What Years Did Pontiac Use Snowflake Wheels And Which Models Had Them?
Pontiac never actually called them "snowflake wheels," but they were popular anyway, in a variety of colors often inspired by the special models that had them.
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Is The Chevy Corvair Considered A 'Classic,' And How Much Is One Worth Today?
The Chevrolet Corvair ushered a host of innovations into the American automotive tale, but ended up as a scapegoat for a host of safety failures.
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What Year Did Jeep Start Adding Easter Eggs To Its Vehicles?
The first ever automotive Easter egg is attributed to Jeep and a car designer named Michael Santoro.
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Why The Original Toyota Land Cruiser Was Called A Jeep
The Toyota Land Cruiser is an instantly recognizable classic vehicle, but fans may be confused to learn it was originally called a Jeep. Here's why.
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What Happened To The Automobile Used In 1977's The Car & What Kind Was It?
The movie “The Car” from the late ‘70s has become a cult classic. Here is the type of car that was used in the film and what happened to it.
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Why All Koenigsegg Cars Have A Ghost Emblem
If you've ever wondered why all Koenigsegg cars have a spooky little phantom logo on the hood, here's why.
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Who Makes Alfa Romeo Cars And Where Are They Built?
There have been lots of twists and turns in Alfa Romeo's century-long saga. Now under recently changed ownership, it continues to struggle in the U.S.
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What Happened To The Aerosmith Van From 'American Pickers'?
Aerosmith's old touring van was discovered by Mike and Frank on "American Pickers," but what happened to the piece of rock n' roll history afterwards?
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What Car Was The Ghostbusters' Original Ecto-1, And Where Is It Today?
The Ecto-1 is legendary, but here's what it was made of and where it wound up after Ghostbusters filmed.
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Why Are They Called 'Jeeps' And What Does The Name Stand For?
The history and origin of the Jeep name is longer, less certain, and more complicated than you might have expected.
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How Many DeLoreans Were Made And What's One Worth Today?
The iconic DeLorean is a dream car thanks to its bizarre backstory and pop culture prominence, but the iconic vehicle suffered a surprisingly low production.
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Dodge Deora: The Wild Custom Car That Made Hot Wheels History
The Dodge Deora was one of the coolest custom cars ever created, and its futuristic look translated perfectly into Hot Wheels' car design.
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5 Of The Most Popular Pontiacs From Movies And TV
Pontiac has had its day on the silver screen with some pretty big stars in the form of iconic vehicles.
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Are Ural Motorcycles Really 'Copies' Of BMW Bikes?
If you’re not familiar with Ural Motorcycles, they’ve been around for several decades. We answer the common question whether Urals are copies of BMWs.
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How Heavy Is The C-130 Military Transport Plane And How Much Can It Carry?
The C-130 military transport plane is a behemoth in the skies, capable of carrying all manner of supplies and personnel anywhere you need it.
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Who Owns Ural Motorcycles And Where Are Its Bikes Made?
Many enthusiasts have heard of Ural motorcycles, but few may know the long history behind the company, who owns it now, and where the bikes are made.
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4 Dodge Concept Cars That We're Glad Were Never Mass Produced
Concept cars are meant to be wild, wacky creations, but these from Dodge are so off-the-wall we're glad they never made it to mass production.
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The History Of Harley-Davidson's Most Iconic Logos
When Harley-Davidson started out in the early 20th century, it didn't have any logo at all. Since then, it's had dozens. Here are the most iconic.
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The History Behind The Swiss Cheese Pontiacs
How do you get a car to be light enough to win its races? In 1963, the answer Pontiac found was: Strip it down, then make holes like it's Swiss cheese.
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The Rare Pontiac Fiero Model That Earned A Lawsuit From Ferrari
The Pontiac Fiero will stand as one of the most interesting cars ever produced in America, with one unofficial upgrade that would draw the ire of Ferrari.
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How The Toyota Corona Changed The Course Of History For Toyota In The USA
Prior to Toyota's massive success in the U.S., the Japanese automaker initially struggled to take over American roads, but the Corona returned strong.
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What Was The Boeing 727 And What Made It Unique?
The Boeing 727 was a regional trijet, the first made by the company. What made it unique, and why is it considered one of the best commercial jets ever?
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Which U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Had The Shortest Service Life And What Happened To It?
The seventh aircraft carrier to enter service was the USS Hornet, commissioned a mere 48 days before Pearl Harbor.
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Why Dodge Isn't In NASCAR Anymore (And The Last Year It Participated)
Dodge has had a fairly tumultuous relationship with NASCAR, dipping in and out of the association over history.
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Why Is Lamborghini's Emblem A Bull? A Look Into The History Of The Company's Logo
Over the years, Lamborghini has had a total of five logos, with the bull serving as the brand's symbol.
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Why Did Some Old Toyota Trucks Have Only One Headlight?
It is common knowledge that vehicles typically have two headlights, but at one point some Toyota trucks only had one, and there is a good reason as to why.
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Pontiac Aztek Tent: Everything You Need To Know About This Rare GM Accessory
The Pontiac Azkek isn't the prettiest car to traverse the roads and deserts of the U.S., but with accessories, it's more adaptable than you'd think
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