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Craigslist Crapshoot
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Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly search for the most bizarre, awesome, and/or terrible vehicles that the online classifieds has to offer. If Schoolhouse Rock taught us anything, it’s that three is a magic number. Last week we were looking for three-wheelers, and you all certainly came up with some magical offerings. We’ll get to…
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24 Hours of LeMons: 'Cure for Gingervitis' preview
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As was the case with the recently snowed-out race at Eagles Canyon Raceway, weather often plays a major role in 24 Hours of LeMons race weekends. Seldom has that been that case more regularly than at races at Gingerman Raceway in southwestern Michigan, especially at races in April. This year’s edition of “The Cure of…
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Hooniverse Asks: What Fun Aspect of Motoring Will Elon Musk Kill Next?
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You know, I like Elon Musk. No, I really do. I mean, who else has taken the mantle of both Steve Jobsian innovator and borderline mad scientist and has embraced it the way that he has? Still, I have a bone to pick with the multi-billionaire. Musk made his fortune nurturing a high-tech startup called…
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Last Call: The Family That Plays Together Stays Together Edition
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The hair! The fashions! Not only were the ’70s a fabulous time for music, but it was also not a half bad time to pick up a small motorcycle or mini bike, as this Jackson Family photo proves. In fact, I’d say back then it was easy as ABC, 123, baby you and me. Can…
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Talk about a Facelift – Banham Jaguar XJ-S HE on eBay
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What you are looking here, if you dare to look it in the eye, is a 1987 Jaguar XJ-S droptop. Or that’s what it was before bought up to date in the 1990s by Banham Conversions. This white dream is currently for sale in Germany, and it’s interesting to spot all the partsbin improvements that…
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The Queen's English Car Show Will be a Jolly Old Time
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Once a year Woodley Park in Van Nuys CA hosts the annual oiling of the grass, or as it’s better known, the Queen’s English All-British Car Meet and Jumble. This year’s cars and crumpets fest is coming up this very next Sunday. Assuming participants can get their cars started (and it doesn’t rain) things will kick off at 9am.…
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Viva La Bedfordshire: It's Another Old Vauxhall
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Yesterday we looked at a magnificently accessorised example of one of Vauxhall of Luton’s V-Bombers, the Victor estate. Today it’s the turn of that car’s little sister, the Viva, also appearing at Classics On The Quay, and again in that Hooniverse-friendly Longroof format. The Viva was, I believe I’m right in saying, the very last car…
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Track Tuesday: Name That Track
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Welcome to Track Tuesday where you are asked to identify a (maybe) famous race or test track from just one closely-cropped aerial image. This week, it’s some grand stands. Good luck! Image: ©2015 Hooniverse/Robert Emslie, All Rights Reserved
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Fort Lauderdale Auctions America 2015: The Eurosport Edition
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So here this olelongrooffan is, back over at the Auctions America show at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center there in the Port of the Everglades, nearly beachside in that oceanside community. My buddy, TheKenMan, had hooked me up with some freebie tickets so I topped off the petrol tank on my longerroof, as that would…
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Need to Replace the V50 Wagon
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That, lady and gentlemen, is $9,199 worth of damage. A matte black Yukon with a pre-runner bar rear ended my beloved wagon. The car, 1 of just 400 FWD 6-speed manuals sold in America, is a total loss. As many of you know, it takes me a long time– typically more than a year– to…
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Hooniverse Asks: What Automotive Makes Would You Never Buy, and Why?
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I have this rule when it comes to stereo equipment – never, ever buy anything by Pioneer. Now, I know what you’re most likely saying- but I have never had a problem with Pioneer equipment, and in fact I love their attractive blend of quality sound reproduction and high-value pricing. Yeah, well good for you, but I…
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Last Call: Top Gear Throw Back Thursday on Monday Edition
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While they may at the moment be considered the former hosts of Top Gear, here’s where they all sort of started – except for Hammond of course, as that photo was obviously taken last week. Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking…
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Formula Fun: Bahrain Grand Prix Edition
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_GWdS5RP0Q&spfreload=10[/youtube] After the the firework show that we saw last year, how could this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix compare? Well, it was another race under the lights with plenty of action on the track, and a tad bit of off track rumblings. With only a week between this and the Chinese Grand Prix, Formula One…
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To The Victor Belongs The Spoilers.
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I was raised on a diet of Blue Ovals. Henry was our favourite uncle and he treated us well, and even if the family has grown distant from him over time, we’re still very fond of the way he does things. In contrast, we never really warmed to The General. He seemed a little stand-offish,…
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Hooniverse Dream Racing Series: GT3 World Series Championship
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If you’ve been following international FIA GT3 racing for the last few years, like I have, then you’ve likely noticed a huge influx of talented drivers, top-rate teams, and some truly fascinating race cars. You’ve also probably noticed that the level of competition in this category has gotten very tight all over the world. There…
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About Last Week's Track Tuesday
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Well, last week I was once again able to find a track that could stump you. I don’t know if it was the cropping or just an unfamiliar track, but I took quiet satisfaction in the result. I’m still not going to tell you what it is, but I am offering up for you a pic…