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List: Ten Lotus 7 Replica Kit Cars

List: Ten Lotus 7 Replica Kit Cars

Replicas of the Lotus 7 just may be the ultimate kit cars. The lightweight, open cockpit design is iconic, to say the least, and there are a fair share of manufacturers to choose from. Whether you want to build it from scratch, or buy a fully functioning racecar, there are lots of Lotus 7 kits to choose from, depending on your budget, time commitment, and thirst for power.

By Peter Nelson | April 12, 2011
Cadillac, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford
List: Top Ten Performance Bargains
List: Top Ten Performance Bargains

In this list, we detail ten cars that really get you the most bang for your buck. Some of these aren't the most wallet-friendly of cars, but when it comes down to what class they compete in, you'd be hard pressed to find something just as good for the same price.

By Peter Nelson | February 02, 2010
Sports Car Club of America
List: Top Ten $5K Rallycross Cars
List: Top Ten $5K Rallycross Cars

Getting involved in rallycross racing doesn’t have to mean being part of a factory-backed team with piles of cash. The Sports Car Club of America offers rallycross racing at very little cost to participants. To get started here are ten cars that fit the bill for $5000 or less.

By Peter Nelson | October 19, 2009

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List: Ten Best Vehicles For Tailgating

The pro and college football seasons are well and truly underway, which means if you haven’t been, you need to start thinking about tailgates. Keys to a good tailgate vehicle include storage, looks, and seating among others. Oh yeah, and as per WR rules, they need to be pretty good to drive too. Go Blue!

By Peter Nelson | October 05, 2011
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List: The Top 12 European Cars From The Winding Road Comfort Index

Now that our Comfort Index has been around for a while, we felt it was about time we started going through and dissecting it. Our first subjects are the European cars on the list. Here, we have put together the current top 12 (there was a three-way tie for 10th place) most comfortable cars on our Index.

By Guest Contributor | September 23, 2011
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List: Ten Best Cars To Drive Away From Your Wedding

Wedding bells are ringing here at Winding Road. Editor-In-Chief Seyth Miersma will be saying “I do” this weekend, and in celebration of his impending nuptials, we’ve put together a list of cars that are ideal for wedding duty.

By Peter Nelson | September 01, 2011
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Model Evolution: Jeep Wrangler

In celebration of the 2012 Wrangler, we’ve strung together some of the highlights of its long history. Starting off as the vehicle that helped defeat Hitler, the Jeep has soldiered on for 70 years, delivering affordable off-road performance that can’t be beat.

By Peter Nelson | August 25, 2011
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List: Ten Cars That Would Make Great Convertibles

It’s no secret that there is near-universal love for convertibles here in the Winding Road offices (with the notable exception of cabriolet-hater John Beltz Snyder). In fact, we have an unwritten rule here at WR HQ, that unless it is raining, the top must be down, regardless of other weather conditions. The problem is, convertibles are, for the most part, a precious commodity.

By Peter Nelson | August 16, 2011
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List: Top Ten Most Polarizing Cars

You either love them or hate them; completely get what they’re trying to achieve or can’t, for the life of you, understand why anyone would throw their money away on something so stupid.

By Bradley Iger | August 11, 2011
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Facebook List: Pictures Of The Cars You Love

A few weeks ago (sorry, we’re late on this one) we asked our Facebook friends to upload, “the best picture of the best car you’ve ever owned.” More than a handful of you responded by sharing some great images of a few very cool rides (and at least one racing driver). Click through the list above to have a look. If you want to join in on the fun, feel free to upload your own favorite car pic of a vehicle you have fond ownership memories of to the page.

By Bradley Iger | July 28, 2011
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Top Ten Dead Car Models We Miss Most

Bring these cars back. Seriously, there are some car models that, for a multitude of reasons, seem to resonate with the car enthusiast nation after they’re no longer available for us to buy new. Some on our list are obvious choices that have been crowed about for years, others are a bit more subtle, but all are worthy of resurrection.

By Bradley Iger | July 27, 2011
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2011 Ferrari Design Contest: 21 Stunning Hypercars

Check out all of the concept art and vehicle briefs that were up for consideration in this year’s Challenge. Some fantastic art and design here, as well as more than a couple very innovative ideas behind the scenes. Don’t miss out on reading the descriptions

By Bradley Iger | July 22, 2011
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List: 15 Most Involving Six-Cylinder Cars

Winding Road’s inaugural Involvement Index Awards are getting closer and closer. So to whet your appetite for all the index glory that is to come, we present this list of the most involving six-cylinder cars.

By Peter Nelson | July 13, 2011
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Model Evolution: Chevrolet Corvette

If there is one car that screams America, it’s arguably the Chevrolet Corvette. This legendary car has been a mainstay of American culture since its launch way back in 1953. Things weren’t always that easy for America’s Sportscar though. Read on to discover the Corvette’s path from a new American sportscar, to the legendary performance machine it is today.

By Peter Nelson | July 11, 2011
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List: Top 15 Asian Cars From Winding Road’s Involvement Index 2.0

The Involvement Index Awards draw near, folks, in our upcoming issue of Winding Road. We’ve already brought you our most involving American cars, all-wheel-drive cars, and the overall most involving cars per dollar. Now it’s time to take a look at the highest-rated Asian cars that we’ve driven since the inauguration of the Winding Road Involvement Index 2.0.

By Corey Rueth | July 07, 2011
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List: The 15 Most Involving Cars Per Dollar

We came across an interesting statistic while working on the Quick Drive of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X SE last week. By cross referencing the Evo’s score on the Involvement Index, we discovered that each point of involvement would cost about $411. Compare that to our Index-topping Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sports, which with a $2.58-million price tag will cost approximately $26,000 per point, and you see the bargain that the Evo represents.

By Peter Nelson | June 27, 2011
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List: Top 15 American Cars From Winding Road’s Involvement Index 2.0

In Winding Road Issue 72, we will be announcing the winners of the 2011 Involvement Index Awards, where we select the most deserving, engaging vehicles from a range of categories. In anticipation of honoring the winners in about a month’s time, we’d like to take a look at the most involving American cars from our Index.

By Corey Rueth | June 17, 2011
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List: Ten Great 24 Hours Of Le Mans Cars

This weekend marks one of Winding Road’s favorite summer traditions, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This legendary endurance race will see entries from Peugeot, Audi, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Chevrolet, and Porsche among others. While we wait for the green flag to drop, we decided to look back on some of the cars that have won overall in the past. This list is hardly comprehensive though, so feel free to chime in in the comments section with your favorite cars that have conquered Le Mans.

By Peter Nelson | June 09, 2011
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Facebook List: Your Favorite Vacation Cars

Vacations aren’t always just about the destination, especially when you’ve got a great car as a companion. When we asked our Facebook followers what vehicles they take a shine to for the long haul, we gave a few stipulations: it has to be big enough for kids/friends/pets, as well as all of their luggage, and, most importantly, it has to be good to drive. We got some wonderful answers, and we have narrowed the field to our ten picks, here.

By Corey Rueth | June 07, 2011
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Facebook List: Your Top 10 Favorite Summer Cars

Yep, summer has officially started, which means that if you haven’t made some serious driving plans yet, you had better get a move on. We asked our Facebook fans to tell us which cars they thought were the very best for driving during the warm months. The answers were mostly convertible based, which is good, but a few, inspiring coupes snuck in for good measure, too.

By Bradley Iger | June 02, 2011
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Model Evolution: Subaru Impreza WRX

The Subaru WRX is well known for its combination of a powerful four-cylinder turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive. A favorite among tuners, it has the basics to make it a fun street car, autocross athlete, or rally monster. It’s seen a few changes over the years, though, and here, we point out some of the notable points along the model’s timeline, from its birth in Japan, up to the current WRX available in the US.

By Corey Rueth | May 18, 2011
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My Car History: Reilly Brennan

In addition to being the former Editor of Winding Road, Reilly Brennan is the Co-Founder of upcoming automotive hotspot, Carmagnum.com. (Expect to see a fully functional Carmagnum site in the near future.) Brennan also happens to be the owner of a deep and interesting personal car history—making him the perfect subject for the next installment in our series.

By Bradley Iger | May 17, 2011
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List: Ten Ways To Put The “Quirk” Back In Saab

But what’s still missing from the Saab formula in these new efforts is the borderline batshit-craziness that we’ve come to love in the Swede’s of yore. Never fear, Saab product developers, we’ve got your backs. Here are ten stunning ideas as to how a real shot of quirkiness can be injected into the brand, and quick. (Well, we’re not sure how quickly the gas turbine-hybrid can be unleashed, but you get the idea.)

By Guest Contributor | May 13, 2011
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Top 10 Worst Ways To Spend $10K On eBay Motors

For every amazing deal we spot on eBay Motors, we find maybe a dozen or more horrendous potential bilkings. Especially around times like these, where very high gas prices are throwing many established values out of the door, there are more than a few sellers out there with some awfully wrong-headed ideas.

By Guest Contributor | May 10, 2011

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