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Hooniverse Wagon Wednesday: Woody Wagons And Such
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Once again, I must offer my apologies to my fellow Hoons. As usually seems to be the case, this olelongrooffan just couldn’t stop once I got started so be prepared for some more of my rambling ways. And yes, it is kind of “pseudo-folksy” Allow me to start out by saying that longroofs have had…
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Pug pulls the plug: Peugeot suspends all sportscar competition
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Just this morning, Peugeot has announced that they will be cutting all activity within their sportscar program for 2012. The French auto manufacturing giant has been competing in endurance races with their 908 HDI FAP Le Mans prototype since 2007, and have had great success with the car, especially recently. Competing primarily against Audi’s R10,…
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Vintage Advertising: Datsun 510 is a Champion Edition
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[singlepic id=3639 w=720 h=999 float=center] Enjoy! BTW, have you checked out the forums yet?
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1977 Dodge Ram Charger 4×4 Van
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The other day I get an email from my sister-in-law’s ex-boyfriend with a Craigslist link and this: new idea for a project – what do yo think about this one 🙂 it’s the bomb! tho he said it was a NP 205 transfer case but more likely its a 203. Well, I love it! While…
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Hooniverse "It's 1987" Weekend Edition – Some 25 Year Old Japanese Delights with Poll!
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Continuing on with our “It’s 1987 II” weekend, and this time I thought I would highlight some Japanese Delights that are now considered “Antiques”, since they are at least 25 years old. It is hard to fathom Japanese cars over 25 years old, but I have to remind you that the Hyundai Excel was introduced…
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In The Lot At The Roar Before the 24, 2012
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Well, my fellow Hoons, last Saturday, after getting “The Charles Barrett Special” up and running, so to speak, thejeepjunkie went off to pressure wash some snowbird’s home to supplement his cold pop allowance while this olelongrooffan headed to the Daytona International Speedway and traversed that tunnel which was created the same year as I was…
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A Real Life Fisker Karma
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[singlepic id=3276 w=720 h=540 float=center] While cruising the foreclosed sprawl that is Metro Las Vegas, the last thing one expects to see is a Fisker dealership. But there it is; and it’s not a mirage. In the rarefied circus of super-sedans, the gasoline-electric Karma is the standout visually. The Panamera is too bulbous. The Rapide…
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Hooniverse Malaise Era Low Mileage Weekend Edition – A 1973 Buick Apollo with 8,600 Miles!
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Since I am on the Weekends, I thought I would at least highlight a domestic model for the Malaise Era Low Mileage Weekend Edition, and this car practically defines the Malaise Era for the US, a Chevy Nova clone marketed by Buick. These were one of four different models that were essentially the same, and…
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Hooniverse Wagon Wednesday – 1991 Peugeot 505 GTI Break
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This Wagon Wednesday car is a jet black Peugeot 505 wagon. Like last Friday’s Fiero, I’ve tried to photograph it for a while, and now I managed to get some shots of it as it was parked on the old town hall square at noon. The Peugeot is in exceptional shape, even if it is…
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Hooniverse Asks- Which Are You, A Mod or a Rocker?
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Today’s Hooniverse Asks question is really a bit of a misnomer as I’m not really interested in which side of the 1960s subculture you land as I am with your allegiance with each group’s ride of choice. What I want to know is whether you think scooters are more cool than small traditional tank-in-your-lap style…
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Be prepared for the upcoming zombie apocalypse by adding this Ruckus to your fleet
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If there’s anything you need to know about the future, it’s that a zombie apocalypse is a certainty. The dead shall rise from their graves, and those left living will have to fend for themselves in whatever manner they are able. There are tools available today, to put you in a better position tomorrow, and…
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Modern Art Monday: It's All About The Karma
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This past weekend was The Art of The Auto car show down here in sunny and warm Daytona Beach, Florida. I spotted literally millions of dollars of cool shit of which this was just one of them. What is it? You have to make the jump to find out.
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BMW Motorsport: BMW M535i E28
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The second M car photographed today at the very-much-not-a-ghost-BMW-dealership is a dolphin grey E28 M535i. Like the M635CSi in the previous post, it’s an import in perfect condition, but it has been extensively restored to reach its current state. The garage guy said its owner has spent some serious dollar and the car’s faced extensive…
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A Saturday afternoon stroll through Laguna Seca (during an ALMS race)
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Not even a week-long cold and seasonal allergies could keep me away from Laguna Seca. With tickets in hand (thanks rchen and Alara Racing!), we set sail in the S.S. Popemobile. Everyone was in a great mood and there was plenty of action on and off the track. The paddock area was jam packed. It’s…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: Last Call: Is It A Gladiator?
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Yeah, this olelongrooffan realizes that I am intruding on Mr. Brennan’s Class of 87 weekend but I couldn’t not share this beautiful offering with my fellow Hoons as quickly as a saw it over on Hemming’s blog. At 9,500 bucks, it won’t be around until Hooniverse Truck Thursday. See it here.
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Black Gold – 1982 Opel Kadett "Corsa"
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Remember the ever-so-slightly dubious “Black Gold” commercial for the 10th anniversary 1980 Datsun 280ZX? Looks like Opel wanted a slice of the solid gold easy action as well and trimmed the 1982 Kadett D with all the gold bits it could find, creating the “Corsa” special edition. It’s just as confusing as the Ford Fiesta…