I've always been a form over function guy when it comes to cars. Of course I love when a car is excellent to drive or super practical or whatever, but more than anything else I care about the design.

Lou is a freelance journalist and content writer with a focus on the automotive world. After graduating from Coventry University (Automotive Journalism MA) in 2020, she worked in automotive e-commerce ...

When our classics were first built, the engine bay was a very utilitarian part of the car. Yeah, the engines got a coat of corporate paint and maybe a couple of chrome bits, but it was all very basic.

Today, most automotive manufacturers employ such tight and efficient packaging that engine bay style rarely matters. To that end, the vast majority of cars put on the road today feature big plastic ...