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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…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Some of the vehicles scheduled for this Friday going up for sale at Barrett Jackson
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Here is where the Barrett Jackson Auction really starts, with some key vehicles offered during the height of the auction frenzy. Looking at the list for Friday, there were the usual suspects: Over restored classics, way too many Muscle Cars, a plethora of Custom Trucks, Hot Rods with questionable taste, and some truly head scratching…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Some of the vehicles scheduled for this Thursday going up for sale at Barrett Jackson
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Continuing on with the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale Event, the Thursday Lots look a bit better than either Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s lots, with a few treasures hidden within the chaff. There is a lot of Muscle Cars, more than enough Custom Cars and Trucks, over restored classics, and some truly questionable vehicles that are being offered,…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Some of the vehicles scheduled for this Wednesday going up for sale at Barrett Jackson
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Continuing on with the Barrett Jackson Love Fest, scheduled for next week in Scottsdale, I thought I would look at the offerings scheduled for Wednesday. While a bit better than Tuesday, its still a long way from being absolutely top shelf material.
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Some of the vehicles scheduled for this Tuesday going up for sale at Barrett Jackson
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Welcome to the Barrett Jackson Maximum Weekend Edition….. well, not really. The circus that is Scottsdale kicks off next week, and the biggest player is all set to auction off thousands of collectible vehicles. This just happens to be the Tuesday edition, and they have scheduled an entire week to see what they can sell…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – Readership Participation Edition
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Hooniverse has been growing, and we try to offer our readers interesting content throughout the work week, and that has gradually filtered through the weekend when I volunteered to be the weekend editor. However, the time has come to get you, our loyal Hooniverse readers, to get more involved. See how after the jump…..
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Last Call – No Pets Allowed Edition
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You think it’s tough finding an apartment when you have a dog, imagine if you have a giant jellyfish. . . and a Kia. Image source:[Imgur.com]