Piston Pop

Piston Pop, your weekly hit of automotive nostalgia! Every week, we peel back the vinyl and polish the chrome on one spectacular classic car.

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Oct 8, 2025

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First Gen Dodge Dart

The Dodge Dart first appeared for the 1960 model year, emerging as a downsized large car to fill the standard, low-priced segment for Dodge dealers after the Plymouth brand was withdrawn from their sales network. Designed to replace Plymouths, the vehicle was initially proposed to be named "Dart," a name only accepted after executives initially favored the costly, research-generated name "Zipp."

The Mercedes-Benz SEC—The Unrivaled King of 80s Luxury

Oct 1, 2025

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The Mercedes-Benz SEC—The Unrivaled King of 80s Luxury

The Mercedes-Benz SEC (C126), the coupe version of the legendary W126 S-Class, epitomized 1980s automotive opulence, power, and class. Designed by the iconic Bruno Sacco and built from 1981 to 1991, the SEC was the car of choice for the era's elite—blending high-end luxury with genuine performance..