Will all cars be electric one day? Maybe. Meet a group of Nigerian car enthusiasts working to keep some iconic pieces of automotive history alive for future generations.
Even though there may not be enough days in a week to fully explain why the original Mini was such a huge success, this short documentary attempts to capture its iconic history in just 60 seconds.
Also, what do you think makes the Mini so iconic, and do you have a favorite story involving one?
All-wheel-drive works for more than just cars and trucks, as it can also benefit steam engines as well.
Meet the Shay Locomotive. In place of a direct drive, the Shay used a car-like system of steam-powered cylinders and a driveshaft that sent the locomotive’s full power to all of its wheels, giving it the necessary extra grit to handle steep mountain railroads.
Specialized tools can make fixing and restoring a classic easier, but that doesn’t mean that much of that work can’t be done using basic, inexpensive tools.
Sure, it might take a bit more effort and a little more time, but sometimes the journey can be just as satisfying—if not more—than the destination.
Sure, the main focus in racing is often about the competition and being the best you can be, but one of the most enjoyable parts of it has less to do with racing and more to do with sound.
Specifically, the loud noises that unrestricted, powerful engines found in race cars make is perhaps why we enjoy these older machines so much.
What is your favorite from the lineup? Are they any noisy race cars that are missing?
Meet the brand-new Fiat 500, “the big car in miniature,” in this vintage commercial from 1957.
For an extra bit of fun, you can even watch the Italian version of this same advertisement here.
When it comes to the Vintage 4x4 Expedition, the name of the game is to take a pre-1975, four-wheel-drive vehicle and keep driving up until you get stuck. Then everyone heads back down for some good food and good drinks.
What’s the oldest vehicle you’ve ever taken off-road?
Going as fast as possible in a car seemed to be one of the most popular things to do at the beginning of the 20th century, but sourcing an engine typically required a bit of ingenuity.
Since high-performance automobile engines were still in their infancy, these early 1900s speed freaks naturally turned to the monstrous engines used in aircraft of the time. The result? Lots of smoke, lots of noise and an unsettling amount of speed.
Originally sanctioned to celebrate the completion of the Mexican section of the Pan-American Highway in 1950, the Carrera Panamericana—modeled after events like the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio—quickly gained a reputation as one of the most dangerous races around.
In total, the race was officially held for only four years, from 1950-’54, though its popularity has spawned at least a few revival events over the years that use parts of the original course.
Sure, Lamborghini and Porsche may have both dabbled in making farm tractors in their early histories, but have you ever wanted to know who made the faster tractor? Thankfully, someone has already done the hard job of racing them head-to-head for us to find out.
Who are you putting your money on, Lamborghini or Porsche?
