The 350Z is one of Nissans most popular sports cars of all time. Loved by many for its combination of muscular-yet-retro looks, strong V6 engine and great driving dynamics, it has been an enduringly popular choice of sports car since its launch (if you would like to learn more about the origins and history of … Read more
While some motoring enthusiasts and journalists saw the Mk1 Audi TT as more of a fashion statement than a true sports car, the reality was and still is quite different. The first gen Audi TT quickly surprised the motoring world with its engaging driving characterises and handling performance that made it seem more alive than … Read more
The Toyota Supra is one of the most celebrated Japanese performance cars of all time. Up there with the likes of the Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Mazda RX-7, many consider the Toyota Supra to be the pinnacle of Japanese performance motoring – thanks in part to its legendary appearance in the original Fast & … Read more
Depending on the car, the materials/process used to make the headlights, and where you live (i.e. weather conditions, the strength of sunlight/UV etc) you might find your headlights going “cloudy” or “foggy”. The primary cause of this is oxidation. Car headlights (for anything reasonably modern) are made from polycarbonate, which is coated with a UV-protective … Read more
The Mitsubishi 3000GT (also known as the GTO in the Japanese Domestic Market and some other export markets) is one of the all-time great Japanese performance cars. Although it has never seemed to be as popular or as desirable as the likes of the Toyota Supra MK4, Nissan Skyline GT-R or Mazda RX-7, then 3000GT/GTO … Read more
At Garage Dreams, we are big Subaru fans. Despite being a relatively niche player in the automotive industry, Subaru has amassed a loyal following on the basis of its no-nonsense approach to building cars that can handle the elements and take you just about anywhere you could ever want to go – on or off … Read more
The Lotus 72 is one of the greatest cars in motorsport history (and arguably one of the most important Formula One cars of all time). The Lotus 72 was a pioneering car that ruled the tracks for a number of years, and the latest Garage Dreams YouTube “mini-documentary” goes into detail on the history of … Read more
Without a doubt the first and second generation versions of Lexus LS are some of the best classic luxury Japanese cars money can buy. The first LS turned the luxury car market on its head when it launched in 1989, bringing a lot of the same features of European and American luxury vehicles at a … Read more
The Mazda Miata (also known as the MX-5 in many markets outside of North America) is the most popular sports car of all time. Across its four distinct generations, the Miata has been lauded for delivering an excellent combination of driving pleasure, affordability and reliability. Part of what makes the Miata so much fun is … Read more
The Bluetooth FM transmitter is one of the most popular ways to add additional audio connectivity to your car. But do Bluetooth FM transmitters work in old cars? And how old is “too old” when it comes to using one of these handy devices? While even the most basic of new cars comes with Bluetooth … Read more