Jason Below, we’re looking at 15 classics that earned a reputation for sheer durability… the sort of cars and trucks that let you enjoy the nostalgia while keeping your peace of mind on the open road. 1. Toyota Land Cruiser (1990–1997 J80 Series) Toyota’s 80-Series Land Cruiser earned a bulletproof reputation in the world’s harshest environments. This full-size … Read more
There’s a strange shift happening right now in the classic car world. A lot of the cars we grew up with… the ones that were cheap forever… are suddenly getting rediscovered. Younger buyers are finally circling back to the metal that WE remember. And the people who have always wanted these cars are realizing they … Read more
Everyone knows the legends like the 426 Hemi or Chevy’s 350 small-block, but what about the unsung heroes quietly powering our cars and trucks through the decades? These engines span all eras – from the early 1900s to today – and while at least 13 of them were built in the USA, we couldn’t resist … Read more
Every great automaker has a skeleton or two in the garage. Some were ugly, some were unsafe, and some were just plain embarrassing. From the Pontiac Aztek to the Chevy Vega, these cars weren’t just bad—they nearly dragged their brands to the junkyard. Let’s rev up our engines, pop the hood on history’s biggest blunders, … Read more
There’s a certain magic to a classic car that modern vehicles can’t match. The long hoods, the analog feel, the mechanical honesty—driving one is like being part of a machine instead of riding inside a touchscreen on wheels. But there’s also no denying this truth: old cars weren’t built for the way we drive today. … Read more
They didn’t just rumble—they ruled. These machines were built in tiny numbers, hidden behind factory backdoor programs, and raced in anger. They weren’t meant for everyone. They weren’t even meant to survive. But somehow, a few did—and today, they’re legends that collectors would trade their soul (and a barn full of Chevelles) to own. Here … Read more
In the ’60s and ’70s, racing wasn’t just a weekend show — it drove the cars in your driveway. If NASCAR or NHRA said “build 500 street versions,” Detroit did it, shoving race motors into showroom bodies. The result? Some of the wildest, rarest, and most unforgettable street cars America ever produced. ⬇️ 1. Dodge … Read more
Every Mopar fan has a favorite engine – the one that shook the streets in their first Charger, or the one that made Hemi history on the dragstrip. Some were elephant-sized V8s with legendary horsepower, others were scrappy turbo fours that punched above their weight, but all have done the Penstar proud. Here’s our countdown … Read more
Every Ford fan has a favorite engine, the one that growled under the hood of their first car, or the one that rewrote racing history. Some were brute-force torque monsters, others high-revving screamers, but all left their mark. Here’s our countdown of the 20 greatest Ford engines that defined generations of performance. 20. Ford Model … Read more
When you think about General Motors, you think about decades of horsepower, torque, and engines that defined generations. GM built everything from silky-smooth V16s to rowdy small-blocks, and these powerplants didn’t just move cars – they shaped American culture. Let’s count down the top 20 production engines ever made by GM, the ones that car … Read more