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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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Jan 251 min read
February - How the Racing Slick Works
To get a top fuel dragster from 0 to almost 340 MPH in just under 4 seconds requires plenty of power, minimal weight, and lots of grip....
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Dec 21, 20231 min read
January - Famous Quotes
A well-crafted quote can resonate with people's personal experiences or aspirations. Many quotes become part of our culture and are used...
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Nov 28, 20231 min read
December - Horsepower
We all know horsepower is a measurement of how much muscle our hot rods possess. It’s a form of status that dictates our rank among peers...
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Oct 24, 20231 min read
November - The Bourke
The Internal Combustion Engine With Only 2 Moving Parts The first practical 2-stroke commercial engine is attributed to Alfred Scott who...
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Sep 21, 20232 min read
October - The Boss
The summer of 1989 holds a vivid memory for me – a day that sparked something special. A friend reached out seeking my help. He told me...
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Sep 20, 20232 min read
September - Giddy Up 409
The Beach Boys sang “my four-speed dual quad posi-traction 409”, a song about the Corvette engine capable of generating 1 hp per cubic...
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Aug 29, 20231 min read
August - Gas Over Steam
The first US president to ever ride in an automobile was President William McKinley. The Ohioan’s venture took place in 1899 when he...
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Jul 12, 20231 min read
July - Dragster Speed
In 1957 the record for the ¼ mile was 12.1 seconds at a top speed of 176.4 miles per hour. In 1964, Don Garlits became the first drag...
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