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Music | Music
How to Buy a Vintage Stereo That Looks as Good as It Sounds
A 1970s hi-fi system can improve the sound of your music and the look of your home. As the saying goes, “They don't make ’em like they used to.”
Recipes | Vintage Recipes
Grandma's Secret Stash: 13 Vintage Recipes You Can't Find In Any Cookbook
Experience the timeless flavors of grandma's vintage recipes, each one a hidden gem that’s not easily found in today’s cookbooks but remains a beloved part of history. These dishes offer a wonderful way to bring
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Here's Why Dodge Discontinued The Dart...Twice
Not many car models get an encore after being shelved, but the Dodge Dart has come and gone twice. Why hasn't this automobile found success?
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
25 Pre-Prohibition Cocktails You Will Love
Discover 25 Pre-Prohibition Cocktail that are as fresh today as ever.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
10 Vintage Cars That Are Still Affordable Today
The classic car market is going crazy, with records being smashed year after year. Sidestep the madness with these cost-conscious classics!
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars & Motorcycles
You Can Buy A Brand New 1968 Ford Mustang, But It Isn't Cheap - SlashGear
These aren't old cars with new parts — Revology cars are new old Mustangs, but they'll cost you an arm and a leg.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
10 Most Underrated Classic American Cars We'd Love To Own
These American classics have never been exclusive or top-of-the-range, but they're far cooler than most people give them credit for.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
“Vintage Weird Celebrates Genuine, Verifiable Vintage Weirdness”: 115 Of The Weirdest Pics From This Facebook Group
A list of fascinating photos celebrating genuine, verifiable vintage weirdness from the Vintage Weird Facebook group.
Recipes | Vintage Recipes
Our 15 Most Popular Dinner Party Recipes From the 1970s
Discover favorite dinner party recipes from the 1970s, including the cheese ball, salmon loaf, black forest cake, pasta primavera, and more.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Vintage Photos of the Great American Road Trip - Condé Nast Traveler
A look back at America's love affair with cars and the open road, with vintage photos from the 1930s and beyond of the Great American Road Trip.
Travel | Travel
Check out Dickerson Pike’s hip new motel, dive bar and swim club
The Dive Motel & Swim Club on Nashville's Dickerson Pike harkens back to the mid-20th century when roadside motels were an icon of American travel.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
25 Vintage Cars for Under $10K
America’s love affair with the car runs deep. From Portland to, well, Portland, every town in America is probably going to have at least one gearhead who can rattle off all the differences...
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
‘Once Upon a Time In Hollywood’ Costume and Location Tour With Arianne Phillips
The Academy Award nominee takes WWD on a driving tour of the Hollywood sites in the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.
Travel | Travel
The Essential Vintage Palm Springs Travel Guide 2019
What is so great about Palm Springs, California? So many things, all of the things. One of the best things is the history here. Many celebrities have flocked here since the 20s, because there was a rule. It was the “two-hour rule”, which meant that ce
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Disappearing New York, Captured in Vintage Photos - The New York Times
Thursday: A look at how our city has changed since the early 1900s.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
A Vintage Airstream Trailer Is Now the Ultimate Live/Work Mobile
At just 80 square feet, The Kugelschiff is a renovated Airstream Bambi II that now serves as a tech entrepreneur’s tiny home and office.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Behind the story: One writer’s eventual embrace of the red-hot VW Buss - Los Angeles Times
A vintage VW Bus is a headache to own, but its aura makes the trouble worth it. Just ask the author, who gets stares, waves and smiles when he drives his.
Travel | Travel
Why Some Airlines Bring Back Classic Paint Jobs Decades After They Vanish From the Skies
Old liveries sometimes give carriers a cool new image
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
A Vintage TWA Plane is in Times Square En Route to Become Cocktail Lounge at New TWA Hotel
“Connie,” a vintage 1958 airplane that has been converted into a retro cocktail lounge for the new TWA Hotel is parked in Times Square for the weekend!
Travel | Travel
British Airways 1960s-styled Boeing 747 flies to New York
Among the usual traffic taking off at London's Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning was an eye-catching blast from the past -- a retro-painted British Airways Boeing 747.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
12 Old New York Spots That Are Still Amazing Today
Sometimes, newer isn't always better. We're trading in New York's latest restaurant and bar openings for some of the city's most awesome old-school haunts.
Science & Technology | Tech
Where Movies Get Their Vintage Electronics
Have you ever watched a show like Mad Men and wondered where they found those early Xerox machines? Or where The Americans got their hands on all the Reagan-era IBMs that you thought would be piled in a landfill? Well, there’s a good chance these histor
Entertainment | Entertainment
10 Rare Comic Books That Are Worth a Fortune
It's time to look through your old comic collection.
Health & Fitness | Wheels
These Amazing Cycling Photos Will Send You Back in Time
From the very first hobby horse to Lawson Craddock’s heroic Tour this summer, cycling has had a long and glorious history.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City in all its Neon-Lit Glory, 1969 - 1971 - Flashbak
These brilliant photos were taken by Hans Joachim Jacobi and scanned by his son Michael. They travelled to NYC as a stopover on the way to and from Halifax in Nova Scotia to visit relatives. Hans was using a Exakta Varex IIa, an East-German camera, using
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
The First Disneyland Map Walt Disney Drew | Reader's Digest
Revealed! Explore the initial map of Disneyland that Walt Disney helped draw in 1953. Can you spot the differences between his vision and the modern park?
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Technicolor Tessie: 30 Wonderful Color Portrait Photos of Lucille Ball in the 1960s ~ vintage everyday
Back in the day, according to LIFE magazine, cameramen and technicians both referred to our lovely Lucy as “Technicolor Tessie” because she was so colorful and looked so beautiful on film.
Style & Fashion | Style!
Here’s Who to Blame for the Resurgence of Flamingo Kitsch
The pink bird is the “kale of style” right now.
Entertainment | Entertainment
12 vintage soft drink mascots you probably forgot about
Do you remember Rooty, Oaf and Perky?
Miscellaneous | Places You Can Still Go
Mapping California’s best remaining midcentury motels
Travel back in time to the golden age of motels. These are the ones still standing—and worth visiting.
History | LA History
These Rare Vintage Photos of the Sunset Strip Will Transport You to the 1960s - Los Angeles Magazine
West Hollywood honors the era of the Sunset Strip's heyday
Family & Parenting | Wedding Stuff I Love
Playful Vintage California Engagement Session | Glamour & Grace
There isn’t a sweeter way to end the week than with this fun vintage styled engagement session from Walking Eagle Photography. They started off the shoot in the fields of Orange County with a cute picnic themed scene. The bride created a beautiful
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Vintage Necklaces for Women
Searching for the ideal vintage diamond necklace? Explore the unparalleled collection of antique, vintage, and one of a kind jewelry at M. Khordipour.
Family & Parenting | Wedding Stuff I Love
Graceful Vintage Beach Wedding Décor
Check out these wonderful ideas for a beach wedding in vintage style. This graceful vintage beach wedding decor will inspire you. Fabulous!
Music | Vinyl Records!
Cruisin’: Vintage photos of cars tricked out with record players | Dangerous Minds
Muhammad Ali spinning records on his very own car turntable. Though I’d be the first person to admit that drivers don’t need anything else to distract them from the road (I’m looking at you EVERYONE) I’ll also be the first person to endorse bri
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
$700 Craigslist car find worth millions
Have you ever looked at a Craigslist car ad and thought, “I wonder if I should take a chance?”
Home Improvement | DIY
15 Vintage Crafts We Should Bring Back | Mental Floss
Everything old is new again, especially when it comes to crafting. Some of these vintage crafts are already enjoying a resurgence; others may be waiting for you to bring them back to life.
Science & Technology | Technology
Digital Vintage - Video - NYTimes.com
Ever wonder what the iPhone’s grandparents looked like? Chances are Lonnie Mimms has one in the massive collection of vintage computers he keeps outside of Atlanta.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
12 beautiful airline posters from the 'Mad Men' era from the British Airways Heritage Centre - Business Insider
In the "Mad Men" TV series, fictional ad agency Sterling Cooper memorably creates ads and concepts for airlines including Mohawk and American Airlines.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
When L.A. Was Empty: Wide-Open SoCal Landscapes
Early photographs of Los Angeles surprise for many reasons, but often what's most striking is how empty the city looks.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
Photos: Aliso Street, Before It Became the 101 Freeway | LA as Subject | SoCal Focus | KCET
Long before it became the downtown portion of the 101 freeway, Aliso Street was a major transportation corridor for early Los Angeles.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Grab A Glass Because It's The Best Whiskey Ads Of The 1960s!
James Bond + Jim Beam = Winner! Forget everything you knew about the 1960s. Forget Mad Men, forget Apollo 11, forget The Beatles, forget JFK, forget Cuba, don't forget Vietnam...but forget about the rest. In the '60s, all you had to care about was a nice bottle of bourbon and the quickest method of getting it into your mouth.
Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty
For Flight Attendants, High Fashion Goes the Way of Free Peanuts - NYTimes.com
Domestic airlines have steadily pared back trendsetting designer looks in favor of uniforms that resemble today’s more utilitarian flying experience.
Science & Technology | Tech
A visual look at the evolution of everyday tech
This infographic examines some of our everyday technologies -- and how they've evolved. The sound of a VHS tape rewinding is like nails on a chalkboard for those of us who enter panic-mode when Netflix won't load quickly enough to binge watch the latest season of Orange Is the New Black. And the craziest part — this is actually how we used to watch movies.
Travel | Travel
Adorable Vintage Trailers Bring Style To Simple Living
Trailer living brings about a certain mental image that's usually not very flattering. However, when that trailer happens to be a vintage model, it's another story. The New York Times reported on the small trend of retro trailer ownership, which has ...
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
Ikea Argang Collection reissues limited edition designs from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
Midcentury modern and Scandinavian furniture designs seem as ubiquitous, relevant, and on trend as they did in the middle of the 20th century, and even more so as our gadgets get more futuristic and our interiors have gone decidedly retro (helped along n
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Gift Guide: 9 Retro Presents for the Hipster in Your Life | WIRED
Giving exemplars of modern technology as gifts is pretty much like going to see Arcade Fire now. I mean, you wouldn't. So just buy these gifts instead.
Travel | Travel
Hawaiian Airlines: 85 years of high-flying fashion - Hawaii Insider
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated its 85th anniversary this week by releasing vintage photos of planes and crews from the decades since Nov. 11, 1929, when it began regularly scheduled service under the name of Inter-Island Airways.
Family & Parenting | Kids
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EVEL KNIEVEL AMERICA'S DAREDEVIL 8" COLLECTIBLE FIGURE WHITE COSTUME OFFICIALLY LICENSED MEGO STYLE 8" POSABLE FIGURE WITH HELMET MINI GRAPHIC POSTER INCLUDED
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
Early Incarnations of 11 Beloved Toys | Mental Floss
Here's what some famous toys looked like in their early days, including Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
What's The Oldest restaurant in every state (and DC)?
While the US doesn't quite date back to caveman times, it's still got plenty of old restaurants. Here are the oldest in all 50…
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Kraft Foods Gave Away a Real Spaceship Simulator in 1959
If you were an American kid in the 1950s and 60s you were bombarded with an amazing promise: one day, when you're all grown up, you'll be able to vacation on the moon. But until then you'll have to settle for space-adventure TV shows and comic books. Unle
History | Chicago History
Ghost signs in Chicago: advertisements from the past
Chicago photographer Debbie Mercer captures faded ghost signs hiding in plain sight on Chicago buildings.
Visual Arts | Photography
Photos of Some of the Wackiest Novelty Toy Cameras Made in The Past
Sometime after George Eastman brought a camera into every home and before Apple put a capable camera into every pocket, the toy camera was born. And the ne
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Pay $300 to pretend you're flying in 1973
Buckle up, because we're about to tell you about The Pan Am Experience: an immersive $297 dinner and movie event (set inside a…
Food & Drink | LA Spots
Behind the Bartender: Michael Gotovac of Dan Tana’s - Los Angeles Magazine
Vintage Los Angeles’s Alison Martino sits down with the beloved barman to reflect on the landmark restaurant’s 50th Anniversary
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
Editors' Picks: 10 Favorite Sources for Bargain Vintage Furniture: Remodelista
Here at Remodelista, we know what we like, but what we can afford often takes some chasing down. We each have online sources that we swear by for antique, vintage, and secondhand finds at great prices. Have you heard of Previously Owned by a Gay Man? How
History | Chicago History
51 Vintage Postcards from the Windy City
As Chicago continues to break its record for tourism year-after-year, the city has set an ambitious goal of attracting 55 million visitors to the Windy City annually by 2020....
History | Chicago History
Vintage photographs of Chicago "L" trains and buses
Take a ride back in time on the green and cream CTA buses, trains, trolleys and horses from Chicago's public transportation past.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
20 Head-Scratchingly Ridiculous Vintage Movie Posters You've Probably Never Seen
I wish I knew the thought process that went into these posters, but they’re a special kind of baffling.
History | Chicago History
25 Vintage Photos of Chicago
Chicago invented the skyscraper, has hosted two World's Fairs, and boasts its own kind of formidable pizza. Despite being one of the most populous cities in the country, it hasn't all been all clear skies and Green River soda. Chicago survived one of the
Entertainment | Celebrities!
PAPERMAG: Scope Vintage Photos of '60s and '70s-Era Celebs From a New Art Book
Jack and Anjelica in their skivvies. Babs in her iconic Scaasi suit. Iggy Pop sweaty and in a speedo. All these images and more appear in photographer Julian Wasser's recently-released art book, The Way We Were: The Photography of Julian Wasser, documenting the fun and fabulous in '60s and '70s-era LA. Take a peek at more preview images, including shots of a baby-faced Jodie Foster, a tousle-haired John Travolta and a BAMF shot of Steve McQueen, below.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
25 Vintage Photos of Chicago
Chicago invented the skyscraper, has hosted two World's Fairs, and boasts its own kind of formidable pizza. Despite being one of the most populous cities in the country, it hasn't all been all clear skies and Green River soda. Chicago survived o
History | History
‘Brawny and Buoyant’: A Portrait of West Coast Youth of the 1950s | LIFE | TIME.com
Color photos from a 1951 LIFE magazine feature on 'splendidly healthy West Coast youth' from Southern California to Puget Sound.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
A Tablescape for the Vintage-Obsessed
Charleston-based event planner, Tara Guérard, has a passion for vintage. Now, with pieces from her curated collection on 1stdibs, she is spreading the love.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!
8 Items from the 1985 Montgomery Ward’s Catalog We Wish Were Still for Sale
It is true that some of these things can still be found, either old and faded on eBay or earnestly reproduced on specialty sites like The Vermont Country Store. But these products and deserve more; they have timeless appeal that would suit our 21st centur
Science & Technology | Tech
How the Picturephone Failed
In 1964, Bell created the Picturephone in the hopes of augmenting telephone services with long-distance video chat. The technology was awesome (for the time), but also insanely expensive. It flopped, costing Bell roughly half a billion dollars and attracting few actual customers. But how did it work, and why did it fail? Behold:
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
This Photo Spoiled The Rocketman Magic Back in 1951
Many American kids of the 1950s and 60s were absolutely obsessed with all things space. They were particularly enamored with the space action heroes that they saw on TV -- in shows like Captain Video, Space Patrol, and Commando Cody.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
These Vintage Ads Prove We Had No Idea What The Future Would Actually Look Like
If you thought "The Jetsons" was far-fetched, think again. While you may laugh at the idea of every household having a robot, flying cars, and supercomputers, it was the beginning of the Space Age in the 1950s and 1960s, and futurism was all the rage. And if these vintage ads and images are anything to go by... it's exactly what people wanted to see.
Miscellaneous | Culture
New Retro Inspired Tees Featuring the Matterhorn and the Flying Saucers, Have Landed!
If you’ve been to the park lately then you’ve probably seen some of the attraction t-shirts currently available in our stores, including the Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain. As we gear up for our 55th anniversary, our Product Develop
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Mad Men on Wheels: Vintage Car Ads
Celebrating the Mad-Men-era nostalgia with an intersection of two of the era's greatest cultural landmarks -- cars and advertising -- with five fantastic collections of vintage car ads.
