Călin Iosif
96 ARTICLES
When he’s not balancing writing for autoevolution and working on his journalism degree, Călin busies himself with his latest pet project: building his very own “rally-spec” Dacia 1300!
5 Cars You're Too Late to Buy… for a Resonable Price
13 Mar 2023, 13:36 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Nowadays, when it comes to classic and tuner cars, you always hear how expensive everything is. It’s true that everything is overpriced and overhyped, and we could go on and on, for the whole day, discussing the reasons as to why, but that wo...
This 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Is Ready To Rumble Its Way Into Your Heart
11 Mar 2023, 17:46 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / If a country could be defined by sound only, the U.S. would most definitely be represented by the rumble of a giant V8. There aren’t a lot of things that make us fizz like a big, shaky American motor, and this ‘Cuda packs a big one behi...
5 Things You Must Know Before Starting a DIY Restoration Project
9 Mar 2023, 12:41 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / So, you got yourself a classic car. You are excited to get wrenching on it. You get yourself ready and stare at it not knowing where to start. This is normal, as working on these cars is no easy task. If you find yourself in this situation, I&rsquo...
Tired of Seeing Mustangs Everywhere? Get Your Fix With This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
5 Mar 2023, 09:28 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / I must admit that during my younger years I never found classic American cars that appealing. To me, at least in some respects, they fell short of their European and JDM counterparts. That said, since then I've had the opportunity to get behin...
Could This Be the Best Production Engine Ever Made?
3 Mar 2023, 14:28 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / I remember watching street races late at night all the time when I was a kid. I don’t remember much about the cars themselves. Except for one in particular. This blue BMW E46 M3. It was something out of this world for eight-year-old me. And w...
This Shelby Cobra Replica Is Ready to Offer All the Thrills Without Breaking the Bank
27 Feb 2023, 15:10 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The Shelby Cobra is one of the most notorious American cars ever built. Original Cobras go for insane prices nowadays, but don’t threat. If you want to have the exhilarating and, quite frankly, terrifying driving experience of this top-down m...
Why Is the Car Community So Toxic?
25 Feb 2023, 17:58 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Picture this: you, the car enthusiast, open Instagram, or any other social media, and are greeted with thousands of different builds from different categories. You see stance cars, off-roaders, drift cars, and the list goes on. But there is one mor...
MINI Reinvents the Wheel, and This Time It's From Fully Recycled Aluminum
24 Feb 2023, 12:12 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The main focus for MINI has always been fun. Look at any car in their lineup, past or present, and you will be greeted by a carefree attitude. This is also the case for the latest generation of electrified MINIs. Now, this mix of cheerfulness and ...
This 1993 Mazda RX-7 Is Rotary-Powered Nirvana
20 Feb 2023, 09:27 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / One of the most important factors of a true driver's car is the noise it makes. Most engine notes can be described by a growl or a hum. But the engine in the Mazda RX-7 sounds like a nest of angry bees. So, what makes this sports car so desira...
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5–16 Evolution I Is a Time Capsule from the Golden Age of Racing
19 Feb 2023, 10:07 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / During its illustrious history, Mercedes-Benz gave us some amazing creations, like the 300SL, the SLS or the McLaren SLR. That said, one of the most notorious cars in its lineup is the 190E and yes, today we are talking about the boxy four-door gra...
This LSA-Powered 1963 Corvette Split-Window Is Restomod Heaven
17 Feb 2023, 16:38 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The Chevrolet Corvette is as American as apple pie. It is a true sports car icon, and when you take one and apply the restomod treatment to it, you have a pretty cool thing on your hands. Before getting to the car we are talking about today, we ...
Can We Still Enjoy Enthusiast Cars or Are Things Getting Out of Hand?
12 Feb 2023, 17:32 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Changes in the car industry have always happened, and they seem to have been amplified in the last few years. Parts shortage, revolutionary creations, and an immense increase in prices all affect enthusiast cars. Cars that you could buy for a coupl...
This 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Is a Road-Going Rally Legend
10 Feb 2023, 12:13 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / We, as car enthusiasts, have to thank racing homologation rules for a lot of incredible cars. The BMW M3, the Lancia Stratos, Toyota Celica GT-Four, and the list goes on. None of them would exist without homologation rules, and among them, there is...
This 1967 VW Bus Is Ready To Conquer Summer
6 Feb 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / When you think of hippie and surfer culture, the things that pop into your head are freedom, a carefree attitude, peace and love, and a particular vehicle. I am, of course, talking about the legendary Volkswagen Bus. So, what makes this bubbly c...
This 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 Is an Alfaholics' Dream
4 Feb 2023, 22:29 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / We all know the saying that if you don’t own an Alfa at some point in your life, you aren’t a real petrolhead. While it is an exaggeration, there lies a pinch of truth. Owning an Alfa will put you through your paces as a car enthusiast,...
This 1962 Mercedes-Benz Camper Conversion Might Be the Perfect Hippie Mobile
4 Feb 2023, 10:31 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Want a break from the VW Bus campers? Do you want to experience the hippie van movement, but want to stand out from the sea of Volkswagens? Well, I have a pretty good contender right here, let’s take a look. First of all, we should take a ...
So, You Want a Classic Car… You Might Want to Think Twice
31 Jan 2023, 12:54 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Like it happens to a lot of petrolheads out there, the classic car bug will hit you sooner or later. It is only natural, so don’t be alarmed when that rusty Mustang on the marketplace becomes more and more attractive. And, honestly, you shoul...
Unicorn Harley-Davidson StrapTank Sells for One Million Dollars at Auction
29 Jan 2023, 15:11 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / By now, Harley-Davidson is more than just a huge motorcycle company. It is an American tradition as big as Thanksgiving. They have an illustrious history, and seeing how a 1908 Straptank just sold at auction for one million dollars, I think it is h...
Ultra Rare Midnight Purple II 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec Is the Pinnacle of JDM Cars
27 Jan 2023, 17:31 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / When you think about Japanese car culture, a few heavy hitters will instantly pop into your head, like the Toyota Supra, the Honda NSX, the Mazda RX-7, and, perhaps, the most notorious of them all, the Nissan Skyline GT-R. The GT-R is one of the be...
Record-Breaking Drive From Sebastian Ogier Kicks Off 2023 WRC Season the Right Way
22 Jan 2023, 20:10 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The Monte-Carlo rally is probably the most exciting race on the WRC calendar. Narrow roads and outstanding panorama make it a favorite among drivers and fans all over the world. This weekend, on this great scenery, we witnessed a spectacular, recor...