The original hybrid For the most part, compact cars of the '60s were nothing to write home about. Basic transportation was the answer to higher fuel prices and imports. Ford's entry was the Falcon, today almost forgotten, but it was how the Mustang, and this week's spot, a 67 Ford Ranchero, came about. The snazzy... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Auto World’s 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Plymouth's Duster was a great-looking compact and with a V8 it was a hot rod. Check out this Auto World 1/18 scale version.
Car Spot: 57 Rambler Rebel
America's first muscle car In the 1950s, American Motors ads boasted: “Why don’t we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race.” This was the George Romney era at AMC from 54 to 62, and his focus was entirely on compact and economy cars, showing no... Continue Reading →
Johnny Lightning 1:64 Muscle Cars & Showcase
Cool and affordable 1:64 muscle cars and now a snazzy 3-in-1 display case from Auto World.
Diecast: 1969 Pontiac Royal Bobcat Grand Prix Model J
Pontiac Grand Prix was long and lean in 1969, but this rare Royal Bobcat Model J was something special.
Car Spot: 86 Ford Mustang GT
A fun car left by the side of the road as yard art I'm always on the lookout for my next spot and when we're in the car together it sometimes drives my wife nuts when I find a place to make a U-turn and circle back for some pictures. Since our daughter now lives... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 2002 Pontiac Firebird
The end of the line for a really fun car Its hard to image but the Pontiac Firebird has now been gone for 16 years. Debuting in 1967 just five months after its sister car the Camaro hit the road it became an iconic muscle car that helped define the genre. This week's spot, a... Continue Reading →
Review: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid
Resized and repriced the Land Cruiser is back and better than ever, even without its powerful V8.
Review: 2024 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
Perfection often comes as a two-seater in the auto world. Consider the Lexus LC 500 convertible, just ignore that tiny back seat.
2023 Lexus LC 500 convertible
Luxury Convertible's gutsy V8, drop-top are smooth operators ... Last time I drove the stunning Lexus LC 500 convertible I quoted Voltaire saying we must feel and be affected by beauty, not just see it. I don’t quote Voltaire often! But I’ve become spoiled by such luxury when it arrives in my driveway. Yet who... Continue Reading →