Articles
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Hooniverse Asks- What's History's Best Ford?
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Yesterday, we considered which has been history’s greatest Chevrolet. And, while the bow tie brigade has had a dozen or more contenders plying America’s highways over the years, their competition over at the House of Henry has provided the World with some of the most memorable cars and trucks available for over 100 years.
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Jalopnik Unveils New Manifesto, We Pontificate
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In case you missed it (or didn’t click on the post b/c it looks like something about with Tom Cruise), Jalopnik’s grand panjandrum Ray Wert just unleashed 13 paragraphs of…something. A mix of mea culpa, mission statement and call-to-arms, it seems they’ll be taking a more focused direction. Our thoughts after the jump.
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Words, there really are none…
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At first glance you would think you were dealing with one of those Exalibur things popular among the rich and tasteless back in the 80’s and 90’s. Proof that money and style don’t always go hand-in-hand.
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Bristol Palin, Your Car Is Ready
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Perfect for chasing down meese, this vehicle was tracked down by our beloved bzr. Honestly, we’re not entirely sure what it was that he was searching for when he stumbled upon this, but however it happened, we’re glad he found it.
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Last Call- Belissima Edition
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This jewel of a bike is a Benelli, as you can tell from the decals on both gas and oil tanks. But it was sold here in the U.S. by another company, a clue to which is evident as well. For your Friday evening rumination- who was that company, and what did they call this…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: Not Found on Ebay; 1981 Ford Durango Pickup!
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Here at Hooniverse, we already showcased a Ford Durango Pickup that was listed on Craigslist. However, Automotive Travelers own Sam Fiorani discovered another Malaise Era Ford that took a Fairmont Futura hardtop that was turned it into a pickup, and it’s for sale at a bargain price!
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We're All Illegal!
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The coppers in Perth, Australia don’t take kindly to displays of hoonage. In fact, should they catch you hooning in your hoonmobile, they’ll not only slap you with a fine, they’ll lock up your car. As Patrick Nugawela discovered, they’ll even lock up the car when it belongs to someone else.
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Streetwalking: Hoon on the Bayou edition
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Any schmuck can take a family sedan and crazy glue a V8 emblem to the back and call it a day. I’ve even heard tell there may or may not be a Prius running around with a Hemi emblem stuck to it. I don’t believe this to be the case. I believe that V8 emblem…
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Hoon in Training
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYtxD92SpY[/youtube] Most of us like to rock out while behind the wheel, and cranking up the metal will make even a milk run seem exciting. This little tyke, with the questionably motivated parents, is getting an early start on the whole car/music thing, although all that head-banging seems to wear him out.
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Hindsight Is 20/20: The Hooniversal Polar Expedition, Part II
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In the previous episode, we spent a great deal of time arguing about which vehicle should be our appropriate choice of steed for a mission to the North Pole. We accomplished a great deal of arguing and managed to keep the liquor production industry of Canada in business for another day. We did not accomplish…
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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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Hooniverse Asks- Have You Ever Sold a Car That You Now Wish You Hadn't?
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It happens- you make a plan to clear out a space in the driveway, or to make a few extra bucks, by getting rid of a car that – at the time – you have fallen out of love with. Maybe it was a wild hair that drive the initial purchase, maybe it was too…
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Dobbertin DHC: Like a Fieroghini Hydroplane!
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Blame it on the jigger of scotch you had with brefass if you wish, but the Dobbertin HydroCar (DHC) is as real as your drinking problem, and a hell of a lot more dangerous.
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Announcing the Hooniversal Car of the Year!
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The voting is over, the campaigning has come to an end, and with a great deal less pain and a great deal more excitement than any actual political election, the Hooniversal Car of the Year has been decided. For anyone following the epic, nail-biting drama, this should be no surprise. The results were there for…
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Name that engine: Mine is better than yours edition
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Ah the flathead V8, hoonerific engine staple of the American hot rodder since the beginning of time and the main source of power for many cars and trucks in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. This particular example does not appear to used for people-moving however…
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Hooniverse Asks- What Was Your Worst Car Repair Experience?
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Yesterday we asked about the bad experiences you had with buying a car, and you provided us with some great war stories about bad dealers, untrustworthy private sellers, and cars that weren’t all the ads said they were. Now that those nightmares are behind you, tell us what it’s been like to get them fixed.