Articles
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V.I.S.I.T.: Grand National!
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There are a few cars out there that will make me pull a u-turn on the street to get a closer look. The Grand National is one such car.
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Last Call- Digital Juvenalia Edition
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Admit it, when you first got your digital calculator you typed in 58008 and turned it upside down, making you the coolest kid in 7th grade math class. Fortunately, while some of us are getting older, a few refuse to grow up, meaning that rare opportunities like this get documented rather than ignored. Go boobs,…
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Found on Craigslist: 1977 Buick Electra
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For the low, low asking price of $1490 you too can own this fine example of a malaise-era, two-door, boat-towing boat.
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Someone Buy This Subaru 360
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This beautiful little Subaru 360 has been sitting on Craigslist for sale for some time now. And the longer it sits there, the longer our beloved damnElantra™ starts going crazy.
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Give them the tape! Jalopnik offers a ransom for the Top Gear USA pilot video
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Jalopnik.com is offering up a reward of $5,000 (or the 10 LeMons cars) if someone can provide them with a copy of the pilot episode of the proposed Top Gear USA TV show. Crazy…or Crazy Awesome? Jalopnik $5,000 Top Gear USA Offer
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT
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Land, it’s what covers the quarter of the Earth not awash in fish effluence. And as only a small percentage of it is paved, a number of off-road, and off-road pretender vehicles have used Land in their names to embellish their sense of purpose. Land Rover, Land Cruiser, Highlander, and, not to be left out,…
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Hooniverse Asks- Do You Really Care How Many Cylinders Your Car Has?
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Yesterday I asked if you would be open to the thought of a V6 engine in a Corvette, as an ancillary model. Some responded no effing way, and condemned me as anti-American. Others said, sure, as long as the engine and the car adhere to the expected performance and feel of a real Vette. The…
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The Top Ten Reasons Why Pontiac Failed; Part 1
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This is a sad time for those of us who love automobiles. The bankruptcy of General Motors and Chrysler happened; For GM, it meant the shedding of key brands including Saab, Hummer, Saturn, and Pontiac. Of the four, it’s possible that Pontiac’s death may have been most avoidable. For more than a decade, Pontiac has…
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Last Call- Maybe I Should Have Opted For The Short-Bed Edition
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Up until that day, Michael had been an avid proponent of the First Amendment. Image source: [Jeff’s Mom]
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Spot the Difference: Honda's Impossible Dream ad, redux
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I think I’ve come to a certain stage in my life, where I’m man enough to admit that the original “Impossible Dream” (Youtube link) commercial by Honda brings a tear to my eye every time I watch it. (Also, I’ve never seen Titanic.) An inspiring song (the aptly-named “Impossible Dream” by legendary crooner Andy Williams)…
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TVR's Russian Owner Alexander Smolensky on Future Models: Built in Germany, Corvette Powered, Hybrid Soon
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TVR, a car with very little history in the US, has a rich heritage across the pond. And as any true petrol-head knows, the brand has been dead for a couple of years. When the Blackpool company was actually producing cars they were like no other, with their own engines, switchgear, and styling that was…
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This Manta Will Embed Itself in Your Heart Like You're Steve Irwin
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Care for a German-built car named after a cartilaginous fish and sold through Buick dealerships … all for nine Benjamins and a carb tune? And no, we’re not talking about the a lederhosen-sporting GNX with sharkskin seats.
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Chevy Enthusiast via Hooniverse: The 1964-70 Chevy G-Van; Just the Basics, Dude
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During the 1950’s, Chevrolet was virtually on fire with their entire product line, and by 1955, it looked like they could do no wrong. From the revised V-8 equipped Corvette, to the new Task Force Truck Line – including the introduction of the Chevy Cameo Carrier – Chevrolet had a vehicle for every want and…
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Your Chance to Win a Nismo 370Z
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Nissan is gearing up to give away a brand new Nismo 370Z. To enter the contest all you have to do is enter your email address and answer some car trivia questions. Lets see…do you guys know anything about car trivia? Oh that’s right, you know everything about cars. Head to http://nissan.promo.eprize.com/nismo/ to get started.…
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Last Call – Wanted Dead or Alive Edition
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Someday, when I look back on my life for the inevitable cable television documentary on A&E/Discovery/Court TV/VH1’s “Hey, Remember the ‘00s?” series, I’ll be able to pinpoint the exact moment that changed my life: when I discovered that you can mount a gun rack on a motorcycle. Combining two manly and unhealthy things in a…
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Hooniverse Parting Shot: What Were They Thinking? The 1990 to 93 Imperial
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How a luxury car competing directly with Cadillac and Lincoln met its demise in the form of an elongated “K” car….