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Car Maintenance Jobs Drivers Did Themselves In The 1970s—That Most Modern Car Owners Have Never Heard Of

Discover forgotten 1970s car maintenance jobs drivers once did themselves, from adjusting carburetors to greasing suspension parts. Explore old-school DIY repairs and automotive rituals most modern car owners never experience.
November 3, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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The Forgotten Safety Devices Automakers Tried Before Today's Modern Seat Belts And Airbags—Would You Trust Any Of These?

Discover forgotten car safety inventions, from disappearing steering wheels and glowing tires to unusual airbags and experimental seat belts, and see how automakers tried to protect drivers before modern technology.
November 2, 2026 Peter Kinney
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Cars So Dangerous, The Government Had To Step In To Save Us All

Dive into the wildest cars ever built—vehicles so dangerously designed that governments were forced to intervene. From explosive compacts to rollover-prone SUVs, discover the shocking automotive missteps that changed safety laws forever in this fun, fast-paced look at the industry’s most infamous machines.
November 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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John Schnatter once owned a legendary 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28—when he sold it for pizza ovens, he had no idea he'd be reunited with it 25 years later.

Discover how Papa John's founder John Schnatter sold his beloved 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28 to start a pizza empire, then found it again more than 25 years later.
October 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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The Mercedes CLR: The Race Car That Literally Took Off

Discover how the Mercedes CLR took flight three times at the 1999 Le Mans 24 Hours, why its design failed, and how the crashes changed endurance racing.
October 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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Things Every Driver Kept In Their Trunk In The 1970s—But Most Younger Drivers Wouldn't Recognize Today

Discover the tools, spare parts, and forgotten car accessories drivers kept in their trunks during the 1970s, from old-fashioned bumper jacks to roadside essentials younger drivers might not recognize today.
October 29, 2026 Miles Rook
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Audi was becoming a luxury powerhouse in America, until a 1986 TV report triggered an unexpected reaction.

In 1986, a controversial 60 Minutes report shook Audi's reputation in America. Discover how a modified demonstration, sudden acceleration allegations, and surprising federal findings changed the automaker's fortunes forever.
October 28, 2026 Marlon Wright
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Ford Axed Mercury After 72 Years—Did It End Too Soon?

Ford discontinued Mercury after 72 years, ending an iconic American car brand. Discover Mercury's history, legendary models, declining sales, and the reasons Ford decided to retire the famous nameplate.
October 26, 2026 J.D. Blackwell
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Auto Parts Stores That Used To Be Everywhere, But Now No One Remembers

Remember Western Auto, Kragen, and Trak Auto? Discover 25 forgotten auto parts store chains that once kept America's cars running.
October 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Square-Body Trucks That Quietly Became Collector Favorites—Do You Think They Should Make A Comeback?

Once ordinary workhorses, these classic square-body trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, GMC, and Jeep are now collector favorites. Which would you bring back?
October 22, 2026 Jack Hawkins


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