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The red-and-silver 1964 Ford 'Big Red' gas turbine truck driving down a highway

The Incredible Rediscovery of Ford’s 1-of-1 Turbine Semi-Truck

History is littered with lost automotive treasures. Cars like the Bugatti ‘La Voiture Noire,’ despite or because of their value, have sometimes disappeared. Or, as is sometimes the case with concept cars, the spotlight faded, and they were discarded and forgotten. But occasionally, these missing masterpieces get found. This is exactly what happened to the …
The side view of a yellow 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport in a parking lot

The Honda CB400F Is a Classic 1970s Japanese Sportbike

Today, sportbikes are just one of several kinds of motorcycles available to buyers. But, like with any other kind of bike, they didn’t just spring up out of nowhere. For example, the modern standard motorcycle evolved from the UJMs of the ‘70s. And while several sporty motorcycles came before it, the Honda CB400F Super Sport …
A red-with-black-stripes Superformance MKIII-R with Godzilla V8 inside a dealership

More Than 427: Superformance’s Shelby Cobra Summons Godzilla

Few cars have been immortalized in kit car and replica form as the Shelby Cobra, especially the 427 version. The sports car’s legend looms so large that it inspired a modern successor, the original Dodge Viper. But even icons can be eclipsed. And with the help of Ford’s ‘Godzilla’ engine, the Superformance MKIII-R might do …
Jay Leno with a black 1966 Oldsmobile 442 in his garage

Jay Leno Takes an Oldsmobile 442 From a Museum to Memory Lane

Naturally, compared to their modern counterparts, classic muscle cars aren’t quite as fast. But the appeal of vintage cars is about more than just outright speed. It’s why Jay Leno enjoys driving both his ’02 Pontiac Firebird and his 1979 Trans Am. And it’s why he enjoyed being behind the wheel of a museum-loaned 1966 …
The front half of a black 1936 BMW R 5 motorcycle, showing the forks and the front drum brake assembly

Should You Upgrade Classic Motorcycle Drum Brakes to Discs?

While you can theoretically ride a classic motorcycle regularly, it requires living and fiddling with older technology. Instead of fuel injection, for example, you have carburetors. And many motorcycles feature drum brakes rather than discs. However, is that something you can upgrade—and should you? How do drum brakes work on a motorcycle? Today, essentially all …
British rider Dougie Lampkin with a black-and-red CCM Spitfire Blackout on a road

British Bike Brand CCM Celebrates 50 Years of Slinging Sand

Today in the US, if you mention British bikes, Triumph is the first name that comes to mind. But it’s just one of several motorcycle brands that’ve sprung from the UK. While many have fallen into history’s pages, some, like BSA, have returned. It’s a similar story with another British marque, Clews Competition Motorcycles, aka …
A white-blue-and-red 1989 Honda Africa Twin XRV650 in front of a garage

The Classic Honda Africa Twin Is Still up for Adventures

If you’re thinking about going off-roading on a motorcycle, buying a used one is a great way to save some cash. But there’s used, and then there’s classic. Naturally, the idea of taking a vintage bike off-road can seem rather daunting. However, while they don’t offer all the latest modern conveniences, some classic motorcycles are …
A black 1965 Mercedes 600 Pullman Landaulet parked in a studio

The Mercedes 600 Is a ‘Grossly’ Luxurious Classic Sedan

‘They don’t build them like they used to’ is a common phrase when people look at classic cars. And to be fair, for the most part, that’s actually for the better. Modern cars are more reliable and generally built to higher quality standards. However, for a small handful of vintage luxury cars, the expression still …
A low-angle shot of the gold-and-white 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang EFI prototype

A 1-of-1 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang Prototype Could Be Yours

While the Shelby company helped tune a lot of cars over the years, few are as well-represented as the Mustang. And though Shelby American isn’t directly involved with the modern GT500 Mustang, Carroll would likely be proud of the muscle car’s supercar-slaying performance. But while the current-gen car more than lives up to the nameplate, …
The orange 2021 Jeep Jeepster Beach concept in the desert mountains

Life’s a Beach With the 2021 Jeepster Easter Jeep Safari Concept

As important as the Rubicon Trail is to Jeep fans, there’s one place that arguably matches it: Moab, Utah. Every year since 1967—except for 2020, due to the pandemic—the brand faithful gather here for the Easter Jeep Safari. And to celebrate their loyalty, since 2002 the automaker has brought along a selection of concepts to …
A brown 58-hp 1971 Autobianchi A112 Abarth in front on a mirrored Stellantis stand

The Autobianchi A112 Is the Forgotten Classic Fiat Abarth

Over here in the US, the Abarth name is mostly associated with the Fiat 500 and the 124 Spider. However, Carlo Abarth tuned a wide variety of cars back in the day, many of which were never officially sold here. And among them was a little Italian hatchback called the Autobianchi A112. The Autobianchi A112 …
A black WEVC Coupe development prototype on a track

It’s Electric: WEVC’s Coupe Channels the Classic Porsche 356

Even if you’re not restomodding it, rethinking or remaking a classic car isn’t unheard of. Fritz Egli did it to the Vincent Black Shadow, as did MST with the Mk2 Ford Escort. One German firm even reimagined the Bugatti Type 35. But arguably, for these ‘modern classics’ to be truly up-to-date, electric is the way …
A red TR3A-spec 1960 Triumph TR3 by a peach-colored house

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1960 Triumph TR3A

It’s arguably better-known for bikes like the Bonneville today, but Triumph made cars, too, once upon a time. And in competing with fellow British automaker MG, it developed a wide array of beloved sporty roadsters. But while some of these models can command a premium, there are still some affordable ones out there. This week’s …
Part of the remnants from the Top Point Motorcycle Museum's burned collection on pallets

It Burned Down, but the Top Point Motorcycle Museum Is Coming Back

Motorcycle and car museums, even when viewed virtually, allow access to historic and classic vehicles that you’d never see otherwise. This is why it’s such a tragedy when one of these museums is lost. Such was the case with the Top Point Crosspoint Motorcycle Museum, which went down in flames a few months ago. We …
A low-angle rear 3/4 view of a silver 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder on a sandy beach

$20k Lets You Lease 3 Iconic Modern and Classic Porsches

Even luxury vehicles can become more accessible through car lease programs. Not only can this make owning one more affordable, but it also lets you swap out for the latest model. But what if you wanted to experience something older? Or perhaps more exclusive? Well, that’s one Connecticut-based company wants to do with its new …
Jay Leno's red 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa in his garage

The Chevrolet Corvair Corsa: Unsafe? No, Revolutionary, Jay Leno Says

Ralph Nader’s book Unsafe at Any Speed ushered in a new era of automotive safety, especially in the US. And it also featured heavily in the history of one classic Chevrolet: the often-misunderstood Corvair. But despite the Corvair’s reputation for danger, it still has plenty of ardent fans; Jay Leno is one of them. And …
A black 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four in a parking garage

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four

While the Super Cub has certainly cemented itself in motorcycle history, it’s not the only influential Honda bike. The CB750, for example, was the first motorcycle called a ‘superbike.’ Then there’s the GB500 Tourist Trophy, which previewed the modern café racer trend by over a decade. This week’s Bring a Trailer bargain, though, is more …