Quinn Mercer articles

Man driving a Mercury Marauder

The Mercury Marauder Is The Sleeper Muscle Car America Forgot

When you think of classic American muscle, names like Mustang, Charger, and Chevelle probably come to mind first. But tucked into Mercury’s history is a vehicle that packed serious power and presence: the Marauder.
February 11, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Honda Super Cub

Honda Changed Everything With The Super Cub, The Little Bike That Quietly Took Over The World

Some machines change history by being loud, fast, or outrageous. The Honda Super Cub changed the world by being friendly, dependable, and almost impossibly simple. Since its debut in 1958, the Super Cub has gone on to become the most produced motor vehicle in human history.
February 11, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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The Pontiac Trans Am: The “Screaming Chicken” That Ruled America’s Streets

The Pontiac Trans Am wasn’t just another Firebird trim, it became the Firebird everyone remembers. Born out of the pony car wars of the late 1960s, the Trans Am quickly grew from a performance package into a standalone muscle icon.
February 9, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Pontiac GTO

America’s First Muscle Car Is Still The Most Legendary

The Pontiac GTO didn’t just join the muscle car movement, it helped kick the whole thing into motion. In the early 1960s, the GTO became a blueprint for muscle culture: big engines, bold identity, and the kind of street performance that made the car feel alive.
February 4, 2026 Quinn Mercer

When It Comes To Buying A Used Car, These Common Mistakes Cost People More Than They Realize

Buying a used car can be a great move...or a stressful, expensive lesson if you’re not careful. Here are the most common missteps people make when buying used cars, and how to avoid them.
January 27, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Studebaker Avanti

The Studebaker Avanti Was Too Advanced For Its Time, But Now It’s One Of America’s Best Cult Classics

When the Avanti debuted in the early 1960s, it didn’t look like anything else on American roads. It wasn’t trying to follow trends—it was trying to leap over them. Unfortunately, the world wasn’t quite ready for what Studebaker was selling.
January 26, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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The Triumph Bonneville Defined An Era Of Cool

Some bikes make headlines because they smash records. Others become legends because they just feel right. The Triumph Bonneville did both. From high-speed runs on the Bonneville Salt Flats to smoky cafés in London and cool cameos in Hollywood, the Bonneville became shorthand for speed, rebellion, and effortless style. It wasn’t just a motorcycle you rode—it was one you identified with.
January 21, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Daytona Beach-Road Course

When NASCAR Raced On The Beach—And Why It Ended

Long before Daytona became synonymous with superspeedways and pack racing, NASCAR’s earliest competitive events took place in a setting few fans today can imagine: a racetrack stitched together from a hard-packed Atlantic beach and a coastal highway.
January 20, 2026 Quinn Mercer

The McLaren F1 GTR’s win at Le Mans made it an instant racing legend.

The McLaren F1's legend as a production supercar was already established when it was entered as a race car at Le Mans in one of the greatest triumphs in racing.
January 13, 2026 Quinn Mercer