Cars & Trucks

Memories of the cars, trucks, and vehicles that defined generations — from muscle cars to family station wagons.

Lenny DeMann and the Red 1968 Pontiac GTO That Made Minneapolis Feel Like His

Lenny DeMann still measures parts of Minneapolis by the routes and landmarks he knew through the windshield of his red 1968 Pontiac GTO—Lake Street, North Minneapolis, and the kind of face-to-face weekends that didn’t need proof to be real.

Jay Leno and the 1994 McLaren F1: The Crown Jewel He Refuses to Put on a Pedestal

Jay Leno’s 1994 McLaren F1 (chassis #015) isn’t a garage queen—it’s a crown jewel he insists on driving, even as its value climbs into the tens of millions. Parked beside his McLaren P1 #002, it tells the story of two eras and one unwavering belief: the car is meant to be used.

Harvey Hoover and the Matador Red 1957 Chevrolet Nomad He Never Stopped Wanting

Harvey Hoover’s dream has never been vague: a Matador Red 1957 Chevrolet Nomad, rare, sharp, and permanently parked in his imagination like it belongs there.

Carlos M's Memory of 1949 Mercury Eight Coupe Restored at Car Show

Carlos M's encounter with a 1949 Mercury Eight Coupe at a vintage car show stirred fond memories and a deep appreciation for classic cars.