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Packard Model 8 -1949 images

by Ross Mills

In the years right after World War II, Packard wasn’t just competing with Cadillac for America’s luxury car buyers — it was actually winning, with the Clipper-era lineup outselling Cadillac and LaSalle combined for a stretch. This 1949 Eight represents that high point: America’s last great straight-eight era, built the same year Packard’s total production topped 116,000 cars. It also marks the beginning of the end, since the brand still lacked the modern overhead-valve V8 that was about to reshape the entire industry.

Classic white car showcased at a crowded auction event.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Dazzles Even After 40 Years Of Storage

by Kiril

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 spent forty years sitting untouched, accumulating dust while the collector market around it exploded. Built from a Trans-Am homologation special that Chevrolet only ever intended for racing, it represents the peak production year of one of the most celebrated small-block muscle cars ever built. Read on to find out what forty years of storage actually does to a car like this.

White convertible classic car with its trunk open at a car show.

Chevrolet Camaro 1967 RS Convertible

by Kiril

This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible wears factory Ermine White over Bright Blue, and the Rally Sport package on the nose says nothing at all about what is under the hood. RS was a roughly $105 appearance option with hidden headlights and revised taillights, nothing more. This one carries a 327 V8, a floor-shifted Powerglide, a power top and a console. Read on to find out why cars ordered this way often survive better than the four-speeds.

A man works on a car engine in a garage, smiling at the camera.

Chevy LS Engine Part 1 Tear Down

by Wes

This LS engine teardown starts with the same uncertainty every rebuild does — you never quite know what years of neglect actually did until the first bolts come loose. Viewers ranging from lifelong diesel technicians to first-time builders have weighed in on the technique, debating everything from head bolt removal order to a cheap salvage-yard 6.0-liter with an oddball factory quirk. Watch to see exactly what comes out of this engine, one bolt at a time.

Classic beige vintage car parked outdoors near greenery.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1973 – 25K Mile Original Survivor!

by Kiril

A 25,444-mile odometer reading sounds impossible for a car built in 1973, but this single-family-owned Monte Carlo backs it up with genuine, untouched originality. Chevrolet’s award-winning personal luxury coupe set sales records that year, and this example shows exactly what one looked like before five decades of wear ever had a chance to happen. Read on to find out what makes a true survivor different from a great restoration.

Map showing U.S. states ranked by average monthly cable TV bill in 2023.

Mustang Most Searched for Collector Car Online

by Kiril

A nationwide search-data report from ClassicCars.com found one car dominating collector car searches in more U.S. states than anything else — GM models included. The 1965 and 1967 Ford Mustang model years topped the list state after state, for reasons that trace straight back to the car’s origin as the founder of the entire pony car segment. Read on to find out which states are chasing it hardest.

Vintage muscle car racing on a highway with "House of Muscle" logo.

The King of Queens: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass – The House Of Muscle

by Wes

In Queens, one owner has spent decades keeping his 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass alive, running, and racing through exactly the kind of environment that kills most classic cars: rock salt, potholes, and a driving culture built on aggression. MotorTrend’s House of Muscle profiles Eddie and the car locals call “AY OOH,” a nickname earned through years of street racing rather than a paint shop decal. Watch to see how a car this old survives New York City.

Three classic cars displayed indoors in a well-lit showroom.

Can you guess which of these 3 classic cars appreciated the most?

by Kiril

On a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” appraiser Donald Osborne challenged Leno to guess which of three unrestored classics had appreciated the most — and even Leno got it wrong. The reveal says a lot about how collectors actually value originality over polish, a lesson echoed by Ralph Lauren’s own decades of collecting and by the crowds still showing up to events like the Daytona Turkey Run. Read on to see why the roughest-looking car in the lineup won.

A sleek black race car with number 17 on the side.

Ford Mustang GT, a Muscle Car or Luxury Car?

by Kiril

Ford never actually tied the Mustang GT package to a single engine, letting 1968 buyers choose between a mild 302 V8 and the fabled 428 Cobra Jet, all wrapped in a genuinely upscale interior with a two-spoke safety steering wheel and bench-seat option. That same duality put a GT 390 fastback on movie screens in Bullitt, and the surviving ‘hero car’ later sold for $3.4 million. Read on to find out why the muscle-or-luxury debate has never actually been settled.

Classic red muscle car with sleek design and black roof.

The Smallest Classic Muscle Cars Ever Produced

by Kiril

Muscle cars are supposed to be big, right? Not always. From the pint-sized Dodge Dart to the compact-turned-icon Ford Falcon, some of the era’s hardest-hitting machines came in surprisingly small packages. Here’s why going small was sometimes the smartest move Detroit ever made.

Classic dark blue Pontiac GTO in a showroom.

Top American Cities for All Classic Car Enthusiasts

by Kiril

Las Vegas is not just one of the best cities for classic car enthusiasts by reputation – it is backed up by real numbers, hosting the SEMA Show’s roughly 160,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors every year since 1977. Combined with St. Louis, Sacramento, and Miami’s own car cultures, this list reveals what really makes a city a haven for enthusiasts: infrastructure, climate, and a packed events calendar.

Classic black muscle car with chrome details in a showroom.

Mercury Cougar 1969 “Black Cat”

by Kiril

This 1969 Mercury Cougar convertible goes all-in on triple black paint, top, and interior, powered by the brand-new 351 Windsor V8 that debuted that same year and would go on to power Fords for two more decades. Cougars have always delivered genuine Mustang performance with a nicer interior, at a lower price than the badge everyone remembers. Read on to find out why this triple-black build makes that case so well.

Classic black muscle car parked at sunset on an open road.

Stunning Roadster Shop-Built 1967 Chevelle with Supercharged LS Power

by Kiril

Roadster Shop took a 1967 Chevelle that looks period-correct from fifteen feet away and hid a 680-horsepower supercharged LS, a custom Fast Track chassis, and a six-speed manual underneath it. The build keeps its original-style interior and chrome trim intact, proving a genuine pro touring monster does not have to look like one. Read on to find out what’s really under that Onyx Black paint.

Classic Chevrolet C10 pickup in a modern garage setting.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle For Sale

by Wes

This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS went through a nearly three-year restoration before Vanguard Motor Sales put it up for sale, and the spec sheet reveals more than a fresh coat of paint — Edelbrock heads, a Ford 9-inch rear end, and an engine block with a story of its own. Watch the full walkaround to see what’s really under the surface.

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