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Hooniverse Asks- What's The Most Audacious Car With Another Brand's Motor?
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You know, sometimes the old adage, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em, is the best motto to maintain. In the case of the automotive industry, that admission of competitive unbalance can play into a car maker’s favor, imbuing one marque with the brand equity of another, more venerated, one. That has resulted in Lotus-Cortinas, Cosworth…
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V.I.S.I.T. – Studebaker Pickup with bonus wagon
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Spotted on a trip to the doctor (stupid sinus infection), this Studebaker Champ pickup stood about against the more typical Bay Area automotive background (see the example to the right). Given that it was mid-day on a Friday, it looks like it’s not just a weekend cruiser, but rather sees regular use. Hit the jump…
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Weekend Edition – Sportscar Breakfast Club: The Rest
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A number of the cars seen at the Sportscar Breakfast Club event didn’t fit under any of the previous categories, but merited a post crammed together as one. This one goes for the select few. The car in the headline image is an Opel Speedster, as can be noted from the steering wheel on the…
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Weekend Edition – Sportscar Breakfast Club – The Japanese
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The Miatas weren’t the only Japanese cars to grace the event with their presence. Some sports cars from the East were present, that I haven’t inspected too close ever before. The Lexus GS in the lead photo isn’t there for its sporting pretensions, but the NSX earns its spot of grass with honour.
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Weekend Edition – Sportscar Breakfast Club: The Miatas
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At the event, Miatas were rife. I can’t blame the drivers, since the simple, rear-drive roadster is close to the very concept of a sportscar. Light, eager to please, balanced. Only the endless reliability and the undeniable ubiquituousness play against them, but it’s very easy to make a Miata, or an MX-5, or an Eunos…
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Weekend Edition – Sportscar Breakfast Club: The Porsches
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From the photos you’ve seen so far, it’s probably been a no-brainer to deduct Porsches were numerous at the Sportscar Breakfast Club event. This post is dedicated to them, and it is somewhat of a lengthy one. Despite the Turbo-y, spoilerful appearance, this silver 993 isn’t registered as one. It’s very, very cool still, and…
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Weekend Edition – Sportscar Breakfast Club: The Americans
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As well as European cars, American sports cars were plentiful at the Sportscar Breakfast Club. And some of them were quite special indeed, like this Yenko-Bondurant-Guldstrand replica Corvette. Seriously, if there ever was an event where I’d take the Hooniversalist that is John the longrooffan, this would be it. I’d more than happily buy him…
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Weekend Edition – Sportscar Breakfast Club: The British
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The Sportscar Breakfast Club event held a week ago in Sipoo, Finland also brought out a significant amount of metal from the British Isles. Starting with this Interceptor, I’m more than happy to show them off. By the way, the venue is called Moottorikahvila, or the Motor Café. It’s situated in Nikkilä, which is a…
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Weekend Edition – Sportscar Breakfast Club: The Italians
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Welcome to another Weekend Edition. This weekend, on my part, is dedicated to the Sportscar Breakfast Club, taking part on selected Saturdays in Sipoo near Helsinki. The event is all about taking your cherished hobby car for a nice Saturday morning ride, and parking it at a cafe where you can chat with other petrolheads.…
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Last Call- Pill Bug Edition
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Created by Jakarta-based artist Ichwan Noor, this totally spherical 1953 VW Type 1 is completely mesmerizing. Apparently part of an ongoing series of ball and cube-shaped sculptures, this yellow beetle now takes up far less real estate, but is at risk of rolling out of the gallery. Image source: ThisIsColossal
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Cruzin to Colby, or Everett Knows How to Do a Car Show
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As I mentioned a previous post, I was fortunate enough to attend the Cruzin’ to Colby car show & cruise on Monday. Located on Colby Avenue in downtown Everett, WA, this event proved to be more than I could have imagined. Take the jump to see what I mean.
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The Carchive:- The Datsun Violet (710)
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The Rolling Stones are famously performing a series of sell-out concerts this year, and Ronnie Wood has told me that “I’m always sure to catch up on R.A-S.H before going on stage” *. I trust we give the band that Satisfaction they seem to find so elusive. One of the Japanese cars on offer during…
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Fastback Friday: 1941 Cadillac Fastback Coupe drips with style
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For your Fastback Friday enjoyment, I invite you to take a stroll down memory lane. Put on your 3-piece suit, don your chapeau, get ready to take a grad, luxurious ride. [Source: Hemming Classifieds]
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Driving on the Bad Side of Wonkaville
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Hey baby, you lookin’ for a little bit o’ sugar? Oompa Loompa, do-ba-dee-doo,I’ve got a prop-o-sition for you.Oompa Loompa, do-ba-dee-dee,If you’ve got cash I’m better than Nestle. . . Image source: Imgur
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The News for May 31st, 2013
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! This is a weekly recap of some of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or the bull. I also throw in a little opinion of mine, just because I can. This week: Aston Martin reveals the most extreme Vantage to date BMW X5 is all-new for its third…
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Mystery Car
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Even though each Friday offers another attempt to prove differently, it’s no mystery that you Hoons certainly know your stuff. That’s why it’s so hard to find interesting cars and mask them in a manner that sufficiently hides their identity so as to be a match for your collective capabilities. Today, I’m giving it another shot.…