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Hooniverse Classic Captions – The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Edition
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Welcome to the Hooniverse Classic Captions Post, returning from an extended vacation through the holidays. This is a series of postings that are set to go off at this time almost every Tuesday, so let’s review the premise; I search for images that were used by the car companies in their print advertising or brochures,…
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Hooniverse Asks- What's the World's Wildest Engine Swap You Can Find?
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Okay my pretties, it’s time to go searching. One of the craziest things one can do to a car is to rip out its heart and soul and plug in that of another. Quite frequently that means the replacement of a timid – or wallet-consumingly unreliable – engine with something more common and accountable –…
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Last Call- Face It Edition
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You know, it shouldn’t be an auto accident that tells you that you’re wearing far too much foundation, but if that’s what it takes. . . Oh, and another thing, wear your damn seat belt! Image: [Imgur]
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Teaser: The MR4…Or FXR2…
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[image: naption.com] The guys over at Stick Figure Racing built one of the coolest Lemons cars of all time – The MRolla, which is the back half of a Toyota MR2 and the front half of a Toyota Corolla. It’s mid-engined, it’s front engined, it’s rear wheel drive, it’s front wheel drive, it’s an automatic…
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Hoonivercinema- Monday Music Video
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Maya Arulpragasam, aka M.I.A., is a British singer who is no stranger to controversy, having flipped the bird during last year’s Super Bowl half-time show. Here she is giving props to bad girls – the kind you don’t take home to mo-ther – while hanging out of an E36 rocking the hagwalah. Her music is…
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HCOTY 2012: Presenting the winner…
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Our 2012 HCOTY field of nominees was vast and varied, and I’m happy to report that every nominee received at least a few votes. A few vehicles, however, rose up to become the clear favorites, but two of those took off from the rest of the group. It was a back and forth battle for…
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Hooniverse Asks- What's the Jet Age's Most Evocative Production Car?
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With over a century under its belt, the auto industry has marched through many an expressive era. The earliest cars evoked the memory of their nag-drawn predecessors, even so far as being anointed horseless carriages. Some eras – like the ’30s and ’80s have expressed societal proclivities for streamlined shapes, made real in…
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Weekend Edition – A 1990 Saab 900 SPG Project Car on Craigslist – Another 24-Hours-of-Lemons Candidate?
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Here is another Craigslist Quick Hit, this time featuring a rare Saab 900 SPG that has seen better days. We owe a Hat-Tip to Alex (Thanks Man!) for bringing it to our attention. So, would you be brave enough to tackle this particular project?
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Weekend Edition – 1980 Datsun 280-ZX on Craigslist… Tempting 2+2 or Not?
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Welcome to another Craigslist Quick Hit. This time we received this tip from Marcal (Thanks Man!) and it is a Nissan S130 2+2 with some engine problems. So, would you tackle this, or just pass?
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Weekend Edition – A 1974 Volvo P1800 ES on Craigslist… A Proper Shooting Brake.
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Welcome to another Craigslist Quick Hit… This time it is one of our favorite Volvos, the P1800 ES, and this one is a 1974 edition. This tip comes from Pete Gaines (thanks Man!) and he stated in his email that “This is…tempting.” I couldn’t agree more, but what do you think?
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Weekend Edition – A Clean 1971 Datsun 510 Convertible – Wait.., What?
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Here are a few Craigslist Quick Hits for the weekend. The first is a 1971 Datsun 510 that has been converted into a Convertible. Yes, a Convertible 510…
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Weekend Edition – 2012 Sales Charts; Some Unusual Surprises (Direct from the Manufacturers)
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Welcome to another Hooniverse Weekend Edition… I’m back after a couple of weeks off, so let’s get on with it. 2012 was an interesting year as far as car sales, and many car lines broke their own sales records this year. So, I thought it would be fun to see what models sold during the…
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Last Call- Dad-Gum New Years Edition
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Tuesday morning was – as is always the case when the Rose Parade takes place – cool and clear. The annual celebration in floral application is best known for its float, marching band, and equestrian participation. Still, there was room this year for Mater – from Pixar’s Cars (1 and 2) – to also take…
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V.I.S.I.T. – Peugeot 505 V6 STX
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Straight out of Poozhoe Province comes this tidy-looking 505, this time in the flavor of the top of the line V6 STX. So what makes these special? How about a 2.8 liter V6 with 170bhp on tap? Okay, okay, so those don’t sound like spectacular figures now, but lest we forget, back in the day…
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Hooniverse Bookshelf: The Socialist Car: Automobility in the Eastern Bloc
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This is different kind of car book. If you’re the guy who unironically launches into a recitation of gophernet-era jokes such as “How do you double the price of a Lada? Fill it up with gas!” then this isn’t a book for you. Also, if you’re that guy, the one who feels it incumbent upon…
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The News for January 4th, 2013
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Welcome to the first edition of the Hooniverse News in 20123! Just like in 2011 and 2012, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or the bull. I also throw in some opinion of mine, just because I can. This week: 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and…