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Dec 42 min read
December - Holiday Caravan
Jim Moran, a successful automobile dealer from Chicago, was known for his innovative marketing tactics and community-driven efforts, but...
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Dec 41 min read
December - Horsepower vs. Torque
The terms horsepower and torque get tossed around a lot. While both are essential for performance, they represent two different kinds...
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cruisintimes
Oct 282 min read
November - Jay Leno's Garage: A Haven for Car Lovers
Jay Leno’s garage is not just a place to store vehicles – it’s a treasure trove of automotive history, passion, and craftsmanship. For...
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cruisintimes
Oct 251 min read
November - The Station Wagon
For over 40 years, the station wagon defined the suburban, middle-class family in America. These versatile family vehicles were...
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Sep 272 min read
October - The Legend of Packard
The Packard Motor Car Company’s history spans from its innovative beginnings to its eventual decline. The story began in 1898 when James...
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cruisintimes
Aug 262 min read
September - Independent Inventors
Imagine a small, cluttered garage, the walls lined with shelves holding jars of nuts, bolts, and old tools. A single overhead lamp...
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cruisintimes
Aug 261 min read
September - The Cadillac Emblem
The history of the Cadillac emblem stretches back over 300 years, steeped in legacy and legend. To uncover the origins of this iconic...
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cruisintimes
Jul 301 min read
August - Bonneville Salt Flats
Since the early 20th century, the Bonneville Salt Flats have been a premier destination for setting land speed records. The combination...
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Jul 241 min read
August - Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870, and it soon became the world’s largest company. Initially, the primary product of...
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Jun 282 min read
July - The Jeep
Born in the threat of war, the Jeep 4x4 emerged as a hero to thousands of Allied soldiers worldwide. General Dwight D. Eisenhower...
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cruisintimes
Jun 241 min read
July - Here Comes the Judge
Pontiac's "The Judge" was a special options package available for the 1969 Pontiac GTO, with limited availability extending into 1970 and...
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cruisintimes
May 232 min read
June - Cannonball Run
The Cannonball Run, A.K.A. “The Secret Race Across America,” was conceived by automotive journalist Brock Yates and Car and Driver editor...
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May 231 min read
June - Interesting Facts
There are 280 million registered vehicles in the US. Trucks are the most popular vehicle type, with 170,239,357 private and commercial...
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Apr 302 min read
May - Top Speed
The fastest gas-powered production cars produced by American manufacturers rolled off the showroom floors packing quite a punch. Their...
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Apr 191 min read
May - The Phantom Corsair
In 1938, Rust Heinz, of the Heinz ketchup dynasty, set out to build the car of the future. He envisioned building a car that would...
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Apr 12 min read
April - Concept Cars
From the Chevrolet XP-122, which led to the Corvette, to the 1997 Cell Craft G440 Flying Car that could be driven like a car or take off...
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cruisintimes
Mar 251 min read
April - The 426 Hemi (April Fools Edition!)
Introduced by Chrysler in the 1960s, the 426 Hemi engine is one of the most iconic and revered powerplants in automotive history. Also...
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cruisintimes
Feb 272 min read
March - Al Capone's Custom 1928 Cadillac
The custom 1928 green and black Cadillac 341A Town Car owned by public enemy number one is a fascinating piece of automotive and criminal...
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Feb 232 min read
March - The Holley Carburetor Co.
We have all heard of Holley carburetors. A renowned brand known for its significant role in the hot rod industry. The story of how it...
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Feb 52 min read
February - NASCAR & Bootleggers
NASCAR & Bootleggers The thrill of attending a NASCAR race is truly unparalleled. It's an experience characterized by the thunderous...
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