Ciprian Florea writes: If you haven't heard of Paul Gentilozzi, I have two reasons why you should check him out. For starters, he holds the Trans-Am record for wins, poles, and top three finishes; he won the 24 Hours of Daytona and had a successful drag racing career. Second, and the reason I'm mentioning him, Paul has an impressive collection of classic cars.

A frequently overlooked element of driver coaching in Historic racing is the development of race craft. You can spend countless test days pounding around in pursuit of faster lap times only to find that, during a race weekend, the proximity of other cars renders you unable to deploy your new-found speed. (Image: Magneto Magazine)

The phrase "1980s muscle cars" is not one likely to get enthusiasts fired up. Following the glory years of American muscle in the '60s and early '70s with giant-sized V8s guzzling gas with glee, a pair of fuel crises put the crimp on quarter-mile heroes. There are of course a few bright spots in there. For one, 1979 marked the start of Fox body Mustang production at Ford.

We've all seen the stories about the cars that become "accidental" barn finds. These are cool rides that were stored away to be worked on eventually, or maybe ones where the owners didn't have time and sort of forgot about them. But what if just the right car was bought and hidden away on purpose?

Few nameplates have been able to capture the heart and soul of millions quite like the Chevrolet Corvette. Ever since 1953, the 'Vette has been a staple name in all things automotive. Those who don't even have an interest in cars can pick a Corvette out in a crowd, and many will even mistake other fast-looking cars for a Corvette. The icon has changed a lot over the past seven decades, but one of the most profound alterations in the Corvette's formula has taken place in just the last few years.

In most states a motor vehicle 25-45 years or older qualifies as a classic car and is usually exempt from emissions and vehicle-safety requirements. According to Hagerty Insurance, specializing in the classic/enthusiast auto market, there are about 31 million such cars just in the U.S., and no doubt many millions more around the world.

Renault has revived its iconic 17 coupé as an all-electric restomod. Called the R17, the one-off machine was unveiled on September 4, 2024 at Renault's Maison5 experience centre in central Paris.

While part of the fun of owning a classic car is living with and enjoying old-fashioned mechanical technology that has largely gone away in the electronic age, catching glances as you cruise can also be satisfying. It's nice to get the feeling that passers-by respect your choice of vehicle, rather than simply following the pack. (Image: HotCars.com)

It was in March of 1974 when mass production of the Countach started at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese; a model that entered into legend and remained on the market for a full 16 years. The Countach was the first Lamborghini whose bodywork was made “in-house” with panel-beating carried out by hand, and the first whose interiors were produced by the Lamborghini Upholstery Department, a real revolution which, 50 years on, has become a tradition at Sant’Agata Bolognese. (Image: Sports Car Digest)

There are numerous ways to build wealth, but for a certain group of investors, there's one clearly preferred "vehicle." Most cars decrease in value the moment they’re driven off the lot. However, some older, rarer, more iconic or limited vehicles appreciate significantly over time.