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Which Ford Mustangs Are Called 'King Of The Road' & What Makes Them So Special?

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Some Mustangs wear one of the boldest names in muscle car history. Here's where it came from, how they really perform, and what they cost today.

This Sleepy Airport Hangar Once Hid Steve McQueen's Legendary Car Collection

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Steve McQueen's legendary car collection found an unlikely home in a little-known airport hangar that doubled as his quiet refuge from Hollywood's spotlight.

13 Cars Every '80s Diehard Should Drive At Least Once

staff@slashgear.com (Aidan Eckhardt) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

The 1980s may have had their fair share of cringey aspects, but as these cars show, this was also a decade positively oozing with both style and substance.

What Was The 'She Country' Ford Mustang And What Made It So Special?

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

While the Ford Mustang and other muscle cars are typically associated with masculinity, the She Country Mustang took a different (but still badass) approach.

15 Car Body Styles That Automakers Rarely Make Anymore

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

From personal luxury cars to convertible pickup trucks, these distinctive body styles were once familiar sights but are now increasingly rare.

The Most Overhyped Car Of Every Decade, From The '60s To Today

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

From the Ford Mustang to the Tesla Cybertruck, we explore the most overhyped cars of every decade since the 1960s and why they failed to meet expectations.

How To Tell If A Ford Mustang Is A Genuine Shelby Or Just A Clone

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

If you are planning to buy a Shelby Mustang, there are a few key things to look out for to ensure you are not getting a clone or fake car for a premium price.

The Duesenberg Model J Was One Of The '20s Priciest Cars – Here's What It Would Cost Today

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000

The Duesenberg Model J was one of the most expensive cars that launched in the U.S. and here's how much it would cost today and the reason behind its pricing.

These 1971 Cars Sent The American Muscle Era Out With A Bang

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000

With the Malaise Era looming close at the time, 1971 is often considered the last year you could get a decent muscle car from an American manufacturer.

This Rare 1987 Buick GNX Sold For $427K And Only Has 30 Miles Total On It

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

The Buick Grand National's fancier 1980s offshoot, the GNX, has just sold in an auction featuring a nearly pristine 1987 example with only 30 miles on it.

15 Cars Middle Class Families Drove In The '70s

staff@slashgear.com (Zak Wojnar) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The 1970s was characterized by Malaise-era engineering, but middle class families still needed to get around. These '70s cars were everywhere at the time.

Rare 1970 Ford Mustang Twister Special Is A 40-Year-Old Time Capsule

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

A 1970 Mustang Twister Special is already rare, with only 96 ever produced and sold exclusively in the Midwest, but this new barn find is even more remarkable.

5 Muscle Car Redesigns That Totally Missed The Mark

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

The golden era for muscle cars was the 1960s, but due to unfortunate circumstances after that decade, some redesigns of iconic muscle cars didn't go over well.

4 Old-School Land Yachts Packing More Power Than A Mustang Boss 302

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000

While it's a performance car icon, the original Ford Mustang Boss 302 put out a tame-sounding 290 hp. A lot of contemporary land yachts had a good bit more.

This 1967 Ford Mustang Stayed In One Family For Nearly Six Decades – Now It's For Sale

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:38:06 +0000

1967 Mustangs aren't that rare, but ones that have been in the same family since new are much less common. One such example is now up for auction.

This 1960s Mercury Was The Closest Equivalent To The Ford Mustang

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000

After the launch of the Ford Mustang, Americans couldn't get enough of it. Ford even offered a second, more upscale version under its Mercury name.

Classic Car Museum Closes Because Young Mechanics 'Don't Know About Carburetors'

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Classic cars need specialized maintenance, but there are so few people capable of doing it that a classic car museum has decided to close its doors for good.

A Developer Bought The Land Around Them, Now 350 Antique Chevys Are Up For Sale

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Looking for a classic Chevy for your next project car? This couple's loss could be your gain, as their 300-strong collection will be going up for auction.

This Japanese Carmaker Turned A Miata Into A Mini Modern '50s Corvette

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Japanese automaker Mitsuoka may not be an internationally known brand, but it's famous for its cars that resemble the classics, like this Corvette throwback.

YouTube Explorers Discover A Classic Car Graveyard Lost To Time

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:45:00 +0000

A YouTuber discovered one of the saddest sights a gearhead can imagine: Two derelict buildings full of abandoned classic cars just rotting away.