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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

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The new Mercedes-AMG GT isn’t the sports car it used to be. These days, the V-8-powered two-door from Affalterbach is more of a grand tourer, with a roomier interior and a wider range of capabilities thanks to standard all-wheel drive, which comes at the cost of added weight. While it’s not as driver-focused as the previous car, the new GT does the cross-country missile thing very well.

The Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance Is Grand Touring, Perfected

Only one of 12 built, I took a ride in the massive 1939 Futurliner back in 2021, which was a good time. Few vehicles turn heads like General Motors's Futurliner. Built in the 1930s, the fleet of a dozen streamliners showcased American industrial might and GM's technological prowess. They toured across North America, taking a break for WWII, with the fleet of buses parked for good after 1956. From there, each Futurliner had its own journey to eventual restoration, dilapidation, or obscurity.

This Might Be Your Only Chance to Own GM's Ultra-Rare Pre-War Creation

Legendary sports seat manufacturer Recaro has filed for bankruptcy. The company was acquired by a private equity firm in 2020 and its collapse puts 215 jobs at risk. The separate aircraft seat and gaming chair divisions are unaffected by the collapse of the automotive business. Whether it’s a hot production...

You Better Sit Down For This, Recaro Has Filed For Bankruptcy

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition owned by Bryan Banks burst into flames on June 8. Apparently, something in the engine failed and by the time the fire department arrived, the car was a total loss. Insurance covered most of the payout, and he turned to Toyota with a warranty claim for the rest.

Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties

Yep, Maser has finally signed off its long-serving super saloon. Oh, it’s also waving goodbye to the V8 engine with it. Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Who’s cutting onions? Maserati, probably, because these images show the last-ever Quattroporte, which will also be the last...

This is the last ever Maserati Quattroporte, and it’s a stunner

A Lamborghini Revuelto transformed into a tank-like machine? It’s a digital dream gone wild. While the idea of spending over half a million dollars on a brand-new supercar only to convert it into a tracked vehicle is undeniably insane, thankfully, this is merely a product of digital artistry. Social...

Lamborghini Revuelto as a Tracked Beast: Adry53customs’ Wild Digital ‘RevuelTRAXX’ Concept and Lamborghini’s Off-Road Legacy

Mazda’s complimentary three years of Connected Services is starting to end for some customers. A handful of owners have taken to social media to air their displeasure of having to pay a $10 monthly subscription to continue accessing features like remote start after being notified that their free trial would expire in 60 days.

Mazda Now Requires Monthly Subscription for Remote Start

When you fill up your tank, you don't really think much about the gasoline that's going inside. Just choose the correct octane rating for your car, and that's it, right? Wrong. Which premium fuel you choose can differ wildly in quality, according to the experts. Total Seal Piston Rings on...

It's Incredible How Badly Low-Quality Fuel Can Damage Your Engine

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After months of speculation, automotive enthusiasts will finally get to see what Lamborghini has been working on when its Huracán successor debuts in California next month. The news arrived in a press release detailing Lamborghini's sales for the second quarter, which have been strong once again: "Another milestone will soon be reached with the unveiling of the successor to the Huracán on August 16 at Monterey Car Week."

Something Special From Lamborghini Is Less Than Three Weeks Away

Lamborghini is about to break a decades-long tradition: it confirmed that the Huracán's successor will be its first turbocharged super-sports car. The company released a short preview video that briefly shows the new car revving to over 10,000 rpm to reassure skeptical fans. The 55-second video takes you on...

Listen to the Lamborghini Huracan successor's V8 rev to 10,000 rpm

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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Classic car enthusiasts usually like to keep their vehicles spotless, but there are some classic models that can be used for muddy, off-roading adventures. Early generations of iconic brands like Jeep and Range Rover maintain the same all-terrain performance that made them famous. In fact, a few still have a spot to honor on the list of the 10 best 4WD cars ever.

8 Classic Cars That Are Great For Off-Roading

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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I wrote two previous articles about the worst performing cars ever and the ugliest cars ever. Now it is time to cover some of the worst selling cars ever. Sometimes cars don't sell because of poor performance, sometimes because they are ugly, and sometimes, often times actually, because of both.

The Worst Selling Cars: Subaru Baja, Bugatti Veyron, Studebaker Wagonaire

The 1990s was a strange era for all, that includes just about anything automotive, too. Through the weirdness came breakthrough vehicles. It was a time of risk-taking, a time to embrace the odd or unthinkable. New technologies hadn't yet been proven, but true trailblazers were hellbent on making a splash in the sports car world. Records were broken, and some still stand today. There were odd solutions to decades-old automotive problems. It was the good, the bad, the ugly, but also, the undeniably brilliant, all wrapped into some of the best automobiles the world has ever seen.

10 Best Sports Cars And Supercars From The 1990s

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

A few years ago, Marc Philipp Gemballa, son of the late Uwe Gemballa, announced the highly limited Marsien, a Porsche 911-based supercar that has been designed for use both on- and off-road. Now, the marque has announced that production of the Marsien is well underway, with all 40 units already spoken for. It's worth noting that the Marsien and Marc Philipp Gemballa are not associated with the Gemballa tuning house founded by Marc Philipp's father.

The Coolest Porsche That's Not A Porsche Is Finally Heading To Production

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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Driving the Pagani Utopia

I shouldn’t speak of any car in terms like these. It’s only a rolling object, after all. Carbon and steel, rubber and leather. And yet, there’s...

Driving the Pagani Utopia

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