Marketing Memories: VW’s 1964 Talking Beetle Known as ‘Max’
Back in 2008, Volkswagen rolled out a quirky run of commercials with a very unique spokesperson: a 1964 Beetle known as ‘Max’. The marketing campaign was put together by advertising…
Classics
Sportscars
Driving Justice: The ‘Outlaw’ 356A Speedster That Took Down Thieves
Steve Raucher’s dad, Bob, was a huge Porsche 356 enthusiast. In 1965, he bought a silver 356 SC coupe new right from the factory. Naturally, he’s loved them ever since.…
You Can Stop Wondering, Here’s Exactly What’s Under the Cargo Doors in a 1982 Chevy Corvette
More and more, I’m seeing C3 Corvettes. These are the Chevy icons produced from 1967 all the way through 1982. The two-seaters are gaining in popularity so naturally, they’re popping…
TV and Film
Up Close With Ford v Ferrari’s 1966 GT40 #95
Hollywood’s recent Ford vs Ferrari movie has sent vintage GT40s racing into the limelight. And that’s for good reason. Those years at Le Mans in 1966, ’67 and ‘68 proved…
Star Power: Legendary ‘Bullitt’ 1968 Mustang Movie Car Heading For the Mecum Auction Block
After shocking the automotive world by coming out of four decades of hiding, the iconic ‘Bullitt’ Mustang GT is now destined for the Mecum Auctions block. The four-wheeled legend made…
Trucks
Ram’s TRX Features Two Dino-Sized Easter Eggs That Have Raptors Running
Ford’s Raptor F-150 Raptor has essentially gone unchallenged since arriving on the scene in 2010. Since then, it’s been top dog (er, dino) in the hardcore off-road market with no…
Pop’s Pickup Passion Turns Into A Pair of Hauling Heirlooms
By his own admission, Paul ‘Pop’ Gilligan has is fond of one thing – 1940 Ford pickups. For that, he has four older brothers to thank. “Growing up, there was…