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Hooniverse Asks- What Car Should My Sister-in-Law Buy?
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My sister-in law needs to get a new car. Well, not a new car, but something different from the ’91 fart-canned Miata that has been her daily driver for nigh-on a decade. That red drop top has developed a nasty overheating problem that will require the removal and probable tanking of the engine block to…
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Beach 16 Show
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If you enjoy viewing images of auto related stuff included in the images above, my fellow Hoons will probably want to make the jump to see more.
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Cars and Coffee January 2nd, 2010
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The first Cars and Coffee of the new year was a doozy. Huge turnout, both in terms of spectators and cars. A decent crew of Hooniverse readers showed up as well, huddled together for warmth in the brutal SoCal winter. Hit the jump for a few highlights.
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Dart Charger Is Not a Typo
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Turns out before the Charger that came before the Charger that Bo and Luke (and Daisy!) made famous there was a Dart Charger. The Dart Charger was a rare special edition (supposedly 480 built) of the generally unloved mid-60s Dart sporting a hi-po 273V8. 10.5:1 compression, a 4 barrel, 4 speed and posi rearend in…
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Legendary Race Cars
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There comes a time in the day to put down the Haynes or the Bentley repair guides. There is also a time to close the browser window and step away from the computer (though only for a little bit please). Do you have to fill that time with family? No! You can spend that time…
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The HiTong SL50 – My Two-Wheeled Bahamian Adventure Cycle
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I recently returned from a week long vacation in the Bahamas, specifically the island of Abaco. The town where I was staying had a slew of cars on the road, but the preferred method of transportation was by golf cart. Electric carts are fun for about 30 seconds and then you realize you have “the…
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The Early Rodders, May 22, 2010
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Huh? Don’t you mean Cars and Coffee Montrose? Yes and no. Cars and Coffee is a specific organization that’s responsible for a number of early-morning informal car shows around the county. Just not this one. The event that takes place at the United Artists Theater parking lot in what could either be called La Cañada…
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Made From Scratch to Beat the World: The Britten V1000
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If you’ve followed motorcycle racing closely for many years, you probably already know about the unlikely success of the Britten V1000, a motorcycle almost entirely handmade of bespoke parts. And that includes the engine, cast in aluminum in John Britten’s own shop. Make the jump for an excellent video overview of the Britten story.
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Ten hours, four states, and one foolproof plan: How I learned stop worrying and love the motorcycle
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[Part 2 in a series. Read Part 1 here!] I obviously wouldn’t be riding the Honda almost halfway across the country, as I was too much of a wuss to even take it around the block. “Want to take it for a ride?” Don had suggested in a hopeful tone. I took a look at…
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Last Call- Navigators Can Leave Skid Marks Too Edition
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The inspiration for the Ford Edge. Image source: [Photo Finish via Tumblr]
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Hooniverse Asks- Do you Deny Yourself Car Brands Because of their Owner's Reputations?
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Ricers, BMW douchebags, white belt and matching shoes Buick drivers, many cars and their owners are burdened with stereotypes. While you don’t necessarily have to possess those attributes to drive one, you know that eventually, either you’ll turn into that stereotype, or somebody will peg you as “one of those whatever-drivers.” Because of that, are…
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Hooniverse via Fuzzygalore.com: The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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Rachael over at Fuzzygalore.com recently visited the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, located in Leeds, Alabama. The place is absolute Heaven for the Motorcycle Enthusiast, so for Two-Wheel Tuesdays, I thought it was time to share this post here.
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New Video of the Aston Martin Rapide: Makes the Panamera look Dowdy!
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While cruising over at Car Throttle Blog, I saw this posting. One of the writers posted raw video from HighGearMedia, with the Rapide driving around through the foothills of Valencia, Spain. So without wasting any time, enjoy the image above, and make the make the jump to enjoy the video!
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eBay Find of the Day- Porsche 917 Throttle Bodies
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More rare than unicorn snot and civil political discourse are these aluminum castings that are claimed to be off of the flat twelve that powered Porsche’s insane 917 racer. The seller says they’ll also fit the 935, in case you’ve got one of those in your garage instead. It’s not often that you come across…
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Last Call- Double Wide of the Gods Edition
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We proudly present. . . the Acrapolis. Image source: [Imgur.com]
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The Griffith Series 200 by Automodello
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Earlier today I brought up the topic of diecast cars and it was exciting to see what you guys had tucked away in your office or on display proudly in a full-size case. I mentioned that I had one more car to share with you and here it is. I present the inaugural offering from…