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Hooniverse Wagon Wednesday – The Keller Super Chief Wagon
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Welcome to another edition of Hooniverse Wagon Wednesday. We received this tip about an unusual Station Wagon found on Ebay from Tom (turb0dizzle) and it led to a site that described the history of this stillborn little car. So, it’s time to take a journey back to the postwar years, to see how a fledgling…
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Last Call – Snow Way! Edition
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In Russia, parking lot snow shovelers pride themselves on their thoroughness. . . and their sense of humor. Image source:[Imgur.com]
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Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Ask And Ye Shall Receive Edition
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A wonderful discussion sprung up during last night’s Last Call, regarding all the different “side projects” that Lotus has done over the years. Little known fact, every project Lotus has ever worked on has been assigned a number; many of those numbers remain completely unknown, with Lotus never revealing their involvement in some projects for…
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A Diatribe on the Joys of Peter Fonda-ism
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This man really, really hates his Harley. How much does he hate Harleys? you ask. Let’s just say he probably won’t make many friends at Dinosaur Barbeque, that’s for sure.
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So Much More Than Nuts And Bolts
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdBptlmu7kA[/youtube] [Jeff discovered this YouTube video over the weekend and asked me to write a post about it for Two Wheel Tuesday, but I cannot imagine that any words penned by a stranger would add anything to the amazing story and touching tribute described in the creator’s comments. – T.] This is a photo story…
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Bikes You Should Know: The Kawasaki W650
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What’s more British than a Bonneville? Besides warm beer and putting leftovers in pies? Kawasaki dared to suggest their W650, first built in 1999, as a way to capture the café-cool nostalgia of the old Bonneville, two years ahead of the new one’s rebirth. Those who lived through that era might think: what’s more Japanese…
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Mystery Dash!
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I know this isn’t Friday, which is when we usually do Mystery Car, but then again, this isn’t a usual Mystery Car picture either, now is it? Here, instead of a mere sliver of an exterior shot, you’re getting the whole dashboard. You can tell a lot from a dash, and so I’m sure you’ll…
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Hooniverse Asks – What’s Your Favorite British Bike?
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BSAs, Ariels, Nortons, Royal Enfields. . . the Vincent Black Shadow. Let us all bow our heads in respect for the multitude of great British bike makers that have come and gone, displaced by makers from another island nation, and today mostly exist only in the hands of collectors like Jay Leno, or are sadly…
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Last Call – Lights in the Distance Edition
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Separated by 40 years, and forty feet, the Lotus Cortina and Elise share tail lamp shape but not number. Together they make for a pretty compelling argument in favor of the two-car garage.
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Showdown – Classic Coupes Edition
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In our last Showdown, the centrist GTO got the majority of the votes over the BMW and Ford extremes. Today we’re looking at a trio of reasonably priced coupes from the last Automotive Golden Age: a ’70 BMW CS Coupe, a ’73 Toyota Celica and a ’65 Volvo P1800. All three are widely regarded to…
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Hoonicast #3: Detroit Electronics Edition
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It’s that time again. Time for you to don some headphones and slide down in your cubicle, and tune in for about an hour of the most Hoontastic bull-shooting session on the doggone planet. In this episode, we discuss the goings-on in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show and some more of what…
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Hooniverse Motorboat Monday, Reader Submission Style
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(Editors Note: I made the call over the weekend to the readers of Hooniverse to submit stories of interest, and we received this great piece from Derek (Mr_Biggles) when he was working as a small engine mechanic in Northern Ontario…. Enjoy.) Back before I came to my senses (or lost my mind depending on your…
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Hooniverse Asks – What Current Car Deserves its own Single-Marque Racing Series?
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Parity is a great thing. Back in October, Rhode Island’s St. George’s High School forfeited a football game against Saint Lawrence Academy of Massachusetts due to the incredible disparity in size between the two teams’ players. Saint Lawrence’s front line averages an NFL-like 300 pounds, meaning that St George’s would have to pretty much spend…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Some of the vehicles scheduled for Sunday going up for sale at Barrett Jackson
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This is the last of my Barrett Jackson postings this weekend, and I bet you all are relieved. The problem with these offerings is this: It is suppose to be the crescendo of the Auction, and after looking at the listings that are scheduled, it isn’t. The proceedings are scheduled to wrap up at 3:00…
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Question of the Weekend – Are the Barrett-Jackson Auctions Good for the Automotive Enthusiast?
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A few weekends ago I asked if you would ever attend Barrett-Jackson, or any other collector car auction that will be held in Arizona next week. Many of you have stated that these auction houses merely inflates the actual value of the vehicles they offer, taking them out of the realm of affordability. Others argue…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Some of the vehicles scheduled for this Saturday going up for sale at Barrett Jackson
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The Weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of January will be the final two days for the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale Auction. This is where the Premium Lots will be offered, with the bids expected to reach stratospheric proportions. Looking through the listing, there are some rare and exquisite vehicles being offered, along with one of…