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Last Call- Spidercam, Spidercam, Does Whatever a Spider. . . Arrrgh! Edition
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Backup cameras are great for seeing what’s behind you. Even when what’s behind you scares the crap out of you. Image source: [Imgur.com]
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Born To Drift
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This kid is getting his drift on and showing off his mad skillz to his lady friend. Chicks dig drifters.
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Hooniverse Asks- What Was Your First Car Project?
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When I bought my first car – a Chevy Corvair – I couldn’t even drive it home as I was but 15 at the time. That was okay as it was in such rough shape that it didn’t make it all the way home, needing to be pushed the final few blocks. Thanks to that…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – A Vintage Low-Speed Electric Vehicle
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So you live in a village that promotes the use of a low-speed electric vehicle like Catalina Island, and you don’t want one of those dorky looking customized Golf Carts many of the residents use. You want something that makes you look menacing, like a rebel without a cause (well, as much as possible with…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – A Jeep Wagoneer 4X4 With Independent Front Suspension
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Welcome to the Sunday Edition of Hooniverse Weekend. Kaiser introduced the world to the Wagoneer way back in 1963, designed by the renowned designer Brooks Stevens. This was a large wagon that seemed to live on forever as a Kaiser, as an AMC, and as a Chrysler. Almost every one of these Jeeps were sold…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Hoonivercinema; Carrot vs Ninja
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This came across our tip line (OK, so Tim actually suggested that one of us should do a posting….) and it is just offbeat enough for us to highlight it here.
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Attention Southwestern LeMons Teams; Your IOE Contender awaits!
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OK, you live in the Desert Southwestern part of the US, you have a team of degenerate madmen (and women) waiting to participate in a 24 Hours of LeMons event, but you can’t seem to come-up with a theme, let alone the proper conveyance. Well, I’m here to solve all of your problems. Why not…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Is this really a One Owner, Low Mileage Pinto?
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Looking over the tips line this past week, this gem showed up. It is a 1972 Pinto Wagon, advertised as a one owner vehicle. The listing also states that this car has only about 19,000 miles on it. Let’s see if we all agree as to how legitimate the ad really is….
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Is a Mustang II Hooniversalustworthy?
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Welcome to the Hooniverse Weekend Edition. I have opened up some time to resume my weekend duties here, and I thought I would start out with this gem. This is a Mustang II Cobra II, and it’s time to see if is lustworthy or not.
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Sarah Palin's Tour Bus isn't really a Bus….
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Welcome to another Hooniverse Weekend. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when the name Sarah Palin is mentioned? Staunch Conservative Politician? Former Alaska Governor? Former Vice-Presidential Candidate? Tea-Party Founder? Right Wing Nut-Job? Whatever your views of Mrs. Palin and her family, you will have to admit that everyone has an…
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Last Call- Sign Language Edition
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Barney appreciated it that his crew chief would now signal one lap to go, but it did make him wonder if an unspoken animosity had developed between them. Image source:[Imgur.com]
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Great News – Angeles Crest Highway Reopens Today!
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Those of you who call Southern California home, know that we have some wicked cool roads on which we may pretend to some kind of driving hero. However, one of those roads – in fact one of the best if you happen to be of the sport-bike riding persuasion- has been closed now for nigh…
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Mystery Car
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Hey, T.G.I.F., people! Or, actually T.G.B. A. as in That’s gotta’ be a. . . It’s been a short week for most of us here in the Land of the Free and the home of the Atlanta Braves, and I’m sure that you all will make short work of identifying this red, but not white nor…
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Hooniverse Asks- What's Your Favorite Fastback?
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This not just being the end of the week, but Fastback Friday, I thought it a good opportunity to get the hive mind take on what car wears that particular body-style with the most aplomb. The Fastback derives from the earliest stabs at aerodynamic design, back when stylists attempted to emulate the shape of…