Ferrari and rally racing might not seem like an obvious match today, but the Italian brand has some history in the dirt. The 308 GTB proved that back in 1982, finishing second at the Tour de Corse and
Alfa Romeo has pulled the covers off the Cuorerosso, a concept that feels like a reminder of what makes Italian sports cars so special. It’s low, curvy, aggressive, and full of character. The fo
Alpine knows how to make a good-looking sports car, and its new A310 Vision concept is another reminder of that. Unveiled as a tribute to the original A310, which competed with the Porsche 911 between
At a classic car show, a Trabant can attract two kinds of attention. Some people remember one from the streets of East Germany. Others have heard that it was made of cardboard and want to know whether
Look down beside the pedals of an older car and you may find a small metal button poking through the carpet. It is easy to mistake for an abandoned starter or some ingenious accessory installed by a p
A stubborn wheel nut invites a familiar response: a longer wrench, a firmer pull and perhaps a few unkind words. On certain older Chryslers, that approach can end with a snapped stud. The nut was neve
Long before carmakers filled dashboards with screens, an important piece of engine information was displayed outside the windshield. Early automobiles often carried their radiator filler caps at
Open the door of a large American sedan from the 1950s and the front seat looks less like a modern cockpit than a particularly comfortable sofa. There is no center console dividing driver and passe
A classic car could provide a cigarette lighter within easy reach of the driver, another for the front passenger and sometimes individual ashtrays for the people in the back. Yet bring a cup of coffee
A vehicle identification number has the charm of a password printed by a malfunctioning office computer. It is long, awkward to recite and generally ignored until an insurer, parts supplier or registr