Archive for December, 2016
1931 Cadillac 370A Coupe
Note: This article is reprinted from the August 2016 issue of Collectible Automobile
By Jack Stewart
The Cadillac V-12 will forever stand in the shadow of the marque’s landmark V-16. The latter stunned the automotive world when introduced and continues to be favored over the V-12 with collectors. In its day, though, the Series 370 Twelve quickly outsold its more august brother by a considerable margin.
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C
By Don Sikora II
Note: The following story was excerpted from the August 2016 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine.
Alfa Romeo’s long-promised return to the American market has seemingly been in the works since imports of the 164 sedan ended in 1995. Less than 10 years ago, Maserati dealers sold Americans about 100 $250,000-plus Alfa 8Cs. But more attainable models were only promised, not delivered. Finally, after countless delays, the first examples of the Alfa Romeo 4C hit the company’s small network of Stateside dealers in late 2014.
2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo in Aspen White (a $295 option)
2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 
Class: Compact Car
Miles Driven: 411
Fuel Used: 14.8 gallons
1970 Jaguar XJ6
Note: This article is reprinted from the August 2016 issue of Collectible Automobile
By Jack Stewart
Jaguar’s XJ is one of the longest running model names in the industry. The XJ made its debut in September 1968 as a 1969 model, and Jaguar’s flagship sedan is still badged XJ 47 years later.
1993 Ford Ranger Splash
By Don Sikora II
Note: The following story was excerpted from the August 2016 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine.
Introduced for 1983, the Ford Ranger compact pickup’s first major redesign didn’t come until 1993. The previous truck’s simple, straight lines were replaced with smooth, subtle curves, but overall the Ranger still resembled a smaller-scale F-150. Then Ford added more style later in the ’93 model year with the addition of the Ranger Splash.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder in Sandstone
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD
Class: Midsize Crossover
Miles Driven: 310
Fuel Used: 18.0 gallons
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in Blue Velvet Metallic
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Class: Midsize Car
Miles Driven: 110
Fuel Used: 2.5 gallons
Detail of 1968 Firestone Tire Ad
You probably haven’t seen much tire advertising lately, and there’s good reason for that. Modern tires typically last more than 50,000 miles, meaning most consumers don’t do all that much tire shopping.
2017 Infiniti Q60 3.0t Premium AWD in Iridium Blue
2017 Infiniti Q60 3.0t Premium AWD
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Miles Driven: 247
Fuel Used: 13.2 gallons
The Geos of 1992
1992 Geo lineup
General Motors wasn’t having an easy time getting the buying public to take its small-car offerings seriously in the 1980s. Its J-Car lineup, launched for the 1982 model year, provided all five retail-car divisions—including Cadillac—a modern entry into the subcompact arena. Sadly, the little front-drivers were plagued by quality issues and often dismissed by younger shoppers.
