The Merlin: How Rolls-Royce Teamed up with Packard to Help End World War 2
If you asked a military historian to name the five most important Allied fighter planes of World War II, you can bet they’d include the North American P-51 Mustang and […]
Fire Dept.: Tips for Choosing and Mounting a Fire Suppression System
When it comes to race safety, it doesn’t pay to take chances. Stuff like harnesses, roll bar padding, ignition cutoff switches, and fire suppression systems may not be glamorous, but […]
Video: How to Replace the Bottom Front Seat Cushion Foam in a 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ & Restore a Comfy Ride
While the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ is no doubt a rugged vehicle, one place where these off-roaders are showing their age is at the bottom front seat cushions. Decades of […]
Automation, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Highlight Auto News at CES
At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV, several automakers and industry suppliers showcased new technology that we can expect to see infiltrate the market in the coming […]
2018 Ford F-150 to Have Power Stroke Diesel Engine Option
For the first time ever, Ford F-150 owners will be able to choose a diesel engine option in 2018. And not just any diesel, a Power Stroke® 3.0L turbodiesel V6 […]
A Rookie’s Guide to Shipping an Exotic or Classic Car Cross-Country (with 8 Vehicle Transport Tips)
I recently made a trip to California…and unexpectedly wound up with a car. Not just any car either, a vintage air-cooled Porsche 911 gifted to me by a beloved relative. […]
Fabulous Fakes! Are Mock-Up Motors Worth It?
I once viewed mock-up motors with a bit of disdain, asking myself why anybody would waste their money on one. But then I started pondering my own project: Here I […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Causes Distributor Cap Corrosion and Deposits (and How Can You Avoid Them)?
I was working on my engine the other day when I pulled the distributor cap and noticed what looked like grease around the inside of the cap. But what really […]
So Now What? 5 Things You Should Absolutely Do on Day 1 of Owning Your New Classic/Project Car
This story is a follow up to our earlier article: 10 Easy Things You Need to Look for When Inspecting a Vintage, Classic, or Collectible Car Before a Purchase You […]