Articles
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Is This The Magic School Bus?
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There aren’t that many Craigslist ads that I just laugh out loud at… well this one is an exception. Here’s a 1966 Ford Econoline that is so sketchy, even nerdy Arnold wouldn’t ride in it.
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The News for March 23rd, 2012
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! This is a weekly recap of all the automotive news you should care about without the fluff or the BS. Just all the facts and a few opinions of mine just because I can. This week: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG comes out to play with V12 power Mercedes-Benz GLK gets…
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Brand New Saabs Sitting at the Dock of Newark Bay
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They’re sittin’ in the mornin’ sunThey’ll be sittin’ when the evenin’ comeWatching other new cars roll inAnd then watch ’em roll away again, yeah They’re sittin’ on the dock of Newark BayWatching the medical waste roll awayOoo, they’re just sittin’ on the dock of Newark BayRustin’ in time [Image source: foundourownroad.com]
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24 Hours of Lemons New England – The Parking Lot
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Sometimes the most interesting cars at any car event are right in the parking lot. It was no different at this weekend’s New England Lemons race. There were interesting sports cars, sedans, and trucks. New and old, common (not many pics of those) and unique. Below is a gallery of the cars seen in the…
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Hooniverse Asks- What is the Most Unfortunate Design House-Styled Production Car? (Design Week)
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Francis Ford Coppola directed The Godfather, Godfather II and Apocalypse Now. He also is responsible for Bram Stoker’s Dracula and One From the Heart. Apple Inc. brings us the iPhone, the iPad, and may have either saved or destroyed the music industry, depending on who you ask. That tech giant has also flubbed the move…
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The Yin And Yang Of Road Salt
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Road salt is both your friend and your enemy. Those of us who live in areas with winter snow and ice have all been helped and hindered by it. It can save your life and kill your car. Most auto enthusiasts hate the stuff. Short term, it makes your car a mess. Long term, it…
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AutoTempest – All Your Craigslist Are Belong to Us
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Whether you are buying or selling a car, truck, or kidney, the traditional advertising channel of the newspaper classifieds is no longer of significant value. Use of the paper’s antiquated ink on greyed cellulose is fine if you’re selling an iron lung or medicine ball, but for a target audience not yelling at the damn…
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24 Hours of Lemons New England – Behind The Scenes
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While wondering aimlessly around the Lemons infield/paddock I started snapping pictures of anything and everything interesting. New Hampshire Motor Speedway has some nice garages which are assigned on first-come-first-serve basis where all the “off-track” action takes place. It is nice to have a clean garage where you’ll need to fix your hoopie but the Lemons…
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24 Hours of Lemons New England – The Race "Cars"
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The 2012 24 Hours of Lemons New England spring race (there is also an October race) is in the books. Follow the Car & Driver blog to get the latest details on Lemons racing written by our sexy little friend Murilee Martin. I managed to escpape my family for a few hours on Saturday and attended the…
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Wagon Wednesday: Volvo V70XC Dakar edition
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Back when Volvo was still making proper wagons, or at least selling them in the U.S., the off-road-ish Outback-ish version of the V70 was called V70 XC, as opposed to the current XC70. It was the popularity of the raised XC which ironically lead to the demise of the V70, as buyers appreciated its SUVness.…
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Hooniverse Wagon Wednesday – Two GM Wagons from the 50s
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Welcome to another edition of Hooniverse Wagon Wednesday, and this time I thought I would show you a couple of GM wagons that were built during the 1950s, A 1954 Buick Special Estate Wagon, and a 1956 Pontiac Chieftan Wagon. Both of these wagons were built during the peak of the General Motors influence during…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Glastonbury AACA Show, and some of my Favorite Ford Cars.
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Last weekend, I decided to go to the 38th annual Antique Auto Meet that was held in Glastonbury Connecticut and as you can tell from my other postings, I decided to highlight some of the iron that was at the show for this weekend. This posting is dedicated to some of my favorite Ford cars…
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The News for May 18th, 2012
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! This is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or the BS. I also throw in some opinion, just because I can. This week, an usual amount of German car news… mostly from BMW: The BMW 3 Series wagon is back, confirmed for…
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Found in the Forums: Project Ugly Horse
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If you haven’t yet visited the Hooniverse Forums, you’re a bad person, and you should feel bad. The Hooniverse forums are filling up with great stories about pretty much anything folks feel like talking about. Occasionally, a thread might become so enjoyable that we deem it worthy of jumping into the bright glare of the…
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Hooniverse Asks- What's the Classiest Redneck Car?
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If you’ve seen the movie Winter’s Bone then you know that being a Redneck doesn’t necessarily mean one is lacking in funds, it’s really more a personal statement than an economic one. One of the main protagonists in that most excellent flick drove a (SPOILER ALERT) 1992 Cadillac Eldorado, resplendent with its faux convertible top.…
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A Rare Sighting: The Junkyard Edition
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So, last week while I was up in the cold white north and strolling around that junkyard, this olelongrooffan spotted something that was way cool and super rare. I have only seen one of these live in the flesh once before. Know what it was?