It's a movie. Hollywood productions may keep some things authentic or realistic, but go over the top with other details. I didn't notice the Aston when I saw the movie, but the other three vehicles discussed here are front and center, so it probably left some people wondering the same as the article. There's a web site titled History vs. Hollywood that has an article on this movie. Although the cars and boat aren't mentioned, it's good reading. https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/top-gun-maverick/ ... View more

They make a Kona N for that market segment. ... View more

At the LA Auto Show one year, there was a college group that displayed a Taurus with a JDM Honda 1-liter 3-cylinder that charged the battery pack. This was years before the Volt. The car also had a hand-formed fiberglass front end to improve aerodynamics and reduce weight. They claimed over 80 mpg. It was a super clean conversion except for the fiberglass work. ... View more

Small blocks in a Rolls were surprisingly common. I think it was a cost and convenience move since bringing your RR to the dealer meant a huge bill and the seals they used kept DIYers from working on the car without voiding the warranty. Yes, there were some owners who preferred to do their own maintenance. My dad worked with one such guy in the '70s. He bought the car used and realized the dealer service bills would soon exceed what he paid for the car. Enter the 350 that performed better than the original engine and had an exhaust sound that raised a few eyebrows in LA's Century City. ... View more

Since the article mentions a glass shop in Riverside, California, I would guess this Blackbird is at the March Field Museum. Two other possibilities are somewhat near there. Check this list: https://www.sr-71.org/blackbird/locations.php#california ... View more

It would have been quite top-heavy with that much glass, but I think the overall design is a funky kind of cool. If I had the money to buy it and garage space to work on it, I'd find a suitable chassis and drivetrain to match what the decals claim. I hope it finds a good home because I'd love to see it appear at a car show some day. ... View more

In 1970, at the peak of the classic muscle car-era horsepower war, which engine had the highest torque rating? No, its wasn't the 426 Hemi. No, it wasn't the 455 Stage 1. It was.....(drum roll)...(engine rev)... the Cadillac 500 cubic inch V8 with a torque rating of 550 pound-feet at 3000 rpm. ... View more

Don't overlook the 2014/15 Z/28. Low production numbers, expensive compared to other versions of the Camaro, and most got modified and abused. ... View more

The Daytona coupe that won its class at LeMans is in the collection. ... View more

Any vintage drag car gets an increased coolness factor with these wheels. The Bullitt Mustang is probably the most famous car to have them. Does anyone else think Porsche copied the dark spoke-bright rim look with their alloys? ... View more

If a new one stickers for less, why are people so willing to pay more for a used one? Crazy times we have. When will the bubble burst and leave the speculators with a used vehicle they don't really want? Okay, if I was going to do this, I'd get a Z06. Whatever happens with the market, I might want to keep it. ... View more

Relatively unknown and not a chase, but a unique sequence was in "The Driver" with Ryan O'Neal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L78AwbNthF8&t=5s ... View more

That London Taxi looks like a British take on the AMC Pacer. ... View more

This follows the formula used by recent Grand Sport models. Nothing in the photos gives any indication of AWD or a hybrid drivetrain. ... View more

Are you sure about the power numbers? Looking at the dyno graph, I'm following the red line and it looks like the power peaks at around 775 at 9500 rpm. ... View more

Chevy's new crate engine is 10 liters. This one is only 6. ... View more

Mr. Swank definitely overcooked it going into the corner, then locked up his right front when he started to spin. Maybe he was secretly trying to slow you down to keep from embarrassing the open-wheelers. ... View more

I wonder if they have the Mustang Mach 1 from Diamonds Are Forever. I guess I'll have to go to the museum to find out. It would be great to have that car in the exhibit, but tilted up on its right side tires. Or should it be the left side? ... View more

You should get some photos of Linda Vaughn with your car. ... View more

No Joe Isuzu? Most ads were TV commercials, but some of the print versions were just as good. Plymouth had a couple of ads for the Superbird with one of them featuring the Petty crew. The better one stated "A new kind of Runner." It showed a smiling driver behind the wheel of the winged wonder while parked in a backwoods moonshine operation. ... View more

I had a variety of dream cars between the ages of 5 and 11. Being the youngest in my family's generation, my brothers and cousins were a strong influence and Mopars were a big part of it. My oldest brother had a '69 Barracuda fastback with a 340 and he took it in to the dealership one night for something that's a forgettable detail. A memorable detail of going along for the ride was seeing what became my #1 dream car. There under the lights of the showroom was a Superbird. I had only seen them on TV coverage of races and in magazine articles. Even seeing one in person kept me wondering how anything so outrageous could be produced for the street. But I wanted one. I was only 11, but I wanted to have one some day, especially if it was "bug juice" green. Ten years later, on April 1, 1980 (no foolin'), I bought one. It wasn't green, but I was totally happy with an orange one. It looked like Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin on wheels, and I loved it. I still have the car and just looking at it makes me feel like a little kid again. Even knowing the history of the Superbird and Daytona makes it no less amazing that anything so outrageous had been built for the street. Many years of ownership have led to many great memories, but it's a keeper. I probably will own it until my driving skills start to deteriorate. ... View more

If there's no electricity, the gas pumps aren't working either. That happens far more often than major earthquakes. ... View more

Read the introduction. This originally appeared in Hagerty U.K. ... View more

When he was mayor of San Francisco, he had a Chevy Tahoe hybrid. It was criticized for being environmentally worse than some of the city's buses. ... View more

Lots of great songs mentioned in the comments. I'll have to add a few to my "Car Tunes" playlist. One of my favorites is Highway 101 by Social Distortion. ... View more

The seller's eBay comments state he feels like he's been turned into a punching bag for Hagerty. A little too defensive? I see it as Hagerty getting feedback on what the market response is. Note that the listing is for "nearly" every NOS part necessary to build a Ram Air V. What else is needed? That should be listed. If someone has a 1970 4-speed Judge with a non-numbers matching engine, this could be just what they're looking for. It's only worth what someone is willing to pay. ... View more

I'm glad your list started with the 1970 T/A because that's the one that would start my list. It had my favorite hood scoop of all time. My list would include the T/A from the current generation, but limiting the list to 10 would be challenging (couldn't resist).  I like that you included the 1970 R/T 440 and used a photo of the R/T SE. That package brought a nice touch of personal luxury to a muscular pony car. Notice how I worded that? I believe a pony car with the right drivetrain can also be considered a muscle car. ... View more

The wording of the headline leads me to believe you have some more than 9 favorite wagons. Please share in part 2. I can't believe you have no 455 Vista Cruiser here. And were the photos of the Magnum prototype the best you could do? The production version never had a hood scoop, plus the headlights and fascia were a little different. ... View more

Sheriff Joe Higgins in the Dodge commercials should have been listed in this article. Y'all drive careful, now. Heah?  ... View more

The '64 GTO had a 389, not a 326 as mentioned in the article. ... View more

So many vehicles that could be on this list, but a nice trio with variety here. Although I'm partial to American muscle, the BMW would be my choice from this list. A former neighbor worked at a repair shop specializing in German brands, and a 535i he briefly had was incredibly impressive. Maintenance is super important with any vehicle, so find one you like with detailed records and you'll be happy. ... View more

Yes they do. It's mentioned near the end of the article. ... View more

Funny that the C4's digital instrument cluster still used an analog odometer. ... View more

Only three? First, I'm partial to homologation specials, so a 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona with a Hemi and a four-speed is a must. Second, I'm of mostly German ancestry, so something from that country would be required. That something would be a BMW M1. Third, I was born in 1958, so something from that year would complete the set. A 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, that year's Indy pace car, would be best. ... View more

Add a small funnel, about the size of your ear, on the hearing end of the heater hose for ease of use and amplification. Press the funnel to your ear and you isolate the sound from the ambient noise. ... View more

I bought a 1985 Omni GLH Turbo and wished I had waited a year when the GLHS came out. ... View more

Even though I own a Road Runner, I think Bill Thomas's Cheetah was the coolest. ... View more

340: Mopar and Buick ... View more