If Indiana Jones was real, he’d be a woman. More specifically, he’d be this woman: Aloha Wanderwell. Aloha was quite unlike anyone else of her time. An explorer, vaudevillian, filmmaker, wife, and mother, she visited...
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Sarah Simonovich
Amarillo Texas’ Quirky Cadillac Ranch
Take yourself on a cross-country road trip and your excursion is sure to encounter many roadside attractions. The biggest things, maybe the smallest things, or maybe some things that are just plain weird (for better or...
Why were two Ferraris buried in the 1970s?
Ferraris are among the most renowned and expensive cars in the world. Throughout history, they have regarded as symbols of speed, luxury, and wealth. So why would anyone intentionally put one in the ground? Sandra...
What is Rust (and how can you stop its reign of terror)?
From automotive undercarriages to old boats, chains, trains, and wheelbarrows, rust is pervasive. And it’s destructive. But what, exactly, is it? If you haven’t picked up a guitar in years, you might be a bit...
Like Music to My Gears: Some Roads Harness the Power of Song
We’ve heard of engines purring, and Carpool Karaoke, but have you ever heard of the roads themselves singing?(And no I don’t mean an orchestra of mechanical clanks and high-pitched screeches from cars in desperate need...
European Car Enthusiast Set to Make $31.2 Million Off of Pre-WWII Collection
A European car enthusiast and collector, who never sold a car in his life, is poised to make £20 million (about $31.2 million) by selling his fleet of 48 luxury, pre-war automobiles; including 13 Rolls-Royces, 2...
Matthew Blockus
The FNR: Chevy’s Futuristic, Self-Driving Car
Chevrolet has recently unveiled the prototype concept for its self-driving vehicle, the FNR, at the 2015 Shanghai auto show held annually in the Chinese city. Designed by General Motors’ Pan Asia Technical...