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A Landcruiser by Any Other Name
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Any time the words “4×4” and “For Parts” crop up on Craigslist, I’m all but bound by duty to investigate. When the post happens to feature an ’84 Landcruiser swaddled in what could only be described as the quintessential FJ color, you can bet your betting eyes I’m going to share the glory with you.…
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Last Call- First Amendment Edition
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While it’s true that Peeing Calvin window stickers have become an increasingly popular form of expression, it’s obvious that this Blazer owner’s goal was to create the War and Peace of the medium. Of course what’s really strange is his expectation that viewers wouldn’t understand what ‘Truck Nuts’ are, and so has to spell it…
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Showdown: Apples to Oranges Edition
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Our last Showdown’s sitting within the margin of error with the 8-lug Pontiac leading the sliding roof Studebaker 41-40. We’re in a bit of a half-ass Friday mood today, so the only threads linking today’s contestants are that they’re both GM products with a unique flair, and they’re the same price. So with that, it’s…
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The Aston Martin Conundrum
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Pricing information was just released for the finally-coming-to-America Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The “standard” version is priced at $179,995 and the Carbon Black special edition will set you (well… not “you”) back $194,995. This raises a question – why buy the DBS? The Bondmobile is priced almost $100,000 higher yet the two cars have nearly…
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Was That Really Necessary?
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It’s Friday, so you’re probably in a good mood. We’re here to ruin that with this ’82 Bronco chassis-ed ’98 Eclipse. It’s managed to combine a body kit with 33 inch tires. A bumping single 15″ sub with a Hazzard County grade push bar. The Eclipse strikes a somewhat “urban” note, but it’s photographed in…
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Offset Impacts are Mesmerizing
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This video has been around for a while, but I still find it kind of hypnotic, what with crash after crash happening to the dulcet tones of Love’s Alone Again Or. It also makes me want to wear clown makeup whenever I go somewhere, on the off chance I get into an accident, so I can…
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Friday Fantastico: 2008 Lola T70 Mk. 3B
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“Hi, I’m the Lola T70. You may remember me from such films as ‘Le Mans’ and ‘THX 1138.’” Sweet mother of mercy! If the sight of that wide-eyed sports racer don’t set your heart aflutter, sir, you have no heart. But look a little closer and you’ll notice it’s nearly a brand-new construction, and it’s…
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Hooniverse Asks- What Was The Best Looking Mercury?
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No that Ford has announced that the Mercury brand will go gently into that good night, it’s time to reflect on their 72-year history. As we discussed last week, when the company’s demise had yet to be set in stone, many of Mercury’s product has, over the years, been not much more than re-badged Fords.…
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Found on Craigslist: Subagon edition
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A what??
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Yeah, Kids, We All Age
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Some more gracefully than others. Dennis Hopper, an icon of the 60’s subculture drug movement passed last week and was laid to rest on Thursday in Taos, New Mexico. While a cult offering in my older brothers’ world, this olelongrooffan didn’t identify with Easy Rider as much. But I caught the connection with his offering for the Blue…
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The Iconic Roadster
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Last week was the first installment of Modern Art Monday, and we took a look at the taillight of the Jaguar XJ. Today we are looking at an entire vehicle. The Iconic Roadster is a low-volume, high-horsepower monster that takes the style of the classic AC Cobra and turns it into a modern work of…
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Are You Man Enough to Drive a Pink Nash Metropolitan?
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If you’re reading this site, you’ve probably come around to the idea of a Miata as an acceptable man’s car. In fact, on the whole, we’re cool with little cars. But dude…that’s a lot of pink.
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Last Call- 2Pac Towers Edition
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Apparently the Ford Econoline is too broad a canvas for just one loss to society. Also, I think Freedomn is some sort of S&M club. Where there appears to be a cover. Image source : [Imgur.com]
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Chrysler Imperial Project Seduces With Potential Madness
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There are some projects that you want so badly to start on, but common sense keeps getting in the way, despite all attempts by the car-guy aspects of your psyche to do an end-run around said common sense and appeal directly to the emotional parts of your brain. This is one such car.
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Just the Good ol' Boys, Jumpin' Over a Tollbooth
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Since “Dukes of Hazzard” has entered our common lexicon as a verb (“Just Dukes-of-Hazzard it over the curb, bro!”), it should be said that this speeding, drunken idiot – despite imperiling the lives of innocent tollbooth-goers – did successfully Dukes of Hazzard her Impala out of Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. Impressive, but shameful. Video and…
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I'd Hate to be 'Cut Off' By That Truck
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Ever wonder how they transport the massive components for those electricity generating wind turbines? They put ’em on really, really long trucks and then plan routes avoiding sharp turns and low overpasses. One of the big manufacturers of these turbines is Fargo-based DMI industries, donchaknow. Their pictures of tower segments being trucked around are equally…