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Sergiu Tudose

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Sergiu’s passion for cars was instilled from an early age, when he used to ask his father about every single type of car they saw together while going out for walks. Staying with relatives just outside of Baltimore in the late 80s, he would marvel at the large wagons, trucks and semis people drove in the United States, and how different they were from what he would usually see back home.

Not long afterwards, they started showing Knight Rider on TV and suddenly there was nothing cooler to him than a man, his invulnerable talking car, and the open road. Later in life, he decided to invest all that passion in the car industry and make a career out of it.

He has now spent more than 15 years working for local publications and international outlets, driving and subsequently spilling the beans about pretty much every type of car there is. Fun fact, he realized he was getting old when overall comfort behind the wheel became more important to him than handling or acceleration.

That being said, the first real car he ever fell in love with was his dad’s Fiesta XR2 supermini, so his appreciation for cars that are also very fun to drive has never wavered.

Presently, if he’s not busy working or spending time with family, you’ll likely catch him watching some astronomy-related documentary, trying to figure out what it all means. Well, that or outside, kicking butt on the basketball court.
Fastback Revolution: Here's Why You'll Soon Be Saying Goodbye to All Four-Door Sedans
Fastback Revolution: Here's Why You'll Soon Be Saying Goodbye to All Four-Door Sedans

30 Sep 2023, 17:08 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Go back even a decade or so and you won’t find many people gutsy enough to predict the end of the four-door sedan era. Why would they? The Tesla Model S was still an unknown quantity, and crossovers had yet to begin their siege on the industr...

 
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Looks Set for an Adventure, Accepting Bids From Wild-Eyed Scientists
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Looks Set for an Adventure, Accepting Bids From Wild-Eyed Scientists

29 Sep 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / What else can you say about the DeLorean that hasn’t been said already? It’s an automotive and a cultural icon, all rolled into one, and had it not been for the blockbuster hit movie ‘Back to the Future’, this car’s po...

 
1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible Lived Under One Roof for 43 Years, Packs Replacement V8
1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible Lived Under One Roof for 43 Years, Packs Replacement V8

29 Sep 2023, 15:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Before the Pontiac GTO, America had pony cars and various other sporty vehicles. Yet, it’s the GTO that’s often credited as being the first muscle car, inspiring an entire industry and kicking off a movement that would change American a...

 
79-YO Letting This Rare 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda Go, Now Worth More Than a New Hellcat
79-YO Letting This Rare 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda Go, Now Worth More Than a New Hellcat

28 Sep 2023, 15:14 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Plymouth redesigned the Barracuda for the 1970 model year (third generation), leaving you with only two body style options in the coupe and convertible. These new E-body cars were designed by one John E. Herlitz, who then went on to style the GTX a...

 
This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Once Stood Still for 20 Years, Now Looks Like a Million Buck
This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Once Stood Still for 20 Years, Now Looks Like a Million Buck

28 Sep 2023, 14:13 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / We love feel-good stories here, especially when they involve classic American muscle cars that had been sidelined for decades only to gain a new lease on life. This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a perfect example of that, since at one point the car w...

 
2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe Is a Wild Cherry Tintcoat Supercharged Brawler
2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe Is a Wild Cherry Tintcoat Supercharged Brawler

27 Sep 2023, 15:39 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Camaro has become a little bit of a tragic figure in today’s muscle car landscape, and through no fault of its own. This is the same car that, on paper, is as good as anything else out there performance-wise, short of Challenger models br...

 
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Sports Bright Yellow Unapologetically, Secretive Engine Mods
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Sports Bright Yellow Unapologetically, Secretive Engine Mods

27 Sep 2023, 14:29 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Say what you will about the first-generation Mach 1 or the Shelby GT350/GT500 duo, there’s just something about the Boss 302 specification that may just make for the perfect late-first gen Mustang. It looks aggressive without having to try to...

 
Tuned 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Rocks Firethorn Red Exterior, Modded V8
Tuned 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Rocks Firethorn Red Exterior, Modded V8

26 Sep 2023, 14:10 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It’s funny how Pontiac began selling more and more second-generation Firebirds during the second half of their life cycle, between 1976 and 1981. We could argue that it was, in fact, the earlier models that were more appealing, at least visua...

 
This 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible Costs As Much as a 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
This 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible Costs As Much as a 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

26 Sep 2023, 13:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re in the market for a true classic Mustang with collectible status, then you’ve come to the right place because they don’t get more collectible than early-to-mid first-generation models. Basically, anything between 1964 an...

 
LS3-Swapped 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Coupe Would Make Any Trans Am Look Like a Toy Car
LS3-Swapped 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Coupe Would Make Any Trans Am Look Like a Toy Car

25 Sep 2023, 15:44 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro went into production in late 1981 as the first-ever Camaro with factory fuel-injection, available four-cylinder engines and a hatchback body style. It was in production for roughly a decade, performing extremel...

 
Stunning 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi Coupe Is All-Original, Packs Rare Engine Option
Stunning 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi Coupe Is All-Original, Packs Rare Engine Option

25 Sep 2023, 14:14 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Road Runner is one of Plymouth’s most popular nameplates, in production for a grand total of 12 years, spanning three generations. However, fans of classic cars will tell you that they could have just as easily built two generations, sinc...

 
The 10 Most Exciting American-Made Sedans of All Time
The 10 Most Exciting American-Made Sedans of All Time

23 Sep 2023, 16:24 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When most of us think about sporty four-door sedans, it’s mostly thoughts of AMG-powered Mercs and M-powered Bimmers that we’re tormented with, and for good reason. They have been at the top of their game for decades, delivering some of...

 
Custom 1987 Buick Regal Limited Breathes NOS, How Impressed Should We Really Be?
Custom 1987 Buick Regal Limited Breathes NOS, How Impressed Should We Really Be?

21 Sep 2023, 16:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Believe it or not, the Buick Regal is one of America’s longest-running nameplates as far as the automotive industry is concerned. The first generation came out back in 1973, while the sixth-generation car only went out of production after the...

 
Tuned 1972 Chevy Nova Is the Stuff of Nightmares, But in a Good Way, and With Killer HP
Tuned 1972 Chevy Nova Is the Stuff of Nightmares, But in a Good Way, and With Killer HP

21 Sep 2023, 15:12 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re in the market for a third-generation Chevrolet Nova, you’ll definitely want to focus your efforts on finding a good 1968 through 1972 model. Basically any car from before when they ruined the appearance of the front fascia via...

 
Custom 1970 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Hides Mystery V8 for Supreme Sleeper Status
Custom 1970 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Hides Mystery V8 for Supreme Sleeper Status

21 Sep 2023, 14:42 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There’s a slight misconception going around with regards to the 1970MY Mustang. People seem to feel as though they’re a lot less aggressive looking than the 1969MY cars. In fact, while the styling may not be quite as good, the differenc...

 
Tuned 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible Packs Mystery V8, Demands a High Price
Tuned 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible Packs Mystery V8, Demands a High Price

20 Sep 2023, 15:51 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The second-generation Chevy Chevelle is one of the most exciting American classics of its era. Compared to their predecessors, 1968 through 1972 Chevelles came with this all-new wonderfully sculpted exterior, featuring a long hood, short deck, and ...

 
This 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Slept in a Garage for 45 Years, Probably Loves the Outdoors
This 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Slept in a Garage for 45 Years, Probably Loves the Outdoors

20 Sep 2023, 14:07 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Late first-generation Ford Mustangs are a somewhat controversial breed. There is beauty in their design, and some specifications can still turn heads even today, but in some ways, it’s safe to say that aging hasn’t been kind to them. ...

 
Tuned 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder Could Make Charles Leclerc Switch Sides
Tuned 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder Could Make Charles Leclerc Switch Sides

19 Sep 2023, 16:40 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / This right here is one of the most exciting, driver-focused supercars ever made, the Lamborghini LP 640-4 Performante, unveiled by the Raging Bull brand at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Its sole purpose is to dominate the race track, albeit more duri...

 
Top Gun: Maverick Star’s Matador Red 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible Amazes
Top Gun: Maverick Star’s Matador Red 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible Amazes

19 Sep 2023, 15:23 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Cutlass Supreme is a standout car from Oldsmobile, produced during a 30-year run by the carmaker up until 1997. Initially thought up as a flagship specification for the Cutlass range, the Supreme went on to develop its own roofline, before even...

 
Rare 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat ‘Black Ghost’ Special Edition Costs More Than a New 911
Rare 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat ‘Black Ghost’ Special Edition Costs More Than a New 911

18 Sep 2023, 15:51 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re looking for a truly special 2023 Dodge Challenger, know that they don’t get more appealing than the special edition ‘Black Ghost’, built using the Hellcat Redeye Widebody spec as a blueprint. Only 300 units were sc...

 

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