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Showdown: Land of the Rising Maple Leaf Edition
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It’s been a while since our last Showdown, where the bruiser Lincoln Capri crushed a Ginetta G4 under its ‘Merican heel. This week, we’re not crossing an ocean, just the 49th Parallel. Hearing the (old) news (for the first time via Autoblog) that those dirty Quebecois are looking to restrict importation of RHD imports reminded…
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Junkyard Jumble – Answer Time!
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Earlier today I posted a scan from the pages of a Consumer Auto Guide from 1985 with a Junkyard Jumble. Some of you attempted to work out which vehicles were being shown in the image. Hop the jump for your answer guide.
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Hooniverse Asks- Which is Your Favorite Top Gear Host?
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One is a blowhard, the second is a pocket-sized chav, the third, a garrulous bore, and the fourth. . . well, he’s called the Stig.
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Last Call- Dude Looks Like a Lady Edition
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Just a 356 with 310-whp from a 930 turbo mill. No big deal. Read about it here. Image source: [Popular Mechanics]
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Hooniverse Asks- Who Has Had The Most Disappointing Racing Turn?
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Now that Danika Patrick has had a couple of turns of the wheel in NASCAR, where things generally haven’t been going her way, she’s gotten all pouty about the whole thing. But there have been other drivers who have made even less auspicious debuts, and we want some suggestions as to the one that was…
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I Don't Think This is an April Fool's Joke
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The Chrysler/Maserati TC has gone down in history as one of the more horrible offspring of two parents who may have imbibed too much chianti on the night of conception. That combination of Chrysler chassis and Maserati-modded motor lived up to neither the sporting pretensions of the Italians, nor the luxury pedigree of previous Chryslers.…
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Come Buy My Truck Bee-fore it Flies Away
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This guy is so frightened by bees that he has lost the ability to use punctuation, or common sense. Source: [YouSuckatCraigslist]
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New York Times Sunday: Artist Peter Max and his Corvette Collection.
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I was going to run this piece for Modern Art Monday, but this story is so compelling it’s now under New York Times Sunday Edition. Anyway, I have a surprise for Modern Art Monday. This is a very interesting story by the New York Times author Daniel McDermon, as he described telling how the Corvettes…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: See what you missed this past weekend.
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So, how many Hoons noticed that there were regularly updated Weekend Posts? You say you were unaware that there is a Weekend Edition? Well, you’re not alone, so as a public service to all the Hoons out there, here is a re-cap of this past Hooniverse Weekend Edition.
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Last Call- Jagster Edition
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According to the H.A.M.B. board posting, this Jag V12 roadster is all homebrew—right down to the special Ford oval cast cam covers. Image source: [JalopyJournal.com] http://www.thesmokingtire.com/—
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Parking Lot Magic
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8C2GnLHvNw[/youtube] Now if only they could do this in reverse so I didn’t have to walk so far when shopping at the mall.
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Get Ready for a Shivery Spine: NSX, Senna, The Nordschleife and Dramatic Music
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If you didn’t click over to Chris Wick’s blog when we told you to yesterday, then you missed out on this trailer from Format67 involving an NSX, the town of Frankfurt, and some great editing. Again, it leans heavily on the dramatic buildup featuring slow motion and lens flare lighting school of thought, but good…
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Pinto Cruising Wagon? Hell Yes! Can Someone Spot Me $3500?
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Dear lord, could you pack any more style, finesse, panache, into a single package? Who wants to cruise for a run-in with law enforcement near an elementary school chicks?
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The Early Rodders, July 10, 2010
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Wait, wasn’t the 10th over a week ago, you ask? It was indeed. We’re not paid to be timely. Besides, this here International Harvester Woodie Wagon Leviathan is worth the wait. More after the jump.
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Hooniverse Asks- What's The Most Evil Looking Production Car?
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All cars have a face, some of them cheery, some morose. And then there’s the ones that, when you see them parked at the curb, cause you to cross yourself – even though you’re not Catholic – and move to the other side of the street before you pass. Those are the ones we’re interested…
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Breaking News: Aftermarket Manufacturer Makes Tasteful Wheels – World Stunned!
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Rocket Racing Wheels has just released a new series of wheels designed for the modern muscle car. That is nothing new, what is strange is that they actually look good. The problem with most aftermarket wheels is that they try to do too much. These wheels have a classic style crafted out of modern aluminum.…