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Buick Gran Sport Evolution: 1965–1972 Luxury Muscle History
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Buick’s Gran Sport story is one of the most interesting arcs in the classic muscle‑car era. What began in 1965 as a performance option on the Skylark quietly evolved into a full model line with its own engines, trims, and ultimately the wild GSX halo car. By 1972, the GS badge represe …
Buick 455 Stage 1: The Torque Monster Buick Got Right
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Among Detroit’s big‑block legends, the Buick 455 Stage 1 stands apart. On paper, its advertised horsepower looked modest compared to some rivals, but real‑world testing told a different story: massive, low‑rpm torque that shoved heavy GS and GSX models down the quarter‑mile quicker th …
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1: Forgotten Factory Freak Muscle Car
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:36 AM
In 1970, Buick built a car that could run with the quickest Detroit heavy‑hitters—and in many tests, quietly beat them. The 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 paired a brutally strong 455‑cubic‑inch V8 with luxury‑level refinement and limited production, then wrapped it in just two high‑impact co …
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 & 455: Gran Sport’s Peak Evolution
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Buick is often remembered as GM’s “gentleman’s brand,” but for a brief window at the start of the 1970s it built some of the most devastating factory muscle cars in America. The 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 delivered huge torque and real‑world acceleration that put it in direct contention w …
Georgia–Croatia Trade Ties: Impact on Global Logistics and Shipping
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
As global trade routes continue to evolve in response to geopolitical shifts, new bilateral partnerships are emerging that could reshape how goods — including vehicles — move between continents. A recent diplomatic and business engagement between Georgia and Croatia signals growing mo …
Supreme Court Overturns Trump's Import Duties | How It Affects Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM
In a landmark 6-3 decision issued on February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from countries across the globe. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority …
Why Mercury Muscle Cars Are Finally Getting Collector Attention
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:41 AM
For years, Mercury muscle cars sat in the shadow of their Ford, Chevrolet, and Mopar counterparts. While Cyclones, Cougars, and Marauders shared hardware and performance targets with more famous siblings, they rarely headlined auctions or graced posters. That is changing. As high‑prof …
Mercury Marauder Performance: 1963–2004 Through the Decades
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Mercury spent much of its life positioned between Ford and Lincoln, but from the early 1960s onward it developed a quiet performance thread that still resonates with enthusiasts. The Marauder nameplate bookends that story: early‑1960s full‑size fastbacks built with NASCAR in mind, and …
Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II: The Forgotten NASCAR Aero Warrior
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM
In late‑1960s NASCAR, aerodynamics suddenly mattered as much as raw displacement. Ford, Mercury, and Chrysler all chased smoother bodywork and higher top speeds to stay competitive on superspeedways, and homologation rules forced them to sell at least a limited number of those race‑in …
Mercury Muscle Cars: Cyclone Spoiler II, Marauders & Market Rise
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Mercury spent decades living in Ford’s shadow, but for many enthusiasts it quietly produced some of the most interesting “in‑between” American performance cars of the muscle era. From NASCAR‑inspired specials like the 1969 Cyclone Spoiler II to big‑block Marauders and the 2000s reviva …