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This Chinese Company Is Making Brand-New Bodies For A Whole List Of Classic Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Restomods may just become the hot new thing, with car prices being what they are. If so, this Chinese company is ready with newly minted bodies for classics.

Ford Snuck A 427 Big Block Into A '60s Daily Driver Street Car

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Ford offered its legendary 427 big block as an option on one of its more staid offerings in 1963, kicking off a late '60s NASCAR performance legend.

If You Grew Up In The '70s, You Definitely Remember These Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0000

The 1970s has a reputation for being a decade of automotive decline, but the reality is that plenty of very memorable cars actually came out in those years.

5 '80s Daily Drivers That Are Vintage Classics Today

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Not every classic car is a hard-to-get, limited-production exotic, and there are plenty of formerly common 1980s cars that are now desirable classics.

5 Classic Car Features That Gen Z & Gen Alpha Won't Know About Unless We Show Them

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000

There are a lot of features that we don't see in cars anymore, and Gen Z and Gen Alpha won't know what they are at first glance. What are some standouts?

If You Grew Up In The '80s, You Definitely Remember These Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0000

These '80s icons may varied in performance and style, but they all had evocative pop culture appeal, appearing in TV shows and mod garages.

Five '70s Muscle Cars That Never Got The Attention They Deserved

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 30 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000

While the 1970s are considered the end of the classic muscle car era, there were still several notable cars made then, including these lesser-known ones.

5 Features You Should Never Mess With When Restoring Classic Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Joe Hindy) — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000

If your hobby is restoring classic cars, know that some features should be left untouched in order to preserve that classic car charm.

This 1950s Concept Car Featured A Backup Camera & Was Way Ahead Of Its Time

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:15:00 +0000

The first backup camera on a U.S.-market car debuted in 2002, but the general idea dates back to the 1950s and this wild American concept car.

Studebaker Built Two Supercharged Pickups Nearly 40 Years Before Ford

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Studebaker might not have survived the 1960s, but in its twilight years, the company managed to put some serious power under some of its car and truck hoods.

Old Cars With High Resale Value You Might Have Sitting In Your Garage

staff@slashgear.com (Ilerioluwakiiye Tubi) — Sat, 23 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Sometimes, what used to be a regular old car can become an expensive collectible, and many owners never notice.

This Auctioned '67 Shelby Mustang Was Actually Owned By Carroll Shelby Himself

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sat, 23 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000

The 1967 Shelby Mustang was a classic of muscle car design, and one that often auctions for a lot. They're not often models owned by the man himself, though.

This US City's Classic Car Tribute To Route 66 Is Set To Shatter A Guinness World Record

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Route 66, one of the most famous highways in America, is turning 100 thus year, and one city is going all out with a massive retro celebration.

5 Cheaper Alternatives To The Ford Mustang Boss 429

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000

The Ford Mustang Boss 429 is iconic and very expensive. There are, however, some cheaper alternatives that boast similar heritage and performance.

You'll Never See This Classic Car Feature On Your Dashboard Again - Here's Why

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Many drivers love analog driving, but one mechanical feature is now virtually extinct for key practical reasons relating to safety and longevity.

5 Of The Highest Top Speed Cars Of The 1970s

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:45:00 +0000

It may have been a decade of oil crises, but the 1970s produced some properly quick cars, from Ferraris and Lamborghinis to Plymouths and Aston Martins.

Why Automakers Abandoned These Popular Windshields During The 1960s

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

This type of windshield featured on many American cars of the 1950s, but its popularity quickly waned in the 1960s. Here's why automakers moved on.

Chevrolet Built A 400 HP Family Car All The Way Back In 1964

staff@slashgear.com (Jon Dempsey) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:15:00 +0000

1964 was the height of the muscle car era, and Chevrolet offered massive 400-hp engines into every model it carried. That included family station wagons.

Chevy's First Muscle Car Was Before Its Time

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:45:00 +0000

The muscle car craze saw big-block engines with massive power profiles dominate U.S. roads, and one Chevy model paved the way for those that came after.

Audi Revives A 1930s Design For Beastly New V16-Engined Supercar

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Audi is bringing back a 1930s speedster straight out of your retro-futuristic dreams as a modern V16 supercar. Will it make history once again?