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What Was The Top Speed Of The Original 1947 Ferrari?

staff@slashgear.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0000

The first Ferrari was a lightweight sports car with a compact V12 engine and impressive performance for its era, but just how fast could the 125 S really go?

America's Best-Selling Car Of 1965 Would Go On To Become A True Automotive Icon

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0000

There's only one car that holds the record for most sales in 1965 with 1,074,925 examples sold across all trim levels for that year, and it's a classic Chevy.

What Was The Top Speed Of The Original 1965 Ford Mustang?

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

A Ford Mustang is a pretty classic car. If you've never gotten to drive one, we can at least let you know how fast they go, and it was fast!

16 Rare Heritage Honda Cars Are Briefly Available For Anyone To Buy

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Honda's New Zealand subsidiary is closing the long-running Nelson Bays location, and that means several vintage Hondas are now up for auction.

An Audi Legend Is Making A Restomod Comeback With 500+ HP Under The Hood

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000

One of the most legendary rally racers Audi ever created is coming back thanks to a powerful restomod. Getting your hands on one won't be easy, though.

Which Classic Mopar Was Called The 'Gentleman's Muscle Car' & What Made It So Special?

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0000

It's easy to think of muscle cars as having been designed solely for rabble-rousing speed freaks, but there were a few exceptions - including this Mopar.

These Cars Were Everywhere In The '80s – You'd Be Lucky To See One Today

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Bruton) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The 1980s has its fair share of iconic road vehicles, with many models numbering in the millions. Yet today it's rare to see some of these cars. What happened?

3 Beloved Cars That Overcame Disastrous Launches

staff@slashgear.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

These classic cars didn't sell out right after launching, but they all became four-wheeled legends in the end.

6 Luxury Cruisers From The '60s That Look Even Cooler Today

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

The luxury cruisers of the 1960s were big, beautiful icons of the decade, featuring high-displacement engines and sweeping aesthetics that are striking today.

Why Did Ford Stop Using The Shelby Name?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

The Shelby name is one that has been closely associated with Ford cars for decades. So why doesn't the company use it for any of its new models anymore?

How Fast Is The Original '63 Aston Martin DB5? A Look At Its Top Speed

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0000

The DB5 is one of the most legendary Aston Martin models, not least because of its appearance in "Goldfinger." What's the top speed of this icon?

5 '90s Cars Quietly Becoming Modern Classics

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Classics don't have to be flashy, high-performance vehicles. Even more mundane cars can earn that title, including these slices of '90s nostalgia.

What Was The Top Speed Of The Original 1938 Volkswagen Beetle?

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic classic cars, with one heck of a story. What was the top speed of the 1938 pre-war original?

6 Discontinued Cars From The '70s That Should Still Be On Sale Today

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Who knows how different modern cars would look if these classics hadn't been discontinued.

Is The Plymouth Superbird Your Dream Car? Here's What Ones For Sale Might Cost You

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0000

The Plymouth Superbird is famous from racetracks to movies and if you want one your bank account might disagree. Here's how much it might cost you.

5 Old-School Car Mods That Were All The Rage In The '80s

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Some car mods stand the test of time, and then there are the ones that are forever stuck in the 1980s. These overhauls were all the rage in the decade of neon.

5 Nearly-Perfect '80s Cars That Almost Everyone Agrees On

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0000

The 1980s were certainly an interesting time for cars. What cars that came out during this time were pretty much perfect at what they set out to achieve?

8 Mopar Muscle Cars With A 426 Street HEMI That Are Super Pricey Today

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

The 426 Street HEMI is an all-time classic muscle car engine, and that extends to many of the Mopar cars it powered as well. Here are some of the priciest.

5 Cars That Will Take Boomers Back To Their High School Days

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Feeling nostalgic at a certain age? Then you might remember one or all of these five classic cars that will take you back to to your youth.

The No. 1 Best-Selling Car Of 1986 Is All But Forgotten Today

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Join us in celebrating the history of one of the most popular cars in the world from Chevrolet in 1986, but one that today has become an afterthought.