One of the most recognizable car names, and car shapes, belongs to the Volkswagen Beetle. However, the automaker was behind the general public when it came to the name of this car; what’s known as the Beetle was officially called the Type 1. Then, in subsequent years, its official name change …

From the late 1940s to the late 1970s hardtops were the most desirable body style for cars. The idea of a hardtop was to have no central pillars to support the roof, so they looked much like a convertible with the roof in the up or closed position. Hardtops certainly were more eye-pleasing …

Among the more famous of radical engine designs is the turbine. And, of course, the best-known car to use one was the 1963 Chrysler Turbine. Fifty-five were built, most handed out to everyday drivers for real-world testing. Afterwards, most were crushed. There was customs duty due on them, …

'Twas two nights before Christmas when all through my garage Not a creature was stirring. Wait! Is that a mirage? My tools aren’t always hung with the greatest of care, But no one would visit this night, so why should I care? The children were nestled all …

There were thousands of start-up automakers that made only a handful of cars, but the one most know is Tucker. Many believe he was put out of business by the “Big Three” of GM, Ford and Chrysler – but that likely isn’t what happened.Preston Tucker planned to build an all-new …

More than half a century ago Dodge introduced the Challenger – and it remains one of the hottest cars on the market. The Challenger was brought out in the fall of 1969 as a 1970 model.Dodge was a latecomer to the pony car race. The Ford Mustang launched the segment in the spring of 1964, and it wasn …