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You may be familiar with the “W126” Mercedes-Benz S-Class produced during the 1980-91 model years (if not, see our comprehensive article on the W126). But have you ever heard of the “822 Performance Package” factory option package that was available … Continue reading
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If you’re not familiar with the term mid-century modern (“MCM”), it refers to a design and architectural style that was popular from the end of World War II until the close of the 1960s, although the exact end of the … Continue reading
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The “w126 body” S-class (or “126”) body style sold from 1980-1991 is considered one of the most influential designs in Mercedes-Benz’s history. It’s hard to argue that 126’s exude power, sophistication and continue to inspire imitation today. Among the sleekest … Continue reading
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Whether you remember a time when vinyl roof coverings were everywhere on automobiles or not, we have a feeling you’ll find the hidden depths contained within pictures in this article both amazing and cringy at the same time. In the … Continue reading
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With high-resolution digital cameras built in to modern cellphones, it’s pretty easy to take great pictures of virtually anything – in any light setting. And with Photoshop or other apps that make it easy to adjust brightness, contrast, shadowing, and … Continue reading
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If you’re considering going to a Halloween party dressed as Elvis, you owe it to yourself to know a little about the cars he’s owned. And if you think the King only owned Cadillacs, you’d be wrong. Why write … Continue reading
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More than 100 classic automobiles from all over the globe filled the streets in downtown Summit, New Jersey on Sunday September 17th, 2o23. Classic Cars Today Online was there, and captured 95% of the cars and trucks present. To enlarge … Continue reading
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At a recent cruise night in Somerville, New Jersey, I came across something I’d never laid eyes on before – a Peterbilt truck cab that appeared to have been lowered much closer to the ground. After more than a minute … Continue reading
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On Saturday August 19, 2023, the Capital Region Jaguar Club of New York hosted a car show at the Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York. Over 50 cars were present, ranging from a 1943 XK140 to recent F-Types. … Continue reading
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This month, we’re starting off by turning the clock back 100 years to take a quick look at the automotive coachbuilding era that largely began in the 1920s, with a focus on Mercedes-Benz. If you’re not familiar with custom coach-built … Continue reading
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Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners and a wealth of spectators made the trek to the Northern New Jersey Mercedes-Benz Club’s 60th annual “June Jamboree” car show, hosted by the Bridgewater Manor in Bridgewater, NJ. Vehicles competed in 13 classes of … Continue reading
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On Sunday May 7th, 2023, the Antique Automobile Club of America held their 70th annual “Spring Meet”, typically one of the largest car shows in New Jersey. Over 150 cars were present, ranging from a 1905 REO to early-1990s Chevrolets, … Continue reading
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Ten years ago, I wrote, “Today I reached a 20-year anniversary of owning a 1985 Mercedes 300 Diesel, and felt it important to celebrate in some way. When I bought the car, it was seven years old. That seemed pretty … Continue reading
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At a local Cars & Coffee gathering recently, I met up with a friend Richard who I’ve known since we began working together as copywriters in 2012. Richard enjoyed seeing the car I brought because it was one I often … Continue reading
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(Re-published from November 2021)… On a recent road trip from Arizona to Florida, I was privileged to enjoy some great scenery and views that our nation’s interior has to offer. Over the course of two days driving through Texas, for … Continue reading
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PART 1 – THE 911, AND WHAT OWNERS SAY ABOUT IT: The definition of quintessential is “representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class”. So could the Porsche 911 be the perfect, quintessential sports car? Since … Continue reading
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My wife paused from reading a Sue Grafton novel to ask me, “Could a Mercedes sedan that would have been around in 1988 do a tire-smoking burnout, on a smooth cement parking garage surface?” Having owned and driven a succession … Continue reading
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(Continued from Part 1) If you’re like me when you read a work of fiction, you visualize things you read to a high degree. You form a mental picture of characters in the story based on people you know or … Continue reading
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Mad Men (which ran 7 seasons during 2007-15) is a fictional TV series set in and around New York City spanning the years 1960 to 1970. It was named for a slang expression people in the advertising business used to … Continue reading
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If you were born during or after the 1990s, you’ve grown up in an automotive world where 99% of cars you’ve seen on the road feature composite headlamp assemblies. If a bulb within those assemblies burns out, the dead bulb … Continue reading
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Fans of classic cars, we are truly in boom times when it comes to buying and selling the ones of our dreams on the internet. A current leader in the online experience is auction site Bring A Trailer.com, which has … Continue reading
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NOTE: As a Mercedes W123-body owner living in the United States, my writing has an admittedly U.S.-market bias because these are the very versions I grew up admiring. That said, I’ve always had an equal fondness and interest regarding all … Continue reading
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For many children of the 1970s like myself who remember that final decade when affordable British, Italian, and German 2-seaters with ragtops could still be purchased new in the U.S., the phrase “sports car” conjures up distinct memories of them. … Continue reading
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Has this happened to you? You buy a lower-priced car intending to save money only to end up dropping paychecks into it later in the interest of upgrading things. I don’t mean spending money on necessary repairs – I’m talking … Continue reading
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Recently I came across two old Cadillac commercials on Youtube that effectively played on a sentimental vibe many of us car enthusiasts can relate to. The first ad for a 1971 Coupe de Ville opens in black and white with … Continue reading
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Today, we’re traveling in the wayback machine to the 1990s – a decade where motorized seatbelts, manual locks, crank windows, manual transmissions, carburetors, and drum brakes were still commonly found as standard automotive equipment. That said, advanced technology that had … Continue reading
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When you’re into cars, it’s hard not to end up caring and worrying about the ones you own. You end up dodging potholes, choosing remote parking spots, spending money on maintenance items, keeping everything clean, using a car cover, and … Continue reading
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In a recent discussion with some friends, we recalled times in our lives when new vehicle designs struck us as tremendously unattractive at first sight. The best example I could think of was when, working as a young technician at … Continue reading
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Coming across a can of old glue thinner in the garage recently made me recall how I had used it to remove the padded vinyl roof on a ’79 Cadillac Sedan deVille I once owned. Which got me thinking about … Continue reading
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We find base models ordered with a minimum of extra-cost items represent a unique vehicle segment. Strippers, plain Jane models. Sure, many are used as commercial fleet vehicles or chosen by dealers to use as loss leaders in advertisements. Those … Continue reading
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It all started in 2010 when Dave Walden, owner of ECS Automotive Concepts in Chesterfield, Mo, came across an artist’s rendering of a light blue/gray concept four-door Barracuda hardtop. After much consideration, it led to him and his friend, Steve … Continue reading
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Volkswagen’s Golf model, named after the wind (Golf is German for Gulf Stream), was first introduced for the 1975 model year to serve as a modern replacement for the aging Beetle and related models. Sold in the United States as … Continue reading
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Recently, I was reading an article on Curbside Classic’s website titled “Design Analysis: Did The Lincoln Mark VI Have The Biggest Overhang Ratio Ever?”. After studying that new-for-1980 design, author Paul Niedermeyer comments that the fundamental problem with the Mark … Continue reading
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The Beetle had the number 1 longest-running automotive design. But you may not guess what numbers 2 through 50 are… If a car design is right from the start, it does not need to be changed for the sake of … Continue reading
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“In convertibles it’s important to remember you’re under a magnifying glass, because everyone notices what you’re doing. It’s no place to pick your nose. You want to look bored almost – give it some ennui” was the advice K.J. Barrett … Continue reading
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For a very small manufacturing cost, applying paint to a car’s wheels or wheel covers that matches body color can add a lot of visual interest to a vehicle’s profile. And if chrome trim or brightwork is applied tastefully with … Continue reading
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One of the guidelines in the original Preppy Handbook (1980) reads, “Never replace anything until you have exhausted all possibility of repair, restoration, or rehabilitation. No matter what it is, they don’t make it as well as they used to.” … Continue reading
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The Cadillac Eldorado that debuted for the 1967 model year was a car way ahead of its time, and unlike any that wore the Eldorado nameplate before it. While the phrase “ahead of its time” may connote something being misunderstood … Continue reading
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The American Business Dictionary defines the word alternative as “One of two or more ways of achieving the same desired end or goal. An alternative need not be a close substitute for the first choice (or other alternatives), but it … Continue reading
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More than 100 classic automobiles from all over the globe filled the streets in downtown Summit, New Jersey on September 17th, 2o17. We were there, and captured a few favorites. To enlarge any picture to full size, right click on … Continue reading
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Once in awhile throughout the history of classic cars, truly interesting creations are born. Interesting because they’re unique enough to stand out and catch your attention in the first place, well-done enough to hold your attention, and perceived as desirable … Continue reading
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A friend recently asked me for advice on helping her select a new car. Since I’ve worked in the automotive repair field, I get requests for car purchasing advice periodically. I don’t mind because having been a car fanatic since … Continue reading
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A star during the 1970s boom in “personal luxury” cars, 1977 – 1979 Lincoln Mark Vs are highly sought after today for their clean styling and last-of-their-kind extra large dimensions. By the 1979 model year, every other make and model … Continue reading
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Four-door sports cars based on two-door coupes (even two-seaters) have always been intriguing. Whether produced by automakers themselves or customized via cut-and-stretch methods by limousine builders, this classification of car represents a slightly rebellious nature. For if two-door Ferraris and … Continue reading
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“Few automobiles can claim to be instant classics. The thrilling new 300CE Cabriolet might be one of them” claimed advertising introducing the 1993 E-class Cabrio to the United States market. Truer words have never been spoken if one considers how … Continue reading
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(By contributor John Bleimaier) The advent of paddle shifters in today’s cars should cause us to consider once again where the gear shift lever should ideally be placed. Paddle shifters located on either side of the steering wheel and affixed … Continue reading
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My mother bought a Chrysler LeBaron convertible in the mid-’80s, fully equipped with whitewalls, wire wheel covers, digital dash, and fake wood. But one feature it had that made it an ’80s period piece more than any other was its … Continue reading
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If you’re like me, you may have noticed car makers just don’t criticize each other the way they used to in advertisements. By criticize, I don’t mean making value comparisons against competitors based on selling points of price, features, or … Continue reading
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What Dave Balchunas has adjusted to is the fact that the 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville convertible he’s owned since his youth is an orphan, figuratively. “When I was seventeen in 1985, Pontiac was a brand that had respect. Guys we … Continue reading
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(by contributor John Bleimaier) The automobile and the concept of freedom are intimately intertwined. The open road and the sense of mobility are at the epicenter of American culture. When foreigners think of our country, their predominant image is … Continue reading
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Looking for a modestly priced rear-wheel-drive car that’s fun-to-drive and has collector appeal? How about one that gets over 40 miles per gallon? Often cars we find most collectible have a unique mixture of last-of-its-kind and first-of-its-kind attributes. Popular “last” … Continue reading
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Audi fanatics, do you know what year the marque was founded? Where the name “Audi” comes from and how it was picked? What major German automaker owned it before selling it to Volkswagen? What the first Audi logo used … Continue reading
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Before 1981, vehicle manufacturers created their own vehicle identification (vin) numbers of varying lengths to signify facts about their vehicles as they saw fit. During the 1970s to ease confusion, the United States Department Of Transportation (DOT) mandated all vehicles … Continue reading
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The 2016 New York International Auto Show opens to the public at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Friday March 25th at 10am. As we were attending the press preview of the show on the 23rd and 24th, we decided … Continue reading
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Asuka Kawashima’s husband had always wanted a Mercedes 190E. In any color, so long as it was black. After becoming engaged in the early 1990s, a new 190E was not in the couple’s budget. “Knowing 1993 was the 190E’s last … Continue reading
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(By contributor John Bleimaier) Back in the 1950s and early ‘60s, owners of sports cars from England and the rest of Europe commonly flashed their headlights after encountering each other on the road. It was a gesture of good will … Continue reading
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When I was growing up, my father owned a full-size ’73 Oldsmobile from 1975 until 1983. During that era in the United States an Olds was a respected car that middle class people of all age groups aspired to, upper-middle-class … Continue reading
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by contributor Kristi Burns… At Classic Cars Today Online, our interest and focus gravitates towards classic cars. However, at one time all of these classics were “cars of the future” that someone dreamed up and pushed the proverbial envelope to … Continue reading
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To us, a good car chase is the look on a driver’s face when encountering unexpected obstacles. It’s panic on the bad guy’s face who’s riding shotgun because he’s not in control of things. Typically, suspension of disbelief is required … Continue reading
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Long ago on a quiet summer night, my girlfriend was over and we were spending an evening watching television. I had been surfing channels until my screen was unexpectedly filled with a young Charlie Sheen driving an arctic blue, rusty, … Continue reading
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With a design run spanning model years from 1972 to 1989, fans around the globe feel the the third generation Mercedes-Benz SL is a model that most embodies the image of the company and the elements that led to its … Continue reading
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After the Clean Air Act of 1995, gasolines do not have as many detergent additives as they used to. This leaves engines more susceptible than ever to carbon and sludge buildup if too low an octane fuel is used. Gasoline … Continue reading
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Being fans of all the 1971-1976 full-size General Motors models, we at Classic Cars Today Online have watched the growing trend of fitting these “B-body” platform cars with oversized rims and lift kits to create cruisers generally known as “donks”. … Continue reading
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If you’re a fan of 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and even ’90s Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors full-size automobiles, you’ll really want to check out the New York Auto Show this week going on at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center. … Continue reading
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(…Continued from prior article series on 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s wire wheel covers) I’ve always been a fan of simulated wire wheel covers. While being an automotive accessory extremely subject to personal tastes, one cannot deny wire wheel covers are … Continue reading
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(Continued from Part 2) The 1970s began with carryover wire wheel cover styling from the late 1960s. As that decade drew to a close, wire wheel covers were trending towards designs with two layers of straight, parallel spokes. The effect … Continue reading
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By 1960, wire wheel covers had become a fixture on American roads. During the previous decade, American automakers equipped them on everything from Buicks and Oldsmobiles to sleek sports cars such as the Kaiser Darrin and Nash-Healey Lemans. Similar to … Continue reading
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We have always been fans of simulated wire wheel covers at Classic Cars Today Online. While they are an automotive accessory extremely subject to personal taste, one cannot deny wire wheel covers are uniquely American in flavor. Mostly shunned by … Continue reading
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If you’re a car fanatic, it’s a safe bet you’ve got enough automotive interest books, repair manuals, and reference guides somewhere in your home to fill a whole shelf (two probably). A shelf that lurks in a back office room, … Continue reading
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When considering three elements of performance: speed, handling and economy – vehicle weight impacts all of them. That’s why racehorses are lean and jockeys are diminutive. Every race car engineer knows that weight is the single most important factor in … Continue reading
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CONTINUED FROM PART 1… (Attempting to resolve a debate with my mother that cars from the late 1940s and ’50s on any given street were more recognizable than now, I take a look at some of the more popular design … Continue reading
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The purchase of a new radio and speakers brings the promise of better sound, the excitement of new features, and the enjoyment of simply feeling the music that wasn’t possible with a factory stereo. In this article, we’ll give you … Continue reading
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The digital multimeter (DMM) is an extremely versatile tool when diagnosing engine performance and troubleshooting electrical systems – combining the functions of many electrical measuring devices into one. Digital multimeters can measure voltage, electrical resistance, continuity, current, or test diodes … Continue reading
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by contributor Pete Abbate… In the summer of 1989, a local car club known as the Classic Cruizers began a “cruise night” tradition on Friday evenings in the downtown area of Somerville, New Jersey. A cruise night is usually defined … Continue reading
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Located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee (not Hollywood, CA), The Hollywood Star Cars Museum is a find for fans of historically noteworthy classic cars. The museum features two floors of displays featuring over 40 vehicles. Cars owned by Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Mike … Continue reading
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An air conditioning manifold gauge set is a must-have tool for anyone who’s checking pressure in a/c lines, determining if there’s a leak, evacuating the entire system before making any repairs, or recharging with new refrigerant. Compact, hand-held manifold gauge … Continue reading
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(by contributor Kristi Burns) When I began dating my husband many years ago, he let me use his car, providing that I follow a few “rules” to keep it free from dings, scratches, and dents. Since I was able to … Continue reading
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Working in the automotive service field has conditioned me to value mechanical simplicity and to pass up optional features that add complexity, likelihood of inconvenient failure, and unnecessary weight. Because I often only see vehicles when things aren’t working properly, … Continue reading
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June 7, 2014 – Montvale, New Jersey. Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners and a wealth of spectators made the trek to their favorite marque’s U.S. corporate headquarters for the 51st annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Northern New … Continue reading
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The second generation Land Rover Discovery, introduced partially through the 1999 model year, was badged as the “Discovery II”. Until production lines were fully changed over from building the original Discovery I model, both generations were sold alongside each other … Continue reading
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In this installment, we’ll give you the steps for replacing the transmission fluid and fluid filter inside your vehicle’s automatic transmission – saving you several hundred dollars by sparing you a visit to the shop. This maintenance procedure is a … Continue reading
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Whether your favorite Mercedes is a ’57 300SL Gullwing coupe, a ’67 600 Limousine, a ’77 240 Diesel, an ’87 560SEL, a ’99 E55 AMG, or a 2014 E-Cabrio, this is the one car show all year you won’t want … Continue reading
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A distributor is a component used on vehicles through the mid-1990s to route electricity collected by a vehicle’s ignition coil down to each spark plug. Inside the housing of a distributor is a fast-spinning shaft with an arm (known as … Continue reading
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On Sunday May 4th, 2014, the Antique Automobile Club of America held their “Spring Meet”, typically one of the largest car shows in New Jersey. Despite a looming threat of rain, over 100 cars turned out, ranging from a 1911 … Continue reading
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In this article we’ll look at the differences between a “transaxle” and a “transmission”. In short, a transaxle performs both the gear-changing function of a transmission and the power-splitting ability of an axle differential in one integrated unit. A transmission … Continue reading
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The 2014 New York International Auto Show opens to the public at the Jacob Javits Convention Center April 18 at 10am, with official ceremonies beginning 8:30am the next day on Saturday April 19. During those official ceremonies on Saturday morning, … Continue reading
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Attending the press preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show, we heard a lot of talk from automakers about “4 door coupe” models. We feel they need to rethink their definition of what a 4-door coupe is, because … Continue reading
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It’s springtime and the sights along my daily walk are never more beautiful than this time of year. Like most people who exercise with a starting point of their front door, I vary my 2.5-mile path to keep things interesting. … Continue reading
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Jack Harkavy owns a 1938 Packard Eight, a 1954 DeSoto, and, as a professional driver, is regularly behind the wheel of high-end cars old and new that are used as props in major movies and television shows. Ask him what … Continue reading
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The purpose of automobile bumpers is to remain intact while absorbing low-speed impacts and to protect body panels from any damage. Traditionally, bumpers that accomplished this task were chrome-covered steel bars bolted onto a vehicle’s front and rear. Today’s vehicles … Continue reading
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Walking through a parking lot with my mother started the debate. “All cars look alike these days”, she said. “Back in the 1940s, you could distinguish the different makes easily. I could tell the type of every car the adults … Continue reading
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(by contributor John Bleimaier)… In the culinary world, salt is one of a few truly magical ingredients which release taste and enliven sensory responses without relying on artificial chemicals that are detrimental to the human body. Any chef that … Continue reading
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“Antifreeze” (also known as “coolant”) is basically a mixture of water and ethylene glycol which serves to lower the freezing temperature of the water while also raising its boiling point. Antifreeze has been used in “water cooled” vehicles since the … Continue reading
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From 1969 to 1985, well over 1 million Mercedes-Benz vehicles were sold new with 14-inch aluminum alloy wheels similar to the one shown in this picture. If you’re sprucing up or restoring a vintage model from this era, you … Continue reading
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WHAT IS AN OXYGEN SENSOR AND HOW DOES IT WORK? An oxygen sensor (also known as an O2 sensor or Lambda sensor) is a sensor designed to generate a reading based on the content of oxygen in an automotive exhaust … Continue reading
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We’ve been curiously watching the publicity Mercedes-Benz has chosen to release about its new “Illuminated Star” grille insert. The assembly, which uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) to create a glowing Mercedes emblem at night, is a new factory option on … Continue reading
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More than 100 classic automobiles from all over the globe filled the streets in downtown Summit, New Jersey on Sunday September 22nd, 2o13. We were there, and captured a few favorites. To enlarge any picture to full size, right click … Continue reading
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Today, hybrids are everywhere. But what exactly is a “hybrid”? Technical definitions define hybrids as, “Any vehicle combining two or more sources of power which can directly or indirectly provide propulsion.” That can include diesel-electric hybrids as well as gasoline-electric … Continue reading
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If you appreciate classic cars and enjoy finding fresh commentary about your favorite models, vintage automotive advertisements, memorabilia, original commercials, or any related subject you can think of, the internet is a vast and unparalleled resource. From finding pictures … Continue reading
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When Mike Grady purchased his ’66 Corvette Sting Ray convertible in September 1980, he figured he would simply clean it up a little (the body had four different paint color layers on it plus primer), have some fun cruising with … Continue reading
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Erica is a friend of mine who recently became the owner of a used 2006 BMW 750Li. An enviable purchase by any stretch of the imagination, but one she agonized about due to feelings of brand loyalty to another marque. … Continue reading
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If you’ve decided it’s time to replace the clutch on your manual-transmission car, you’ve reached the point where advantages (crisp, new-feeling response) have come to outweigh disadvantages (significant labor costs or time spent doing it yourself). Whether you don’t have … Continue reading
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June 8, 2013 – Montvale, New Jersey. Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners made the trek to their favorite marque’s U.S. corporate headquarters for the 50th annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Northern New Jersey chapter Mercedes Club . … Continue reading
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If you plan on heading to a drive-in movie theater this summer, as I did this past Saturday night for the first time in over 30 years, you will have high hopes for an enjoyable experience. To make sure reality … Continue reading
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Wheels that catch your eye because they really set off a vehicle do so because they are clean and sparkling, not dirty. If turning back to gaze at your own rims brings disappointment, the time is now to clean them … Continue reading
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“I created you inside of me. I watched your body form, come together, and grow in size. I smiled as you first made your way along the floor. Treading slowly on all fours. You were flawless and beautiful, unscathed yet … Continue reading
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The 2013 New York International Auto Show officially opens Saturday March 30 at 10am, with festivities beginning earlier at 8:30am. Hours are 10am-10pm (Sundays 10am-7pm) through Sunday April 7, 2013. Classic Cars Today attended the press preview of the New … Continue reading
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Alternators and starter motors have a tough job. Alternators are in motion every minute the engine is running, and they must be producing electricity at peak efficiency for all vehicle systems to function. Starter motors must use electricity supplied to … Continue reading
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Diesel engines running on naturally-grown fuels are not a new concept. Doctor Rudolf Diesel developed the first compression-ignition motor in the 1890s as a solution to the wasteful inefficiency of steam engines commonly in use at the time. While he … Continue reading
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Fuel sending unit is a term for the mechanical assembly inside your fuel tank which measures the level of liquid within, then reports its findings to the fuel gauge inside your instrument cluster. All sending units contain a “float” piece … Continue reading
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Fuses are designed to stop excess current flow that can overheat circuits, damage equipment, or even cause a fire. To account for normal electrical spikes and surges, vehicle designers typically specify fuses with amp ratings of double the current flow … Continue reading
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When your hood release lever becomes inoperable, you’re literally in a catch-22 position. One of the parts that opens the hood has broken, but you can’t open the hood to locate and replace it. Should you find yourself in this … Continue reading
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…because you may end up owning it longer than you expect. It’s not hard to do, because 4- and 5-cylinder Benz diesel models built through the end of 1985 are put together extremely well and require a lower-than-average amount of … Continue reading
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If you’ve been searching for an inexpensive, unique gift that will intrigue the car fanatic in your life, our online store BEST OF THE PAST CAR ADVERTISEMENTS (Click here to visit our page) has just what you need. Specializing in … Continue reading
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Regardless of whether you’re shopping for a simple replacement muffler that delivers original equipment (OE) sound and performance or an upgraded muffler which provides deeper growl and increased power through freer exhaust flow, you’ll see choices between “direct fit” mufflers … Continue reading
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In 2008 when car collector Richard Mott contacted Hot Rods and Custom Stuff tuning shop in California to discuss upgrading his stock 1961 Mercedes 190SL with a more powerful engine, better brakes and lowered suspension, neither parties could even begin … Continue reading
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Wheel bearings are as old and important as the wheel itself thanks to their ability to allow free rotation without damaging effects of friction and wear. In this article, we’ll define and discuss the individual components that make up a … Continue reading
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In light of the fact many are bemoaning the merger* completion between Volkswagen and Porsche AG earlier this year, we feel it’s important to remember that a number of successful Porsche models over the years would not have existed without … Continue reading
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An air intake manifold is an integrated assembly that sits atop the engine, consisting of a series of tubes which distribute fresh outside air to each and every cylinder. On V-shaped engine blocks, an intake manifold typically sits between the … Continue reading
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Fuel injectors spray fuel directly into your engine’s cylinders during the intake stroke when a piston moves down to allow air and fuel to fill the cylinder chamber. When injectors are malfunctioning, leaking, or have failed completely, they will cause … Continue reading
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Shopping for an economical new car on a budget but don’t like the look of most “modern” economy cars? If you appreciate classic automotive design, you have more choices than ever this year. Witness the recently-introduced 2012 Fiat 500, redesigned … Continue reading
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June 16, 2012 – Montvale, New Jersey. Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners made the trek to Mercedes-Benz corporate headquarters for the 49th annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Mercedes Club Northern New Jersey chapter. Vehicles competed in 16 … Continue reading
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Analyzing the last 60 years of automotive trends, some very interesting data can be found among the specific and ever-changing car models Americans chose to buy the most of each year since 1949. (See slide show at end of article … Continue reading
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Look up “fan belt” in any modern automotive dictionary, and you’ll typically find a definition that reads, “An endless belt used to transmit power from a crankshaft-driven pulley to a pulley driving the fan, alternator, or other engine accessory. It … Continue reading
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My name is Kristi Burns and I am NOT a mechanic, so I don’t mind being spoiled by “modern” car accessories as my husband does. In fact, this can be a bone of contention when we both look for a … Continue reading
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…They may not be what you’d expect. A 1974 Chevrolet Impala advertisement once pointed out “If a car isn’t popular new, it won’t be popular used”. To make their point, behind the ’74 Impala sits a 1957 Bel Air hardtop … Continue reading
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Am I the only one that doesn’t get the “swollen hatchback” look? For the automotive enthusiast, attending a classic car show can be a great experience. If you’re lucky, you see the very makes and models that inspired you during … Continue reading
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Thousands of Maplewood, New Jersey residents turned out for the 2012 “May Fest” street fair and car show on Sunday, May 20th. Over two dozen classic automobiles ranging a wide spectrum from a 1915 Ford Model T to a 1975 … Continue reading
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On Sunday May 6th, 2012 the Antique Automobile Club of America held their “Spring Meet”, typically one of the largest car shows in New Jersey. Over 150 cars were present, ranging from a 1905 REO to early-1990s Mercedes-Benzes. For trophy … Continue reading
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In the 1985 movie “Back To The Future”, Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) uses a DeLorean to jump 30 years back in time to 1955. Today, the new DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) does virtually the same thing – … Continue reading
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Attending this year’s New York auto show press preview April 4-5, we heard alot about fuel economy, four-cylinder engines giving performance of V8s, diesel engines, hybrid electric cars, lighter vehicle platforms, and front-wheel-drive. Those, like us, old enough to remember … Continue reading
Commentary – Reflections On Visits to Lime Rock Racetrack in Connecticut
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“The journey is the destination.” We’ve all heard this little fortune cookie canard at some point. However, as driving enthusiasts we can attest to the fact that this cliché just happens to represent the gilt-edged truth. I’ll never forget the … Continue reading →