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1965 Galaxie 500 in Mint Condition — or "Mint Condition"
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We spotted this lovely Galaxie 500 for sale recently, and it’s a perfect case of an unmotivated seller. From the description, to the price, to the simple fact that reality doesn’t quite seem to tie in with the seller’s description, one can safely assume you’re not going to get a great deal on this car.
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Motorcycles Not Dangerous Enough For You? Try This!
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This is billed as an alternative for those who want to be able to ride their dirt-bikes all year round. I, for one, see some potential problems.
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Doodlebug! Squash It, It's A Doodlebug!
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Well my fellow Hoons, while we were treated to the Harbinger of the Apocalypse earlier this week, I wanted to share with you something this olelongrooffan spotted at the Rods On The Hill 2010 last weekend. Now, I’m sure there are some of you out there who might believe you know what the vehicle in…
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Last Call- Slow Children Edition
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Now that’s a road sign to which I’d likely pay attention. Image source: [Timesonline.uk]
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Question of the Weekend: Independence Day, So Which Independent Car Brand Do You Wish Survived?
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The Independent Automaker is almost history, except for a very few cottage industry brands that seem to barely hold on year after year. Read more after the jump!
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Happy 4th of July
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Here is a post of random photos from around the web for you to stare at…
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Speaking of Peter Max: The Dale Earnhardt All Star 2000 Monte Carlo Racecar
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One of the oddest parings in NASCAR History was the May 2000 All Star Paint Scheme by the 1960’s artist Peter Max for one of the toughest drivers in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt. I was made aware of this car by a good friend of Hooniverse, smokyburnout. Go here for the history of the car. Source:…
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Chevy Enthusiast via Hooniverse: Chevy Power at the Sears Pointless 24 Hours of LeMons.
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This is a story that ran in the September issue of Chevrolet Enthusiast that went live this weekend. So in keeping with Team Trailing Throttle and its bit for a second round of LeMons Glory, let’s take a look at the other Chevrolets that competed in the warm California Sun at Infineon Raceway for the…
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Vintage Australian Touring Car Racing: Because You Weren't Going To Be Productive Today Anyhow
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The Incomparable Mr. Scroggs has come through once again in his singular mission to destroy your productivity.
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: 1971 AMC Matador Machine?
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This was the little-known follow-up to the 1970 AMC Rebel Machine. This article was posted in Automotive Traveler in March of this year, but it is still timely, and a great read.
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The new DMC: Sorcery of a Different Sort
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Quick! If I say “DMC”, you say “12”, right? It’s forever been that way since we met those bad, bad, VW-driving Libyans and learned how to defeat them. Well, after viewing the following video, the acronym “DMC” is going to have to fight more than Libyans for it to solely mean “DeLorean Motor Company”. Apparently…
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Hooniverse Asks – What's a "True" Porsche?
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For some aficionados of the brand, Porsche stopped building real cars when the last 356 rolled off the assembly line. Others discount anything with a radiator. What do you think, do Porsches have to emulate the layout of the pre-war People’s Car in order to be accepted as righteous?
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Hooniverse Asks- Who's Your Favorite Race Driver?
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They say that racers are wired differently, that they have faster mental reflexes and an innate sense of hubris. That being said, we all have our favorites, whether it’s from NASCAR, Formula One, WRC or another tire turning competition.
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Last Call- That's Not The Kind of Helmet I Meant Edition
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In Singapore, Peugeot is taking safe sex to new extremes in their advertisements. Image source: [NotCot.org]
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Norman Bates Drives a Manta Montage?
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If you happen to have a Manta Montage kit car, but the lack of ventilation makes driving with the windows in place untenable, how would you keep the thieves out of it?
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d'Elegance
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After flirting with a number of Orange County, California venues for much of the last quarter century, the 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance now has a home on the fairways and greens of the St. Regis Resort and Golf Course. With almost 200 cars on display and judged, and almost as many in the…