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Hooniverse Asks- What's History's Best Chevrolet?
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Whether Biscayne shoebox, Camaro or Chevelle, or America’s sports car, the Corvette, Chevy has built some damn fine automobiles. Cars like the Corvair stretched the concept of a compact family car, and even though it ended its run in controversy, it’s still remembered fondly by the people who matter, unlike Ford’s Edsel fiasco, which was…
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Here's What Happens When You Mix Irish Whiskey and Crayons
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The Hooniverse editorial gang were having a rather strange chat the other night, and decided we should do something green-themed for St. Patrick’s Day. Then we realized that we were probably all going to be drinking far too heavily to attempt anything coordinated. Then, at some point, someone suggested that we all get some paper…
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The Greatest Car in all of Recorded History is… French and Double Italian
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There’s little question that the third most incredible car ever built is the Citroen DS. First appearing on the motive scene in 1955, the Goddess with it’s inboard-hydraulic brakes, oleopneumatic suspension set up and bolt-on body panels attached to a unibody frame, is still ahead of its time. Not a believer? There’s the final all…
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Last Call- Seriously Edition
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Even Ray Charles was never that serious. Image source: [Imgur.com]
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Last Call- They Say It's Your Birthday Edition
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Happy 70th birthday Chuck Norris. Top ten facts about Chuck Norris and muscle cars may be found here. Image source: [amcarguide.com]
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Showdown: Old Black is the New Black Edition
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At the risk of being obvious, we’ll go ahead and claim there’s no better color for a car than black. No other shade means serious business like black. Had one of the Stallion Starions from our last Showdown been black, it would’ve been the clear victor. We’re curious how you’ll pull the lever on today’s contestants,…
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Letter from an Elderly Lady About a Ferret Brings a Tear to Our Eye
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Ah…BringATrailer, you’re like a more focused, classier, mature version of us. Case in point, after featuring this 1957 Peter Dawson Ferret (to which we believe the current Maserati Grand Turismo’s front end owes a hat-tip), Mr. Dawson’s widow wrote in with more pictures and a touching description of her husband’s life as a mechanical engineer…
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Last Call- Ladies First Edition
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That’s Bill D on the bike, and the bird in the air is his partner in crime, Destiny. The event was the XDL East Sickest Trick contest and the photographer describes the action thusly: This was their tandem attempt at sickest trick for XDL East, $500 cash, and other prizes. Both starting out on the…
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Speed Reads- Dean Jeffries, 50 Fabulous Years in Hot Rods, Racing & Film
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You probably saw Dean Jeffries work before you knew his name. Whether it was the Monkeemobile, the Streetcars from Who Framed Roger Rabbit or Old Number 98, the Agajanian Special, Jeffries influence across TV, movies, racing and the Southern California hot rod scene are the stuff of legend.
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Last Call- S40 Not Found Edition
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404 error: Volvo Not Found The Volvo you requested was not found Did you mean to drive http://www.volvoS60.com? You will be automatically redirected there within 5 seconds. Maybe you should look at: The Main Page The List of All Volvos Available Image source: [Imgur.com]
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Last Call- The KKK Took My Chevy Away Edition
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This may go down in history as the most WTF? Craigslist car ad ever. You wouldn’t even think one of those pointy-ass hoods would fit in a Camaro. Cracker, haters FTL! Thanks to Marius for the screen grab.
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Last Call- Why Your Bicycle Seat Color Matters Edition
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If your hooning extends to two-wheel vehicles with pedals, choosing a contrasting seat color can mean the difference between an enjoyable ride, and getting stopped by the cops for cruising past that elementary school. Image source: [reddit]
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Disco Stu Has a Pinto for You
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It’s hard to say which is more egregious- putting eleventy million mirror squares on your Pinto, or driving it in traffic on a sunny day. Image source: [motortrend]
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Last Call- The Falcon is the Showman
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Come on, you know you want to.
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Hooniverse Asks- If You Could Buy Only One Car For the Rest of your Life, What Would it Be?
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Let’s say you need to buy a car, but not just any car, one that’s very, very special. This car will be the last one you ever buy, and the one that you will have to drive until you make that big pit stop in the sky. Which car would you choose, and why?
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LeMonade: Two e12 BMW 528s for $600
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If LeMans taught us anything it’s that we’ll never be as cool as Steve McQueen a racing program needs more than one car to be truly successful. If LeMons has taught us anything, it’s that spare parts are your friend. You can see where we’re going with this, right?