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Gears and Gasoline parked a 1965 Shelby GT350 next to its modern namesake, and the comparison turns out to be far more than a spec-sheet blowout. The new car has the flat-plane crank, the carbon fiber, and the numbers — but the original has fifty-one years of heritage that technology can’t replicate. Owners Bob and Sam brought both icons together for a rare side-by-side. Watch to see which one really wins.
Jay Leno hosts a rolling history lesson as two former California Highway Patrol leaders bring five of the finest pursuit cars of the last forty years — plus the brand-new Ford Explorer heading for California highways. Some of these cop cars were quicker than the sports cars they chased. It’s part car show, part history, all muscle. Watch to see which pursuit machine earned the most respect.
A rare 1969 Dodge Dart GTS with a 340 small block lines up against a 1969 Camaro SS396 packing the legendary solid-lifter L78 — and on paper it’s no contest. But the quarter mile has a way of ignoring horsepower ratings. Both cars are rare survivors, and the race between them is closer than the spec sheet suggests. Watch to see which Detroit heavyweight takes the win.
Rev up your engines, classic car enthusiasts, because we’re diving into the wild ride of the third generation Corvette (1968-1982), inspired by the Mako Shark concept. This ‘Vette had a “T” roof, a new 350 cu in engine, and an optional ZL1 big block that roared louder than a lion with a megaphone! Despite horsepower setbacks thanks to emission regulations, the Corvette kept its muscle, and by 1978, it was pacing the Indy 500. Fast, flashy, and a bit cheeky, this Corvette generation truly left rubber on the road and hearts racing.
Car News Central takes on one of the most argued-over questions in the hobby: which engines are the greatest Ford ever built? From the flathead V8 and the Le Mans-winning big-blocks to the modern Coyote, the countdown weighs nostalgia against raw capability — and is guaranteed to leave off somebody’s favorite. It is the kind of list that starts a friendly fight. Watch to see the picks and where you disagree.
Lou Costabile stumbles onto a MOPAR fan’s dream in Chicago: a 1970 Plymouth Superbird in Vitamin C orange parked beside a 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona in Spring Green Metallic — both winged Aero Warriors, both packing the legendary 426 Hemi. Owner Tom Lembeck walks through what actually separates these two NASCAR-bred cousins. Seeing both together with Hemi power is nearly impossible. Watch to learn the differences.
Alux.com digs into fifteen facts about Chevrolet that even devoted fans tend to get wrong — from who actually founded the company and who owns it today, to the most expensive Corvette, the priciest Camaro, and the fastest Chevy ever built. It is a fast-moving trivia tour of a brand hiding more surprises than its familiar bowtie suggests. Watch to see how many you already knew.
The Fast Lane Car settles the oldest argument in performance driving with two identical 707-horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcats — one manual, one automatic — on the same quarter mile. Purists insist the stick shift is the true driver’s car, but the timeslip tells a different story about launching a supercharged Hemi. Which transmission actually gets down the strip quicker? Watch the drag race to find out.
That rusty ‘classic car for sale’ listing everyone laughs at might be sitting on real money. Documented barn finds have sold for six figures once buyers uncovered numbers-matching engines and original parts underneath the grime. Here’s why the collector market takes rough Craigslist finds more seriously than you’d think.
MotorTrend’s Generation Gap lines up a 1987 Buick GNX, the turbocharged legend of the 1980s, against a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle that looks like it belongs to somebody’s grandmother. The twist is what hides under the Chevelle’s plain sheet metal: a rare COPO 427 rated at 425 horsepower. It is 1980s tech versus 1960s cubic inches in a head-to-head sleeper showdown. Watch to see which era wins.
This 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is not a finished show car; it is a Pro Touring HEMI build taking shape one fabricated panel at a time, documented by builder johnscudashop. Built around the most coveted E-body year and topped with an iconic shaker hood, it aims to combine classic muscle looks with modern handling. Watch to see the craft and vision that go into a serious ground-up build.
From across the Belvidere MOPAR show field, this 1971 Plymouth GTX looks like a clean 440 car in all the right colors, until you notice the one detail in the roof that stops collectors mid-sentence: a factory sunroof. Owner Kirk Phillips explains to Lou Costabile how a car built for export ended up back in the States, and why it is such an unusual survivor. Watch to hear the whole story.
The Corvette Stingray 1967, the last and sleekest of Gen 2, was a real head-turner, boasting five jaunty louvers and a hood scoop that meant business. Under $40k might get you a small-block ’67, but expect a few repair surprises! Inside, Chevy spiced up the upholstery and moved the handbrake—finally. The L88 option? A beast meant for the track, not Sunday drives, with its 103-octane diet and whopping 560 bhp. It was more rocket than car, with a top speed of 194 mph and an attitude to match.
Ken “Big Stick” Godsey brought a tribute to the legendary Ronnie Sox 1964 A/FX Mercury Comet to the NHRA Holley Hot Rod Reunion at Bowling Green, and the crowd was waiting for one number to hit the board. This is a car built to honor the golden age of Factory Experimental drag racing, and the run that followed marked a milestone every A/FX racer respects. Watch to see the pass unfold.