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5 Vintage Cars That Would Make Awesome Hot Rods

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0000

The 1932 Ford might be the classic hot rod vehicle, but there are many more vintage cars out there that would make great hot rods if modified correctly.

5 Cheaper Alternatives To The Shelby Cobra

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Love the iconic look and V8 power of the Shelby Cobra but hate the price tag? Here are five cheap alternatives you can actually buy.

5-Year, $24K Mustang Restoration Ends With Owner's Car Returned In Pieces

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:45:00 +0000

A dream car project turns into a years-long ordeal filled with delays, excuses, rising costs, and legal action. The final outcome shocked the owner.

Minnesota Lawmakers Tried To Ban Classic Cars On Weekdays: Here's How It Ended

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0000

The last thing a classic car owner needs is legislation that dictates when they can and can't drive their cars. Minnesota tried to do just that.

One Of The '70s Coolest Luxury Cars Never Stood A Chance In The US

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:45:00 +0000

The 1970s wasn't a great decade for cars, but there were a few highlights, like this remarkable luxury car that sadly never got its chance in the U.S.

5 Legendary Mopar Cars That Weren't Built By Dodge

staff@slashgear.com (Aidan Eckhardt) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000

The Challengers, Chargers, and Vipers of the world have gotten plenty of spotlight, but what about Mopar marvels that aren't under the Dodge umbrella?

5 Muscle Cars From The '70s That Look Even Cooler Today

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Although the 70s was the start of the Malaise Era, there were a lot of cool-looking muscle cars. Which ones stood the test of time in the last 50 years?

5 Under-The-Radar Cars Classic Collectors Should Know About

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Forget your Mustangs and Camaros -- these overlooked classics escape enthusiasts' attention despite accessible prices, cool styling, and surprising performance.

What Does 'G' Mean On A Manual Gear Shift?

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0000

A few cars with manual transmissions throughout the years have had a G gear, that usually took the place of first gear. What does the G gear actually do?

5 Vital Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Buy A Classic Car

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Buying and restoring a classic car can be rewarding, but it's not without its headaches. It's worth asking yourself plenty of questions before committing.

12 Vintage Cars That Are Ridiculously Overpowered

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Vintage vehicles from the early half of the 20th century weren't exactly powerhouses compared to today. Even though, there were several standouts for the era.

5 V8 Engines Less Powerful Than The Ford 3.5L EcoBoost V6

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Bruton) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The modern Ford 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 offers a monstrously high 450 horsepower, easily dwarfing some of the most storied V8 engines from yesteryear.

5 Classic Muscle Cars That Make The Pontiac GTO Look Slow

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000

The Pontiac GTO was one of the frontrunners of the muscle car craze back in the 60s. What about some classic muscle cars that performed a little better?

This Forgotten Plymouth Muscle Car Was The Smallest Powerhouse Of The '70s

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Plymouth is best known for muscle cars like the Barracuda, but the American automaker also offered a tiny bruiser during the first half of the 1970s.

5 Of The Coolest Discontinued Engines Found In Old American Cars

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

While they've since been discontinued due to emissions standards and gas crises, many older American cars used to have massive (and massively awesome) engines.

This Ford Trapped In Ice Over 40 Years Ago Is Finally Back On Dry Land

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Decades spent submerged at the bottom of a frozen lake did not do any favors for the classic vehicle's bodywork or paintjob.

5 Cars That Flopped In The '80s, But Younger Generations Love

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

There are plenty of 1980s-era cars that should be confined to the dustbin of history, but younger generations may be reviving interest in some of them.

7 Sweet '70s Muscle Cars That History Sadly Forgot

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The 1970s were rough years for the American auto industry, but there were more bright spots than the relative few that still get talked about might indicate.

5 Of The Most Affordable Classic Cars You Can Own, According To The Data

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Everyone wants to own a classic car, but not everyone wants to deal with the expensive upkeep. What are some classic car options that are affordable to own?

These Cars Filled Every Parking Lot In The '80s: Now They've Nearly Disappeared

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0000

In the 1980s, you could see these cars all over the roads between visits to the arcade and episodes of Magnum P.I., but now they're nowhere to be seen.