One Lap of the Web: 1980s collectibles, McLaren F1 video and snow tires for all
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
-- It may not be the newest supercar, but few would argue the McLaren F1's place near the top of the all-time greats list. Now you can relive the car's 241-mph top speed run from 1998 in this full-length video.
-- Hagerty's Jonathan Stein considers now-classic cars and the joys of using them as they were intended: In the white stuff with a set of snow tires. After all, those MGs and Alfas were once someone's daily drivers, and they had to get to work then just like you do today.
-- Petrolicious asks a simple question, but one that has deep ramifications for car values and future enthusiasts and collectors: How do you feel about the '80s? As Gen X enters its prime earning years, will the sportier machines of that otherwise-forgettable automotive era begin to see a spike in prices?
-- The Detroit Free Press does a deep dive into holiday car bargains as automakers ramp up deals to get the last of their inventory off the lot before 2014. While the focus is on metro Detroit dealerships, the article looks at nationwide campaigns so you might spot the car bargain you've been looking for in your area too.
By Autoweek editors