Once reserved for the marine world, fiberglass found its way over to automotive production in the mid-1950s. It is a material that allows much easier production for complex shapes compared to sheet metal, especially in a low-volume production scenario.     This Meyers Manx is surely plastic fantastic. (photo Kyle Smith/Hagerty)   Major automakers and kit-car builders embraced the technology, and from the molds came some iconic vehicles. We are curious as to your opinion though, so tell us below which fiberglass car you think is best.  ... View more

Manufacturers select cars names in a variety of way, sometimes out of thin air (looking at you Camaro), but some of the best derive from the animal kingdom. Whether Ford Mustang or Dodge Colt, or maybe you are more of a Road Runner type of person, let us know in the comments below which is your favorite.  ... View more

For this week only (ending April 19, 2020), Carpe Viam is offering a free download of Dwight Knowlton's book about the 1955 Mille Miglia. The words and art are fantastic, and we all have a bit more time to read and truly appreciate the work lately.    find the download link here- Carpe Viam- The Greatest Race    What a cool way to honor the great racer Sir Stirling Moss ... View more

Advanced Design or Squarebody? K-series or Cameo? There are over 100 years of Chevrolet trucks with a multitude of different generations. We want to hear which one is your favorite.    Post a photo if you have one, and explain just what about that style endears it to you so strongly.  ... View more

Car come in many shapes and sizes, and some look best in one particular hue. Today we are asking the Hagerty Community to share a photo of your favorite red car.    Could be one from you past, present, or future--we love reflections as much or more than goals. If you have a paint code to go with your photo, be sure to include that so other members can use it as inspiration for their future projects.    So have at it below. We are excited to see what you have, had, or want to have! ... View more

Time is not kind to many of the things car enthusiasts love. Oxidation never sleeps, and combines with a multitude of other factors to slowly strip cars from the care of loving owners. However, there is also some cars that might be rare for a reason.    Be it that the styling was a bit polarizing, or maybe the drivetrain had the reliability of broken clock and the repairability of Humpty Dumpty. Even the most passionate and dedicated owners have a breaking point where they send a car down the road for the next person to "enjoy."    So tell us below what car you might think is rare for a reason.  ... View more

Manufacturers end models for various reasons, some make sense and some don't. No matter the reason, over the years plenty of cars have been axed and never returned. Tell us what car you would like to see brought back for a second (or third, or fourth) generation.      ... View more

When we can’t play with our cars, most of us are still thinking about cars, researching cars, or being entertained by stories about cars. This week for the Hagerty community question we want to hear who your favorite automotive author is.   The automotive section of your favorite bookstore has a significant range—research, entertainment, a mixture of both. Sometimes it is a carefully crafted story that blends in the perfect automotive element. James Bond comes to mind in that regard. Books from the likes of Clive Cussler also integrated a gearhead element to many of his tales, always a delight to find for those in the know.       So tell us the automotive author you just can’t put down once you open the cover. We will compile the top suggestions into a list for other gearheads to use as a to-do list in the coming weeks. ... View more