The little blue Healey was a crime of opportunity to purchase, and my goal was to show that affordable fun cars still exist. I think I failed on that goal, but in the end I do still have a car ready for adventure with a relatively small financial investment. There was just a larger time and knowledge investment than I expected, but luckily a lot of the heavy lifting is done.   Watch the video over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/the-austin-healey-drives-again-kyles-garage-ep17/  ... View more

The thrill of making progress assembling your DIY project can quickly be overshadowed by the frustration of a missing part or piece of hardware that you're pretty sure you set down right there. Despite how confident we all are in our memory and ability to stay organized and remember exactly where each piece went, a little preparation and awareness goes a long way.    Read the tips on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-tips-to-stay-organized-in-the-garage/  ... View more

Chevrolet has built Grand Sport versions of the C2, C4, C6, and C7 Corvette. Those last two 'Vette generations have used the engine from the base model, albeit fitted with a dry-sump oiling system and squeezed inside the wider bodywork of the Z06. It’s a great combination that adds road-holding grip and great looks with more than enough power for most enthusiasts to handle. However, if you were holding out on ordering a C8 Corvette until the Grand Sport debuts, you may be out of luck. According to GM Authority, the Grand Sport isn’t happening and a hybrid “E-Ray” Corvette will take its place.   Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/rumor-c8-corvette-grand-sport-to-be-replaced-with-e-ray-hybrid/  ... View more

If our membership data here at Hagerty is in any way accurate, then it's reasonable to expect that a few of our members and readers are getting ready to take delivery of a new McLaren supercar right now. A few more are starting their search for such a car, while still more are narrowing down their potential choices from the broadest supercar market in history.   Read the full review on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/new-car-reviews/review-2020-mclaren-gt/  ... View more

Badge engineering and platform sharing are dirty words in most automotive circles, but consider the benefits of these efficiencies and you might just relish their unintended consequences. Be it the unique-wheelbase Plymouth Barracuda or a BMW crossover atop a front-wheel-drive chassis for Mini, what happens in the market after such vehicles rolled off the dealership's lot can't be predicted.    Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/thats-emblematic-badge-engineering-sometimes-helps-resale-value/  ... View more

The exhaust manifolds bolted up to the bottom of my Corvair's flat-six engine were absolutely serviceable, but I always thought the look of individual headers hanging out underneath the Argent Silver tail panel of a Corsa coupe was just badass. When I had to pull the engine for a clutch replacement, I went ahead and ordered up a set of headers to bolt up.   Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/ceramic-coating-could-be-the-cure-to-your-corrosion-problems/  ... View more

Audi's upcoming electric e-tron GT is to offer "a quantum leap in sound design for vehicles." The Vorsprung durch Technik pioneers channeled 32 different audio tracks to create the interior and exterior sound for the Taycan and Tesla rival. Among the sound samples used were a model helicopter and even a didgeridoo.   Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/audi-used-a-didgeridoo-to-tune-its-new-e-tron-gt/  ... View more

Three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti is to join Gordon Murray Automotive to help develop the incredible T.50 supercar. Franchitti will also front a new video series charting the car's development and be in charge of setting up customer track events. Plans for a T.50 race series will be another job for the Scottish racer.   Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/indy-500-winner-dario-franchitti-teams-up-with-gordon-murray/  ... View more

Citroën first presented the 2CV at the 1948 Paris auto show, to a chorus of flashbulbs popping in the crowded convention center. In reality, it was the product of a laborious, 12-year development process that involved fireflies, a war, and the Volkswagen Beetle. Had the Nazi army stayed out of Poland, the 2CV would have arrived in 1939 as a completely different car.   Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/the-mythical-very-small-car-that-birthed-frances-beloved-2cv/  ... View more

As residents of hot and dry regions of the U.S. prepare to bring their convertibles out for prime driving season, those of up north and in the Snow Belt have to start thinking about off-season storage. When you don't want to subject a car you care about to the elements, that's where a winter beater comes in real handy.   Read the full list over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/5-winter-beaters-to-endure-the-cold-months-ahead/  ... View more

Those who aren't ingrained in the DIY lifestyle often have one comment when they first arrive to my garage, and it is along the lines of, "Wow, this is super cool. You must get so much done out here." It's partially true—I do get a lot done—but if you want to know a secret, I'll tell you what I do most: clean.    Watch the video on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/getting-the-corvair-running-again-kyles-garage-ep-14/ ... View more

After being cooped up in my garage for six months, I was itching for a good opportunity to pack my saddlebags, hop on a motorcycle, and ride anywhere but the grocery store. A plan began to form over a few beers during a Zoom happy hour with a few friends. The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) was hosting a race 2.5 hours south. We couldn't get on track, but why should that stop us from getting as near as we could to full race-prepped, go-fast motorcycles and sharing a few beers with other enthusiasts?   Read the full story over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/a-spontaneous-motocamping-trip-can-be-the-perfect-budget-escape/ ... View more

There is no shortage of projects vying for Davin's time, but in this week's Redline Update it's the Chrysler four-speed that's on the operating table. A manual transmission is a great project if you've never rebuilt anything before, and that means for Davin it is a project that can be done in a day or two, and most of that is waiting on parts.   Watch the video over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/assembling-a-mopar-a-833-transmission-redline-update/  ... View more

The motorcycle market has been in a fit of heavy nostalgia over the last number of years, especially when it comes to medium-displacement non-sportbike machines. As an enthusiast of vintage vehicles, I never felt drawn to these retro-influenced offerings. If you want something that looks old, buy something old, right?  After a couple of months of riding the Royal Enfield INT650, I've softened my stance a little.   Read the full review over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/review-the-royal-enfield-int650-delivers-on-more-than-just-nostalgia/  ... View more

It has been nearly five decades since consumers could first acquire synthetic lubricants engineered to suit specific needs of internal combustion engines. However, are synthetic engines oils all they are cracked up to be? And are they OK to use with a vintage car? Some "experts" will tell you synthetics are the cure for everything from oil consumption to leaks, but if that seems too good to be true it's for a simple reason: the reality is more complicated.   Read the article and watch the video over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/are-synthetic-oils-safe-for-your-vintage-engine/  ... View more

The iconic Mini did everything from basic commuting to hitting the track in anger, and now Chip Foose has a plan to transform its classy lines to suit a red-hot BMW M3 powertrain. What would a Mini look like in order to be worthy of that performance upgrade?   Watch the video over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/classic-mini-cooper-chip-foose-draws-ep14/  ... View more

Whether you're stranded on the side of the road or wrenching in the comfort of your garage, using the wrong thing to do the right job is not as bad as it sounds. You should never compromise safety under the excuse of ingenuity—there's no shortcut to a proper jack stand. However, in the right circumstances, a spontaneously repurposed "tool" can be the best way to get the job done. Here are six unlikely toolbox heroes that you might already own.   Read the full list over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-odd-things-you-should-keep-in-your-toolbox/  ... View more

For years, Ford enthusiasts in search of a modern pushrod powerplant were left high and dry. Then, late last June, Dearborn widened the playing field by offering its 7.3-liter V-8 from the Super Duty lineup as a crate engine. With those units now hitting customer dynamometers, we all have the privilege of learning just how the 430 hp at 5500 rpm and 475 lb-ft at 4000 rpm rating plays out in the real world, and how the so-called Godzilla motor responds to tuning.   Watch the video over on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/789-hp-dyno-run-proves-fords-godzilla-7-3-lives-up-to-its-name/  ... View more