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Building A Kit Car To Save Money? It May Cost You More Than You Think

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Building a kit car can be a fun and rewarding project, but how much will it cost to put one together and what do you need to finish the job properly?

5 Classic Cars From The '60s That Nobody Talks About Today

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000

The automotive titans of the 1960s loom large in virtually every conversation about the decade, but there was a whole lot more to those years than muscle cars.

5 Of The Rarest Mercedes-Benz Sports Cars Of The '80s

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000

These performance cars are among the Stuttgart automaker's most collectible vehicles, combining boxy 80s lines with speed that still knocks your head back.

This 1970s Car Was Known As The Flying Fishbowl (And We Can See Why)

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Flying Fishbowl isn't exactly the nicest nickname for a car to hold on to, but this is one of the most well-known models from the infamous Malaise era of cars.

6 Hemi Engines That Weren't Built By Chrysler

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Chrysler may have trademarked HEMI, but the Detroit carmaker did not invent hemispherical engines, which appear in numerous cars from Europe and the U.S.

5 Of The Coolest Supercars Of The '80s, Ranked By Current Value

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Bruton) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

The '80s were a time of excess, and that extended to ultra-expensive supercars. Their legacy is still alive today thanks to their persistent resale value.

This 1970 Chevy Camaro Performance Package Is A Rarity That Still Wows Today

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000

The 1970s Chevy Camaro is an iconic muscle car, and one package is rare and performant enough to still impress even decades on from its release.

This One-Off Lamborghini Put Out 440HP All The Way Back In 1970

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:45:00 +0000

440 hp is a lot of power now, but to have that much grunt on tap in the 1970s was probably frightening - but that's precisely what this Lambo offered.

What's The Difference Between Ford's 427, 428, And 429 Engines?

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:45:00 +0000

These big block Blue Oval engines defined an era of American muscle with huge horsepower and performance that dominated drag strips, highways, and racetracks.

5 Rare Dodge Muscle Cars Every Collector Wants

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Dodge muscle cars are on plenty of collectors' must-have lists, but these rare models are once-in-a-lifetime finds, and you'll pay accordingly for them.

Actor Jerry O'Connell's Stolen '79 Cadillac Recovered Before He Knew It Was Gone

staff@slashgear.com (Jack Picone) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:32:25 +0000

"Stand by Me" star Jerry O'Connell didn't have a chance to be shocked that his vintage Cadillac was stolen, as it was returned before he even realized it.

Frank Sinatra And Eddie Van Halen Had Similar Tastes In Expensive Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Many celebrities probably seem like they live on a different plane of existence, like they're above everyone, but they also know a nice car when they see one.

This 1960s Chevy Muscle Car Is Extremely Rare (And Extremely Powerful)

staff@slashgear.com (Jon Dempsey) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Chevy made plenty of powerful and rare muscle cars during the '60s, but one ultra-limited monster stands out even within that rarefied company.

This Ultra-Rare Chevelle Is One Of The Most Cloned Chevys Ever Made

staff@slashgear.com (Charlie Berrey) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Not everyone can own the original, but clones let enthusiasts experience the design, sound, and thrill of a classic Chevelle at a fraction of the cost.

5 Of The Rarest Firebird Models Ever Made By Pontiac

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Bruton) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:30:00 +0000

The Pontiac Firebird is a storied nameplate from the late 1900s. This car maintains its mystique even to this day, thanks to some exceedingly rare variants.

5 Of The Coolest JDM Cars You'll Be Able To Import From Japan In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Aidan Eckhardt) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000

At the turn of every year, a new batch of Japanese Domestic Market cars become eligible for U.S. import -- here are the coolest coming in 2026.

5 Classic Cars From The 1960s With High Resale Value

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000

American and European classics still command strong resale values, driven by rarity, cultural legacy, and sustained demand from collectors worldwide.

5 Classic Cars From The 1970s With Sky High Resale Values

staff@slashgear.com (Jack O'Neill) — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Many cars from the 1970s have grown to be cultural icons. Their astronomical resale value speaks volumes, and not just due to their rarity or performance.

5 Classic Cars From The 1950s With High Resale Value

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Many enthusiasts would love to buy the classic car of their dreams, but while affordability is often their primary concern, resale value is just as important.

5 Of The Worst-Looking Cars From The 1980s We Wouldn't Be Caught Driving Today

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:45:00 +0000

From fishbowl windows to golden monstrosities, the decade that brought us 'Wham!' wasn't a complete stylistic success when it came to cars.