For more than 70 years, starting in 1938, Mercury was a premium model offered by the Ford Motor Company. Mercury filled the gap between Ford and Lincoln by offering more style, performance and luxury than a Ford at a lower cost than a Lincoln. The postwar Mercurys, introduced in 1949, quick …

Part of the fun about having a collectible car is finding out about its history. The expression “if these walls could talk” could be altered by car buffs to “if these cars could talk.” Imagine the stories cars could tell about where they were manufactured, what original equipment they came with …

The terms “classic,” “vintage” and “antique” car are often used interchangeably, and different organizations have various definitions of these terms. Many people use the term “vintage” for cars made before 1955 that were significant, creative or innovative when introduced and continue to attract the …

Mold stinks. Its foul odor can ruin the atmosphere of your classic car. Mold is also unsightly and its dark round patches spoil the appearance of your car.But mold can be worse than just unpleasant to look at and smell. Some molds, like black mold, can also be dangerous if inhaled, especially f …

From the mid-1960s to the early 1970s the auto industry had a variety of muscle cars – intermediate cars with huge V-8 engines and performance equipment and trim.These days, muscle cars are among the most desirable cars for the classic car hobby, partly because there’s a wide range of classic muscle …

Oldsmobile has long been a favorite among car buffs, largely because of its long and proud history of technical innovations and performance models. The first Olds rolled out of a factory in Lansing, Michigan, in 1897. Oldsmobile, as it was renamed in 1900, was the best-selling car in the U.S.A. in …