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…
Beetle
Five Bargain Bugs At Mecum Kissimmee
By now I’m sure you’ve heard the news: Volkswagen’s beloved Beetle is no more. We all knew it was coming, with the announcement being made in the fall of 2018…
An Original Owner Builds One Sweet Meyers Manx Buggy
During the summer of 1968, Tom Baker had his motoring life changed forever – and all because of date night. He and his girlfriend, Donna, were heading on a little…
VW Enthusiast Goes After A Bounty Hunter Buggy
In 1966, Daniel Hanes’ parents went car-shopping. They ended up at Volkswagen dealership near their Chicago southside home. There, they bought themselves a shiny new Volkswagen Beetle. Sadly, the light…
Musclecars
Drive It or Show It? How One Car Collector Says ‘Yes’ to Both
“It’s too nice to drive.” You hear this a lot from the car show camp. No wonder: they’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars on their car’s paint alone, and…
Testing Is ‘Starting Soon’ on the Challenger Drag Pak
Between Hellcats and Demons, Redeyes and R/Ts, Dodge wasn’t lacking for another high-performance Challenger. That didn’t stop the brand from unveiling the 2020 Challenger Drag Pak at last year’s SEMA…
Ponycar
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…
Specialty
This INKAS Navigator Is Just Right For Rolling In Armored Luxury
Canadian vehicle armorer, INKAS, has a long list of luxury vehicles they’ve outfitted for protection and now a new one joins the ranks. A 2020 Lincoln Navigator L can now…
This LS-Powered Mail Truck Delivers Loads Of Fun And Big Smoky Burnouts
David Stacy is a diehard gearhead with wheels always turning about what to build next. He’s a regular sight at Holley LS Fest, the high-octane festival of V8-powered fun, having…