Classics : Car Reviews And News

If you’ve never been to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, you’re missing out on one of America’s greatest automotive gems. This amazing museum features hundreds of incredible, rare, and offbeat vehicles from around the globe, many of which are still in drivable condition.

In the mood to eyeball something that’s a little bit on the hyper-rare side? We recently unearthed a genuine 1980 BMW M1 (E26) up for grabs on eBay, and with a classified ad price of $595,000 it’s pretty obvious that this is the real deal.

The hip-hop group Atmosphere once produced an album entitled “God Loves Ugly,” and the moment we stumbled upon this 1996 Aston Martin V8 Sportsman Estate Car we knew that the title track from that release was destined to be this car’s theme song.

Why yes. Yes you are indeed seeing red. The Petersen Automotive Museum, long revered as the quintessential collection hall for all things automotive, has turned its latest exhibition into one jaw-dropping take on Italian performance. Filed under the Bruce Meyer Family Gallery, the exhibition is entitled “Seeing Red: 70 Years of Ferrari” and its multi-million dollar lineup is nothing short of breathtaking.

Hiroto Saikawa is the first Japanese CEO of Nissan Motor Co. in 16 years, and according to a recent report by Automotive News, he believes that Mitsubishi will soon play a crucial role as a “much bigger player in the U.S.”

Paul Newman wasn’t just some blue-eyed Hollywood actor with a penchant for delicious salad dressings and a sharp sense of humor. The man was a bonafide Nissan fanatic from the moment he first got behind the wheel of a Datsun back in the early 1970s, with his enthusiasm for the brand culminating with what you see here today: The Newman Skyline marketing push.

The 1980s were a bizarre and badass time for both moviegoers and petrolheads alike. The decade that gave us classic films like ET and Return of the Jedi also birthed cult automotive masterpieces like Steven King’s Christine, Maximum Overdrive, and Cannonball Run II.

The E-Type experts over at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works have scoured the world looking for the best candidates, to fully restore to their original glory. The program is called E-Type Reborn. The first of these cars is a beautiful Opalescent Gunmetal Grey Series 1 4.2

If you’re into classic Mustangs, but aren’t a stickler for accurate restorations, then check out this customized pony car. This unusual car, dubbed “The Pony Express,” started out life as a regular 1965 Mustang, and has a custom-fabricated station wagon tail in place of the original rear window and trunk. That rear section is made from welded sheet metal, and not only adds storage space, but elongates the roof – making it ideal for carrying surfboards.

Mecum Auctions is set to auction off off one of the rarest of all classic Ford Mustangs. This very special car is serial number 00002, and is recognized as the first hardtop Mustang to receive a VIN number.

If you’re a muscle car fan, you could do a whole lot worse than a classic Plymouth Hemi Cuda, and this particular specimen is as good as they get. This incredible 1971 Barracuda looks amazing, decked out in Rallye Red and black, with that big Shaker hoodscoop, matching rear spoiler, and big HEMI graphics on the doors. It’s also got that fantastic 426 HEMI V8 with dual 4-bbl carbs under the hood, and just about every available option, including such rarities at the time as power windows.

Like many of you, I am a big fan of the old school, really small Ford Broncos from the early ’70s. They look like they might flip over in a strong wind, but man do they look good.

Growing up, I absolutely loved The Dukes of Hazzard. I liked to ride my three-wheeler on two wheels just to be more like Bo and Luke. At the time I didn’t think that the Charger the guys drove was a particularly cool car aside from the fact that they drove it.

Nashville, Tennessee is the epicenter of country music and it is known for attractions such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Johnny Cash Museum which are both wonderful museums. However, if you visit Nashville without stopping by the Lane Motor Museum, you will miss one of the greatest collections of automobiles in the country.

The 1970s were arguably the most iconic era for Range Rovers’ SUVs. The rugged British off-roader was the epitome of minimal and practical design, with its boxy, but never boring looks. Range Rovers from this era are some of the favorites and most valuable out there for collectors. Now, Land Rover’s Classic division has announced a new program which will allow buyers to purchase Range Rovers from the 1970s, painstakingly restored by skilled mechanics.