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Tire Tracks: 1970 Datsun 240z 5.17.2018
In the late 1960s, imported Japanese cars were still a pretty rare sight on American roads. And when you did see one, it was likely small and boxy. Well, that all changed with the arrival of the 1970 Datsun “z-car”, a fastback two seater that would become one of the most popular sports cars ever. Our own Roger Mecca wanted to find out for himself why the original… Read More
Eye Spy: 2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 5.09.2018
As if there weren’t enough anticipation surrounding the arrival of the 2019 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup, it looks like Ford is already increasing its impact. Our spy photographer caught what appears to be a Ranger Wildtrak prototype in Michigan. This has been the luxury, off-road Ranger in other markets. Still, it’s not as raucous as the full-on Ranger Raptor… Read More
1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 4.05.2018
Most enthusiasts see the 1970s as the “dark ages” of American performance, blaming government regulations for taking all the fun out of cars. Well, our Joe Ligo ventures into that darkness and discovers a Chevrolet holdout you may have never heard of. JOE LIGO: Cities choking on smog... Traffic fatalities on the rise... While buyers loved their muscle cars, the… Read More
Callaway Sledgehammer Corvette 2.08.2018
For the past few years, it seems like every new supercar to come along leapfrogs its hyper-horsepower rivals, trying to lay claim to the fastest top speed. But way back in 1988, one car set a mark of 254 miles per hour that stood for more than 20 years. That car has been out of the public eye ever since, but when the opportunity recently arose, we couldn’t… Read More
Muscle Car Memories: 1969 AMX 12.06.2017
Modern muscle cars make a lot of headlines these days, but we haven't forgotten about the classics, even the most unusual ones. Neither has Joe Ligo, who shares some “muscle car memories” on one of the era's most surprising underdogs. JOE LIGO: Americans love the underdog. We cheer for the little guy, the long-shot, the dark horse. It's part of who we are. GTO,… Read More
Simeone Foundation Auto Museum 11.30.2017
FRED SIMEONE: My definition of a successful museum experience is when you leave that exit door with more up here and here than you came in with. So, it’s about education. It’s about learning, and hopefully –and this is every collector’s dream, conveying the passion that you have on to someone else. Everyone knows museums are meant to educate, which is what we do,… Read More
Eye Spy: Jeep Wrangler Pickup 10.19.2017
Count us in when it comes to a pickup truck from Jeep… and there are more reasons we’re anxious to get the keys. Our spy photographer recently caught the upcoming Jeep Wrangler Pickup truck. While heavily camouflaged, we can still make out Jeep’s signature slotted grille. This four-door prototype mimics the cab of the Wrangler Unlimited. There’s no outside spare… Read More
Hurricane Relief 10.12.2017
2012’s Hurricane Sandy had long-lasting effects along the east coast, and compelled many communities to re-evaluate their emergency preparedness plans. Amid the many tragic tales however from the storm, and more recently from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many positive stories emerged, involving the use of alternative-fueled vehicles to help cities and citizens… Read More
Tire Tracks: 1969 Camaro Z/28 9.28.2017
The Mustang-Camaro grudge match began on September 29, 1966, the day the Camaro went on sale as Chevrolet’s answer to Ford’s two-year old pony car sensation. And from the start, Camaro’s performance standout was the “virtually race ready” Z/28 package. Well, our Roger Mecca is always looking for classic standouts, and when he had a chance to drive a first gen… Read More
Eye Spy: Ford Ranger-Raptor 9.13.2017
With the Ford Ranger pick-up due to return in 2019, it looks like there’s something even more rugged on the way. Tempers flared as our spy photographer got these shots on the mid-size Ranger. Equipped with over-sizes all-terrain tires. Already being called the Ranger-Raptor, with its wider fenders, off-road shocks, and higher ride, it looks to follow in the tread… Read More