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Talk us out of adding another wagon to the family
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If I hadn’t been late to class today, I might not have stopped to see this decently well preserved example of a 1993 Honda Accord LX Wagon. According to the flyer provided, the car is a second owner vehicle. It’s equipped with the 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine paired to one of Honda’s four speed automatics.…
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RADwood has the most hardcore fans out there
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Radwood went down at the second annual HooptieCon this past weekend. It was a wet, sloppy, cold, wonderful mess of some of the most hardcore automotive enthusiasts out there. Located atop turn 7 at Sonoma Raceway, during the 24 Hours of LeMons Sears Pointless race, the show was a hodgepodge of 80’s and 90’s automotive…
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Is this the only Fiat Tipo in the States?
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Aimless Craigslist searching reveals some very strange finds. You might stumble upon a killer deal. You might see a hodgepodge homebuilt chaos-machine. Or you might come across something extremely rare. Something like a Fiat Tipo. Happening upon what the seller claims is “the only one known in the US,” I can’t help but wonder: is…
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This E30 BMW with an IndyCar V8 is hill climb perfection
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My favorite hill climb-prepped BMW is Georg Plasa’s Judd V8-powered beast. This one from Team Edlinger, however, comes in at a close second. What started life as a BMW 320i has become a monster of the mountain. And that’s due to the V8 engine plucked from an IndyCar racer. Under the skin of this E30…
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Cadillac continues to chase a luxury buyer it can’t define
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It’s easy to tread back on the times when Cadillac was considered the “standard of the world”. Those days have been over for decades though. Cadillac struggled through the Malaise era with its emissions-choked land barges to arrive in a new time of Art and Science. It was then that renewed interest was created in…
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Fast lap at Goodwood set with a sticky Climax
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That would be a Lotus-Climax race car, mind you. A product of the late 1950’s, the Lotus 15 is a large-fendered lovely paired with an engine from Conventry Climax. It’s a dual-overhead cam four banger shoved underneath a glorious bit of aluminum skin. Graham Hill raced one. As did another of other drivers, who all…
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2020 GT500 Aerodynamic and Cooling Data Explained
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Ford likes to tease the world with its new products. Something about #trending and brand recognition, blah blah. This is why they reveal their products in pieces. This is common, and always equally annoying throughout the industry, so Ford isn’t the only offender. First they showed us the hood. Then they showed us the whole…
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Someone rescue this 1990 Volkswagen Fox wagon
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This is a 1990 Volkswagen Fox wagon. It’s currently for sale in Huntington Beach, and it appears to be in great shape. The owner is asking just $1,500 bucks for what’s ostensibly a rare car here in North America. Why so cheap? It’s been parked in a warehouse since 2009. This Fox has a lot…
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Here’s a wonderful guide for tourists eager to sample the Nürburgring
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Misah Charoudin has an entertaining vlog on YouTube. He’s part of the team at Apex Nürburg helping folks experience the Green Hell. Through their company you can book a place to stay, line up a car to drive, and have your trip planned out for you. For those who want to dive right in, Misha…
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Podcast: Episode 286 – Reese’s …or Reese ees?
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Josh Ostrander joins us in Casa de Chris Hayes. We immediately make fun of the amount of chocolate he puts into his craw. From there we talk about the issues facing the upcoming C8 Corvette, 2JZ engines being shoved into the new Supra, and the Mint 400. After that it’s a bit of chatter about…
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Rumor has it: The C8 Corvette may be available with 1,000 horsepower
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Chevrolet engineers are taking their time to make sure they get the upcoming C8 Corvette just right. After all, this is the car that will finally end the “Will GM make a mid-engine Corvette?” rumors. Yes, Chevy is set to crank out a Vette with midship-mounted power. And it seems that the power figure may…
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First Drive: Honda Talon 1000R and 1000X
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The UTV world is blowing up. Multi-purpose units are sales kings, but the sports segment is rapidly becoming more crowded. Honda has waded into the fray with its new Honda Talon two-passenger sport SxS. There are two options here; the 1000R and the 1000X. Both are powered by the same 999-cc inline-twin, which makes 104…
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Hooniverse Asks: What part of DIY car work is easier than people think?
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I pulled out the center console of my Montero. My plan was to remove the old aftermarket stereo with an updated one. It was easy to get inside, just four bolts held the plastic trim in place. A few knobs from the HVAC system needed to be pulled off. And that was it. I now…
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Two Wheel Tuesday: False Neutral Podcast #87 – Mastering Metal Fab
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We’ve been busy in our workshops this month. Garrett finished his powdercoating oven and rebuilt Eric’s carbs, Pete bought a TIG welder. Along the way, in between talking about welding and plasma cutters, we tie up a few loose ends from past episodes, and discuss bikes including the Ducati Paso, Triumph Speedmaster, and Honda GB500.…
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Jenson Button got a proper introduction to off-road racing at the Mint 400
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You don’t expect to see bump passing in a Formula 1 race. The Mint 400 is a different world for someone like Jenson Button though, and he was introduced to the world of nerfing. That’s where you give a little love tap to the truck in front of you. It’s a way to say “Hi,…
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The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series is Coming to iRacing
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It is a known fact that trophy trucks are awesome and make for some of the most exciting racing you can find. These wonderful machines have already been immortalized in a few racing games, but we’re about to have another option. iRacing has just announced a new alliance with the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series…