Will our children ever drive grandpa's car? The hidden future of manual licenses

Will Our Children Ever Drive Grandpa’s Car? The Hidden Future of Manual Licenses

A Key That No Longer Fits Picture this: a father or grandfather hands over the keys to a beloved family car. Maybe it’s a worn but proud classic that has seen decades of care, or...
Stick shiift is at risk. Code 78 (Auto-only) endangers classic cars. Read the blog

Code 78: Why Classic Vehicles Are at Risk and How We Can Fight Back

  Driving used to mean more than just getting from point A to point B. It was about freedom, skill, and the thrill of being in control of the machine. But a quiet regulation—Code 78—is...
Why Engine Smoothness Matters: A Deep Dive into Inline Cylinder Firing Orders

Why Engine Smoothness Matters: A Deep Dive into Inline Cylinder Firing Orders

When it comes to internal combustion engines, performance is often judged by power, torque, or even sound. But there's a more subtle—and often overlooked—trait that defines a great engine: smoothness. Engine smoothness isn't just about comfort;...
Classic Cars at the Crossroads: Preserving Heritage in a Rapidly Changing World

Classic Cars at the Crossroads: Preserving Heritage in a Rapidly Changing World

Introduction: The Rumblings of a Farewell Classic cars—beautiful machines that echo a bygone era of design, mechanical mastery, and cultural identity—are facing an uncertain future. For enthusiasts and collectors, they represent more than just vehicles;...
Fuel Sending Units in Classic Cars: Understanding, Testing, and Repairing an Overlooked Essential

Fuel Sending Units in Classic Cars: Understanding, Testing, and Repairing an Overlooked Essential

Fuel sending units may be small, but they play a critical role in driving safety and convenience. For anyone restoring or maintaining a classic car or truck, a properly functioning fuel sender is as important...
Wiring Diagrams: The Unsung Heroes of Automotive Repair

Wiring Diagrams: The Unsung Heroes of Automotive Repair

In the world of car mechanics, engines tend to steal the spotlight. Gears, pistons, fuel systems — these are the parts enthusiasts and technicians talk about with reverence. But lurking beneath the surface of every...
Iron Hearts: The Evolution of Harley-Davidson’s V-Twin Legacy

Iron Hearts: The Evolution of Harley-Davidson’s V-Twin Legacy

Few machines have stirred the soul quite like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. At the center of each roaring ride is not just an engine, but a mechanical symbol of American resilience, freedom, and ingenuity. The Iron Hearts...
Gioiello Meccanico: The V12 Heart of the Ferrari 250

Gioiello Meccanico: The V12 Heart of the Ferrari 250

Few engines in automotive history carry the mystique, pedigree, and purity of purpose as the Colombo-designed V12 that powered Ferrari’s iconic 250 series. Between 1952 and 1964, this compact but potent powerplant roared through the...
Inside the Dodge T-223: The Engine That Drove a War Machine

Inside the Dodge T-223: The Engine That Drove a War Machine

In the shadows of history’s greatest conflict, machinery played as vital a role as men. One such machine was the Dodge T-223 engine — a quietly powerful inline-six engine to power Dodge WC62 and WC63 trucks—...