Collectible Cars

Auto Ego | Mercedes-Benz 300D
He’s in It for the Long Run
He’s in It for the Long Run
Mark Rabiner for The New York Times
WHAT’S THE RUSH? Tom Cucciniello with a 1985 300D Turbodiesel, one of his three Mercedes diesels. None will win a stoplight race.

Renowned for their durability, the big Mercedes diesels built from the mid-1970s to the mid-’80s have made Tom Cucciniello a true aficionado.

Collecting
Detroit's Small Packages Arrived, and Left, Early

A wave of small cars from American manufacturers failed to captivate car buyers in the early 1950s.

Auto Ego | 2006 Scion tC
Living the Life of Scion

From its inception in 2003, Scion, a division of Toyota, has made rampant use of grassroots marketing to recruit enthusiastic owners.

A Red Menace That You Can Drive Yourself

There are several ways to tour Germany’s capital, but for those who want to steep themselves in cold war history, a Trabant transports you to the 1960s.

Where Have the Trabis Gone?

It’s been estimated that 800,000 Trabants survive, so it’s fair to ask: what happened to the other 2,296,099?

A People’s Car as Flawed as the People’s Paradise

East Germany’s leaders decided that Sachsenring Automobiltechnik could do for the communist bloc what Volkswagen did for the rest of the world.

Auto Ego
Souvenir of Sentimental Journeys

Robert La Rocca remembers the summer of 1965, when his father bought a silver Cadillac Coupe de Ville convertible, as the start of a magical time in his life.

Executive Privilege, All Stretched Out and Armored

Since the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, presidential limousines have offered protection from attack amid the trappings of a luxury car.

Rust in Peace | Daihatsu Charade
Let’s Play Charades

Daihatsu positioned the Charade as a premium entry-level vehicle. The problem was that nothing about the tinny 3-cylinder car was premium.

At 102, Baby Car Goes Home Again

Originally built to promote the 1906 models of a pioneering automaker, the car known as Baby REO is back.

Exhibition Shows Off the Bikes of the Stars

A show at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum brings together about 50 bikes owned by celebrities from industry, movies, television and music.

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Auto Ego
Puttering Around

With three diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz sedans, Tom Cucciniello figures he can drive about a million miles before getting a new car.

When Detroit Thought Small

After World War II, American manufacturers made an attempt to build smaller, more economical cars.

Auto Ego
Hooked on Scions

Nick Wong introduces his community of automotive enthusiasts.

Auto Ego
His Daddy’s Caddy

Robert La Rocca takes a family heirloom for a spin.

Presidential Limousines

For decades, presidents have traveled in cars that have been stretched, reinforced and armored.

Keith Martin's Sports Car Market - The Insider's Guide to Collecting, Investing, Values and Trends

Shelby Cobra Buyer’s Guide

This unique series of downloadable, on-demand 24-page-plus packets on popular collector cars, is a comprehensive guide that covers everything a reader would want to know about his or her favorite classic car.