your local car show, but here are the top 10 song titles or passages in a song related to automobiles.

Auto Logos Origins

Auto Logos Origins

Tue, Nov 24, 2009

A history of the origins of some famous Auto Logos.

I Love the ‘80s Cars: 1984-1986

I Love the ‘80s Cars: 1984-1986

Tue, Nov 24, 2009

An interesting decade of automotive evolution continues.

The Wonderful World of Wagons

The Wonderful World of Wagons

Tue, Nov 17, 2009

A look at some signifcant collectible station wagons from yesteryear.

2009 New Products at SEMA

2009 New Products at SEMA

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A look at some new products at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, and some concepts we would love to see built.

Get the Drift?

Get the Drift?

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

A primer piece on the new phenom on the motorports scene, Drifting. Whether you call it racing or just mindless entertainment, professional drifting is just plain cool.

Wrecks

Wrecks

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

A look at a few run ins, where thankfully no one was hurt.

Sports Car Rallies

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

A look at the types of rallys and big rally events around the country.

Understanding the Appeal of the Pedal Car
Factory Hot Rods: A History of Muscle Car Tuners

Factory Hot Rods: A History of Muscle Car Tuners

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

Special models based on muscle cars but produced in extremely small numbers by top-name dealers like Yenko Chevrolet, Tasca Ford, Nickey Chevrolet, Royal Pontiac, Fred Gibb Chevrolet, Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge, Dana Chevrolet, Berger Chevrolet, or by specialty shops like Motion Performance or Hurst Industries.

Parkway Motors at the Old Stone House

Parkway Motors at the Old Stone House

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

This history of one of the oldest buildings in Washington DC, which used to house a used car dealership.

MY TWO CENTS - Letter from the Editor

MY TWO CENTS - Letter from the Editor

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

The consumer experience of buying a new car at the dealership.

I Love the 80s Cars: 1980-1983

I Love the 80s Cars: 1980-1983

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

A look into an interesting decade of automotive evolution.

Tuners: Exploring the Future of Collector Cars

Tuners: Exploring the Future of Collector Cars

Tue, Sep 22, 2009

A discussion about Tuners and what they could mean to the future of collectible cars.

All you Ever Wanted to Know About Rust

All you Ever Wanted to Know About Rust

Tue, Sep 15, 2009

A look at some cars in the junkyards.

Public Driving Roads Closed For Traffic Due To Racing

Public Driving Roads Closed For Traffic Due To Racing

Mon, Sep 14, 2009

The issues that go along with racing on closed public roads.

All-American Racing

All-American Racing

Wed, Sep 09, 2009

Dan Gurney's AAR.

Ball O’ String Custom Adventure Tours

Ball O’ String Custom Adventure Tours

Tue, Sep 08, 2009

A glook at a great way to combine vacations with your driving hobby.

The Long Road to Victory at Le Mans for the Ford GT40

The Long Road to Victory at Le Mans for the Ford GT40

Mon, Aug 31, 2009

A look at what it took to get to the winners circle at LeMans.

Have Wood, Will Travel:  The Woodie, an American Surf Culture Icon
Driven in the Desert

Driven in the Desert

Tue, Aug 18, 2009

A bit about Dubai's most prolific racer, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Convertibles and Roadsters

Convertibles and Roadsters

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

A primer on some great benchmark convertibles from over the years.

Tri-State Drive Ins

Tri-State Drive Ins

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

A summary of that rare automotive find: the drive-in!

MY TWO CENTS - Letter from the Editor

MY TWO CENTS - Letter from the Editor

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

A look at the big picture in the hobby.

Car Tours: The Best Reason for Having A Collector Car

Car Tours: The Best Reason for Having A Collector Car

Wed, Jun 17, 2009

A primer piece on Car Tours, where groups of car owners join toggether to share a travel experience.

Specialty Manufacturer Performance Divisions

Specialty Manufacturer Performance Divisions

Mon, Apr 27, 2009

Detailing the histories of the Specialty Manufacturer Performance Divisions (SVT, M, SRT, S, etc.) with creative engineers that pack as much power as the factory will let them into a production vehicle platform.

Auto Shows

Fri, Apr 17, 2009

Coverage of recent International Auto Shows.

Trans Am Racing

Sun, Apr 12, 2009

Comparison of the modern day series to the original, discussing how the European influence has infiltrated what used to be a series dominated by mid-size muscle cars. The modern renaissance in muscle could lead to American manufacturers once again regaining the Trans Am crown - it's been close to seven years since an American car company has been able to dominate the series.

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