The History of Hearses and Flower Cars: Facts Classic Car Fans Will Love
Why is it called a hearse? Explore the history of hearses and flower cars, from horse-drawn coaches to classic Cadillac funeral coaches, with fun facts.
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Waltham-Orient Model B R: A Sassy 1907 Runabout That Packed a Lot Into 600 Pounds
The 1907 Waltham-Orient Model B R weighed just 600 pounds and cost $400. Explore its design, full specs, and what a runabout was like to drive.
1907 Autocycle Runabout: A 6-HP, 400-Pound Automobile
In 1907, a small automobile did not need a powerful engine or a large body to promise an exciting new kind of transportation. The Autocycle Runabout, built by the Vandegrift Automobile Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offered two-person seating, a 6-horsepower engine and a listed top speed of 45 mph. Its price was $400. Weighing just…
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The 1907 Albany Run-a-bout Model 3: Twice the Cylinders for $50 More
The 1907 Albany Run-a-bout Model 3 added a second cylinder, an 8–10 H.P. engine, and a 20 mph top speed for just $350. Specs, a side-by-side with the Model 2, and what a drive may have felt like.
The $300 1907 Albany Run-a-bout
The 1907 Albany Run-a-bout, built in Albany, Indiana, sold for $300 with a top and promised seats of dyed elephant hide. Specs, history, and what a drive may have felt like.
The 1907 Success Auto-Buggy Model 3
The 1907 Success Auto-Buggy was a 4 HP, chain-driven “motor buggy” that cost just $250. Here’s the spec sheet and what a ride in one was probably like.
1972 Volkswagen Fridolin: From German Postal Van to $172,500 Custom Classic
Get the details about the 1972 Volkswagen Type 147 Fridolin, one of the rarest and most unusual Volkswagen models ever produced.
The Most Collectible Cars From the 1960s (And What They’re Worth Today)
What’s a 1960s muscle car actually worth today? We break down ten of the most collectible models from the decade, current ballpark values, and what to check before you buy.
Best Classic Car Configurators Online: Build Your Dream Restomod Virtually
From a purple Ford Bronco with diamond-stitched white leather to a burgundy Mercedes-Benz 280 SE with wide whitewall tires, we took five top classic car configurators for a spin — and the results were stunning.
The Evolution of Car Culture: From Vintage Classics to Formula 1 Fandom
From barn finds and backyard builds to billion-viewer F1 spectacles — explore how car culture evolved from a grease-stained hobby into a global phenomenon that still runs on pure passion.