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Rusty Monday: Rusted Hulks Playing Peek-A-Boo

Some cars left to rust have been abandoned so long that Mother Nature can consume them. Yet, there they are if you’ve got the eyes to seek them out. These Rusty Monday relics are doing a good job of keeping out of sight, whether winter or summer. These rusted sedans are playing peek-a-boo surrounded by …

Giant Packard Plant Automotive Landmark Will Be Torn Down

The massive Packard automobile plant in Detroit is known around the world as the king of ruin porn. It has been the victim of looters and scavengers since closing down in 1956. Scrap metal thieves have pulled down portions of buildings to steal the metal beams and reinforcement. The new owner in 2017 vowed to …
Jay Leno's white-and-red 1955 Packard Caribbean convertible

Jay Leno Shows off the 1955 Packard Caribbean’s Advanced Suspension

Today, there are plenty of incredible features to be found on high-end luxury cars. Naturally, classic cars like the Citroen DS don’t exactly offer massaging seats. But then, someone has to be the first. The Jaguar Mk1 and Mk2, for example, helped popularize unibody design. And Lancia’s cars introduced a whole host of innovations. And, …

Freak Show Friday: This Mess Honors The Packard Motor Car Company

Making a modern-day Packard from a production Lincoln is so many levels of wrong. First, Lincoln was probably the closest competitor to Packard. And it is definitely not the best-looking car to begin your quest to make a modern Packard. Then, looking at the modifications made to give this a Packard look is atrocious. The …