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…
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A Dad’s Type 3 Is Just The Ticket To Rekindle Fond Family Memories
Lynn Pfenning has many special memories with the 1967 Volkswagen Type 3 that his dad, Marvin, bought new. None of them would have happened if it hadn’t have been for…
American In Paris: Dana’s Dad Ordered this ’63 Facel in France
During the 1960s, Dana Shatt’s dad, Garvin, worked for aerospace contractor, Hughes Aircraft. In 1963, they reassigned him to France, to work with the French Air Force. The entire Shatt…
Auction
Fifty-Plus ’55 Chevy’s And Still Ready For More
Don’t ever, ever, say Duane Clark is ‘into’ 1955 Chevys. That’s an understatement of gigantic proportions. The gearhead doesn’t love or adore them, either. Those words are no good, too.…
Hey, Hey, Here Are Some Mighty Cool Monkeys
Honda has made a ton of motorcycles over the years but perhaps none as fun or cheeky as their little runabout Monkey. The mini model first appeared in the 1960s…
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Electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 Charges Down The 1/4-Mile In 8 Seconds
Following Chevrolet’s lead with the all-electric eCOPO Camaro racecar, Ford Performance has shown off their charged-up competitor in the form of the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400. The vehicle’s prototype was…
‘The Flying Mustang’ Shelby GT350R Is Up Grabs, Coming To Mecum’s Indy Auction
Mecum Auctions made worldwide news earlier this year with the sale of a famous 1960s Mustang that lept through the air and into hearts of muscle car and film fans…
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The Rolls-Royce Dawn Gets Roadster Looks With This Carbon Fiber Tonneau Cover
The Rolls-Royce Dawn has more than enough room for four passengers. But on occasion for those trips for two, drivers can install an optional carbon fiber tonneau cover, giving their…
Lotus’ Elise Can Now Come In Limited-Edition Race Liveries
Lotus is a brand steeped in racing history. To pay tribute to that high-octane heritage, the British brand is offering the Elise sportscar in four limited-edition color schemes. Officially called…