Pick of the Day: 1966 Porsche 912

In the world of air cooled Porsche cars, it is harder and harder to find cars that are in any way affordable and those that are tend to need extensive work or have received some poorly conceived modifications. My first Porsche, a 1969 912 Targa was such a car. I bought the car in 1982…

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How F1 engines make 1,000 horsepower

Current Formula 1 engines generate up to 1,000 hp from just 1.6 liters of displacement, and now Engineering Explained has a video breaking down the details that make that possible. Technically, Formula 1 cars have “power units,” not “engines,” as the 1.6-liter turbocharged V-6 is just one part of a hybrid powertrain. Since 2014, F1 has mandated…

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Pick of the Day: 1949 Cadillac Series 62

Even 75-plus years after rolling off the assembly line, Cadillac models from the 1940s have a strong presence on the road – as well as an equally strong presence in the collector marketplace. “Standing proud in pristine condition, this classic beauty exudes an aura of sophistication that transcends eras,” says the seller of today’s featured…

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Rare Maserati MC12 Versione Corse Heads To Auction

Maserati last summer launched a track-only version of its MC20 supercar in the form of the MCXtrema, but it isn’t the first time the automaker has treaded down such a path. Back in 2006, Maserati took the covers off the MC12 Versione Corse, a track-only version of the V-12-powered MC12 supercar. Just 12 were built, plus a…

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Pick of the Day: 1937 Ford Coupe

“Smooth” is one of the words that come to mind when referring to the rounded lines of the late 1930s Ford coupes. Some custom rides from that era take the look to an even greater extreme via chopped tops, shaved door handles, slim sideview mirrors, and suicide doors. Check this one out. The Pick of…

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