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Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, silver, driving shot, front view, with TVR test mules pictured alongside.

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Mercedes Hacked Up Multiple TVRs to Create the SLR McLaren Mercedes Hacked Up Multiple TVRs to Create the SLR McLaren

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

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Lancia Turned a Stratos Into This to Predict the Supercar of the Future Lancia Turned a Stratos Into This to Predict the Supercar of the Future

Updated on Dec 16, 2024

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The 5 Wildest Cars in the Sultan of Brunei’s Enormous Collection The 5 Wildest Cars in the Sultan of Brunei’s Enormous Collection

Posted on Nov 28, 2024

A screenshot of an Instagram account viewed on desktop showcasing thumbnail images of the Sultan of Brunei's car collection, with text superimposed that says "So Many Cars!"

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The Sultan of Brunei’s Legendary Secret Car Collection Has Been Leaked Online The Sultan of Brunei’s Legendary Secret Car Collection Has Been Leaked Online

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Nov 25, 2024

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$40K Is a Lot of Cash for a Nissan Badge From 1997 $40K Is a Lot of Cash for a Nissan Badge From 1997

Updated on Nov 18, 2024

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Porsche Finally Let Us See and Hear Its Secret Le Mans Racer Hit the Track Porsche Finally Let Us See and Hear Its Secret Le Mans Racer Hit the Track

Posted on Nov 5, 2024

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The Camel Trophy’s Actual Trophies Are Ridiculously Detailed Pieces of Art The Camel Trophy’s Actual Trophies Are Ridiculously Detailed Pieces of Art

Posted on Nov 4, 2024

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200-Year-Old Bridge Emerges From Pennsylvania Lake During Severe Drought 200-Year-Old Bridge Emerges From Pennsylvania Lake During Severe Drought

Posted on Nov 1, 2024

Image of a Ferrari Enzo rounding a turn, with its passenger-side mirror circled. An arrow going to the mirror also leads to a text box that says "Why so small?"

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Here’s Why the Ferrari Enzo’s Side Mirrors Don’t Match Here’s Why the Ferrari Enzo’s Side Mirrors Don’t Match

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

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California’s Zimmerman Auto Museum Closes After Post-Pandemic Struggles California’s Zimmerman Auto Museum Closes After Post-Pandemic Struggles

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

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Nissan’s 1.5L, 400-HP 3-Cylinder Engine Deserved to Live on Beyond Racing Nissan’s 1.5L, 400-HP 3-Cylinder Engine Deserved to Live on Beyond Racing

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

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Hear Porsche’s Canceled V10 Le Mans Prototype Run Like It Deserved to 25 Years Ago Hear Porsche’s Canceled V10 Le Mans Prototype Run Like It Deserved to 25 Years Ago

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Oct 18, 2024

Porsche 919 Street side view focus on front wheel, in garage.

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These Porsche Hypercars Would’ve Battled the Ferrari F80 and McLaren W1 in Another Universe These Porsche Hypercars Would’ve Battled the Ferrari F80 and McLaren W1 in Another Universe

Posted on Oct 17, 2024

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How the Fabled Bose Suspension Prototype Lexus Ended Up on FB Marketplace as a Parts Car How the Fabled Bose Suspension Prototype Lexus Ended Up on FB Marketplace as a Parts Car

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Oct 11, 2024

Panasonic Cockpit overhead stereo system for sale

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Super-Rare Panasonic Cockpit Overhead Stereo Appears for Sale on Marketplace Super-Rare Panasonic Cockpit Overhead Stereo Appears for Sale on Marketplace

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Honda EZSnow. A classic scooter with a front ski and a rear tank tread.

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Honda’s Minibike-Snowmobile Mashup Is Another Lost Treasure of the ’90s Honda’s Minibike-Snowmobile Mashup Is Another Lost Treasure of the ’90s

Updated on Oct 3, 2024

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This ’80s VW Crash Safety Video Is Unsettlingly Dark and Creepy This ’80s VW Crash Safety Video Is Unsettlingly Dark and Creepy

Posted on Sep 27, 2024

An unusual Audi brake rotor shaped like a flying saucer

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Audi’s ‘UFO’ Brakes Were Ahead of Their Time But People Hated Them Audi’s ‘UFO’ Brakes Were Ahead of Their Time But People Hated Them

Posted on Sep 23, 2024

Chrysler Neon, Nissan Sunny, and Honda Accord race at Tsukuba in a screenshot of a Best Motoring episode.

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Best Motoring Once Track-Tested a Dodge Neon Against JDM Sedans, and It Dominated Best Motoring Once Track-Tested a Dodge Neon Against JDM Sedans, and It Dominated

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

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The World’s First Biodiesel-Powered Pickup Truck Has a Story to Tell The World’s First Biodiesel-Powered Pickup Truck Has a Story to Tell

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

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The Michelin Man Is the Final Boss of Rare Wheels The Michelin Man Is the Final Boss of Rare Wheels

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

A few Autocar magazines from the last 129 years.

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Autocar’s Library of Car Mags From 1895 to Today Is Free to Read Right Now Autocar’s Library of Car Mags From 1895 to Today Is Free to Read Right Now

Posted on Sep 18, 2024

A Jaguar racing an Alfa Romeo through the chicane at the 2024 Goodwood Revival.

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See Why So Many Car Journalists Call the Goodwood Revival Their Favorite Event See Why So Many Car Journalists Call the Goodwood Revival Their Favorite Event

Posted on Sep 10, 2024

1979 Ford Ghia Probe I concept remains after fire

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Here’s What’s Left of the Only Ford Ghia Probe I Concept After Its Trailer Fire Here’s What’s Left of the Only Ford Ghia Probe I Concept After Its Trailer Fire

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

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Australia Tried Pulling Trains With Semi Trucks. Here’s How That Went Australia Tried Pulling Trains With Semi Trucks. Here’s How That Went

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

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Nissan Almost Sold the R33 GT-R in the US and Other Skyline Secrets Nissan Almost Sold the R33 GT-R in the US and Other Skyline Secrets

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

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100-Year-Old International Harvester Plant Might Get Demolished for New Jail 100-Year-Old International Harvester Plant Might Get Demolished for New Jail

Posted on Aug 21, 2024

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A Holy Grail Collection of Derelict Million-Dollar Classics Is Going to Auction A Holy Grail Collection of Derelict Million-Dollar Classics Is Going to Auction

Posted on Aug 19, 2024

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The Ford Durango ‘Truck’ Was Real and Really Rare, And You Can Buy One Now The Ford Durango ‘Truck’ Was Real and Really Rare, And You Can Buy One Now

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

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Porsche Design Boss Agrees First-Gen Panamera ‘Could Have Been Better’ Porsche Design Boss Agrees First-Gen Panamera ‘Could Have Been Better’

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

A rear three-quarter view of a 2003 North American-market Honda CR-V with a picture of a Philippines model's third-row bench superimposed.

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Yes, Honda Really Sold a 10-Passenger CR-V for Tax Reasons Yes, Honda Really Sold a 10-Passenger CR-V for Tax Reasons

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

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Brazil Made Baby Porsche 928s That Look Like They Came From Temu Brazil Made Baby Porsche 928s That Look Like They Came From Temu

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

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For Sale: What in the World Is a 1985 Replicar Cursor? For Sale: What in the World Is a 1985 Replicar Cursor?

By Beverly Braga

Posted on Jul 28, 2024

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Japan’s 1981 Honda Civic Cup Was Real Racing Japan’s 1981 Honda Civic Cup Was Real Racing

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

Stock image of 2006 Dodge Charger with Chrysler Concorde in the background.

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The 178-HP V6 Dodge Charger Might Be the Saddest ‘Muscle Car’ Ever The 178-HP V6 Dodge Charger Might Be the Saddest ‘Muscle Car’ Ever

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

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Sultan of Brunei’s Escaped Lamborghini LM002 Wagon Is Now Up for Sale Sultan of Brunei’s Escaped Lamborghini LM002 Wagon Is Now Up for Sale

By Kyle Cheromcha

Posted on Jul 20, 2024

A 2001 Toyota Prius's dashboard, with a touchscreen and a cassette tape player

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Did You Know the Toyota Prius Once Had a Touchscreen-Operated Tape Deck? Did You Know the Toyota Prius Once Had a Touchscreen-Operated Tape Deck?

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

GMC motorhome with Thermasan brochure images overlaid

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GMC Made a Motorhome That Pumped Sewage Through Its Exhaust on Purpose GMC Made a Motorhome That Pumped Sewage Through Its Exhaust on Purpose

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 7: #2 Cadillac Racing (USA) Cadillac V-Series.R (HY) - Earl Bamber (NZL) /Alex Lynn (GBR) /Alex Palou (ESP) during the 92nd edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, 4th round of the 2024 FIA WEC World Endurance Championship, Technical and Administrative Inspection (Pesage), Place de la République, 7 and 8 June 2024 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Eric Le Galliot/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

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Cadillac Still Fighting to Prove Itself at Le Mans, 74 Years Since Its First Race Cadillac Still Fighting to Prove Itself at Le Mans, 74 Years Since Its First Race

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

Imagined over 90 years ago, now brought to life: Audi Tradition presents the Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportwagen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024.

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Audi Finally Finished This Abandoned 16-Cylinder Grand Tourer for Goodwood Audi Finally Finished This Abandoned 16-Cylinder Grand Tourer for Goodwood

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

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Today’s FB Marketplace Find: A $1.7M Jaguar XJR-15 That Won in Monaco Today’s FB Marketplace Find: A $1.7M Jaguar XJR-15 That Won in Monaco

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

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Michigan DOT Still Has a Century-Old Ford Model T in Service Michigan DOT Still Has a Century-Old Ford Model T in Service

By Beverly Braga

Posted on Jul 6, 2024

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Beastie Boys’ MCA Put a Hi-Fi DAT Sound System in His Cadillac Just to Listen to Studio Mixes Beastie Boys’ MCA Put a Hi-Fi DAT Sound System in His Cadillac Just to Listen to Studio Mixes

Posted on Jul 5, 2024

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This Car Museum Is Dedicated to the Regular Traffic of the ’70s and ’80s This Car Museum Is Dedicated to the Regular Traffic of the ’70s and ’80s

Posted on Jun 28, 2024

Various pickup trucks homologated for Group B

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Group B Rally’s Forgotten Pickup Trucks Were Doomed From the Start Group B Rally’s Forgotten Pickup Trucks Were Doomed From the Start

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

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Yes, Honda Really Made a Freaky, Front-Engined V8 NSX Yes, Honda Really Made a Freaky, Front-Engined V8 NSX

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

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America Almost Made a New Route 66 With 22 Nuclear Bombs America Almost Made a New Route 66 With 22 Nuclear Bombs

Updated on Jun 14, 2024

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Iconic Willow Springs International Raceway Is For Sale Iconic Willow Springs International Raceway Is For Sale

By Kyle Cheromcha

Updated on Jun 13, 2024

ATL-98 Carvair cutaway showing cars on board an airplane

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This Wacky 1960s ‘Air Ferry’ Could Shuttle You and Your Car Around Europe This Wacky 1960s ‘Air Ferry’ Could Shuttle You and Your Car Around Europe

Posted on May 14, 2024

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Toyota Aristo Is a Reminder That Car Audio May Be Better Now, But it’s Less Fun Toyota Aristo Is a Reminder That Car Audio May Be Better Now, But it’s Less Fun

Posted on May 8, 2024

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Subaru Really Made Imprezas This Ugly From the Factory. Now You Can Buy One Subaru Really Made Imprezas This Ugly From the Factory. Now You Can Buy One

Updated on May 8, 2024

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This Historic 1990 Cadillac Concept Car Is Headed to the Crusher This Historic 1990 Cadillac Concept Car Is Headed to the Crusher

Posted on May 6, 2024

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How Sega Tried to Soothe Ayrton Senna’s Mourning Fans With a Video Game How Sega Tried to Soothe Ayrton Senna’s Mourning Fans With a Video Game

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 1, 2024

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Soviet Racers Couldn’t Get Alloys, So They Turned to Magnesium Helicopter Wheels Soviet Racers Couldn’t Get Alloys, So They Turned to Magnesium Helicopter Wheels

Posted on Apr 16, 2024

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This Mazda Concept’s Weird Steering Belt Makes the Yoke Look Ergonomic This Mazda Concept’s Weird Steering Belt Makes the Yoke Look Ergonomic

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

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AMC’s Swan Song Was Almost a Rebadged Renault Alpine GTA Turbo AMC’s Swan Song Was Almost a Rebadged Renault Alpine GTA Turbo

Posted on Apr 6, 2024

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The Mazda MX-5 Turns 35 Today. Here’s How It Changed Over the Years The Mazda MX-5 Turns 35 Today. Here’s How It Changed Over the Years

Posted on Feb 10, 2024

"Blue Goose" rail vehicle made from 1953 Chryslers

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100 MPH In a 1953 Chrysler on Rails: Untold Tales of the ‘Blue Goose’ 100 MPH In a 1953 Chrysler on Rails: Untold Tales of the ‘Blue Goose’

Posted on Jan 19, 2024

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Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift’s Shibuya Scene Landed a Crew Member in Jail Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift’s Shibuya Scene Landed a Crew Member in Jail

Posted on Jan 18, 2024

McDonald's paddleboat-themed restaurant in St. Louis, MO

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The McDonald’s Paddleboat Was a Fast Food Trendsetter. Then It Disappeared The McDonald’s Paddleboat Was a Fast Food Trendsetter. Then It Disappeared

Updated on Jan 10, 2024

1994 Toyota Curren, a Celica variant from Japan

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The Toyota Curren Was the Celica’s Lost JDM Cousin With Four-Wheel Steering and a TV The Toyota Curren Was the Celica’s Lost JDM Cousin With Four-Wheel Steering and a TV